Our Backyard- a WIP

The trees have been cut, roots dug out, and dead grass has been removed. Construction on our outdoor space is well underway. It seems like this project has been in the planning phase FORERVER!!!! Probably another two more before we have an outdoor space that we can actually enjoy. For now, though, we have a lot of dirt and big trenches dug out for the drainage lines. I'm getting so excited, and even made a trip to the nursery today so I could begin planning for what I'll be planting in the planter boxes.

Give us a call....we'd love to have any of our friends (or family) over to share the new and improved space. And even better: we still have 3 months of amazingly comfortable "Pt. Loma weather" ahead of us. YAY!!!!

Giggly Goo

We're having fun this Memorial Day weekend. Lilly and I kicked the weekend off by being outside and catching some rays. She thinks it's fun to find dirt clots (aka dirt rocks) and throw them on the driveway then step on them so they crumble. I just sat and watched this happen for about 20 minutes. My driveway looks like a dirt drop zone, but all is well.......Lilly had fun. Then we went inside and had lunch. After she was done, she let out a big burp and the giggle fest began. (see video) She was so amused by herself. I just can't ever get enough of that smile and laugh. I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!!

Pre-Summer Preparation

As summer fast approaches, we've been spending a lot of time in our garden making it ready for fun-in-the-sun. With that, comes the labor intensive work that is required after 4 months of tax season neglect. ;-)

We replanted the front, and in doing so, realized our irrigation needed a makeover. So....in typical Lilly fashion, she needed to be right in the middle of EVERYTHING. Here she is helping Oma (my mom) with installing the new PVC. She had so much fun playing in the garden and "helping" dirt rocks find their new home.

Spring is here!!!!!

Love the yellow flowers in bloom all around the county. Even driving on the freeway is pretty with all the yellow wildflowers in bloom. My little Lilly is in full bloom, too. So full of life and really growing as fast as the weeds in my front yard. We recently bought her size 5 sneakers, and now she's outgrown them. I love my sweet little flower so much. She's so pretty and makes my days so happy and bright.

Jacqueline's 1st Communion

Rarely do I ever blog about other people in my life besides Lilly, but there are two other people that rank almost as high: my two nieces, Nicole & Jacqueline. Today was Jacqueline's first Communion. I am her Godmother (pictured here with her Godfather & Cousin, Christopher), so this was quite a special event today. All her closest family members were there: mom, dad, aunts, uncles, and even a select few cousins. I must say, I was amazingly proud of her big accomplishment, as I know this was quite a big day for her. I love you, sweet Jacq.....may God Bless you Always. XO

Busy Busy Busy

It's that time of year again: the season of no sleep, little time with my family, and poor food choices as I madly dash out the door to make it to my office for my first appointment. It's been a rough season- a lot of financial turmoil for people but I find some satisfaction in knowing I can help provide guidance in a time of stress.

Lilly's handling it "okay". She's so excited when I come home in the evening, and runs to greet me at the door. When I leave in the morning, though, her "ByeBye mommy" makes my heart melt. She's talking up a storm and constantly amazing me and Mehdi with her vocabulary skills.

All in all, things are good in life.....just feeling as though I'm spread thin- but the spread is rich with love and support at home which makes it all bearable. THANK GOD FOR LOVING FAMILY & FRIENDS.