Dining Al Fresco

We made some great meals on the grill over the weekend! Josh spoiled me by grilling up some great bruchetta, turkey burgers and yum salads. He made sure I had a very relaxing 3 days. Thank you Joshua for a great weekend!

The Kiddy Pool...ahhhh...it's hot enough for a pool!

Chloe's Breakfast...Juicy Strawberries

Chloe loved picking strawberries for her breakfast. This is the way a little girl should be eating all the time!

Jeanine's 35th Birthday weekend in Healdsburg

We had an amazing weekend in Healdsburg for my 35th birthday! A little taste of wine country living with 89 degree sunshine, warm summer nights and a house with a garden. Ahhhh...it was great to have a warm birthday again. The little cottage we stayed at had a strawberry patch, horses, herb garden, deck, lounge gazebo, swing set and views of wine country hills. We spent most of our time at the house, enjoying being a family.

Big Sister and Baby Brother

Chloe's Drawing of "Baby Brother and Chloe"

Flower Girl and Mom

Chloe Soleil the Sweet Flower Girl

Chloe was an excellent flower girl! She walked down the aisle and meticulously dropped each pedal to the ground. When she got to the end of the aisle she gave Michael a kiss on the cheek and sat down in her chair. Fast forward a few moments...Mom is listening intently to the Officiant, turns to look at Chloe and sees her in the buck, with her flower girl dress in the grass...*GASP!*!! Mom quickly pulls her dress back on and there are a few giggles amongst the guests. ;) What would a wedding be without an innocent moment of a child.

Michael and Tanya on the Big Day

July Fourth, Michael and Tanya tied the knot at a beautiful wedding ceremony in Healdsburg. It was a very touching day, congrats to the happy couple!

Enjoying some pooltime

Lancaster Estates - Healdsburg...A magical place

Great friends, lovely family...and a beautiful love story. What more can you ask for??

Auntie Tanya's Wedding Weekend

We had an amazing time over July 4th weekend at Tanya and Michael's Wedding weekend. The weekend was kicked off with a casual BBQ poolside at the rental house where the wedding also took place 2 days later. Josh, Chloe, Finn and I stayed in the guesthouse just across the street from the main house. A nice retreat for the kiddos and a put put golf course for Josh...perfect!

Snow White Waits for Her Prince

Thanks for the great gift Grammy. Chloe loves the dress.

Smiley

Sonoma

We had a great time celebrating Mom's 35th. (Shot and edited with my new iPhone.)

A Rare Photo of Mom with Finnley

Finnley and Mom at Tanya's wedding in Healdsburg. Sweet boy...!

Tummy Time

Chloe and Wooby are Reunited

Chloe and Wooby are reunited after we left it in Sonoma a couple of weeks ago.

Rocking Out to Bongos

Chloe and Finn

Chloe-isms

Wedding Picture
Chloe: "Mommy, is that a picture of you and daddy getting married?"
Mom: Yes Love, that was when Mommy and Daddy got married, like Auntie Tanya."
Chloe: "But who was your flower girl?"
Mom: "Mommy's friend's baby was the flower girl. You weren't born yet, you weren't in Mommy's belly yet."
Chloe: "Your belly is too small, I can't take a nap in there. It wouldn't be comfy."

Photo of Pop Pop Allpress when he was a boy
Chloe: "Who is that a picture of? Is that me?"
Mom: "No Love..."
Chloe: "It's baby brother!"
Mom: Nope, that's Pop Pop when he was a boy."
Chloe: "Can I keep these pictures with me in my room?"
Mom: "Of course"

Baby in the Belly
Chloe: "Mommy do you still have a baby in your belly?"
Mom: "No love, not anymore"
Chloe: "Then why is your belly big?" (Mom loved this one!...and headed straight to the gym)

Yosemite

World Cup Match and the SF Fair

Brother and Sister

Ahhhh...there's nothing like a Grammy's love

Outraged...!

My first bath...not so much (but I love them now).

Chloe's Big Girl Bed

Chloe loves her new big girl bed! It has a trundle underneath for sleep overs and wants baby brother to sleep in her room when he's older...;)

May 12th - Chloe and Finn Get to Know Each Other

Chloe has been a great big sister to Finn. We are so proud of her!

"Little Bugaboo" June 28th

Grammy Comes to Visit

Grammy Allpress came to visit the first 10 days we were home from the hosptial. It was really great to have her with us. Chloe and Grammy got very close during their time together and Grammy was a huge help! Thank you so much Grammy for everything. We couldn't have survived the first week without you! We love you.