I Won!

The Birthday Cake! Last year I bought 2, this year I thought out of the box! (Both kids were in Spokane for their birthdays, so we celebrate once they get home)Bobby & Marta (oh and Bella the dog). Please excuse my messy kitchen counters.

Gianna & Nick patiently waiting to blow out the candles!


Dominic, Aryanna & I (gosh I need to lose weight!)


Nicholas flying!

Robin over at Alabama Slacker Mama was having a contest about nicknames for your kids, spouse, etc. I entered and I won the raffle. WOW!!! I am so surprised. Let me just tell you, I needed it. I have been having such a crazy week. And the thing is that it is bad crazy, not good crazy.

I don't want to dwell on the bad right now (I will share it at some point), so I will focus on the happy & exciting things that we have going on. As many of you know, Aryanna was baptised. It was such a special day for our family. My mom, brother & Marta (my brothers girlfriend) all came up for the joyous occasion. It was so nice to have family here for the weekend. We swam, celebrated birthdays & had the baptism. It was the first time that I have met my brothers girlfriend. I just need to say that I heart her! She ROCKS! I have never seen my brother treat someone so well. She really compliments him. The kids adore her! I can only hope that he marries her.