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Ultraluxe Theater 321 West Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92802 Movie Line: 714.399.0300 GUEST SERVICES: 714.399.0305   Have you been to this Ultrastar Cinemas yet?  They offer great events for toddlers including: Parent Movie Morning:  Parent Movie Morning is a unique opportunity for new moms and dads to get out and see a movie that they want to …

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I am a Stay At Home Mom of two, wife to a High School Teacher/Coach in the OC. Now that the kids are getting older, we're trying to find balance amongst our busy schedules while sharing adventures thru Orange County and Beyond.

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On our last night in Rome, our small group decided On our last night in Rome, our small group decided to skip dinner on the tour and have dinner together once the girls were done with the Rome Parade and had a chance  to change out of their uniforms.

@brillo.restaurant was a fabulous little restaurant not to far from Piazza Del Popolo. Most of us ordered pasta. Here are two of the dishes: pasta with mushrooms and a ravioli.  Both so delicious. 

#visitrome #pasta #brillo #italianeatery #worldpod #foodiesinternationalchat
Monster Jam ia back! Today we had the privlidge of Monster Jam ia back! Today we had the privlidge of attending MOnster Jam. We were invited to attend the luve event at Anaheim Stadium.

Monster Jam®, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tore up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action.

Today we enjoyed some of our favorite Monster Trucks like Grave Digger, Megalodon, El Toro and Classroom Crusher race with speed, then compete their best moves and high flying action.

It is honestly the best time for the entire family. Get to the stadium early to enjoy the Pit Party (ticketed separately, meeting the drivers in person and take awesome selfies with these massive trucks. 

Good news, Monster Jam will be in Southern California for one more weekend, February 15th and 16th. Get your tickets now.

#monsterjam #monsterjampartner #monstertrucks #gravedigger #megaladoon #gravedigger #worldpod
Back in the swing of things, a typical Saturday co Back in the swing of things, a typical Saturday consists of baseball. 
#savannabaseball #baseballsaturdays #worldpod
After walking around the Colosseum, we were starvi After walking around the Colosseum, we were starving. We stumbled upon this little restaurant right near the Colosseum, and it did not disappoint.

The PIzzería Bisteccheria La Taverna was so delicious, we loved every last bite of our pizza, pasta and pistachio dessert and tieramasu.

#visitrome #visititaly #pizzapasta #pizzaria #bisteccheria #travel bites #foodiesinternationalchat #foodie #worldpod
Competition season is in full swing and these girl Competition season is in full swing and these girls are ready for it. So proud of all their hard work and killing it on the floor.

Regional Comp - Yorba Linda
Varsity Pom 1st
JV Pom 2nd
Varsity JAZZ 3rd

Let's keep this momentum going!!!

#chssong #songies #compseason #dancers 
#worldpod
My friends and I took off on a weekend away. The g My friends and I took off on a weekend away. The goal - catch up, relax and see Janet Jackson at her Las Vegas residency. 

We had such a great time singing, dancing, gambling and hitting up the VIP Lounge at the MGM Grand.

Until next time....

#janetjackson #janetjacksonresidency #lasvegas #vegasbaby #vegasmamas #worldpod
When we were visiting Rome on the Varsity All Amer When we were visiting Rome on the Varsity All American trip, one of the evenings the athletes went off on their own dinner followed by dinner. Parents were taken to a restaurant for a fabulous evening.

We ended up close to the Colosseum, a local restaurant with a unique setting. We ended up walking down stairs into the venue which was shaped like a cave. A gorgeous setting for a nice 3-course meal with live entertainment.

We really had an incredible evening.
Round New Year's Day Parade. My daughter had to gi Round New Year's Day Parade. My daughter had to give me the opportunity to march with her friends in the room New Year's Day Parade as a varsity All American athlete. Such amazing memories.

#nyd #nydparade #romeparade #visititaly ##varsityallamerican #allamerican #worldpod
Ringing in 2025 in Rome, Italy in the Piazza Del P Ringing in 2025 in Rome, Italy in the Piazza Del Popolo.

#NYE #Italy #VisitRome #family #PiazzaDelPopolo #worldpod
In Florence, our friends stumbled upon a fabulous In Florence, our friends stumbled upon a fabulous little restaurant that prepared pasta in a parmesan cheese wheel. This was one of the things the girls really wanted to experience when we were in Italy - Thanks Tictok. 

Osteria Del Proconsolo was a little Tuscan Restaurant, not to far from the Duomo, that made the girls' day. We absolutely loved this creamy pasta with fresh truffles. 

The pasta and bruschetta were both delicious.

#pasta #cheesewheelpasta #cheesewheelpastaflorence #florenceitaly #Italy #foodiesinternationalchat
On New Year's Eve we visited the Colosseum. Bucket On New Year's Eve we visited the Colosseum. Bucket List!!! We have been wanting to see the inside of this historic gem since we were last in Rome. WoW, so jam packed with tourists, because there was so much history there. We walked around the open areas and took tons of pictures. 

We decided not to go into the Roman Forum because  the lines were hours long.

After touring the Colosseum, we wandered the area, searching for fun shops and ran into a marathon, finally meeting our tour group at The Victor Emmanuel II Monument a.k.a Wedding Cake.

#visitrome #italy #wanderlust #worldpod #thecolosseum #colosseum
Our 4th day in Rome took us to Vatican City. Sin Our 4th day in Rome took us to Vatican City. 

Since our hotel wasn't too far from the central spots in Rome, we had a little time to explore Vatican City and the surrounding areas. First stop was a small market that had a cafe for coffee and pastries. Then, you guessed it, Brandy Meville for the 3rd time. We also hit up a local store called Subdued - the girls loved this place since it was our second time in their stores. Once finished, we headed on over to our meeting spot to enter the Vatican.

If you have been to the Vatican, while such a small country, there is plenty to see. So many precious art works line the galleries on the way to the Sistine Chapel, in which, you cannot take pictures. The tour finished in St Peter's Basicilica. 

This tour, which we expected to take an hour and a half, took 3 hours. We were so tired and hungry that we literally had 20 min to grab a quick bind get back on the bus. The girls found Egg- to go pasta, which they said was the most amazing. 

#wintervacation #visitrome #italy #vaticancity #stpetersbasilica
When in Italy, you must get Gelato. On our tour, w When in Italy, you must get Gelato. On our tour, we stopped for pictures at the Trevi Fountain. Since we had time to spare, we stopped in one of the small eateries for some Gelato, which was amazing. Be sure to visit Caffè Roma Gelateria. I ended up with a salted caramel with my nutty chocolate cone. My daughter loved her raspberry Gelato. 

#visititaly #Gelato #dessertsofitaly #dessertsofinstagram #worldpod #foodiesinternationalchat
Day 3 in Rome took us to Florence by train. The t Day 3 in Rome took us to Florence by train.

The tour dropped us off at the Duomo, Santa Maria Del Fiore, and Melissa and I stopped for a quick bite to eat in a local Cafe for panini sandwiches and hot chocolate, before our designated entry to the Accademia Gallery of Florence To see The David.

Once we finished there, our friends Jessica and Abby called us because they had found a restaurant the mixes their pasta in a cheese wheel - Melissa and Abby really wanted to see that. (Thanks Tictok)

This was also day #2 of shopping at Brandy Melville because, why not? Yes, they did have specialty pieces with the location we needed to get. Haha. 

We also walked through Palazza Vecchio and a couple of other plazzas on our way to eventually meet up with our group for dinner. First course was pasta, then a chicken followed by dessert. The earlier lunch was way better. On the way I had quite a stumble, missing a curb and ended up with a sprained ankle.

While we were in Florence, the boys went on their own little tour. They took the rental car and drove 3 hours to see Pisa and then continued on to the Ferrari factory and museum. Round trip, it was about 10 hours in the car, but Blake loved it!

#visititaly #florence #Firenze #traveltheworld #worldpod
As an All American Varsity Athlete Song Leader, Me As an All American Varsity Athlete Song Leader, Melissa qualified to attend a Varsity Spirit Event. Last year when she qualified we went to London. This year, she chose Rome. 

The first day was a full travel day to get to Rome. Melissa and I went with the Varsity Tour, the boys booked separately and got a cute little Air B&B.

The tours started day 2...

We took a bus tour of the city, that drove us by the Roman Baths, we stopped at the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. There we walked to the Piazza Navona where there was a Christmas Market, beautiful fountains, a McDonalds close by and headed for the girls favorite store, Brandy Melville. Once we met up with the tour group again, we had a group dinner 300 people on the tour where the girls fell asleep at the table. 

Then back to the hotel to get ready for day 3.

#varsityallamerican #visitrome #romeitaly #Rome #italy #traveltheworld #travel #trevifountain #spanishsteps #plazanavona #Pantheon #worldpod
Disney's Festival of Holidays at Disney California Disney's Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure.

Last week my daughter and I sampled a few items from the Disney Festival of Holidays Tasting menu:

Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese with tortilla crunch
Combo with..
Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese with herb breadcrumbs, sour cream, and chives 

Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice 

M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake: Chocolate fudge cake filled with peanut praline and M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis, glazed with salted peanut butter, and topped with vanilla Chantilly crème

Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider on corn brioche

Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll 

Everything was quite tasty, but our favorites were the Mac and Cheese with the sour cream and chives as well as the Al Pastor and Pineapple Slider. 

Special thanks to @llpebbles for the Sip and Savor Pass. We sure indulged. I owe you!!!

#disneycaliforniaadventure #disneyholidays #festivalofholidays #worldpod #foodie #foodiefinds #foodiesinternationalchat
My peeps!!!! Happy Holidays from our Song Family. My peeps!!!!
Happy Holidays from our Song Family. 
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#latepost #happyholidays #picturefun #songfamily #worldpod #smores
Disney Days #magickey #disneymagic #dvc #Disneylan Disney Days
#magickey #disneymagic #dvc #Disneyland #latepost #worldpod
What are you making for Christmas? Our holiday men What are you making for Christmas? Our holiday menu still isn't set yet, but these are our traditional favorites:

Homemade Mac and Cheese
Green bean casserole 

#macamdcheese #holidayfavorites  #greenbeancasserole #worldpod #foodiesinternationalchat
First Regional competition CHS Varsity & JV 1st Pl First Regional competition
CHS Varsity & JV 1st Place 
Plus birthday celebrations. 

#chssong #worldpod
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