Anna and Amelia Sleepover

5-22-10 Anna and Amelia came over to stay the night. They wanted to watch a movie but the sun was out so I insisted that we head to the park. Anna is 5years old and Amelia is 6 years old.

Here are the girls together at the park. Hollie and Lauren were twirling the girls around.

Honey loves the park she is such a good dog. She loves all the children who come and pet her. I would love to get her into pet therapy.

The girls had a wonderful time we chased each other, and we played tennis (not very well), and we skipped the whole way back from the park.

Lauren and Hollie

They never snuggle any more and of course Hollie is loving it! Such a good big sister.

Theo's Second Birthday

Theo turned two years old! We gave him a dump truck because all little boys need to get dirty! Thom and I both really enjoyed filling the truck up with stuff. I gave Theo flowers and crackers to put in his truck. Thom gave him twigs and rocks. Theo collected grass, grass, and more grass.

Hollie helped out with the party by doing the face painting and the bubble blowing. She was so helpful there was about 10-12 little kids. Aimie helped children paint wooden block puzzles. She served three different cakes. Aimie held the event in a public park that has a petting farm right next to it. The kids saw chickens roaming the park where ever they wanted. Cows, sheep, and pigs. Young adults riding horses on the trails. It was a wonderful party.

Not sure why this picture was blurry but I spent the four hours keeping Augustus happy.

San Francisco

I went to San Francisco for a Pediatric Nursing Conference with Elizabeth Kim and Veronica Cooper. I had never been to San Fran before.... It is a lot like Seattle. The fishermans warf was not any where near as nice as Pike Place and our Piers. The Shopping however was wonderful. I went to Hermes and found a 6,ooo dollar dress(oh I wish). I did buy the girls some bracelets from the Kate Spade store. Here is the best part Seattle for the four days was sunny 70+ San Fran all I can say is I bought the white coat you see below. My favorite dinner was at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. the entire experience was based on the movie Forrest Gump. Best customer service you would put a red license plate up that said, "stop forrest stop." Immediately someone (anyone) would stop, I could go on but it would just bore you. The conference was good esp. Friday learned all sorts of Nursing stuff. I met some nice people from all over but no long term connections. I tend to be picky when it comes to friends.

Elizabeth Kim and I in front of China town entrance. We ate at the most interesting cafe shocked that I did not get food poisoning. The server was setting the tables holding each item by the fork prongs and tops of the glasses. We did see a Chinese funeral while we were there. They have the slow procession down the middle of the main street with a full band and large picture of the deceased. That was interesting.

Friday after the conference we did a little shopping and then Veronica and I took off to catch a baseball game. The Giants happen to be playing the Padres while we were down there. The fans were dressed head to toe in Giants gear. The Stadium was beautiful.

This is the fans in the water trying to catch home runs hit over the wall. I can not believe how cold it was but they were all out there trying for one home run ball.

Veronica Cooper and I at the game.

I enjoyed seeing the city, spending time with friends and attending the conference but more than anything I missed my family and was thankful to get home.

My new favorite picture with my favorite girls

I love this picture of the girls and I! I hope that the girls cherish every moment of their lives.

The Girls go to League

Hollie went to League for Golf and Lauren went to League this week for track! Wow I have amazing girls... So Hollie played 18 holes she shot a 134 which is amazing! Last year at Riverbend she shot a 184 so she took 50+ strokes off of her score! We went out to celebrate her accomplishment with Nana and Opa.
Lauren went to League today for track in the 100 meter dash. She is only a 7th grader but was moved up to varsity about half way through the season. She was one of a few 7th graders sent to league. She is competing in the 100 m dash and the 4x100. At preconference (today) she took 6th in the 100 m out of all the schools. She will re run that race on Thursday and compete in the 4x100.

Update 5-20-2010 Lauren went to Conference today and ran the 100 meter in 14.02 sec the exact same time she ran on Tuesday coming in sixth again. She gave it her all and she was running against eighth and ninth graders. Her friends Ali and Kylianne both placed in other races and will be moving on. In her 4x100 two of her team mates were unable to run :( Laurens team quickly fell behind but what impressed me is that despite the lead of the other teams. Lauren who was running anchor put it into full speed. She did not give up and did her part to close the gap. She caught up but came in last.

Mothers Day

So this last weekend was very busy Friday night I went to the Nickelback concert with Veronica Cooper. Opening for Nickelback was Shining Down and Breaking benjamin. It was a great concert and  I was thinking about how much Thom and I need to go to a concert. I don't think either of us have been out to a concert ever since H.S.! It was really nice of Cooper to invite me and we had a great time walking barefoot (don't wear cute shoes to a concert) and great conversation. Thom and Jon went to the Mariners game which tanked. They said it was aweful, the score was 0-8 by the fourth inning. Lauren Soccer game saturday morning was awesome... Lauren had 17 attempts on goal from midfield. Several on a break away in a full run. Then the girls and I went with my sister her children, grandma rizzo, and nana for lunch and facials. The girls got thier makeup done and then went and tried on fancy prom dresses.

Then we went to Kenzies 16th birthday party out on the Key pennisula. Karen has this great cabin on the beach and together with two other families we celebrated Kenzies 16th. Kenzie spent her time taking each parent out for test drives. I did not volunteer but Thom did. It was an honor to be invited. The girls and I took some time to build a fort on the beach. (pic above starts with Lauren, Hollie, Kelly, and olivia)

Sunday (Mothers Day) we went to the Country club for brunch with the entire family. (Picture to follow) The brunch was fantastic... crab legs, shrimp, omletes, and more.... Then Thom the girls and I went to Green lake to play.

We had dinner with Aimie, Jon, and the kids, they are packing! Soon to move to a beautiful house with plenty of space!

I am so thankful to be a mom, I love my girls, my nieces, and nephews.  I would have two more if I could!