Cheers to 30!

Turning 30 was a whole lot better than turning 29! I did not care what I did, I was just excited to be healthy and at home. Spent a relaxing day at home. Jason worked from home and skipped out early. Went out to dinner and watched a movie back at home. Great day and even a party to come.

Mommy's choice. Olive Garden

Bread sticks. This girl can eat. You wouldn't know it by looking at her.

Toasting to 30 with some sparkling grape juice and enjoying the movie Leap Year.

Jason wanted to throw me a 30th b-day party. No surprises though! We had friends and family over. Jason worked so hard making a wonderful mexican feast! A big thanks to his mom too! Lots of enchiladas, tacos, and plenty of sides. I was surprised with a delicious carrot cake(my favorite). I was well aware of the slide show Jason was making, however, it was a sweet surprise to view it at the party. Pictures of me for the past 30 years, even side by side comparisons of me and the girls.

As you can see, it was a kid friendly party.

Blowing out the candles with my little helper.

Bella is all into birthday parties now. She is currently in bed as I am blogging and has been singing happy birthday to her stuffed animals. She will tell you who's birthday it is...very cute and fun, but of course another stall to falling asleep!

It is a lot easier joining the 30th club having a wonderful husband and two beautiful little girls!

June 8th

Anna's actual birthday. Jason had to go out of town for work, but we had a little celebration that morning.
Anna's new wagon ride. The girls both love it. Note...Anna likes to have her blanky in her mouth.


Her new stuffed animal turtle. I think she likes it!

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Putting the new ride to the test.

Happy Birthday Anna!

Happy Birthday to our dear sweet Anna and congrats to us for making it through a blessed and challenging year.
We had family over to celebrate and brought out all the fun water stuff. Anna had a happy day!

Miss Flexible. The birthday girl!

Covered in gifts. Having fun.

Tried a photo cake...cute but disappointed in the non girly colors with the icing.



Look at me. "I'm One"

Tasting the lovely soy cake I made since she had a questionable milk allergy. Can't blame her for not digging in.

The slip n slide boys and Bella

Anna and cousin Jaxon sharing the pool

Destin Bound Again

Destin, FL is our annual family vacation spot for the past 6 years. We have enjoyed staying at many different condos. This year we went back to the same place called Silver Beach Towers. Jason's brother and his family joined us. We like going in May for the great rates and less business before summer break hits. We have a few more years of enjoying May vacations.

Cousin Jordan and Bella. 1st morning waiting to go to the beach.

Sweet Anna. Always happy unless your holding me down to change a diaper.

Aunt Nichole and I woke up to Mother's Day flowers.

Beach time with the girls on Mother's Day

Fun beach toys

Mother's Day dinner at Pompano Joe's. Went pretty well considering we had four kids with little sleep and playing hard all day.

Juice boxes on the beach.

Bella....still hanging out on the stairs. We had hope for advancement into the water this year. She had loads of fun playing in her safe area.

Anna. First time in the pool. She seemed to liked it.

Aunt Nichole reading bed time stories

At The Track. Last year Bella loved every ride. Obviously, a different story this year.

Finally...a safe choice. The train. We used up all five or more tickets repeatedly riding the train.

Baby Jaxon, Uncle Jeremy, Bella, and Jason

No tears with putt-putt golf ,just lots of smiles.

Anna and her babydoll. She loves baby dolls!!

Miss independent playing golf.

The guy's sand castle. Think they both enjoyed being a kid again. Another one of the great blessings of having children.

Happy Beach Baby

Family pix


Giuseppi's Wharf. Jason and Jeremy grew up eating here. Always fun to come back. It has taken a beating over the years with hurricanes, but it's all fixed up perfect now. Great food. Nice location on the bay.

So proud of Bella sitting and eating like a big girl.

The ride home. Exhausted from all the fun!!!(or little did we know then...maybe from the croup that would be setting in the next day)

Anna dreaming of those ocean waves and maybe her bed back home.

Had a great time as always. Love Destin!