Happy Birthday Addy!

Ok, so I promise this is the last of the heartfelt blogs for awhile. But like I said, the last 3 weeks have been filled with Clarin occasions. So much has been happening that I ended up with the shingles. After to several texts and phone calls to my inner circle, we cancelled the party and I was assured that Addy wouldn't remember, hold it against me or be the reason she has to go to therapy later in life.

Happy Birthday Addysen Malia! You are truly blessing! You have a changed our lives in only a way that you could! We can't imagine what our lives without you! You completed us! We love you! Here's to you on your first birthday and many more to come!

For those that know me you will understand when I say that I have truly met my match. She knows what she wants, she will let you know and won't stop until she gets it. She is always going full steam ahead like at B's birthday party she bounced off a wall head first (Remind you of anyone.) Addy pushes the limits and take it to the edge. A couple of weeks ago, she followed Snuka out into the ocean. I was walking beside her the whole time when I picked her up she was in about knee deep. And today while we were getting ready to open presents, Addy was standing on a chair. I told her, "on your butt." She told me something back. I told her again, she told me again then laughed. Addy Malia, this will be a fun roller coaster ride! Just remember I am your mom yesterday, today, forever and always.

10 years!

Jeffrey and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary last week. We went to lunch, did a little wine tasting, went to Farmer's Market, had dinner at Firestone, and enjoyed cupcakes and nice bottle of wine. It wasn't actually what we had planned after 10 years of marriage and having 2 kids you learn to be flexible, make the most of it and live for the moment. It turned out to be a great day!

By far the best part of the day was a book from Jeff that he prepared with some of his most memorable moments from the last 10 years. It blew me away in part because I can remember having a "discussion" about not getting even a card on an occasion one year. Now, he is the one with the most amazing card ever. (FYI, I didn't sign my card this year. Yes, I am turning into my mother. No comments from the peanut gallery.)

I am so lucky to have met him that night while he was pumping the keg. I got even luckier when Gina told him that I wanted him to be the father of my children. And what an awesome dad he is! He loves me and all that comes with it.

From looks like these...and well let's just say a "supefinger" every now and then.

Jeff, thank you for making me that fire on the night that we met(I knew then I would have to start all our campfires in the future, but I learned years later if I need a squirrel caught you were the right man for the job.), for being there when I rolled my parents car coming home from the wedding where I wished it was me and you getting married (Little did I know it wasn't in your plans until you were 27.), for taking the time to ask my dad for my hand in marriage, understanding that softball is my bones, for being the father of our children, and for always bringing a smile to my heart even though I might not show on my face. Thank you for loving me for who I have been, who I am and who I will be. And thank you for being my ROCK. I love you with all my heart!

Happy Birthday B!

Happy Birthday B!

I remember his 1st birthday party. (I don't know if Roni or Jeffrey do, but I do.) It was quite the party almost 200 people, but I can't find a picture of it for the life of me. No comments from the peanut gallery about the fact that I hardly ever take pictures. Those that know me know I usually rely on the pictures that other people take. I do have a pictures of birthdays 2-7 that I posted on Facebook and I will admit that I probably didn't take any of them.

B lives it up and loves life. He truly lives in the moment happy, sad, mad, excited and all the in betweens. There are times that I am so amazed because he just gets it. When he was born, he brought something special to our family. He has and is growing up and we are so proud of him. Branden is a great big brother, a wonderful son, and is a caring loving boy to everyone he meets. (Including the other 2nd grader whose mom was late picking her on the same day I forgot to pick B up at school. He took her to the office, opened the door for her and said to her as they went in the door, "Don't worry Ms. Hizey will help us and she will make it better.") He has taught us some much in the last 7 years and I am sure he will continue to in years to come. He is perfectly Branden. We are truly blessed and thankful for him everyday.

Catch-up Post...Summer is over, School has started, the addition is close

Summer is over. School has started and the addition is close.

B finished out his summer with Sea Life camp. He really enjoyed the week in Avila. They fished on the pier and he caught the first fish of the summer, which they put in a tank. The kids helped take care of the animals including trying get the octopus to eat. While B was camp, Addy and I walked the Bob Jones trail, discovered a new favorite coffee shop, Joe Momma's, and had a play date with Blake.

B is the one with out his shirt on and the fohawk.

Addy is crashed during our walk on the Bob Jones trail.

We spent the next couple of days living it up before school started.

The kids enjoying dinner at the Cracked Crab

At the Ravine in Paso, definitely will put this on our calendar more next summer.

More highlights...

B started 2nd grade. He wore this the second day of school. Me: B maybe you should change your shirt. It doesn't really match. B: Mom, I know, That's my style.

Addy is a walker, screamer, and loves to empty drawers.

We went to the Olive Festival to say Hi to Julie and Mike. Highly recommended their olive oil Calivirgin, it is really good stuff. The Olive Festival is also one of the best festival I have been to on the central coast.

Addy and Jules at the Festival.

The family room of the addition is complete. The yard is super close (the question is to have plants or a water feature.) The bathroom tile is complete and our master bedroom gets carpet tomorrow.

Clarin celebrations in the next few weeks stay tuned....