We are having a GIRL!

A few weeks ago it was finally confirmed that we are having a girl. We went to an imaging center where we had a 3D ultrasound done. Tim and Trent joined me as we waited to hear what we were having. My doctor had done an ultrasound at about 19 weeks and was about 80% sure we would be having a girl, but I need 100% certainty and we figured it would be a good opportunity for Trent to see the baby in my belly.

When the tech confirmed that the baby is a girl, Trent was still not convinced. We explained what you would see if it was a boy, but he still was not buying it. It wasn't until about two days later he finally came to terms that he is having a sister. He is now hoping that she will like Star Wars rather than Barbies.

Here is our baby girl!

 I think there is a little smirk there.

We can't wait to meet her!

3rd Grade!!! Yikes!

Oh my another school year has begun and I cannot believe our little boy (Tim tells me that he is a big boy now, but I refuse to believe it) is now in 3rd grade. We are looking forward to another great year. The year so far has started off well with Trent being place in the Advanced Math class, YAY! Hopefully, that goes well.

He was nervous on the first day of school, but at the end of the day he told me that everything went way better than he had expected. 

 Trent on the way to 3rd grade.

All smiles sitting at his desk.

Labor Day Weekend

We escaped the heat in the San Gabriel Valley and headed out to much cooler weather in Oxnard for the holiday weekend. I cannot say enough good things about the weather...it was breezy and cool. It was so nice to be outdoors and not stuck inside in the air conditioning.

The plan for the weekend was very simple...relax, which we did. Tim and Trent took an adventure on their bikes down to the fishing shop to buy some bait and a fishing license. I was really nervous about the bike ride because they were riding on busy streets, but thankfully everyone came back in one piece.

Tim and Trent had fun fishing while kayaking. They didn't catch anything that time, but had fun. We did some night fishing, which was fun. It was rare to be able to sit on the dock in Oxnard in the evening and not be blown away by the cold wind. It was so nice to sit out on the dock and watch the boys fish. The big excitement of the night was that they finally caught a fish. We tried to get a picture of it, but it was too dark. We weren't the only ones that got lucky, a guy fishing at the other end of the dock was catching sting rays and after we left caught a 2 foot shark. I am glad I wasn't there when he caught the shark.

On Monday, Trent finally had some luck and caught a few fish. He was so excited. Trent wouldn't touch the fish or really even bait the hook, so Tim was really the one that was doing all the work.

Trent proudly showing off his fish.

All in all we had a nice relaxing weekend. We were sad to have to leave and return to the heat at home.

Last Days of Summer

Last week we went up to my parents house for a few days. It was nice to get out of the heat a bit and relax. Trent enjoyed chillin' in Grandpa's Man Cave. He had all he needed...Ninjago legos, DS, Pokemon book and unlimited cartoons on the big screen.

 Just relaxing and enjoying life.

When it cooled off in the evening Trent rode around the cul-de-sac for awhile. 

He is getting really good on his bike.

Sea World

We continued to celebrate Trent's birthday the following day (which happens to be my birthday) at Sea World. The last time Trent was at Sea World he was 2 years old. He seemed to remember bits from his first visit, which is amazing since he was only 2. As an added bonus to the day Trent brought along his friend Ashton. This was Ashton's first time to Sea World. We had a fun day ahead of us.

We arrived at Sea World around 10:30 and as soon as we walked into the park we were heading to our first destination. Our goal was to see every show, ride every ride and see every exhibit. We had quite a task ahead of us, but we are Reimers and we can do it all (no matter how tried we get).

First up was the dolphins show, which is my favorite. They changed the show around and now it's more of a cirque du soleil show and the dolphins didn't do many tricks, which is what I enjoy.  

The Blue Horizons Show.

 The dolphins saying Hello!

 Some sort of flying bird.

Then we had some high divers while the bird was flying around. The dolphins weren't even in the show at this point.

 There the dolphins are.

 Riding on the dolphins.

 There the dolphins are...FINALLY!

The Finale!

 From the dolphins show we went to see and feed the sea lions. 

Trent and his buddy Ashton.

 Feeding the sea lions.

This sea lion wanted some fish.

The next show we saw was the Sea Lions Live Comedy Show.  

Clyde and Seamore the Sea Lions perform.

 Clyde performing a cool trick. Can he carry the ball up and over the poll?

 Dancing.

From the Sea Lions show we made our way over to the new Manta Ray roller coaster ride. Trent and Ashton were so excited to go on the roller coaster.  The ride did not disappoint, they had a great time.

 Flamingos and the Manta Ray ride in the distance.

 After the ride, the boys had fun petting the manta rays.

A shark passing by. Trent was disappointed that the shark would not come closer, not that I think he would try and pet it.

We had a quick lunch and then went to see the One Ocean Shamu show.

The trainers no longer get into the water with the killer whales, which is understandable, but the show isn't as entertaining as it used to be.

 The height these killer whales get in the air is just amazing considering how big they are.

 Trent and Ashton sat in the splash zone and were disappointed that they didn't get that wet.

 So cute!

 WOW!

They were waving good-bye to the crowd.

Since the boys didn't get wet at the Shamu show they went on the Shipwreck Rapids ride to get wet and cool off.

 Getting wet!

The boys were soaked and happy about it.

 Ashton checking out the starfish.

 Trent having a great time.

We tried to pet the dolphins. Ashton was able to pet the dolphin, but Trent just couldn't reach his hand out far enough.

 A cool looking owl.

 Nutballs eating popcorn during the Pet Show.

 YUMMY!

 They have a very wide range of animals participating in the show.

 The dog riding across the pool in a boat.

 The pig doing the obstacle course, which was very funny.

 A black cat walking the tight rope.

 They even had kangaroos...crazy!

From the pet show we went to see the new turtle reef exhibit.

 Aston and Trent 

While the boys went on the Journey of Atlantis ride, I got seats for the night Sea Lions show where they make fun of the other Sea World shows.  It is such a funny show.

This guy was hilarious. He was the before show entertainment.

 They were making fun of the Shamu show.

And the Pet Show.

 Trent and Ashton enjoying the show.

 Then they made fun of the Dolphins show, which I think was the funniest.

 The high diver.

They even had the strange bird from the dolphins show.

 Trent and Ashton having a great time dancing to the music.

Last up was the night Shamu Rocks show. The boys were going to sit in the splash zone and this time they hoped to get nice and wet.

 These two loved dancing to the music.

 Shamu Rocks!

 The boys got very wet at this show and they were so happy.

The big splash is coming...

It was an awesome show to end a great day!

 The last pictures of the day.

The boys took their wet shirts off after the Shamu show and, of course, wouldn't put them back on...boys!

We had a great day celebrating Trent's 8th birthday.