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A gorgeous collaboration Gav and Linds.

Grand Papakins.

All who know me well, have heard me ramble about my fiery love for my parents. They are full of sugar and spice... love the sugar, sometimes wish they would hold the spice. Wonderful examples of being each others best supporter. My Dadikins life have been filled with accomplishment, travel, bravery and sacrifice (he had seven kids after all). He is a man. A pipe leaks he reads a book and replaces it, children need nice sturdy bunk beds and he builds them; any reason to give jewelry to his woman and he is purchasing it, oh and he can save lives too. My dad worked three jobs to make sure his family was comfortable and that college was paid for. He is a fountain of knowledge. Any question you ask, he has an answer and 98.9% of the time he is correct. I don't know of a state or country my dad hasn't traveled to. Growing up with him as my dad gave me peace of mind and great confidence in him. I trust, respect and adore him. Thank you Dadikins for treating my mom with so much kindness and love. Congrats on your one job retirement Dad! Two more to go....

From The Vault

Girls Gone Wild

Okay not that wild...

MY SONSHINE...

Having a little prince charming has been wonderful and strangely fitting for this girly girl. He is sweet, smell delicious, squishy and oh so much fun to kiss. Two boys in the house is not bad, just more room for my clothes, beauty products, shoes and handbags (couldn't just pick one). And i should add he is a delight to dress...

QUEEN BEE BOOK CLUB

This is the first time Kev has mowed in 7 1/2 years... good form. Barek slept on the porch because he could not resist the mowers purr. Kev and I pulled weeds in our lava rock backyard for an hour and I feel it was not much of an improvement as all that was left was rocks and a few trees. blah. I took it upon myself to surprise Kev by fertilizing the lawn- apparently using the whole bag on a wee lawn is not better... so far the front yard is surviving my over zealous fertilizing frenzy.

Come Over To My Crib....

Memorial Day put us in HOT water...

Bear loved the hot springs! He kept his eyes closed most of the time -enjoying sheer relaxation. He is 11 weeks today and already a little water babe, the ladies were all over him trying to get his attention.

(nature grandma's)

Sleeping Prince Charming

A tightly swaddled baby...

Is a happy baby ...




Barek was having a hard time falling asleep for his nap so I wrestled those crazy arms into a blanket and prince charming slept happily ever after...

Little Lovely Ladies

Barek is lucky enough to have two adorable ladies who just love to hold him. His mom is lucky enough to have their wonderful mom as a friend. Love you Angie and her little ladies!

Blingy Binky

My little obsession for the week was making Blingy Binky holders. They turned out to be pretty adorable and oh so functional. Barek sported one on Sunday and I do believe with his skin tone he looks handsome with a bit of pearls. But don't let that fool into thinking he is wimpy, he is tough and yet so sweetly charming!

The Thinker

A Marvelous Mothers Day

A bit of time in Tahoe. We took a picnic to Tahoe on the Monday that my wonderful parents in love where here. Oh, how I love them dearly.

As all my good friends know I have been celebrating the bounties of Mothers Day for a long time. Breakfast in bed, jewels, love letters and yummy requested desserts. This year was not any different but with the added incredible benefit of having a gorgeous baby bear. During church I cuddle him close, during the day I kiss him while he is sleeping and awake, and at night I give him baby spa time making him silky smooth and pampered. Oh the pleasures of motherhood- i finally have a baby to dress, kiss and talk with all i want. (he at times might get a bit over stimulated -by little me)

Two Months of Fabulous Living

Oh the smile that makes my heart dance and my giggle high pitched.

Barek is now two months old, 10 pounds and 23 inches. He is such a pleasure to have in our home and I get so excited to hold him, while he smiles, cries and sleeps. He rolled over for the first time catching us both off guard. He was pleasantly pleased as it saved him for a short while from tummy time, but alas big momma put him right back on his belly where he fussed and squirmed. He now kicks with glee in the tiny tub, smiles, makes the most adorable noises and continues to sleep all through church. Two months glides past when you are having fun smother loving a little prince charming.

Today Bear will be three weeks young. He seems to be very social and interested in being included, even when nursing he flashes lots of smiles and tries to chat. I will have to teach him nursing etiquette. He loves his spa time in the steamy bathroom sink with grandma pampering him. Little Bear takes it very seriously as he relaxes his baby worries and lets the warm water soothe his troubles. My mom also puts Barek through baby work out with the yoga stretch and sit ups- he grunts and breaks a wee sweat... okay just grunts. I was having a hard time with the thought of my mom leaving. Not because i was scared to be alone with my creation but because we have been bonding and i am loving the attention. It is difficult as a daughter from a large family to find that precious moment that lets you be the focus of Mom. I found it and am milking it by going to the Grandma retreat and chatting with my mom, eating all her amazing food fixings (and oh yes there is breakfast in bed even at 11:00) and just savoring her affections for me and mine for her. After all she is a start to my understanding of life. We have more common ground now and i have a better understanding and admiration for her. It has been two weeks of wonderful and then there is still two more (of course i got Kev's okay on the extended mom stay - he is enjoying her too). Kev seems to have found a spring in his dental step as he heads to the office in the morning. He prays over the mom and baby (busy nursing) and kisses us multiple times. I savor this little family moment of ours, so much grandeur in small moments. All my days, nights and weeks are bleeding together. I don't think time has ever gone by quicker or been savored more by me. I am truly living in the moment just trying to soak it all in and not miss moments of baby splendor. I find i am so tired i have to close my eyes much longer than i wish. We have had a few outings- small but significant. My mom has insisted Kev and I go on dates although we are yawning through conversations. I just love time spent with Kev talking, flirting and loving each other. I think often about how blessed i am to have married that man. He has made me become a better women and thrive in my own skin. His patience with me is full of real charily and I admire him in so many ways and try to be more like him. He is my best friend and greatest boyfriend... meaning he is fun and hot:) I love the security of heart he encompasses me with. We are good - sleepy and good. I am flat stomached again and full hipped. I am looking forward to a shopping spree as you all know i need to make up for lost time- i figure it will take two days of focused shopping in California. In the next six months i will be revamping myself more exfoliating, pedicures and .... i would like you all to weigh in on hair color- i am curious. I have been all over the board of color- what is the preference? A few weeks ago I had 7 inches cut off of my hair and alas i think i am missing 5 of those inches. If you would be so kind as to tell me your opinion on Sasha hair- (this is a great opportunity because i do not ask appearance opinions but twice in a lifetime) favorite color, style... i would be tickled to know. I love you all and hope you are happy and please be patient with me if i owe you a call or a note. I am trying to get the mom thing down and sleeping sounds so tempting. Love sasha mari and her family of three.