Up until recently, the littlest cousin, Cameron, was so shy! Not anymore! One little monster has totally come out of his shell... a ball of energy... happier than can be... a joy to watch! We celebrated Cam's third birthday with the Kudron and Smith (Nancy's parents and brother's family) with a pool party and BBQ! A very fun day indeed!
Every day is a new adventure with our little girls, Ryan and Charlie. Check in often to see what's new in our lives...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The Daley's Visit!!
Lisa Daley and her entire family came out to visit from Washington and spent a couple days with us. Lisa is one of my dearest friends from college. We met going through sorority rush. Although, we ended up joining different sororities, we became awesome friends. It actually worked out really well that we were in different sororities because whenever there was "drama" in either of our houses, we had each other to take a much needed "break!" When I moved home to Orange County, Lisa moved here too to go to nursing school. We lived together in Huntington Harbor until she met her husband, Christian, and moved to Washington. Now we have to rely on vacations to see one another... I miss her living here terribly!
We spent some time in the pool (once the sun came out). I swear Lisa brought Seattle's weather with them here.... LOL!
The husbands FINALLY met! After all of these years, it has always been just me visiting up there or just Lisa down here... the husbands had never met. Now though... they totally enjoy each other's company. With college football season fast approaching, obviously, we talked about meeting up for a game!
The husbands FINALLY met! After all of these years, it has always been just me visiting up there or just Lisa down here... the husbands had never met. Now though... they totally enjoy each other's company. With college football season fast approaching, obviously, we talked about meeting up for a game!
Elyse (8) and Ryan (6) became fast friends. They met several years ago (before Charlie was born) when Ryan and I went to Seattle to visit.
Lisa and Charlie... so cute.
Cole (5), Kara (3), Charlie (4), Ryan (6), and Elyse (8)
Oh my, such a long day! Lisa and I look like we felt in this picture... a hot mess! Haha, the part of the visit that I left out was that I went to pick up just Lisa (no husbands or kids) at their in-laws the night before so that we could have a GNO (girls' night out)! Somehow, we thought it would be fun to act like we were 21 again. We totally paid for it all the next day! Ugh!
Oh my, such a long day! Lisa and I look like we felt in this picture... a hot mess! Haha, the part of the visit that I left out was that I went to pick up just Lisa (no husbands or kids) at their in-laws the night before so that we could have a GNO (girls' night out)! Somehow, we thought it would be fun to act like we were 21 again. We totally paid for it all the next day! Ugh!
All the kids slept in the girls' room. This experience completely reminded me of my childhood when we had houseguests with kids. One big slumber party!
Even Cole, the lone boy, sucked it up and slept with all the girls in the pink, pink room!
We also spent a day at our friend Brenna's house. Lisa and Brenna were in the same sorority together and are best buds. Brenna lives close by to us in Huntington Harbor so Brenna and I have become close this past year or so. With Brenna's kids too, the kid count was up to 8! What a fun pool day for the kiddos.
Even Cole, the lone boy, sucked it up and slept with all the girls in the pink, pink room!
We also spent a day at our friend Brenna's house. Lisa and Brenna were in the same sorority together and are best buds. Brenna lives close by to us in Huntington Harbor so Brenna and I have become close this past year or so. With Brenna's kids too, the kid count was up to 8! What a fun pool day for the kiddos.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
God Bless America
I love the 4th of July... it might truly be my favorite holiday of the year! This year we had a great party with family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the red, white, and blue!
The girls dressed in their American hues.
The Candy Bar was new this year and I think it was a big hit with the kiddos.
We hired Aubrey to make the cupcakes for dessert. She is thinking about starting a cupcake business so we were her first clients! Cupcakes by Aubrey... you heard it here first!
Herer are the rest of the dessert options at the dessert table...
I remembered to take a family photo befores the party began... I was proud of myself for remembering! Ususally, I am running around like crazy and it never happens.
We hired Aubrey to make the cupcakes for dessert. She is thinking about starting a cupcake business so we were her first clients! Cupcakes by Aubrey... you heard it here first!
Herer are the rest of the dessert options at the dessert table...
I remembered to take a family photo befores the party began... I was proud of myself for remembering! Ususally, I am running around like crazy and it never happens.
Nonna and Grandpa arrived first and helped out with a few last minute details.
Ben (10), Addy (4), Kyle (9), and Charlie (4 1/2)
Charlie, Carson, Kendall, Ryan, and Addy
The Candy Bar was the top hang out of the day...
Very patriotic Ryan and Michelle... well done!
Neighbors and dear friends from the Violet Street house, Kristina and Nancy.
My mom and new neighbor, Karen are thrilled that the sun finally came out to play!
Neighbors, new and old.
Godmommy Katie catching up with Nonna and Grandpa Kudron
Very patriotic Ryan and Michelle... well done!
Neighbors and dear friends from the Violet Street house, Kristina and Nancy.
My mom and new neighbor, Karen are thrilled that the sun finally came out to play!
Neighbors, new and old.
Godmommy Katie catching up with Nonna and Grandpa Kudron
Mike is Kendall's dad. I just found out this week that Kendall will be on my soccer team. Mike is going to be my assistant coach this year!
Aunt Marzie and Godmommy Katie getting some Q.T. with their cutie niece!
Swim time!
Craft time...
BBQ time...
Aunt Marzie and Godmommy Katie getting some Q.T. with their cutie niece!
Swim time!
Craft time...
BBQ time...
(Dana with her children, Brennan and Kate)
"I want a 3rd child discussion" time...
"I want a 3rd child discussion" time...
Disco ball night swimming time...
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