Preppin' For The Leprechaun

This is what happens at our house the night before St. Patty's Day.  The kids tried their hardest to trap him, but to no avail... oh well, maybe next year!



Gigi Catherine Turns 9!

Happy Birthday G!  She planned her special day to a T!  We started the morning with presents and cinnamon rolls.  Then we went to Church, picked up friends Allie and Luciana and drove over the bridge to Belmont Shores.  We strolled 2nd street and stopped for frozen yogurt and matching t-shirts and necklaces.  For dinner, we met the rest of the gang at Domenico's for a fun Italian dinner.  We caught the beautiful pink sunset on the drive back over the bridge.  It was a beautiful day!  Gigi's smile says it all... she's such a ball of sunshine!  Gigi is a happy girl.  She wakes up each day with a smile.  She is so loving and affectionate with me.  We have a special connection that runs deep and I love her girly ways and silly quirks.  She loves her sisters and brother and always tries to do the right thing.  We are lucky to have such a special girl and hope she has an incredible 9th year!
 Her favorite gift!
 With her Irish twin Jessie
 Giant Cookie!


 Dad and Van
 Weirdo's
 Jojo and Mom
 Ginny and Gene
Jessie, Josette, Gigi, Luciana and Allie

Josette Marie Turns 12!

We had a beautiful day celebrating Josette's birthday.  She woke up early to open her presents before school.  At school she was surprised to find her locker decorated and festive.  The girls and I joined her after school for lunch with her girlfriends then we all headed to the Red Onion for her birthday dinner.  The day was filled with joy and she was thrilled to be with her family and friends.  Josette is many things... she is kind, sweet and caring.  She is very smart and talented.  She loves to dance, surf and craft.  She always does her best and puts 100% into everything she does.  We are very proud of her and amazed how well she handles herself.  We love you to the moon and back and hope this year is the best ever!
Presents and birthday love 1st thing in the morning.

Smash Burger lunch with friends.

With her friends Kylie, Bailey, Bella and Kate

Brother Van and Alligator Sam



Sweet sisters, Jessie and Gigi

Sherry's Birthday

My BFF turned 44.  We all came out to shower Sherry with love on her birthday.  We had a fabulous dinner on the rooftop of Petit Ermitage and stayed into the wee hours of the night gabbing and catching up on each others lives.  Love hanging out with my girlfriends of many years and spending much needed quality time together.  Happy Birthday and love you to the moon and back Sher Bear!




Fun Times With Maeve

What a treat it was for us to have Maeve this weekend!  Lot's of fun and giggles!


Family Date Night

Jessie's BFF Maeve is visiting from New York, yay!  We had a family date night with the Brusseau's at Ruby's.  Good times!
 Oh, and balloon man showed up!
 Jeff and Jed
 Jess and Maeve

Kristin's 1st Birthday

Sweet baby Kristin had her 1st birthday with her family and friends by her side.  It was great to see Carrie and Kris and the whole Fragoso Clan!  When we're together it's like no time has passed, we just pick up where we left off.  We also gave Cathy huge birthday wishes as she was celebrating her birthday as well.  It was a beautiful day filled with lots of love!
 Carrie, Kris and Kristin
 Krista, Claire and Constance
 Cathy and Ann
 Raquel and Josette
 Raquel and Jonah
 Constance, Kristin and Jessie
Cousin love!