Back from a little ‘me’ time

“I went to my grandma’s house and rented some movies and went to the

driving range and played with my Playstation and did my homework, and

then I did Playstation again.”

ALEX FULLER, 7

Costa Mesa

“It was my birthday. I played a lot of games and had cake. Then I

opened presents and played with my friends.”

AMANDA SHEPPARD, 7

Costa Mesa

“I went to a real hockey game. I saw the Ducks and the Stars. And

I beat [my stepfather] Jim on a hockey [video] game 1-0 and I got the

Stanley Cup.”

JONATHAN BOOTHE, 6

Costa Mesa

“I played Playstation and slept on the floor of my sister’s room

because she has cable. I watched Cartoon Network.”

ANTHONY BATTISTA, 7

Costa Mesa

“I went to Fresno and looked at antique shops and ate ice cream.

It took four hours to get to Fresno.”

AMANDA BROWN, 7

Costa Mesa

“It was my birthday and the whole family came and I got presents.

My dad gave me the ‘Tom and Jerry’ movie and I love it.”

GISSELL BENAVIDES, 7

Costa Mesa

-- Interviews and photographs compiled by Marisa O’Neil