Grandma's 68th Birthday

Happy Happy Birthday Grandma.  More cake...yum!  We celebrated at her home with some of my friends and GG. 

Summertime sports

This summer you both tired tennis on top of tumblebugs (gymnastics) and swimming, and Emme you did a ball class that dabble in each sport.  Tennis by far was the most fun for you both.  One of mommy's favorite sports that she played in high school for a club. We will have to practice again next summer.

Happy Birthday to Me

We are so blessed to have my Grandma who is almost 96 to be here for my 38th birthday party and my aunt Beverly along with your wonderful daddy and you two.

It's always about the cake!  Looks amazing.

Daddy and I went away to La Jolla in San Diego to get away for my birthday.  It's one of my favorite spots to go away with your daddy.

I wanted to rent a duffy boat in the Newport Beach harbor for my birthday and bring fun snacks and have a nice morning with everyone.  We saw seals and navigated our way through the channels admiring all the waterfront homes.

You guys helped daddy drive the boat.  It was the best birthday ever.  Emeline you are still talking about our morning on the boat!  A sunset tour is next!

Mothers Day

My annual favorite Mother's Day to the Montage Laguna Beach.  We hang out on the beach and eat lunch and relax.  It was a beautiful day and a nice Mothers Day. 

Best Friends

Emme your first two best friends were boys, Justin and Nicholas.  You were invited to a bounce house party with all of your friends.  You had so much fun.  Here you are with Justin above, and Nicholas (blonde) below and Justin.  

Continuing Grandpa's Annual Hike to Sturtevant Falls

I decided upon the passing of your grandpa we would keep his annual hike tradition going to Sturtevant Falls each spring.  Since I can remember at a young age he has been inviting around 25 to come to our home for a tour of his artifacts and then off to hike till the afternoon.  Everyone getting to know each other at lunchtime and the extraordinary lives each person lead.  One spring he took me and my friends further to the top of the falls and that was thrilling.  The hike we normally do is a 4 mile hike total to the waterfalls.  Dense forest in some areas, others hiking with dogs and children, streams to cross, snakes and butterflies, lunch at the waterfalls, serenity and memories captivate the morning and early afternoon.  You leave feeling proud, one with nature and with new friends.  Each year I hope to invite others to join as well.  

Zackary had a fun time hiking finding a lot of rocks and enjoying his time with us. 

May Faire

Zackary is walking calmly with Ms. Gaylin and his class to May Faire.  Every year in May the Journey Students welcome in summer with May Faire festival.  It's a wonderful tradition with a lot of symbolic events going on.  The mom's make the wreaths for the kids hair and everyone has to wear light colors.  It was hot but a lot of fun to watch.  Kindergärtners do not participate until first grade. After it's over we all have lunch together.

Look at my sweet peaceful, happy child.  Always making me smile.