Playing Ball

Having more fun with Photoshop!

Playing with Photoshop

This is a picture of Jack from our trip to Bodega Bay last May. I am learning to use Adobe Photoshop and having fun using different filters, etc.

Mmmm Good!

Friday Night Fun!

We had a great Friday evening at the West Sac Moose enjoying tacos and family friendly Karaoke! Maya played with Tita and danced with Grammy and even sang with the girls, too!

Best Cousins/Best Friends

This is a very short video of my two favorite guys - Jack & Hal. Pictures were taken last Easter.

Happy Birthday, Russell!

My husband Russell is 40 today! We are on our way to Ernesto's for a celebration dinner. These pictures were taken at our family party honoring Russell from last week!

We Are Family

The Force Is With Jack!

Here is Jack trying out his new Star Wars sheets! These aren't just any scratchy, polyester character sheets - these are nice organic cotton sheets from Pottery Barn Kids. Too cool not to buy for my guy, Jack! He loves them! Maya agrees they are pretty comfy!

Adventures with Maya

Maya and I set out on a photo adventure this week to take pictures for the West Sacramento Photo of the Day Blog. We explored the CA Hwy Patrol Academy and Maya really enjoyed running around the large campus!

Family Swim

Sundays

Papa reads a book for Maya :)
The kids cuddle with Dada before bedtime. Maya has learned to say "cheese!" That smile cracks me up!

Are You Smarter Than My First Grader?!!

The day I've been secretly dreading - the first day of 1st Grade. Jack isn't my baby anymore. He is now sitting in his first grade classroom. All day school. Maya and I will miss our companion. I'm selfish and will miss my guy each day.

We visited his new classroom this morning, met his new teacher and got excited to see that Jack's best friends from Kindergarten are in his class this year! This sure helped ease his nervousness. I can hardly wait to pick him up from school this afternoon and hear all about his first day. I know he (and I) will be learning so much this year!

Boing!

Jack and Maya popping out!

Me and My Kids

Russell took this picture of us in the backyard this morning.

Fun in Carson City

We took a short trip up to Carson City this weekend to visit with the Johnson Family and to spend time with Julie and Cody - here on a visit from Rhode Island. The time passed way too quickly, but I think we managed to squeeze in some fun! Jack and Cody had a great time and Maya bonded with aunt Julie!

Gotcha Day!

Friday, July 18th was the one year anniversary of the day Maya was placed in my arms at our hotel in Guatemala. We celebrated the day at a River Cats baseball game with all our family that evening. Earlier in the day, Jack and Maya snuggled on the couch together.

Looking back, it seems like we just left Guatemala and then it also feels like a lifetime because I cannot imagine life without Maya. She means everything to all of us...Jack has the little sister he wanted so badly and Russell and I have a daughter who is sweet, loving, funny, strong-willed and very independent. We love you Maya.

Jack did it!

Today, Jack jumped off the diving board in the deep pool! We are so proud of him!

Maya is 20 months old

My Beautiful Daphne

My wonderful chica, Daphne is 13 years old now. I love her so very much. She became my sweet companion in 1995 at the age of 2 months. Always gentle, loveable and happy...