Lots going on!!!

Natalie went to a princess party - here she is all dressed up!
I picked up my platter I did at the Day Art Studio in Pleasanton, it turned out great!!

Another goodie!

We did an OldNavy photoshoot, she was old navy from head to toe, so I wanted to take some pictures, but it is tough to get in there, so we will see.

Vegas Baby!

Well, Sunday night, or should I say Monday morning, we got back from Vegas. Tony's sister Tammy got married. It was a great trip and I think Natalie really enjoyed herself.
This is her eating her waffle at the Paris hotel buffet!!! Yumerooo! Best buffet in Vegas!

And of course, sitting by the pool. Although she didn't do much sitting, she was in the pool for hours!

M&M World! Natalie got to make her own special bag of M&M's. She picked the colors and I filled the bag. Oh and Mom, do you notice what is on her back? She took that cat backpack everywhere with her.



And here she is, the Flower Girl. She did a great job as flower girl, she was given direction on what to do and she executed with grace and perfection. Well, she is MY daughter!

Good stuff!

June 13th and Swim Lessons!

June 13th we took Natalie to Chilis for her b-day. She wanted them to sing, but when they did she said she wanted to hide. :( It was kinda funny! Plus, she would not take off her goggles, so it was all a hilarious night.

Another celebration = Tony got his braces off!!! Alright Tony! After 4 years and finally getting braces to fix his teeth, they are beautiful!

Swim Lessons started again and Natalie is the bad girl of the group! She hangs out by the edge of the pool and pulls in all the toys. She really likes the kickboards, gotta get her some for Uncle Sean's pool! It is also a struggle when there are cry babies in the class and the moms sit right at the side of the pool for the kids to cry to, so the instructor's focus is on them more than the comfortable kids. But it is great for her to get in the water and learn more stuff!

All the parents think she is so cute in her towel, she instantly becomes a princess.

Natalie's 4th B-day Party

We had a great time at Natalie's Party. So, I asked Natalie what she thought of the party?

Um, it was great,
and I blowed out the candles,
and some of these (littlest pet shop characters) came and
some Shrek buddies.

Then she started talking about Disneyland, so overall, she had a good time!

I Finally Did It

Upgraded my camera that is. I like Tony's Nikon D100, but an SLR can be bulky and I like to carry a camera in my purse. So here it is. I upgraded from the Canon SD200 to the SD900 and *whew* it is NICE. 10 mp really makes a difference when I am printing the 4x6s out.
Here are a few goodies I took tonight!

I tell her every day that she is tremendous!

Just Some New Pics

Fiddling with the camera these past few days. Just a few goodies!

Natalie's Last Day of School

Well, Natalie's last day of school was this past Thursday. They celebrated Summer Birthdays and since Natalie's is June 13th, she was celebrated. So sad I wasn't able to be there all year long, the moms seem really great! I would have loved to get to know them.

Natalie the Birthday Girl at School

Natalie and her buddy Michael! Yes, the Michael that all the girls talk about!

Natalie and her teacher MaryAnne singing "Happy Birthday to Natalie"

Bethany & Natalie Dancing at Disneyland

This is too funny, check it out!! Give it a second or two to buffer.

Natalie Playing on Her Laptop

She knows how to open the laptop, log in and start her own games. Wow, that is pretty cool. Life is good!

Been Busy

Wow, been busy, these weeks just fly by! Trying to get things ready for Natalie's b-day party too, so we will see. Going to Vegas for sis-in-law's wedding so I am looking forward to that too! So much to do, so little time.

Some inspiration...(excerpt from Ali Edwards' blog)

Ten Thoughts on Whole Living

1. Your home is more than the sum of its walls. Make it a sacred space.
2. Creativity is a lifestyle, not simply an activity. Let it expand you.
3. True forgiveness springs from love, not regret.
4. Learn something new. Emphasize the trying, not the succeeding.
5. Spend some time in the dirt. You'll be amazed at what nature can inspire.
6. You don't have to have a perfect body to feel great in it.
7. Define yourself by who you are, not the roles you play.
8. Find rejuvination in five minutes of silence.
9. Contribute to abundance. If you no longer need something, pass it on.
10. Find direction in your life by looking where you want to go, not where you don't.

Introducing..........Harry the Bunny

Well, here he is, so far. Harry has no eyes or nose yet, going to Michaels today to see what I can find for him. He turned out OK. Next time, I know what I need to do better, but he is here, nonetheless. His arms kinda look like he is breakdancing or something. LOL.
Here is what I am TRYING to do. It is called amigurumi a Japanese way of creating and constructing crocheted animals and dolls. Yes, I started crocheting, it is cool, not scarf weather, but when it is, I will have lots to choose from.

Oh and last weekend, My Auntie Char turned 50!!! Here is a pic of Natalie and Kaia! She sure loves her family!

Disneyland 2007

Papa, Gamma, Bethany, Jadyn, and Natalie

Bethany, Natalie and Jadyn

Natalie got a moment with BUZZ!

Lucky Girl got to touch Lightening McQueen!

Princess Ariel in her Grotto!


Can't pick just one. What a great time we had at Disneyland this week. I couldn't choose just one picture, they were all so good. These girls love each other so much it is awesome. Natalie went on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and she survived! Sean, Dad and I were roller coaster maniacs! Starting with Space Mountain and hitting California Screamin' twice. Good stuff! Next year.....LegoLand? SeaWorld?

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to all! Gramma and Papa came over and we did an Egg Hunt in the backyard. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time. I sure love this age. She is so much fun!

Presenting Prince Alan and Princess Natalie

Boy, Natalie and Alan sure have a good time together, I crowned them Prince Alan and Princess Natalie. Cute eh? They love to play and hang out, Natalie was tired so she gets a little overdramatic when she gets hurt, and by the way, her finger is fine today! She showed me when she woke us up this morning.

The weather is beautiful today, so get out and dance around.

Disney Dance Camp for Natalie

I got Natalie signed up for Disney Dance Camp with Tiffany's Dance Academy this summer.
Disney Theme Summer Dance Camp - a week long day camp designed for children ages 3-6. Each day has a different theme; such as Princess Tea Party and Animal Kingdom and dancers have lessons in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Dancers come to the studio for two hours per day Monday thru Friday. Snack and craft are supplied daily. Parents are invited on the last day for a mini-concert. Each class is limited to 20 dancers and is on a first come, first served basis.

Happy Birthday Charlie and Talula!!

Happy Birthday dear Charlie and Talula, Happy Birthday to you. My kitties are now 1-year old. Natalie and I went shopping last night and got the cats collars, a scrathing thing for the doorknob and a new blankie for them to sleep on. The collars lasted all of 2 hours. They hated then and I found Talula's on the ground, and it wasn't on loose enough for her to get it off. It has a safety latch, so I guess she pulled it off. So, I took those off. They have been getting whatever they want today too, a lil extra food and love. Too fun! I can't believe they are 1 - time goes by so fast!

Yummmerooo!

My fav cake flavor is rainbow chip. I was at the store today and saw this ice cream and whoohoo is it good! It tastes like yellow cake with sprinkles. If you love eating the yellow cake mix before it is cooked, you will love this ice cream. And the sprinkles are the frosting. 1/2 the fat too!

Ready for Swim Lessons

Well, she is officially ready for swim lessons. Tony says that the kids are better off in a lil' wetsuit instead of a swimsuit because it gets cold in the water. How cute is she? After I took her picture, she decided to take some of us. She does a good job framing these pics too cool! It looks like we may be going to Santa Cruz this weekend, I am excited about that. The water beckons me every few months. I'll definately post pics of that!

Tony and Natalie, I am so lucky to have such a wonderful family!

Me and Talula. She just loves me can't you tell?

My Little Princess

Natalie likes to dress up in her princess outfits. This is a cute picture I took a while ago, but wanted to share.

This time thing sure is strange. It always take a few days to get used to, the good thing is that I will be able to leave work and still see some daylight. All is good!!

Think!

"The times in our lives in which we feel that we have the
least power are actually the times when we have the most.
Those are the times in which we affirm or redefine who we
are, what we believe, and make choices that can impact
ourselves and those we encounter for a lifetime."
- Gail Pursell Elliott