Our afternoon at Huntington...

...she had so much fun!

Happy Mother's Day to all you special MOMS!!!

We hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Mother's Day 'cuz you know you deserve it! Melia got to spend some time with her daddy's family at Hacienda Golf Club for a special brunch. I had Dim Sum with grandma, mom & Anna & then Melia completed the circle by joining us at grandma's a little later. I hope Melia knows just how much I love her & how proud I am to be her mommy. She is my heart & everything near & dear to it. I lose my breath sometimes just thinking of how honored I am...thank you, my pumpkin...I love you!  XOXOXOXOX

Happy Birthday, Heather!

We want to wish my sister-in-law a very happy birthday today! She's married to my brother, Ryan & they reside out there in the sticks of South Bend, Indiana. Or should I say, cornfields! Ha! Anyway, we hope you're having a fabulous day today & we can't wait to see you again! Miss you...love you! XOXOXOX

Aloha Oe, Bonnie...

...until we meet again. I just got home from Emmit's mommy's memorial service & it was absolutely beautiful, inspiring & personal. I decided to take Melia with me for two reasons:  one, he's a very special classmate of hers & two, I think it's meaningful for her to know the importance of supporting her friends & family during a time like this. She was ever so attentive during the entire 1 1/2 hrs. I felt honored to be in attendance  & although I didn't know Bonnie all that well, I knew how strong, brave & special she was - for herself & for her boys. Like Melia said, we're so glad that you're "home" safe & pain-free.  Peace be with you, sweet Bonnie.