Fate!

Have I ever showed you this?? My Mom got this fortune in a Cracker Jack box before she ever met my Dad. Amazing!!!!! We have laminated it so it will last forever. A true love story!

 

Back 2 School!!

We had a wonderful first day back to school! Bella fell asleep really early on the couch and Vincent got to sleep at a decent time. They were very excited to get up in the morning and start their new school year.



Traditional pictures before school.

Both Daddy and Aunt Donna got to join the fun! It was a very special day!

 

Super Fun Weekend!

Friday afternoon we headed to Popi and Grammy's. Popi came home early from work and after a yummy lunch, we all headed to Main Place Mall for some back to school shopping!! Bella picked out her backpack, lunch pail, water bottle and clothes at Justice (thank you Grammy and Popi !!!). After a little 'schooling' by my 8 year old when she said, "You are being really mean Mom...not everything has to match perfectly", I let her get the backpack she had her heart set on and a lunch pail that does not go at all. It is so hard to let go control. LOL!

The kids were over shopping and Popi took them to ride the train while Grammy and I shopped in Crazy 8. I found the most awesome deals and was so happy to get both Bella and Vincent more school clothes. After the mall, we headed to Target where Bella so happily picked out everything and crossed of her list! I remember being this happy when it was time to get school supplies - no lies, I am still giddy over office supplies!!!

Saturday afternoon we headed to Papa Joe and Grammy Alice's house where we had a yummy dinner celebrating Chris' Birthday! All pictures are on Grammy Nancy's phone. Grammy Alice made a wonderful dinner and their new house is beautiful! I am so happy for them!

Today we all met up again to celebrate Aunt Amy's 40th Birthday with brunch at Back Bay Bistro! It was delicious!! Since I couldn't hold the babies last time because I was sick, I hogged them today. Aunt Amy is such a beautiful Woman and Mother! I know she will have the best year ever watching those little babies grow! And the Cousins ROCK in their glasses.

Oh, and I finished an invitation job in there too...

Have a super blessed week my friends!

Mini Vacation

Thursday, Chris' Birthday, we headed on our mini vacation to Sedona. We have never been and had so much fun together as a family. We ate A LOT, played Monopoly while it rained, went shopping, watched movies, sight seeing and to the slide rock. Loved it!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our 8 year old!

Boy did Isabella's Birthday go by in a blur! I think mainly because I was a sick Mama, but hopefully I made it special for my little girl and a year she will remember.

Thursday the 18th was her actual birthday! We started the day with our traditional "Birthday Toast". I had laid out a special outfit and flowers for the morning.


We then went and had breakfast with Grammy and Popi! She got to open her presents from them which included the new Saige American Girl and matching pajamas for her sleep over!

After VBS, the kids came home for cake and presents with the 4 of us.

Friday during the day we got ready for Isabella's American Girl Sleepover. I let her take care of most of the set up; she did a great job and had so much fun. Each girl got a special made sleeping bag for their doll and sleeping masks.

The girls had an absolute blast. They sang and danced, watched a movie, ate snacks, had cake and opened presents, camped out in the living room and just had fun together. We only had one little girl go home about 12:30. The rest made it through!!!

 

Saturday morning we headed over to Grammy and Popi's house where we set up for the BBQ. Isabella, Jacob and Vincent did the swimming and we had fun celebrating!

 

I am so in love with this little girl. She amazes me with her heart and the way she can make people laugh. Happy 8th Birthday sweet Angel face. I hope you have an amazing year!!!!!!!

Theatre Camp

Isabella had a GREAT week at Theatre camp!! The play was Peter Pan and it was much more organized than last year. Isabella played the star Flash and had about 6 or so lines. She was one of the only ones who turned toward the crowd and spoke loud and clear. She is also very fun to watch singing with her facial expressions.



It is always so wonderful that Isabella has such supportive and loving Grandparents there at her events. We went to CH Pizza Co. afterward and the kids had a blast earning tickets and picking out prizes. A great Friday night!!!

 

Random Updates

Let's see. I feel like so much has been going on, but yet when I go to write about it, I can't even think of what it was. Last week, which seems like absolutely forever ago, we had our windows cleaned, house cleaned and carpets cleaned. Also Popi put in new floor in our bathroom by the shower (bottom collage to the left). Last weekend Lauren next door had two open houses so we had to get out and about. Saturday we went bowling and Sunday we went looking at houses. Unfortunately, it looks like we will be staying put for at least another year. We did not get the first house we wanted and we couldn't find another house that would compare. Chris and I did pros and cons on each city we were considering and also moving in general. We aren't really the fixer upper people, so we can't see uprooting from our beautiful home at this time. And all the new homes have NO land and if we are to move, it is going to be a place were we have land.

On a side note, yesterday was free Slurpees at 7-11 (bottom 3 pics on the collage above).

  And I just loved these two things while looking at model homes. Maybe I can do that on Isabella's ceiling. And love the brick wall inside this house.

Love to all - hoping you are all wonderful and healthy! xoxox

Nixon Bridal Show

Last weekend I participated in the Nixon Bridal Show as part of Jenny B Floral Design and also did an Invitation set up! I seemed to get a lot of interest in the invites and I hope to be getting lots of emails/calls soon!!!

 

Officially..

We have officially listed our house for sale (Open houses Saturday and Sunday). We have been working hard all week to get it together - especially Popi who has been working extra hard!!  We don't know what exactly the future holds, since we found our perfect house but got beat out. We are going to keep optimistic and know we will find a place that we love. If we decide to stay in Chino Hills - there is NOTHING bad about that.
 

Happy 4th of July!

This was the first year in many that we were home on 4th of July! We missed Texas (and the fact that it was only 80 degrees this time)! But we did have a fun time hanging with the family at Aunt Amy's house. Thanks for hosting - we love you! Happy Birthday America!!