Perks of living near L.A.

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       Our grade school decided that for our last fieldtrip ever before the school closes down (see Mar 15th post), we would all go to a movie premier in L.A.   We loaded 9 buses full of Moiola students and headed to the El Capitan Theater in downtown L.A.  The movie was Disney's "Chimpanzee".  The movie itself was just o.k., but the experience was worth every minute.  Way to go out with a bang Mustangs!  




L.A. Galaxy Professional Soccer
Sarah's soccer team got tickets to go see a professional soccer match in L.A. (NBD)  They even got the opportunity to stand in the high five line on the field as the players entered.  This was such an awesome experience and something Sarah and I will never forget.  Oh, and may I just say two words: David Beckham!

Hunger Games Premier

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This was one midnight showing I couldn't pass up.  Caleb had just finished reading the books and he was begging to go.  I usually don't prefer midnight showings because they are so crowded and so blasted late!  But I seized the moment to go with my 3 teenagers.  How grateful I am that I did.  I LOVED the movie and had so much fun experiencing it with my kids who were all super excited about it.  Here's one mommy moment with my teens that I want to remember.

Family Disneyland Day

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We haven't been to Disneyland as a family for over 2 years.  After our annual passes expired, we chose not to renew them.  Disneyland has raised its prices so rapidly in the past couple of years, that we are priced right out of being able to afford them.  Fortunately, my dear friend Dina's husband works at Disneyland.  As a gift to our family, she signed us all in for a day as her guests.  She also got us a wheelchair to use for when Brett's feet began to give out.  What a gift!  We had a fantastic family day and have a few funny memories with the wheelchair to treasure.

Traditional tram picture upon entering the park

 

Outside of Indiana Jones

 

My favorite ride - Thundermountain Railroad

 

This was our second of three times on this ride - love it!

 

Sarah's first time ever on Splash Mountain.  Notice the worry in her face.
She loved it!

Iconic picture to match those we have of our parents generation in this same spot

Pirates Island is a favorite stop for lunch, resting and a little monkeying around

BEFORE. . .

Big Bear Rapids

AFTER. . .

Our final stop at the Tiki Room

Fieldtrip day with Sarah

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For their last fieldtrip, Sarah's fourth grade class went to the San Juan Capistrano Mission.  I have been on this fieldtrip twice before, once with Jonathan and once with Caleb.  It is one of my favorite fieldtrips as the mission is so beautiful and it is some quality time spent with the kids.  This year was extra fun because so many of my mom friends also chaperoned the fieldtrip.  Very fun memories made!  I will miss chaperoning fieldtrips with my kids!


 






 




 

Last Day of Moiola

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For the last day of school at Moiola, we had an all school assembly entitled "Stomp".  It was very entertaining and Caleb seized the opportunity to volunteer during part of it.  After the assembly, we went out to the playground for a couple of hours of games, snowcones, prizes, yearbook signing and saying goodbye.  It was a somber day for me as I stayed on campus all day to be a part of and assist in the party.  I was reminded of how happy we have been at Moiola all of these years and how much we are going to miss it!  I had to turn my heart to gratitude to pull out of the sadness I was feeling.  I will forever be grateful for the blessing of this beautiful K-8 school in my families lives.





 

We will miss our beloved hand ball wall

Some of our favorite teachers . . .

Mrs. Naughton

Mr. Doherty

Ms. Parsons

Mrs. Hunter

We then headed to Corner Bakery for out traditional lunch celebrating the last day of school

Meeting up with some old Moiola (current Fulton) friends.  Caleb will have friends ready for him at his new school.

The day after school ended, Sarah had a "School's Out" party.  Her girlfriends joined us for a couple of hours of bouncing at Frogg's Bouncehouse and then a delicious lunch at Soup Plantation.  We are so grateful for the friends we have made at Moiola.  These girls will be split up next school year at 2 different schools - what a shame.