We just spotted Daniel and Amy on "Extra" over Michelle Pfeiffer's
shoulder at the premier of "Stardust" last night. Amy even threw in a
little hair flip. We're recording Entertainment Tonight and Access
Hollywood, too. Kirsten's not so impressed -- she hasn't made it onto
TV yet in all over her time on the red carpet!
Monday, July 30, 2007
We're home!
A couple of Skybus observations from the return flight:
• The $10 fee for priority seating (first to board) is probably worth
it, particularly on a return flight, if you're planning on eating.
They don't restock food on the ground anywhere other than in Columbus.
With carts at the front and back, those passengers get first dibs on
what's left from the first flight. They had sold out of quite a bit
even by the time they got to our row, row 6. Daniel was expecting a
breakfast sandwich, but they'd sold out of those on the way to LA this
morning. Ran out of creamer, too.
Kyle and Daniel had turkey wraps. They were a bit soggy -- pretty
clear they'd come all the way from Columbus.
• I'd you don't really care where you're sitting, and can bear
watching all the people lined up at the gate board ahead of you, then
I wouldn't bother with the priority boarding.
The good news for us is that until Kate's six, we can board
immediately after the priority folks! We also got to jump to the front
of the LONG security line this morning thanks to our little girl. (I'm
pretty sure it was because of her age, not her incredible charm!) The
smile and hair just got us comments several times a day, every day.
Wouldn't have it any other way!
Funny thing at the gate: Amy motioned to a guy in line for our flight
and said, "Isn't that Scott, the Fear Factor guy?" At Universal
Studios on Thursday we went to the "Fear Factor Live" show, and a man
from Columbus was one of the contestants. After hanging from about 30
feet, being shocked, and drinking a blend of bugs, pig parts, and
rotten milk, he ultimately won. As we were walkimg past him, Kyle
said, "Are you the Fear Factor guy from Universal?" Don't think he got
it at first, but then he turned red and said, "That's me!" Amy told
him we were rooting for him. We thought that was pretty funny!
I suppose that's it for this inaugural Anderson family travelblog.
There are plenty more pictures and stories. And Daniel's writing what
will be his third book. Might want to reserve your copy now...
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Dinner in Westwood
from the ice cream sandwich place, which currently has a very, very
long line out the door.
Amy and Daniel went to the premier of "Stardust" earlier on the
Paramount lot. They saw Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Daines, and Amy
literally bumped into Cameron Manheim!
American Girl update
Amy wanted everyone to know that Daniel didn't just chip in a buck or
two. He put in $20 of his vacation money for Kate's twins!
two. He put in $20 of his vacation money for Kate's twins!
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Kate getting her first American Girl
fence until Daniel said he wanted to buy it for her! Daniel, Kirsten,
Mom and Dad all went in on the babies.
Running at The Grove
which is where we met Rafique.
Saturday night
After the movie this morning (a great movie, by the way), we started
to make our way up the Pacific Coast Highway to see some beaches and
some family.
to make our way up the Pacific Coast Highway to see some beaches and
some family.
On the way, we stopped at Red Mango, a trendy frozen yogurt shop, for
Amy and Kirsten. Also at Diddie Riese (sp) for Daniel and Kyle. Both
are near the UCLA campus. Diddle Riese, a popular shop locally, has
awesome made to order ice cream sandwiches for $1.25. Daniel said it's
his second favorite ice cream place in the world behind Brewster's and
their brownie sundae. He LOVED it. Won't be surprised if we somehow
end up there again tomorrow.
After an hour so at the beach in Malibu, we stopped at a winery off of
Kanan Canyon Road. Tasted a white and a few reds, and left with a few
bottles.
That was on our way to visit Kyle and Kirsten's 2nd cousins Todd and
Kevin. We had a great dinner with them, Todd's kids Amber and Austin,
and Kevin's wife Sue, at a surfing-themed Mexican restaurant. Went
back to their place (the Anderson family "ranch" that's been in the
family for many years) for a bit before heading home.
One day left...
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Saturday, July 28, 2007
El Capitan Theatre
Theatre in Hollywood, across the street from the Chinese Theatre.
There's a theatre organ performance now, with a live stage show
featuring Disney characters before the movie. Daniel said, "I thought
we were just going to see a movie!"
Friday, July 27, 2007
Pretty -- the view, not the game
6-2 while I was writing that!
Lunch at DreamWorks
their families get a free lunch. Ribs, corn on the cob, fried chicken,
salads, desserts. All kinds of good food.
That's Kirsten telling me not to take any more pictures!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
We're in
impressed with the free popcorn and pop!
Thursday
We're reluctantly getting ready to leave Huntington Beach! Had a great
dinner at Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach last night. Daniel and Amy
shared crab legs. No kids menu, so Kate had cheese and crackers. Amy,
Daniel, and Kirsten got up at 6 a.m. to walk along the beach. Spotted
some dolphins not too far off shore, and were amazed by how many
people were out surfing that early! (Not unusual for CA folks to get
that in before going to work, Kirsten says.)
dinner at Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach last night. Daniel and Amy
shared crab legs. No kids menu, so Kate had cheese and crackers. Amy,
Daniel, and Kirsten got up at 6 a.m. to walk along the beach. Spotted
some dolphins not too far off shore, and were amazed by how many
people were out surfing that early! (Not unusual for CA folks to get
that in before going to work, Kirsten says.)
We're spending the afternoon at Universal Studios, then it looks like
Daniel and Kyle will go to the premier of "Hot Rod" at Mann's (sp)
Chinese Theatre, which Kirsten, of course, set up for us.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Ouch
Kirsten just arrived. She's spending the night with us, after we go to
Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach, which we've been told has the best
crab legs in OC (Daniel's request). We hope to get back in time to
make smores at the fire pit by the pool.
Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach, which we've been told has the best
crab legs in OC (Daniel's request). We hope to get back in time to
make smores at the fire pit by the pool.
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Somebody famous
lost her arm in a shark attack who is a championship surfer. Amy's
seen her on the Today show a bunch of times.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Kate's favorite part of vacation
around until Mom's had enough!
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