Engagement Party

I was so excited when Christina asked me to be her co-maid of honor. And I got to step into my role right away! We had an engagement party last night. It was a lot of fun. There were about 30 guests, both friends and family.

I am so lucky to have so much help around me. Kayla and John were such good sports taking orders all morning. The party came together without a hitch. All the stuff getting ready to go out to the party.

Limes...lots of limes. I used them as the on the tables, so today, Kayla and I made limeade. It was really good.

My backyard looked so clean and pretty.

So festive.

Two kids came to the party. Brenden is 3 1/2 and Cace was just 9 days older than Andy. Brenden was asleep when they arrived, so I told his parents that they could put him down in Julies bed. She was very confused about this. At one point, she came running out to me and said "Mommy! There is a boy in my bed!!!" Both John and I were very relieved she was so concerned by this.

The party

Chris and John did an amazing job at the barbecue. Andy enjoyed hanging out with the boys.

Brian and Darby (the best man).

The happy couple.

Me and one of my best friends in the whole world.

More party guests.

And this is my pride. I was so excited with the way the dessert turned out. Yummo! They are fruit tartlets with cream cheese spread. Mmmmm.

All and all, I think it was a great night. The food was amazing, everyone pitched in and it all came together. I can't wait for all the other wedding celebrations. This was a great kick off! Oh, and Christina....anytime. :)

My Men

This is my favorite picture today! In case you can't read their shirts, John's says "Me" and Andy's says "Mini Me." They wore them to the zoo this weekend. LOVE IT!!

Celebrations

Our 4th of July weekend started out with a BBQ at Justin and Audrey's house. All of Audrey's family was here from all over, including her nephew Jackson. Julie was in HEAVEN playing with Jackson and Poppy. What a great cousin! I love this boy!

Andy was so happy! He was hanging out in his seat, talking to everyone and bouncing all around. Hugs for Jackson!

This morning we went to the parade and festivities in Santa Margarita. It was Aunt Arlene's birthday so we were so lucky she spent the day with us. The parade was small, but very fun. Julie had so much fun waiving a flag and clapping and waiving.

The group.

I tried to flip the picture, but no luck, but I like it, so you get it as is.

Ok....could I get ONE person to look at the camera?

What a great buddy! Kay hung out with us all day and we had so much fun!

Me and my girl.

The family.

Julie played a great game where she had to eat a donut on a string without using her hands. It was very amusing.

John, Andy and Great Grandma Hazel.

Must be Summer

Because it is time for swim lessons! Woohoo! After a bit of a rough start on Monday, Julie was able to jump right in tonight and start learning today. She did so well. At first, she clung on to the teacher, but then, they started playing “Ring Around the Rosie” and such and she was all about it. She blew bubbles under the water and kicked her little heart out. She was so excited to be in the pool with big kids Dawson and Anabelle. And she is really excited to go back tomorrow.

Andy was a good sport, he ate his dinner, then posed for a few shots of his own.

Happy Birthday Memere!

Mom's Birthday is today, but we had her party on Sunday. It was a super fun Sushi Party! I made a cake that looked like a sushi roll. I dropped a teaspoon of icing on the ground, and guess who got it!

Mom and Auntie Arlene.Julie got to help Memere blow out her candles.

The spread! Yummo!

We got ahi, albacore, snapper and salmon. The fish was so fresh, a lot of it didn't even make it into rolls. This was the best part, sorry I can't figure out how to make it not sideways.

It was our first sushi party and definitely not our last. Happy Birthday Mom, hope you enjoyed your special day!!

Happy Daddy Day!

This is a day late, but Happy Father's Day!!

Also, we went to Andy's dr apt today, and he is great. 21 lbs (58th percentile), 30 inches long (97th Percentile)! The dr was very happy with him and can't believe that we had a second baby as happy and smiley as Julie!

9 Months and 5 Years

Andy is 9 months today! I simply can't believe it! He is a crawling, eating, drooling machine. He is still happy and very tolerant. He is pulling himself up on everything and is standing up in his crib pretty much every time we walk into his room.

Also, it is John and my 5th wedding anniversary. Seems like just yesterday. Love you John.

We have about 400 pictures from our wedding day. This is one of my top 3 favorites. Me dancing with my Pepere.