Natalie's Dance Performance

We watched Nat and all the 8th graders perform their dance at PVIS.  The girls loved meeting their friends and watching the different routines.  Very cute!


Greg And Steve Concert

I found out last minute that Greg and Steve were playing at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.  We headed down and had a fun morning dancing and singing with these fun guys.  All my kids have listened to their CD's and know the songs by heart so it was a special treat to see them in person.  Love special time with my little man!  Van!


Hanging With The Brusseau's

Dinner and a movie with our good friends!  The perfect Friday night!
Van loves Jess... his BFF!

13th Anniversary

Jeff and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary last weekend in Santa Barbara.  It's rare that we have an overnight away so this was definitely a special treat.  It's also special because it's been 25+ years since we've been there.  We drove 2 hours north Sunday morning, stopping at Kings in Calabasas on the way.  When we arrived the weather was gorgeous and stayed that way our entire trip.  We dined at The Waterfront Grill and Moby Dicks on the Pier.  On Monday we spent the day in Solvang and Santa Ynes.  I loved our long walks, the delicious sea food and of course, the shopping.  It was so nice to have alone time to ourselves.  We put our home life away for 3 days and reconnected again like we were dating.  Jeff and I have been together for 17 years and although at times it is difficult, our relationship overall is loving, meaningful, comforting and passionate.  I love Jeff, I trust him and can't imagine life without him!  I love our life together and am happy and fortunate to grow old and gray with this man :) 
 We stayed at Hotel Milo.
 On the Pier.


 Loved everything about Solvang.

Loved the beautiful scenic drive through Santa Ynes.  Stopped at Cold Springs Bridge and had a drink at the old tavern.  Definitely an eerie feeling in the air passing the crosses along side the road.



Our tour of the historic Santa Barbara Mission founded by Father Sera.



Love you Jeffrey and look forward to the next 13!

Visiting Hunter

Our good friend Hunter Mann has been in the hospital for 26 days!  She has Cystic Fibrosis which weakens her lungs and heart.  She just found out when she goes home she will be on oxygen full time and home schooled.  We had a wonderful visit with Hunter.  She was happy, energetic and beautiful!  I know how much she suffers, but she puts on a brave face and has a happy attitude and outlook.  It's going to be a rough road for her as she adapts to these changes but hopefully with the love and support of her family and friends she will get through this and fight this disease.  We pray her for everyday and look forward to each and every time we're together!

Angie's Birthday

How lucky I am to spend the day at the Balboa Bay Club with my dear friends Angie, Jaime and Michelle.  We met in Newport to chat, laugh and catch up on the latest, all while celebrating sweet Angie's birthday.  It's so important to spend quality time with your friends... they make me smile, they give me insight and they're just so fun to be with.  We sipped on the most delicious bloody mary's by the pool then had a bay view lunch at Waterline.  The time always goes by so quick with my girls but I savor every moment and look forward to the next.
 Jaime, Angie and Michelle
Happy Birthday Ang!