First Lost Tooth!

In addition to my birthday celebration, Melia's first tooth came out on the same evening. Yep! She was so excited. I just can't believe it! She's getting so tall & has started reading a lot more. Wow!

Another Birthday, Another Day...

As most of you know, it was my birthday last Friday. It's taken me years to actually say that out loud. Anyway, it began with a limo picking us up (special thanks to a special friend for my special gift) & then we proceeded to Mosun's in Laguna Beach. Can I just say, YUM!!! If you've never been, it's a definite must. A little small, but very cozy; trendy, but friendly. Service was awesome & quick and food was even better. Lots of beautiful looking people there, so your eyes won't get bored. We had some of the best dishes I've ever tasted at a Japanese restaurant. Then we headed upstairs to their night club, Club M, for some calorie-burning dancing. It was so much fun! Thank you, ladies, for making my birthday a special one! Lis, A, Bran & Lizzie...I love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ILAN!

My nephew's birthday is today. Ilan is his name. Happy Birthday, Ilan! We love you! He is my youngest brother's 2nd son. If you've noticed, September is a big birthday month for our family. My grandpa's was on the 16th & my aunty's was on the 18th, as well. 

Our weekend was great! Friday was a 9/80 Friday so that's a good start. Saw the movie, "The Women," on Sat night with my friend, Linda. It was great. And then we stayed for a bit to listen to the Jazz Festival in Downtown Brea w/some Starbucks. That was fun, too. Today, was a day of relaxing & ended it with a great dinner at the Miyatake's. They're so great! They're always taking care of us. 

We hope you all have a wonderful week!

Relaxing...

After a crazy weekend last weekend, I will make sure that this weekend is the complete opposite. Today is a 9/80 Friday so I will be home doing my chores: laundry, vacuuming, dusting, you know the drill. And yes, there'll be lots of relaxing in the mix. 

Today, Melia will complete her 2nd week of Kindergarten & she is thoroughly enjoying it. She loves her teacher & has made some more new friends. It's great to see what she's learning already. Did I tell you that they cook every week? I love this school!

Have a great weekend! 

Congratulations to the Salamone's!

Last night I had the honor of attending my girlfriend Susan's wedding. It took place on a yacht in Newport Beach & it was absolutely beautiful & perfect. Here they are sharing their first kiss. (Not bad for a cell phone.) Her new husband, Oscar, is such a great guy...we are so happy for them both. She is a long-time friend from about 16 yrs ago & is very dear to my family & I. She finally found the man of her dreams & he is the luckiest guy to have her by his side. Below is our first look at Mr. & Mrs. Salamone. They should be leaving for their honeymoon in Costa Rica on Monday. They were supposed to leave tonite, but the hurricane caused the postponement. We hope they have a safe & awesome time! Enjoy! We love you guys!

Happy 5th Birthday, Kaleo!

Yes, today is a special & memorable day - it's my nephew's birthday! I can't believe he's 5 already. Such a big boy! Kaleo, we wish you a super day today & we hope you get lots of love & lots of fun gifts. I hear that you're in pre-school now so you must be celebrating your birthday today in your class with all your friends. How fun! We miss you so much & love you so much & wish we could be there to celebrate with you.

Have a great time!

Her First Day...Sept. 8, 2008

Well, let's say it started off horrible. For me at least. Either I didn't set the alarm or I didn't hear it because we overslept & were late to her 1st day of Kindergarten. I felt so horrible & inadequate I was almost sick. It's taken until tonite for me to get over it, and still I don't think that I am. I know that she didn't know any better or felt any of my frustration, but I just hate to let her down.

I was able to continue our short-running tradition by picking her up from school & taking her to get ice cream. She picked Baskin Robbins & had Pink Bubblegume as she proceeded to tell me all about her 1st day & all about her teacher, Mrs. Reid. Sounds likes she really, really likes her & that makes me happy. I think she's in for a great year. Mrs. Reid is awesome! All in all, it sounds like her introduction to Kindergarten was a success. I'm so proud of my little lady. Tomorrow's another day. Phew!

The Night Before Kindergarten...

...and all through my mind. I'm so anxious about this Kindergarten thing. I can't seem to find. AAAaaaaaaaah! I'm still trying to swallow the fact that she's old enough to BE in Kindergarten. Tomorrow is the big day & she's very excited. We met Mrs. Reid & handed over her school supplies on Friday, so she's now ready to just be a student again. I will, of course, be taking photos of her big day. Hope you come back & visit the blog to see how it went. Yikes!

Hump Day!

September now. What?! As you can see, we are down to 5 days before Melia starts K. We are so ready for the big day. Clothes, supplies, mind-set & all. K-Orientation is tomorrow night & "Meet the Teacher" day is Fri. Even though Melia already knows her teacher (small school) we will go to visit her.
Tonight, Melia & I are having dinner with Susan & hopefully, Oscar (her fiance). They will be married next Friday the 12th & we are so excited to see them. Although, we do not see each other very often, Susan is one of my oldest & dearest friends & I'm so grateful to have her in my life. She deserves every happiness in the world...they both do. It should be a fun wedding. It will happen on a yacht out of Newport Beach & most of our "old school LB" group will be in attendance.