My Little Corner of the World....

I decided it was time to move from the kitchen table to an area that can always stay up so I can come and go from my painting. My dear friend Kathlene gave us a drafting table years ago when Tatiana was taking art class from home. It has been collecting dust for quite a while so now it is finally being put to good use again. I have my own little studio corner in the garage and I love it. One day I will have a studio but for now this is perfect. =)

Lazy Days of Summer...for the kiddos that is...=)

Sleepover at Alyssa's..Brenna, Alyssa and Tatiana being silly.

Tatiana and Marissa being their crazy selves.....

Girls and shoes.....no need for words.....=)

Marissa, Tatiana and Cassie hangin' at the mall
Chillin' at the park.....
Destinee, Mariza, and Tatiana
For the year round kids Summer is a quick one...only four weeks. This Summer is going to be "staycation" time and so far it has been filled with lots of swimming at the neighborhood pools, hangin' out at the mall, sleepovers, farmers market, birthday parties, more grad parties, and hangin' at the parks. Yet to come.....movies, picnic at the beach, Balboa Park, Old Town, ferry ride to Coronado, and more!

Connected!?!

Okay, what does a thirteen year old do first thing in the morning on Summer vacation...eat breakfast? No. Sleep in? No. Enjoy the sunshine in San Diego? No. She stays connected in every way possible! I just had to take a picture of this scene when I saw it......the laptop downloading to the ipod, while texting on the cell phone, while waiting for a call on the landline (do those still exist?)! Don't worry she will be outside shortly. The life of a teenager in 2008. Scary. =)

Dad's are awesome! Happy Father's Day!

Awww, nap time on Father's Day! What more could a Dad ask for! =)

Touching cards........
Wonderful memories created by Tatiana.......
Happy Father's Day Dads!!! Jamie's was spent sleeping in, having breakfast made by the "wonderful women" in his life, (Tat and I =), reading the paper, going to a graduation party, taking a nap (of course), and eating his favorite Mexican food for dinner. Tat made him a beautiful card filled with pictures that brought back so many memories. Dad's are the best! Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband and my incredible Dad up in Oregon! Miss you and love you!! Hope it was a great one for all of you!

Class of 2008! 8th Grade Graduation.....

High School here they come! Tatiana graduated from 8th grade this week and we are so proud of her and all her hard work in Middle School. On to High School!! Grandma Terry, Aunt Stephanie, Corinne, and the Mallory Family joined us in celebration at the graduation. What a fun filled week! Graduation, dinner celebrations, taking the San Diego trolley tour (finally!), graduation parties, and so much more! It has been a whirlwind week of festivities with more to come! Thank you Grandma Terry for coming down to celebrate and thanks to everyone here for celebrating with us! Congratulations to Tatiana and all of her friends that graduated! We love you!!! For more pictures check out the slideshow on the right........

Girls Weekend....

Wow what a GREAT girls weekend we had! Dani hosted the weekend at her condo on the beach and Lori came down from Washington. Talk about fun times! We packed in so many things in two and a half days it was unreal! Thai food, card games, makeup show at Nordstrom's, makeovers, shopping, juicy burgers, Sex and the City, coffee at Starbucks, psychic readings...so cool, Sushi dinner, walks on the beach, shopping at the boardwalk, lunch on the beach, chillin' at the condo and a movie at the condo. Whew!!! All that in one weekend! There was also lots of laughter and a few tears too. Girls weekends are the bomb!!! Can't wait for next time! Check out Danielle's slide show of our weekend by clicking on the link.....Just added Lori's slideshow....great pics of the view from Dani's condo and our fun day at the beach!