6th Wedding Anniversary

6 years ... time goes by real fast! :o)

Witching you a wicked Halloween!

Makayla is so use to our little photo sessions that she now comes up with her own props - and poses! :o)
We had so much fun with this photo shoot and I loved the way M's halloween card came out this year!  

Daddy & M

Ferris wheel ride before we drop daddy off at airport!

Afterschool Request!

Starbucks hot chocolate on a rainy day!
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Parade Day

M was in the San Dimas parade today with her dance team! She loved it of course ... Luckily she got to ride in a truck, not sure how much she would have loved it had she had to walk the mile+ parade route.
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Not a baby anymore!

As we were driving home today, an old Gymboree CD I use play for Makayla (when she was a baby) started playing. She, of course, remembered the words and started to sing along! I looked through the rear view mirror expecting to see a baby and then quickly realized ... she's not a baby anymore! Sigh!

she made it!

Makayla received her first acceptance letter today!  ... Last week I took her to "try out" for the San Dimas Shooting Stars Dance team.  Try out? ... Yes, she had to learn a routine in about 30 minutes and then "try out" in order to be on the team ... I think I was more nervous about the whole process than she was!  I guess this is when it all starts, no more signing her up for stuff and thinking it is a given she can participate!

We are also a little nervous about the class because it is a little far from home, but I am hoping the fact that a lot of my co-workers have their own daughters participating as well, will make it this new adventure a lot of FUN for both of us!

Dena Hills!

Visited Nana tonight! Do you love M's shirt?? ... So fresh and so clean clean!!!

We watched Mexico's version of American Idol ... M loved singing and dancing to all the cool Spanish music!

M and Daddy

Pre-K Day Two!

M wanted a pic with Daddy before we left for the day! She looks so cute in her uniform, and the best part is that she loves to wear them! We HEART uniforms!

First Day of School!

M Started her first day of Pre-K today. This is her third year at St. Stephen Academy, and she is really excited about being in the "4 Year Old Class" with some of the same classmates that she has been with for 2 years now! We are so excited with all the progress she has made and are looking forward to working with her teachers and getting her ready for Kindergarten next year!

Jessica's PreSchool graduation!

Went to see our God Daughter Jessica Graduate from PreSchool!

Summer Treat!

It was super hot today so I brought a treat with me when I picked up M from Summer School ... she was quite thrilled! Sherbert icecream! YUM!

Cheer Camp

Today was M's last day of Summer Cheer Camp! Her team gave a small performance and she did great! She also performed with another team since she remembered the routine from her last class!

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Orange County Fair

We finally made it out the OC Fair today! We purchased an all you can ride ticket for Makayla and she sure made use of it! She had no problem going on solo for most of the rides ... her favorite was the roller coaster! Here she is giving the thumbs up, she was quite excited each time she realized she met the height requirements!

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Last day of swimming class!

Last day of swimming class! This is a pic of M and her swim teacher Jason after he presented he with her certificate. Highlight of her summer swim class was jumping off the diving board in the 'deep end' at the end of each class. I think I was more nervous than she was.

Are you a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime?

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.

I was recently watching a movie and was inspired to write!  While watching I heard the following quote " People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime".  I actually read this in a book by Iyanla Vanzant (a long time ago) and from then on use to remind people of it frequently, but had forgotten to live by it myself!  I was definitely watching that movie for a reason ... definitely put some things into perspective for me!

When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

M and Mami

Walter and I baptized Felix today! I will work on posting those pics, but here is a photo of M and I from my phone!

Disneyland!

Walter has been traveling a lot, so M and I have been keeping busy by doing a lot of girl things together, here we are during one of our quick trips to Disneyland!

First Day of Swim Class

M was in heaven the entire time!

LA Zoo

M and I went to the Zoo today with one of my co-workers ... and to our amazement, we actually saw animals this time!

M posing with our favorite animals ... the giraffe's!

Dodger Game!

Daddy giving away mo' money at the Dodger game tonight!

M in Malibu

My friend Tina was camping in Malibu for the weekend and she invited M and I, so we drove up and stayed the night! ... FUN!

OMG! ... M and her poses!

More pool time at Tia Sandy's house!

Went to Sandra's house to celebrate her birthday today!  Nice weekday BBQ ... gotta love summer vacation!

I think these girls would live in a pool if they could!

Lola, M, Cambi & Shyanne

More fun with the de la Torre girls!

Went to visit the de la Torre family today ... and their new addition baby Olivia.

Girls having fun in the pool!

M watching baby Olivia sleep!

Fun with Cambi and Lola

We went to pick up Cambi and Lola today for some girl bonding time.  We started our fun at the SawDust Factory in Upland.  The girls all decided to make a sign for their bedroom doors.

Girls painting!

Lola, Cambi and M waiting for their pieces to dry

Cambria's handprint from her 2006 birthday visit!

San Diego - Birthday Weekend Trip

We went to SD for my birthday weekend! While there we visited Mita, Matt and the girls! Even though we do not live very close to each other I know the girls are going to be great friends, they always pick up right where they left off, no matter how much time has gone by!

M and Tristan

Tristan, M, Alix and G

We're Back!

I set this blog up over 2 years ago, but have not done a very good job of keeping it updated!  Facebook made so easy to keep in touch with family and friends that I eventually neglected our website altogether.  When I realized that there was no longer anything being archived (especially for Makayla) I knew I wanted to go back to updating family and close friends the way I had done, even before M was born.  Hopefully I will do a better job from here on in ...  Please let us know you checked in on us by leaving us a message! xoxo, cp, w and m

Happy Mother's Day!

M getting cupcakes ready for Mom's Day!