Getaways

I love getaways. Whether it is a day or 7 days......I love the anticipation of going somewhere and the excitement of having a new adventure or going to a familiar place where the pace is slower. We started my birthday week by going to Lake Arrowhead to visit dad and Sue and get a little rest and relaxation. We had a quiet weekend, had delish food and wine, the boys went for a hike where Connor "christened" the woods with his first poop there.....I know.......TMI!

We were being silly and trying to take a picture of ourselves



Connor being silly




Ashlyn is loving her Dora Singing Sensations DVD

 

Sean is looking at maps and making traveling plans........his favorite thing to do I think.



Ashlyn and her Papa reading a book

Shayna and I went for a walk/hike before breakfast just us........she loved it and so did I. The weather was very cool and crisp and it was so quiet! I even snapped a few pretty pics.

Shayna was sooo tired!

We went to the Village where it was sunny and beautiful with crisp fresh air! We fed the ducks....

Feeding the ducks at the village

Ashlyn pointing to the singing fish in the outdoor store........the same fish Papa and Grammy have.............she goes crazy!!

FUN! Connor wants one of these and so do I!

Connor rode the little train

The boys had fun

...........and I had to visit the Coach Store.............where I got a cute purse and wallet.........oopps.......no picture.  So we got some R & R and even though it was a short.........it satisfied my need for a getaway! Thanks Dad and Sue!!





Random

Just wanted to post some random pics of the kiddos. We had a fun day in San Diego at cousin Maggie's during John and Kathy's visit. Connor and Ashlyn played with the kids.

The look of wonder..............

Silly FUN!!

Sooo hard to do Ashlyn's hair...........she is on the move......which is why she has crooked bows!

Kathy, Connor, John and Maggie at Extraordinary Desserts in Hillcrest

This was the delish dessert that Maggie and I shared........shortbread layered with cream, bananas, long shavings of chocolate and a sweet sauce..........OMG!! Perfect with my latte!

Ashlyn was so tired....she fell asleep in the 10 minute car ride....stayed asleep as I carried her in and stayed asleep the entire time we were there.

Another day out and about!!


Asleep in the car.....love this face!



Definitley not asleep in the car.......

 Valentine's Day Party............

Getting ready for Connor's Valentine's Day Party at school......had to get some use out of this outfit!

Looks like my mom must have let one of the kids hold the camera......blurry lense.

She was so happy to be part of the day!

Singing their special song they practiced....wish I didn't have to miss it.....I had to sleep!

Happy Valentine's Day to my little sweetie's!

Eight years

Ok, I know this is wayyyy late..........our Anniversary was December 28th, but if I am going to journal and document the happenings of our life I have to backtrack a little.

So, my babe and I have been married 8 years........somehow it doesn't seem that long.........but at the same time I feel like I have known him half my life.

A little stroll down memory lane...our hair stylist Rachel introduced us in passing at Maggie's house (Sean's cousin) as I had given Rachel a ride to pick up her son. Rachel then scheduled our hair appointments on the same night to give us an opportunity to talk. Rachel told me he was coming about 10 minutes before he got there, so what is a girl to do with wet hair.....I put some lipstick on of course! He was shy, sweet and cute....we chatted a little and had some See's candy as it was approaching Christmas time. Rachel had to coerce us a little into exchanging phone numbers...and the rest is history! We dated for 3 years, we were engaged on Sean's birthday and married just after 4 years from the time we met. We had a beautiful wedding.......and we danced to Steve Tyrell's version of "The Way You Look Tonight".  A dance that we took lessons to learn............my babe did great!

Just a few of the things I love about Sean........his sweet smile, big broad shoulders that give the best hugs, the way he makes me feel......and he is the best father!

This year we celebrated with going to the movies (a rare outing these days) a little wine tasting and then dinner at South Coast Winery.

Awweee memories

Filet for Sean of course!

My salmon dish................very tasty!

We had a lovely evening! Here's to many more years together babe.....till we are old and grey.....forever and ever!  Love you babe! xoxo