First Day of Kindergarten

Josh is here with his buddy Jack Clark and sweet sweet Katherine Franklin.




My little Joshy is a BIG BOY today! We're so blessed to be in such a fantastic school district. Our District is # 2 in California! And while we are just two blocks from school... sometimes, I still drive him.... I know, the city girl coming out! In my defense, it has only just started to cool down. : )

AND some more... Jack and Michelle's Wedding Day

Here I am with my cousin Michael's baby, James
Me and my HOT hubby
I had so much fun dancing that night... I felt like a princess in this dress!
Mom and Dad
Josh and the other cutie pies with Uncle Jack and Auntie Michelle


My brother Jack and his lovely bride were married on August 1, 2009. It was a gorgeous wedding and Michelle and Jack put so much effort into EVERY detail. They made sure everyone had a good time. I HAD SO MUCH FUN! I really felt like a little girl in my favorite dress by the end of the evening. Jack and Michelle looked lovely! And Josh was a ring bearer for the second time. I have one more pic to share later on Josh's mission to deliver the pillow to the front of the alter. Look out for that one soon. There is a sweet story to it. : )

more pictures...

Never in my wildest dreams would I think a lunch tray can bring such joy!


Our Santa Barbara Trip


Swimming Lessons with Coach Dave


Josh was in his second year of T- Ball. He loved it!

It's a bird; it's a plane; it's SUPER JOSH!

A YEAR IN PICTURES

It has been almost one entire year since I last blogged. I'm embarrassed to conclude that apparently I can only have one hobby at a time. As soon as I took up knitting, my blog went by the way side. HA HA HA. Here are my favorite pictures from November of 2008 to October of 2009. God has been gracious to us and I am so grateful for HIS kindness.





Josh and I were intrigued by upside down jellyfish at the Science Academy in San Francisco.





Daddy read a story to Josh's class.




A little Risky Business? ; )



Last year's pumpkin project

Christmas Memories 2008 ...

Hmmmmm Which one first?


Paige, Josh's sweet babysitter made these ornaments with him while Derek and I were out on a date! She's BEYOND fantastic!



My dear friend Bethany taught me how to knit this last october so I made everyone a scarf this year!



Josh required much restraint to leave Santa's cookies for SANTA!


It was so cute to watch Josh sprinkle reindeer dust out on our front yard. HE's too cute!

Children Are A Blessing from God...

Lately, I've been thinking about this verse and I thought how it doesn't end with "ONLY TO THE PARENTS WHO BORE THEM". I think for the longest time, I have been thinking this verse would apply to me just slightly since I had only one child. I wanted so badly to have more and to receive additional blessings from God. BUT, I realized that I am blessed EVERY time I am with other children besides my own. Are they not a blessing to me when I am in their presence? The blessing does not stop at the front door step of the house they were born into. I think of all the times Josh has made someone smile or laugh when he is out with other people. Derek and I are so blessed to have Josh. And often times we'll find other children bless us too.

Yesterday was such an occasion while Josh had a play date with Seth and Jude, Adelee and I had a tea party. She is too cute for words and OF COURSE... such a blessing. Adelee does this thing where she shrugs her shoulders and turns her head toward one shoulder and smiles at you. How can you not just melt? Here are some pictures of our tea party.

Bethany, thank you for letting me play with Adelee. Your children are a blessing to us. Indeed, we were blessed!

Going for the ride...

Many of you know Brownby is Josh's favorite bear. He has been such a blessing to Josh. At times I think I have my own little Calvin and Hobbes... except I have Josh and Brownby. He is so much a part of our lives that we've been taking pictures of him too. : ) Here is a recent favorite.

Josh, you have a bear collection full of personality. At first Green bear was your favorite. And clearly she was the mommy of your clan of bears. Big Brown Bear was the daddy bear and little brown bear now Brownby was the baby. You have toted Brownby EVERYWHERE. He has sat with us for many meals. He has been buckled in with you in your car seat for adventurous trips. He has stowed away in my purse for many journeys from the grocery store to longer trips and even sleep overs. I think it's sweet how you include him in so many of our daily activities. When I offer you a snack, you gratefully accept and inform me that Brownby is just as hungry. You have held him tightly when you were upset. And have swung him, thrown him, paraded him and flown him all around the house. It's great to see how God provides, even in really small packages.