Parentals come for a visit

My parents came down for a long weekend - we had a great time!

My dad met 'Chano' (his new nickname for baby C) for

the 1st time and I think they clicked from the beginning.

C eating spaghetti.. this kid will eat anything you put in
front of him, or anything he can reach. At 8 months he's
completely mobile now and can stand on his own. YIKES!
Dad and Mom held him LOTS and now know why I
love his baby feet so much!!!


Dad and C

Dad watching C while I made dinner. I love the look

on C's face. They really liked each other's

company... too bad I couldn't get my dad

to change his diaper... heehee!

This pic was actually taken today. We went to the

park and Bella couldn't wait to start playing with

her soccer ball. She actually did really well and dribbled

the ball between her feet. We left after she fell trying

to kick the ball (and CRIED) and thought people saw her fall.

I thought she had hurt her ankle but she told me

in the car that she was just embarassed that she fell.

My little perfectionist...

My poor mom trying to organize all of Bella's

Polly Pockets...

Kindergarten Graduation

The 'girls' getting ready for their graduation ceremony.

Their room was already cleaned out - pictures off the walls and tables

turned over... this year went by so fast.

Bella wants to be an artist when she grows up, she

specifically told me today that she thinks that she's going

to 'pursue fashion designing' - amazing. My aspirations at 6

was to be an avon lady or maid...

Bella with Miss Zarlengo. She was so excited to be able

to pick out any dress she wanted for her graduation

day. This one is one of her favorites

Mother's Day...

I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing mother's day!

Shawn, Bella and Cristiano treated me to one of

the best mother's day ever. THANK YOU!

Being a mom(and wife) is one of the most incredible gifts

God can give us and I'm so very thankful to be able

to share my life with my family.

I realize (on a daily, hourly and minute by minute basis)

that my life is not my own.. - but it's the opportunity

I have to watch my kids grow and be there for them

that makes me feel truly blessed.

Shawn took us out for a scrumptious brunch at

the Renissance Hotel.

My beautiful flowers and cake... compliments of the family.

AND - they also gave me a diamond and sapphire ring.

Shawn - you are amazing - thank you!

Bella took this pic during brunch. She is truly an artist in the making.