Love Bugs

Ella and Emmi had a birthday party this evening so Emmi and Christina came over a bit early so the love bugs could play:

Teeth

This is how I found Ella this evening when I asked her to brush her teeth:And if there was any doubt, Ella loves to pose for any photo op:

More Garden

Because I'm obsessed with our garden... last night's dinner:

Zucchini Bread

Ella is so proud of our garden and loves the show off what we've picked...

Vegetable Garden

Our progress since May...

Happy Father's Day

Dear Daddy,

Thank you for everything you do. You are the best Daddy and I love you "with all my heart". I can't wait for another year of fun, learning and growing with you and I hope you know that you are my hero. Mommy thinks your pretty special too :)

Love, Ella xoxo

To our Dads... have a great day, we wish we were there to celebrate with you...

Birthday Party Burnout

Ella had three birthday party appearances yesterday: a bowling alley, Chuck E Cheese, and a BBQ. We were gone for 10 hours and ate too much pizza and cake but thankfully the BBQ at Manny and Christina's was a good way to wind down the night. Of course Christina's cooking was amazing so we came home with left overs - YUMMY!

“I sometimes wake in the early morning & listen
to the soft breathing of my children & I
think to myself, this is one thing I will never
regret & I carry that quiet with me all day long.”
~ Brian Andreas

Aloha Friends

Manny and Christina had a gathering for John and Maikou who are leaving for San Diego on Friday. The 6 of us were all originally neighbors up the street and we have all since moved into new houses. The kids have so much fun together and we're going to miss them when they leave. They guys had the Lakers game on, surprise, surprise, while we chatted and the kids ran wild. Such fun to hang out with good friends :)

Slip N' Slide