The weekend before you turned 2.

This past weekend, 4 days before Charlotte bug turns the big 2--we went to celebrate her buddy, Sandrine's birthday. It was a beautiful day for a party and we had a great time.

Raresh also managed to take a little trip to Bass Pro Shop with his little girl and when I got home...this was how I found her. Head to toe in Mossy Oak pattern. Who's ready for a huntin' trip??? Charlotte is!Then Daddy got very silly and I had to take his picture...I was laughing so hard.Next Charlotte wanted to try. Too bad the picture is blurry.
It was a good weekend. Just 2 more days until Charlotte turns 2. WOW---where did the time go?

Labor Day weekend fun

I had 4 days off for Labor Day. It was soooo nice. Friday was the only day that Raresh had off---so we packed up the kiddo and went to Temecula. It was a very short trip but it was just what I needed. A nice drive with my favorite husband and daughter!

Later that night I met the gals for BUNCO (New Orleans style) and I won 35 bucks for most games won! Woo hoo!

The rest of the weekend Raresh had to work...so as always...I stayed busy. On Saturday, we went to my mom's house for some family time. We had some cousins visiting from Canada. I got a few shots of Charlie with Spencer and Amanda. By the time the other kids arrived...I was over picture taking!

Sunday, after a wonderful morning at church. I went to the Alberico's house warming party. They have a beautiful home and we felt so welcomed there! It was also fun meeting up with the original "mother hens" Gina and Lori...and watching our kids play together...in the ice bucket mostly...

Charlie and Emma

Charlie, Emma, and Dominic at the ice buckets...Diaper babies...they were filthy after playing in the ice buckets.Then lastly...on Monday, we headed over to Andrei and Ligi's for BBQ, pool, and my favorite BOARD GAMES. Once the board games began...the pictures stopped...so this is my only photo of Charlie, Addisen, and Spencer.

4th of July 2009

Wow---I can't believe 4th of July came and went. Time is flying very fast. Anyway, this past weekend we enjoyed time with family and friends doing what we love to do... hang out in the backyard and BBQ.

Friday, we had our good friends Katie and Tim (who are getting married in about 3 weeks) come by. It was so fun seeing them. Raresh and I are looking forward to going to their wedding up in San Luis Obispo area for my birthday weekend. It will be a much needed getaway for the Isai's.

Then on Saturday we hosted a pool party/BBQ for both of our families and some close friends. It was a great day. We enjoyed the great weather, spend time with one another and were able to see some great fireworks from our grotto. We allowed the kids to climb on top of it and they were just thrilled.

By Sunday, we were pooped.

All in all...great weekend.

My adorable family.I swear...we like to think we're on vacation in our backyard...that's all we can afford. ha haI could just eat them both up. I love my sweet babies.This year...our family has committed to getting as many photos of the kids when we are all together. So here we go again. This time Buna (grandma) is the lucky one.Okay...why does my hair look so bad and my sister's look so great? Oh I know...she was too chicken to jump of the grotto into the pool. Ha ha---not really...she just had good hair that day. If my hair looked good that day---no grotto jumping for me either! hee hee hee

Kayden's 2nd Birthday

Saturday, we celebrated Kayden's 2nd birthday. It was oodles of fun. She wore an adorable t-shirt with a sparking 2 on the front and perhaps the cutest too-too ever. Here are a few photos of the day.
Here is Charlotte and the birthday girl---Checking out each other's outfits.Little Arianna arrived, too!It was a fun weekend. Happy 2nd Birthday little Kayden. We love you!

A Day at the Beach

About 2 weeks ago the Isai's decided to take a little trip down to Huntington Beach. It was a very spontaneous decision but it turned out great. The Starke family came along and we even all piled in one car for the occasion. Can you say road trip??

Here are some photos:

Arianna's Birthday

This weekend was my sweet little neighbor, Arianna's 1st birthday. The party was a huge success. She had lots and lots of visitors and the decorations and goodies were just amazing. Her mommy did a great job! She also set the standard pretty high---but guess what?...I'm not threatened by anyone's standards...Charlotte's first b-day will be perfect because it's hers! Anyway, I forgot my camera, so I didn't get any photos..but my other neighbor Katie did---Here are a few...


The birthday girl and her daddy. She really loves that cake!

Charlotte and Kayden playing in a little house. They are such good little buddies. Arianna was too busy to join them this time. She was the guest of honor!--We understand.
Mommy and Charlotte in the bouncer. That didn't last long. Some how I can just tell, my kid won't be a thrill seeker. She hates being thrown in the air, loud noises, jumping, swings...any of that stuff is just not her thing...instant terror and tears. It's cool...she'll grow into it.

Charlotte and her buddies

This weekend Charlotte had 2 quick visits with her 2 best buds on the block--Arianna and Kayden. Here are some photos of the silly gals.

Arianna stopped by to see how Charlotte's doing. It's so hard to believe that these little kiddos will be 1 in about 2 months! Where has the time gone?

This one is my favorite...How cute...Charlotte has her hand on her back.

Then we stopped by to see Kayden. Kayden is so sweet and protective of Charlotte. Here she is watching her as she scoots by.

This one is my favorite from this visit. Look how sweet they both are? Charlotte was busy chewing on a part of Kayden's toy and she layed down next to her to keep her company.

It's so nice to have sweet little buddies that live so close and get along so well.