Princess Lunch (Video's)

Here is Ariel's grotto, on California's great boardwalkAs soon as we came in we changed and the girls got ready to meet ArielShe was greeting each guest before we sat down at our table.The grotto was much more formal then the breakfast from the previous day.We had an assigned seat and only a short time allowed to visit with Ariel as other guests were waitingBut the girls were each able to give her a hug and have there books signedThe were also able to watch her for a long time, and sometimes just seeing the princess if half the fun.Holly is so cute when she gives hugs, she for some reason always bends half over.Our table was outside, I was worried about the heat but there was a breeze from the waterIn only moments the first of the Royal princesses were announced and we met AuroraOr Sleeping Beauty as she is sometimes called. Holly was so excited! She told her she saw her in the parade the day before and gave her the book to signChloe was a little Awe Struck too at first, We just watched the movie for the first time this week and learned another alias is Briar Rose.She was so friendly and personable, the film is a classic and so beautifully doneSleeping beauty spent a lot of time with us, so we could get lots of picturesHolly was totally admiring her gown, and told her she was wearing Rapunzel's gown.We were not going to meet her at lunch so she would have a unique dressBefore too long they announced Cinderella and she was upon us.She was very elegant and Holly was very taken with her.The girls were all giggle and smiles from ear to earI think Cinderella was asking Holly some questions and she kept making her "hmmm" faceWhen she is put on the spot she just giggles, I guess she was speechlessThe food was actually really good, I thought. We started with a try of three appetizer plattersFruit, yummy watermelon and strawberries, fresh cheese and yummy saladreally good dinner rolls, and delicious Pomegranate lemonadeNext the lovely Belle was Announced and she was upon us. Her gown was gorgeousHolly gave her the Autograph book straight away. Its a shock we got the girls to eat lunch at all.Just look at that smile as she holds Belle's hand and looks up at herIt is so precious. Mommy and daddy were trying to eat our main courseI had a really yummy tomato, Cheesy, Pasta with spicy sausage I liked it a lot.I forgot what Joel had, he enjoyed it but it was not his favorite.On the other hand, Belle I think was Chloe's favorite, in her matching dress she was adorableHere is Holly again, Awestruck. It has been two weeks now and she still every day talks about meeting all the PrincessesShe has also since watched the whole movie through, and asked Belle where Beast was (whom she likes better then the prince)Finally it was Snow White. Holly seems to be really into her, likes its in her blood or something. She didn't know the story or the seven dwarfs, however a few days ago we watched the film for the first time, she sat through the entire thing and loved it.It's hard to balance the princesses, pictures, and a toddler so I almost forgot to take video. But just in time for the final princess I remembered. Here is Holly having Snow White sign her book:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoIDGgZaPj0

Next the girls posed and took pictures with Snow White.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16VXKAI2hdw

I just can't get over there smiles, a picture says a thousand words, they were so super happy.I love how Holly looks up at all of the princesses, straight in the eyesAfter we took photo's the girls each got to give her a hug too.I have one last video of that here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezGZ0kfNOx8

The experience was sort of exhausting, to meet one princess after another, it takes a lot out of you emotionally.Finally they served us a delicious desert. The girls were a little antsy and wanted to explore the patio and look at the waterThen our time was over and we headed out. It was definately worth the money to meet all five princessesIt will be wonderful memories for years to come.

Oakland Food Festival

Last time my parent's came to visit it was for my sister's BirthdayWhile they were in town we met some friends at the Oakland Food FestivalIt was full of the food trucks all kinds and super fancy I guess its a thing now.They also had live music was was pretty coolHolly enjoyed that and of course being out of the house.Of course her shoes came right off luckily the stone wasn't too hot.She was especially excited to see Chloe, since we had my parents it had been a few days.She found some older kids to play with and of course decided to elicit a game of chaseShe loves running around and the music just game the best backdropWe hung out and played while the rest of the grown-up went to check out the foodI love this little outfit, Opa picked it out and brought it for Holly, the pick check pants were great.After Chloe took off we went to get some food too.This was a tent with a huge piaya it was gigantic and looked super tastySo as we were walking around the festival we came across this silver guyHolly was terrified of him and would not get close at all, I thought he was cool though.Here is the family at the farm, I love these little goofy head pictures.So this is the line for the Korean BBQ Truck, they had BBQ Taco's and Spicy Pork stuff, it was so so good.There wasn't a lot of stuff for Holly to eat however, but she had fun walking aroundIn addition to the food trucks there was also a farmer's marketIt wasn't as crowded in there so Holly was able to run around which she liked.The festival was at Jack London Square it is was a beautiful warm but breezy dayThere were several local Honey makers which was awesome, one had a hive with them.We got some Honey, it was so good and local honey is wonderful for allergy immunityOn our way out we ran into a group of GoatsYes, you read me right goats. I don't even remember why they were there but there were even babies.That perked Holly right up she was super interested, but she wasn't really allowed to pet them.It was a really fun day out, it was great to have my parent's visiting and a festival is always fun.Its neat how the food trucks are so popular now.