Chloeefornia Palooza wrap up

Okay, so I was doing so good and then something hit me Monday and I haven't quite been the same since.  Think vertigo-ish without nausea, can't focus eyes, feel "wonky" like I'm on gas at the dentist.  Monday was a complete wash.  Chloee went to school,

(celebrating St Patty's day with her Leprachaun trap)

 the kids went for a run and lunch, I laid on the couch trying to sleep whatever the crap it was off (with no success). Here is it 3 days later and I'm still "wonkish".

Anyhoodle - we stretched out Chloee's birthday a little longer by giving a present every single day.

(a shark bank from Tiburon - how cool is this? She loved it)

Enjoyed the last few days with the kids even if it WAS overcast, gloomy and cold.  This was one of those nice vacay's where we really didn't do much but just hang out.  Nice quiet time doing nothing but being together in the same rooms.  Love it.

Tuesday, Chloee went to school.  Corb went back to work.  Karalee and Splenda took a run and I tried to walk off the wonk's.

Hardest part is leaving when Chlo is at school. I wanted just one more little goodbye.  We showed her special BD present that should be delivered this week so it's kind of like dragging it out even a little more....yeah I like to milk them.

Overall, a great time spent with my favorite SoCal kids! Always love it on base.  Always love time spent with them just hanging around, playing, talking, watching the Jazz.....you name it, we can make it enjoyable.

Now babysteppin our way to April when we get EVERYONE together for the nuptials!

Chloeefornia Bouncin Birthday Extra's

and a few more random pic's

Karalee's hard work and stress

was worth it for this beautiful smile!

Chloeefornia partying - Day 3 of Chloeepalooza

Today was the day!!  Her 6th birthday!!

She of course, woke up early - excited to get on with the day.

Karalee did an AWESOME job decorating (as always)

Look at all those presents!

Karalee left early for a run while the rest of us slept in.  

Then it was time for the birthday girl to open her presents!!

 Corb, Splenda and I snuck away for a nice easy run along the coast.  Spectacular!

We came home to a package from Grandma Leslie and Grandpa Jon so she got to open those 

And then it was time for the party!!!

okay so I joined in the fun and yes my hair looks like medusa's.  So what.

Karalee did a STUNNING job with the cake as per usual

Chlo wanted a pink shark, so a pink shark she got!

And a shark PINATA!!  HELLO!!

Holy smokes!  I think it was filled with 6 lbs of candy and the kids were in heaven!

Cake with ice cream and opening presents kinda completed the gig

After everyone left and we all sat down to catch our breath, there was one more important thing to do.

Corbin's party guy had brought a helium tank for balloons which we never really quite got around to, but before he took the tank and left he filled up one special balloon

(I love you mommy Jill)

(I love you Casey dog)

(I miss you)

We went outside and Chloee made a quiet little ceremony of thinking special thoughts and wishes and then sending the balloon to heaven for Mommy Jill and Kasey

So touching.  I have to give serious props to Corbin and Karalee for making sure Jill's memory is kept alive for Chloee.  They are so good about talking with Chloee, letting her share her feelings, helping her keep memories and always having pictures of Jill for Chloee.  I know that throughout her life, she will need and GET all the understanding and help she will need.  They are amazing parents.  I just couldn't be happier for their family!

A few more palooza presents from Mimi and Poppa (we are stretching it out all week long)

and then it was wrapping the night up with dinner (Subway for Kar and Chloe - Chipotle's for the rest of us) and Jamba Juice to top it all off

Aren't they just the greatest little family?  

Happy Birthday Chloee!!  

Her traditional video to come.........