Santa Cruz for Mother's Day

Last year we started a new tradition to make a day trip somewhere the weekend of Mother's Day. This year we decided to head over to Santa Cruz on Saturday to compromise what us mom's wanted (the beach) and what the kids wanted (action and rides). We had a great day, it was a perfect sunny day, we rode rides, enjoyed the beautiful beach, and had a yummy dinner in downtown Santa Cruz. We are so lucky to live no more than two hours away from such cool places!

Hayley Turns 3!!

The baby of the family turned 3 on April 29th, no she's not mine, she belongs to my baby sister Sarah. Hayley is the last of the grand babies, until the boys decide to get married and start kicking some out! She is so precious to our family and truly has made our little cousin circle complete, before her there were only 7 cousins and with her there is an even 8! She is a feisty little girl, independent to the core, but also the most loving and tenderhearted little creature. She is such a joy in our family and this Auntie can't believe she is already 3 years old!!

Auntie B of course hooked her up with an entire case of "Frozen" dress up stuff for her birthday, although in this picture she doesn't look all that thrilled! HAHA.. and yes for those of you who don't know that is here mama, my GORGEOUS sister sitting in the background!

No birthday party is complete unless the birthday girl has her own personal cupcake to devour! She went right to town and made quick work of it! Love this girl!! Happy Happy Birthday Hayley Mae- Auntie B loves you!

Alice in Wonderland

This weekend my beautiful Claire Bear was in the school drama performance, "Alice in Wonderland". She and one of her besties played the parts of "Tweedledee and Tweedledum". It was beyond cute and the whole cast of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders did an amazing job! So proud of all of them!! Here are some pictures for you all to enjoy.. be prepared I went a little nuts!