HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAIME!!!

We've never actually made an entry on this blog but today is a special day that warrants us "hijacking" Jaime's/Mommy's "baby."

Mommy, thanks for teaching us everything we know and for letting us be princesses all the time!  You are a much better teeth-brusher, hair do-er, clothes-dresser, dancer, leg-bouncer, hair-bow maker, make-up do-er, and um.... Oh! ...and also story reader-er than Daddy! (Daddy still rocks for rides on his shoulders though!)

Happy Day Mommy... We love you!!

Riley & Chloe

Jaime, you are the among the greatest blessings I have experienced in my life.  You are truly my best friend, my treasured eternal companion, and the kind of mother to our children that I always dreamed of having as a kid!  I don't think I could ever show you or thank you enough for the immeasurable way you have changed my life and for how you continue to help me to grow and overcome my struggles in life (putting up with me and loving me all the while).  I hope you have a wonderful day today and know that you are a true gift to your family!

Happy Birthday J!

Love always,

Me

Riley's first field trip

We took a field trip with Riley's preschool to an apple orchard in Watsonville, CA (Anyone heard of that place?) It was really cute, the kids picked apples from the trees and carried around their own bucket. Then they had a bake shop, where they sold anything and everything you can make with apples. It was pretty cool.

The kids ate lunch and played on the hay stacks and old tractors. We had a fun day...especially because Mommy got to stop at the Gilroy outlets afterwards!!

Riley's Soccer Season Starts!

 

Chloe was Riley's Cheering Section!!

Soccer Star in Action...

Riley's true colors really come out on the field. She is very competitive, aggressive (in a good way), and fast! I have to say she beat all the other kids everytime...sorry I'm a bragging parent...whatever, I'm not sorry, I can brag!! Hopefully this will help her channel some of her energy in a positive way!

Keep hustling Riley!!

Jessica

I had the privlege of attending one of my oldest friends baby shower.We were great friends all through High School and Jr. College.  I haven't seen Jessica in a few years and it was so fun to see her all cute and pregnant! I wish we lived closer!

This is us...back in the day.

Giggly Girls

I took these pictures because my girls loved the fact that I wrapped them in one towel, while theirs were being washed. They COULD NOT stop laughing and giggling!

My baby's in preschool!

We applied to this preschool back in May, and we didn't get in. But 2 days ago we got a letter that there was a spot open! We were so excited!

Riley wasn't even scared, when we walked in, she went right with the teacher and didn't even see how sad and proud I was all at the same time! Then when I came to pick her up, they were finishing the snack and she says "I'm not done with my snack yet Mom - Go Home".....sigh :(

My little girl is already too cool for me, I'd like to think it just meant she really liked it.

San Francisco

I've been wanting to go to San Francisco ALL SUMMER!!! We just couldn't find a good time to make it up there, so when an old friend called and said he was there for 1 night on business, we headed right on up.

Erik baptized Mike almost 8 years ago (has it seriously been 8 years??), he lives in Colorado, so we don't often get to see him and his cute family (it was just him this trip) And because he was on a "business" trip he could expense the whole night - Thanks for being our sugar daddy Erik! We had a great time!

That's an alligator made out of sourdough.

Bread Bowl & Clam Chowder...mouthwatering!

Lovin those cute sea lions!

The lovely sunset