Danyelle & Eric's Wedding

We were able to attend the wedding of Eric and Danyelle del Prado (my step sister). It was a perfect California Day! It was at The Christmas House Inn. It was a very romantic and intimate wedding. The appetizers were SUPER yummy which included some tasty food from Portos and the weather was perfect. The couple made recipe books (from recipes which all the guests had to submit) along with heart-shaped measuring spoons for each guest to take home. The cake was AMAZING too! Danyelle's gown was gorgeous and Eric looked very handsome. It was SO nice to see my Dad and Cyndy dressed up as well. We had a wonderful evening with our family and it was great to have a night with my siblings with no kiddos!

Mother's Day 2011

Pregnancy.

I think I was about 13 weeks in this photo at Andrea's house I remember thinking how big my tummy was already starting to feel. Yeah right, wait another 20 weeks. The ultrasound was done that same week. It was AMAZING to see how active he was and he was SO cooperative for the Sonographer.

Is that one, or two lines??!

So, after this many pregnancy tests I was finally convinced that I was really pregnant! It was on February 23rd right before Danny's birthday. It just didn't seem real. Especially since I was testing SO early and was at work when I took them. I immediately called Danny and shared the news with him. I think we we're both SO surprised and in shock, but happy! I wanted to share the news with everyone SO much, but we decided to tell only family and a few friends. I was VERY nervous that I would miscarry again. I felt GREAT in the beginning though. Sometimes, even forgetting I was pregnant.

***Birthday time for Miss Andrea***

December 5th was my lovely sister Andrea's 27th birthday. We went over to her house on Sunday to visit and take her a birthday gift, it was SO nice to have time with our family and wish her a very Happy Birthday! Our Dad and Cyndy came over as well and got to visit with them too. I love my sister and hope she had a wonderful birthday and I'm so grateful for the friendship that we have as sister's, mother's and friends!

My Sister, my best friend.

A sister is someone who loves you from the heart,
No matter how much you argue you cannot be drawn apart.
She is a joy that cannot be taken away,
Once she enters your life, she is there to stay.

A friend who helps you through difficult times,
Her comforting words are worth much more than dimes.
A partner who fills your life with laughs and smile,
These memories last for miles and miles.

When she is by your side, the world is filled with life,
When she is not around, your days are full of strife.
A sister is a blessing, who fills your heart with love,
She flies with you in life with the beauty of a dove.

A companion to whom you can express your feelings,
She doesn’t let you get bored at family dealings.
Whether you are having your ups or downs,
She always helps you with a smile and never frowns.

With a sister you cannot have a grudge,
She is as sweet as chocolate and as smooth as fudge.
Having a sister is not just a trend,
It is knowing you can always turn to her, your best friend.

We will miss little Frida

Frida was Lily's Aunt Judy and Uncle Frank's dog. Lily knew her even before she was born. When I was pregnant with Lily, Danny and I would go over to Frank and Judy's house and visit or watch movies on the couch and I remember Frida would lay next to my belly and Lily would kick a lot as if she was saying "hello" to Frida. Unfortunatley, Frida passed away this last month, but she was a wonderful loving doggy that loved all the kids! We will miss little Frida so,so much.