Triple Date

Robyn & Ted invited us over for drinks and apps on their balcony before a delish dinner at The Bottle Inn in the village.  Cathy, Michael and Grams joined us for a wonderful evening.  We had the best time laughing and chatting for hours with good friends and the best Italian.  It's so nice to have this special time with Grams... she's so much fun!

Sleepover With The Cordas Cousins

Remembering Judy

What a beautiful day to celebrate Judy Scallon.  Jane and The Banken's joined us at the old Malaga Cove School to picnic and fly kites in Judy's honor.  She was so special to all of us.  We miss her beautiful smile and kind and loving heart.  She was a Jewel!  Which most people called her.  She cared so much for our family and we had a deep love for her.  It was the perfect day to be with Jane and look up to Heaven knowing that Judy is always with us.

A little play time!

Jeff and Steve Banken

The Banken Family

Ended the afternoon with a water gun fight!

Father Daughter Dance

Another year attending the Father Daughter Dance at St. Lawrence.  These girls love any opportunity to do something special with their Dad. 

Date Night With The Hubs

After the Father/Daughter Dance, Jeff and I walked on over to neighbor Paul's 40th birthday party.  Fun night celebrating with Nancy & Paul and Robyn & Ted!

Mother's Day Love

Awe, to be showered with love and affection.  I woke up Sunday morning to 4 energetic smiling faces and the first thing we did was open cards and presents.  They were so cute... hand made cards and paintings, clay creations, flowers and a beautiful outfit from Annie's Boutique.  I truly felt the love each one had to share.  I feel so lucky to share a special bond with my 1, 2 , 3 and 4!  They mean the world to me!  Josette's wisdom impresses me daily, Gigi melts my heart, Jessie makes me smile and I love kissing Van all over.  I have 4 healthy, happy and sweet kids and am so thankful God paired us together!  Jeff made the day special as well by showering me with gifts and flowers, running out to get my favorite cheese danish and taking us all to Brunch at Blue Water Grill.  Ginny and Gene joined us for a beautiful afternoon along the water.  I am also very lucky to have 2 wonderful mothers in my life, my mom and Ginny!  They mean the world to us all!  I love my family and I love my life!

Brunch with Ginny and Gene at Blue Water.

Carolyn's Birthday

The girls met at Del Amo Mall for a scavenger hunt, then for dinner to celebrate Carolyn's 12th birthday at BJ's.  Very cute idea and a lot of fun!  Happy Birthday Carolyn!

 Bailey and Jojo

 Bailey, Katie and Carolyn