girl crush...

i totally have a *girl crush* on Maggs (maggie gyllenhaal, oh, and her brother is a dream...) look at how awesome she looks after just having a baby...love her! she is the new *it* girl for Agent Provocateur just wanted to post and give her props!

loves

swimming with the fishes....as promised

look at me! two posts in one day!


Hey, we did it! i have been threatening for some time and today we finally went to the aquarium. it was fun! The squish loved the *fishes* and walked ALOT! he was so proud of himself! it was great. Colby and James had a good time too! we had'nt been there since May and they had some new exibits. i like the aquarium and it was a *gorgeous* SoCal day! this is what we pay for! Speaking of SoCal, when Daddy gets home we have to go to this!!! we did it last year and the boys loved it, (me too). maybe we will make a weekend out of it and get a hotel, maybe see the fireworks (finally...) what do you think Jacy?

we are gearing up for your safe return. look at everyone last night. Jo-Jo was so cute! he kept pointing to the TV and saying *da-da* and smiling! it was sweet. we are so ready to see you!

tonight we are heading here for dinner. yum. the kids like it and i do enjoy thier tasty burgers!

loves

sunday is fun day?

so we had the *class kickoff* at my LSS . here is the new class i'm teaching. 2 6x12 canvas' that we bring to life with *yummy* papers and thickers from *american crafts* (one of my fave co.)and beautiful pics! i hope i get a good turn out. i love it! and i love the idea of dispalying my work on the walls! it's such a shame that we always put them in an album, and never really look at them again. i can't wait to hang it up in the house!

these are not the pics i used. I did use B&W and one each of the boys and one of Jason and I. i just forgot to get a pic befor i turned it in.

Not sure what we will do today...still early. maybe today the aquarium. we'll see. the boys always like it there. Colby has been asking to go here. that is alittle ambitious...don't ya think? maybe when Daddy comes home! whatever we do i will post about it later. promise.

loves

happy friday...

sorry i haven't posted...not much to report this week. schools in and the boys are busy with that. we did go to swim practice on tuesday and thursday. today, just ran errands. starting to decorate for *fall*, my fave time of year. just love the smells and colors!!! especially the colors. the *fall* palette is definitely ME! oh, i did give Jo~Squish a bang trim. he was starting to look like a mop dog. (drew a blank with the dog type). even just a trim and he looks older. we went to the park on Wenesday night because it finally cooled down!!! the weather is back to normal. 70-80 degrees and breezy! i love it. Mr. Jo was all over the place! he was crawling up the slide and all over the jungle gym. he's one of the boys! it's cute to watch him interact with the older boys. he's funny we went to park today to for while before naptime. they just wanted to swing. now look at the boys...pooped! how funny that they fell asleep on the rug.

i am so excited about this ! she a celeb in the scrappy world. on the 14th i'm on my way to LA to scrappa with Erika! yeah! new bootcamp starts monday... only 17 days!!! gotta work it out!

loves

labor day....of HOTNESS!!

today was the *hottest* day in history! just look at my car thermometer...that is the *outside* temp! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!! it is painful.

that was at 11:59am. crRaZY! they said on the news to go to *cool zones* so i took the kids to the mall. seemed like everyone else had the same idea. it was so packed in the mall that the air con. did'nt work and it was, not only hot, but stinky and moist from all the bodies. misery... we went to see *UNDERDOG*. it was ok. should of rented it but it got us out of the house and in a *cool zone* yeah right!

Yesterday we went to Lil' Jonah's birthday party! he turned one! so cute! It was nice to spend some time with the Zinns and Arens. they are the nicest bunch! We got the Jo's together and got to meet Mal's new baby, Logan. so cute! and tiny.

Jo and Jo having a drink and chillin by the keg!

Jonah and Colby having a cake fight! so cute!










James and Kyle having some pool action! Kyle is HUGE!!! he's only 5 and as big as James...wow!
















OH, almost forgot about Jo's *keg~stand*
he was all over the keg for most of the party! like father, like son!







only 20 days...!!!!! oh my gosh! i can;t wait!!! Jasy, COME HOME!

loves

lazy day, perhaps????

Saturday...and nothing to do? no soccer, no birthday parties, no swimming. i don't know what to do with my self. i'm sure we will find something to do. Jonah is really into fishies, so maybe we'll go here. i don't think Jonah has been there since the *slug* days. so he will definitely enjoy it!

James tried out for the *swim team* and MADE IT! he did great! i think swimming will be great for him. he seems to really enjoy it. The coach said he did awesome! they will have meets once or twice a month during the fall/winter season, then once a week during the summer. they practice every Tuesday and Friday. I'm excited! so is James.

it has been so painfully hot and humid here this week. ugh. the tiny air conditioner we have is not cutting it. it's miserable. even at night when it's supposed to be cool, this house turns into a *hotbox*. the only room that stays cool is the nursery. lucky Squish! Maybe we'll take the boys swimming . it's gonna be another scorcher.

loves

oy, yoy yoy!

WOW! 5 days without a post! so sorry everyone! i was in Vegas for 2 out of the 5 and then trying to get back into the swing of things with the kiddos! I am still trying to recover from sin city...what happens in vegas....right?

well, we arrived in Vegas around 9:30 in the morning then it was off to brunch with Jeni's mom at the Cheesecke Factory... ooohhh, yum. while in Vegas, Jeni and I rented a car...a cutie little yellow convertable!!! here we are driving down the road! even though it was a million degrees we had the top down! this is us at the *bridal shower* Jeni's mom threw for her. it was a lot of fun! it was at the Peppermill...total vegas decor. loved it! The other girl in the pic is Todd's sister Sharon. a long time friend!Jeni's mom did this cute little story about Jeni going on the honeymoon, and she was blindfolded and everytime she would do a new thiing on the honey moon, her mom would put on a new item of clothing...here is what she looked like at the end of the story. so funny! way to go Elsa!

after the party we went to Todd and Craigs house for a little Fondu party! i love fondu, do you? it was my first time and so fun! Todd went all out, we had 3 different kinds, meat, bread and cheese and of course, CHOCOLATE! sooo good! The best part was just getting to see my old friends! i really do miss them. We picked up right where we left off last time we were all together a year ago! like not a day has passed. that is true friendship! we have all evolved together. i love that.

the 3 muska~tools! together again... then the next day it was off to the salon for a day of beauty with celeb stylist Todd! totally! he is the greatest! look what he did to my hair! it's amazing! i want to take him home with me! this style (in case you were wondering) is called *Pussycat Dolls*. because he has an exclusive contract with the *Dolls* when they are in Vegas and this is thier signature style! HeLLo!!! i love it! thanks toddy. your the best!

i also got to see my mommy! It's always great to see her. She was recovering from surgery. She is doing good though, got to see her new place. cute! did'nt take any pics though, to busy visiting. love you mom!