Summer Reading.

As I am getting my Mama act together, I am finding a little bit more time for myself. (You know, after the time I find to do laundry, vacuum, and all the other cleaning.) I have managed to start and finish ONE book in July! Shame on me but most nights I find myself to exhausted to read.. most nights I find I'd rather go to bed at 8:30pm than pick up
my book.

I just finished One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell. My favorite! It was delicious, filled with lots of drama. I thought it was 10x better than Lipstick Jungle and Trading Up --> I loved those books too. So if you have the time pick it up, it's in paperback now. And makes for a lovely beach read.

I'm now on page 27 of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Have you seen the movie preview?? I love Rachel McAdams. I think she is perfect for this part! I know I'm only on page 27 and I am absolutely certain about this. Just like when I heard Kristen Stewert was going to be Bella in Twilight. I was absolutely certain she would be awful. (I still think it should have been someone like Alexis Bledel!) I am thrilled that Dakota Fanning got cast as Jane.. I'm getting carried away here.
Back to the book.. After seeing the preview I just knew this would be my next summer read. And I'm loving it. If you're looking for something to read I recommend these, girly but the writing is smart.

We got a gift card to The Picture People and took Olivia there for pictures. Can you believe she is 10 weeks old in these?? I can't. She is getting so big. And while I'm loving all of these changes, it's going by way too fast.

I am amazed at her head control this week compared to 2 weeks ago.

Her hair! It so silly. She has all this long hair - the hair she was born with - and all these new hairs starting to grown in. It sticks up and out all over the place. I love it.

Look at those almond eyes. We know she got those from her Mama :)

That big bottom lip is going to get her whatever she wants these next couple of years. Already pouting at 2 1/2 months.

Catch the drool!
Looking for someone here?!

So much pink for little girls :)

Sometimes I forget she is this tiny.


Probably my favorite one.

My girl.

Luxurious.
Mama and baby.

I think that she maybe was getting sleepy here.


Looking a little bit like her Daddy here.







oh ps.. I was too lazy to scan in my pictures so I just copied the proofs.

Fabulous Hill Wedding!!

Kacy and Ronnie's wedding was so much fun! Totally beautiful, classy & glam.. just like the bride!! 7.04.09 --> Officially Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie and Kacy Hill!!
It was so much more emotional than I expected (ok.. I did just have a baby, maybe I should have expected to be pretty emotional!) Seriously though watching Kacy walk down the isle to Ronnie and watching Ronnie's face.. words cannot describe it. One of my best friends committed to somebody because she has that much faith in their love! I wish them so much happiness! Thanks for letting me be apart of it Kace. I love you.

Her dress. The crystals were perfect. And the dress fit her perfectly.

The boys. Ronnie, groom (up front), Jason, Jason, Luke, Jake, Adam, Chris and Lenny.

We did our pictures in Seaport Village. Seaport Village on the 4th of July.. crowded! But we made it work! Kaley, Me, Kerri, Melissa, Kacy, Dana, Jenna, Leah and Tish.

LOVE THIS PICTURE! Doesn't it look so great against the wood paneling?!?

Kacy & I

The security guard yelled at us during this picture because we weren't suppose to be sitting on the ledge.. apparently we might fall in! Helloo .. we were barely sitting.. look at our dresses. But I love this picture with the harbor and the boats in the background.

CLASSY.

Missing Jenna. But right before our champagne toast to the bride. MMM Moet! The photographer decided we should have a picture with champagne so she ordered 9 glasses.. $160 picture. Fabulous.

In our hallway, I'm on my way out!

Wasn't this place (El Cortez) gorgeous!?
Here we are all lined up anxiously awaiting Kacy!

MARRIED!!!

Wedding Party!! Look at little Dillon and Abby.. so cute!

This picture is so cute :)

Blowing kisses. No longer a bachelor!

He was heavy! We were definitely struggling!

First dance.

Perfect ending. Perfect day.

CONGRATULATIONS KACY AND RONNIE <3

Take me home to California!

These are just a few of the picture from our trip back to Temecula. (I'm saving the Kacy & Ronnie's wedding pictures for another post.) We got lucky with Alex's work schedule and we're able to spend a week in California .. still not long enough if you ask me! It was so nice to get out of the Arizona heat!
The drive took longer than normal with Olivia. We had to make 3 stops and spent about an hour at each one.. so it took us roughly 9 hours to get from Tucson to Temecula. She was soo good up until about the last hour, I think she decided she'd had enough of that car seat!

This was our 2nd day and we went down to Oceanside for the afternoon. A little overcast that day but don't worry Alex still got burnt! He didn't believe me about the sun still being out!
Olivia slept pretty much the whole time! She didn't wake up until we were packing up the car to go home. Just in time to eat! Good thing too because the traffic on the way home was not cool! There were 2 fires.. one in Oceanside and the 2nd in Temecula.
I just love love love her polka dot swimsuit!! I don't think Olivia appreciates it :)

After the dress rehearsal we stopped at Alex's brother, Jude's house in Ocean beach. Nice for them since they haven't seen each other in 2 years.


My sweet Olivia only takes a bottle without fussing from Grandma. So cute is this picture!

A couple family pictures to enjoy..

Max loves Olivia!

Mike and Ritchie.. Sometimes I can't believe how big they've gotten! I can't be that old yet!

Grilling our dinner!

We spent our last day at the beach with my Mom. It was beautiful out!
... YES he got burnt again!


... One last picture of Alex and Max :)

Overall, a fabulous trip! I can't wait to go back.. or move back ;) Hopefully within the next year!