My little family

I just adore my family, they bring me so much joy. I can't imagine life without a single one of them.

Daddy and Giovani relaxing in the sunshine

Me, my crazy kids and my sister, Marcia at our niece's wedding

Our oldest daughter, Aarika with our grandson Aidin

Our son-in-law Andrew with Aidin

Sweet Lil, Aidin.....couldn't you just eat him up?

Our son Vinnie with his girlfriend Jenna

Our daughter Emily with her boyfriend, Gabe...they are only in high school...eeekkk

Our sweet little baby boy, Giovani.....our gift from heaven

My favorite photo of daddy and Gio walking along the beach

You now have all seen what brings joy to my life and why I am on this earth....I count my blessings every single day and thank God above for giving me such love and happiness.

Summertime Pink Saturday

Ok, let me begin by saying.....I LOOOOVVVEEE SUMMER!!

I live in Southern California and our weather is just beautiful for about 10 months of the year (even when it is "bad" it is better than most places in the world), but summertime is the best. It gets really hot here (115 degrees in August), but I don't care.
It is nothing that a little swimming or cool drink can't relieve.


Thank you once again Beverly for being so sweet and hosting this wonderful weekly event. Be sure to visit her @ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Happy Birthday to Me and Pink Saturday!!

It has been a busy, busy week for me this week. I have been sick with a cold and not feeling up to par & then with baby Mae's arrival, I didn't get my e-mail in on time to participate in Pink Saturday's Birthday celebration. UUgghhh ohhh well.
It is my big birthday weekend and what a special one it will be. I already have recieved an extra wonderful gift with my new little great niece's birth and.... my husband will actually be home ALL weekend. For those of you that don't know, he worked for a company that he had to work Saturdays and when he was on call....he would work the whole weekend!! But, now he has a new job and we actually get time together...woooohoooo!! My big 44 is on Monday (44?? what the heck? How did I get to be 44?) Anyways, I am super excited. I wonder what he has in store for me?? Well, I guess I should say I wonder what I have in store for me, since I do all of the planning around here. Maybe this year he will surprise me.
Last weekend was our anniversary and we were supposed to get away for a night without any kids...ha, he couldn't leave our little one, so we ended up seeing Shrek and hitting the Disney store in the mall. However, the day of our anniversary we did drive down to San Diego and wandered around the Italian Festival...that was nice.
I think he felt guilty, because on Tuesday he brought me home a card and flowers. (gotta love that man).
Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend.
Happy Birthday to meeeee!

Julie Mae is here!!

Happy Birthday to our sweet new baby, Julie Mae.
Isn't the picture of my sister and her sweet new granddaughter just adorable.
Welcome little angel......

Vintage Frenchhen is at the hospital.....

I know you all know my beautiful sister, Marcia of Vintage Frenchhen is awaiting the arrival of her first grandbaby...my grandniece...well she is at the hospital as I write!!! Little Julie Mae will be here anytime. Please keep them all in your prayers and wish my sister congratulations.

Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Anniversary to Me and My Love

My Pink Saturday post this week is going to be a "2Fer".
This weekend is my sweet husband and my 17th anniversary....WOW, where has the time gone? I met my husband on a blind date, Friday May 13, 1988. I knew it was "love" at first sight....Not too sure about what he was thinking though!! I guess he must have kinda liked me too considering we have been pretty much inseperable ever since. I live every day for him and our children. He is my everything...the absolute love of my life, my best friend, my lover, my soulmate, my confidant and of course the biggest pain in my butt!! What would my life be without him? Empty!!
Happy Anniversary My sweet, sweet husband. I love you more than chocolate cake, cream cheese frosting, pizza, m & m's and life itself.

Now for the 2nd half. Next weekend is my birthday!! Woohoo!! And my beautiful sister Marcia (Vintage frenchhen) made me some simply adorable little treasures. I was so delighted when I opened the bag to find such cute things.

I have been begging for a crown necklace for the longest time....and here it is (sorry sister dear, but I had to change the ribbon to a chain...it was making my neck itchy)

This container was an applesauce can that she papered with images of Italy, the words to the song "Sisters", an adorable picture of a girl with the words "I didn't do it" because...well, we probably did. The inside was painted pink and in the bottom is a notecard with the verse "Love is patient, love is kind...". The top is so cute with little dangley balls (that my sweet brother in law thought were hilarious) a sweet ribbon and a crown knob.




Also included a totally adorable cupcake plate, that came is the equally adorable box, a spice jar with "Thyme" written on it, some vintage patterns from the 60's (just like meeee), some vintage rick rack, and an adorable little wall pocket with rhinestones, music paper, and vintage little flowers.




Wow, how can one girl be sooooo lucky. Thank you sister dear. I love it all!!
Happy weekend everyone

A Beautiful Wedding Weekend

Hello Friends,
Here are some pictures of our weekend in Los Angeles for my niece's wedding. It was such a fun time. The couple got married Friday evening and the reception was Saturday evening. It was so beautiful. The decorations were so sweet and the backyard it was held in was so nice and relaxing. The party was catered by In and Out, a Fish taco stand, a french fry stand and a sweets table to die for.....What fun. They had a small guitar group playing when guests first arrived, then the DJ took over. There was a small bar set up with wine, beer, champagne and sodas. A photo booth (which was so much fun) and different cozy seating areas.
Spending the weekend with my family was so much fun. I really miss my parents and my sisters. We sure have a fun time together







Me, my beautiful daughter and grandson
Pretty flowers on our table
The bride and groom dancing the night away
Sisters
My beautiful family