Happy 8th Ya-Ya

This post is dedicated to my sweet Elise who is turning 8 today. I just want to wish her the best birthday and tell her how much I love her!!!

On one hand, it seems like it was just yesterday that I held her for the very first time, but on the other hand, I can't seem to remember a time without her.  She is one of the sweetest kids there is, so full of spirit and personality.  She is also extremely funny and creative.  You never know what she will do next.  She has provided us with so many funny stories and memories, and I'm sure she will give us many more to keep us smiling and laughing for years to come.  She is a very special spirit and we are so blessed to have her in our lives.  I can't wait to see all the great things she will do in her life and the wonderful person she will become!!!

I LoVe you Ya-Ya.  Thanks for being mine...

The OC

Last weekend I had the pleasure of going back to So. Cal. for a visit.  I flew solo on this trip due to some much needed "me time".    I stayed with a good friend of mine, Liz, and had a FABULOUS time with her and her beautiful daughter, Sydney.

The weather was great!!!  We went shopping, ate, had pedicures, ate, visited friends, and then there was the EATING!!!  As you can tell, that was one of my favorite parts.  I have to say that California is a great place for a girl who loves to eat.  As a matter of fact, the only good picture I got from the trip was this picture of the WAHOO's sign (a favorite OC eatery of mine).  It's not that I hadn't planned on taking more pictures - we were just so busy that I didn't ever think to pull my camera out (except for at WAHOO's, of course...)  Oh, and during our pedicures, but I will spare you the picture of my feet!!!

Thanks Liz - I had a great time and brought home some great memories... along with a couple extra pounds (dang food - why do I love thee)!

Ewww mom...

This may not be an appropriate subject to talk (or rather blog) about, but when did that ever stop me, right?  This was just too funny not to mention...

The other day my mom stopped by to visit and to drop off some things to me, one of which happened to be a bra that I had ordered.  We were standing in the kitchen chatting when Ian came by and said disgustingly, "Ewww mom, your BOOB SUIT!!"  Apparently, he had seen the aforementioned unmentionable laying on the table and was not pleased about it.  Needless to say, I broke into hysterical laughter and have been randomly chuckling ever since.  Where do kids get this stuff?