End of the Year

We're rounding out the school year and with that comes the final awards assembly for Peyton and Drew's school puts on a graduation where all the classes perform before the kindergardners receive their diplomas. We arrived at the same time as the adorable Hershbergers and of course had to get a picture. Then, well, this was the best shot I got. Drew was even standing next to Zoe Posa and the picture came out incredibly blurry. Bummer!

Then two days later it was off to Peyton's school for the final awards assembly of the year. I have to be the proud parent and document that during the year he received the Reading, Writing, Student of the Month and now the Math award. Of course the picture came out completely dark but had to post it to mark the occassion.

11 Years Later

Last Friday we got to celebrate something special. Ernie graduated from USC.....11 Years after his accident. 11 Years ago he was 6 weeks from a USC graduation and instead spent that 6 weeks in a coma. He went from not being able to talk, walk, eat without a feeding tube, breathe without a trach, and constantly being told that his brain injury was to severe that this was his new way of life. Something that none of us wanted to believe but tried to be prepared for. Well, he proved everyone wrong and with such determination he eventually achieved his dream. He graduated. Congrats Ernie. We are so proud of you!


It was a LONG day but the kids held up and we celebrated with drinks and lunch afterwards at the Yardhouse in Shoreline Village. Ann rented a limo to drive us all around and the kids loved it. I on the other hand rode backwards all day and got a little carsick. I was so excited everytime we got out of the car!



























The night before the graduation we were able to see Carly and Reese. In this picture she was exactly 1 week from her due date although she looks pretty tiny. She's one of those annoying people who lose weight during pregnancy rather than gain. Sigh...so lucky. Reese was absolutly adorable walking around and giving hugs and kisses to Peyton and Drew. You would think she saw them everyday.

Mothers Day

I've never been a Mothers day person. Or, a Valentines person or any other "hallmark" holiday person. I love my birhday, Thanksgiving and our wedding anniversary. But..............Today...... was by far the best mothers day I've ever had. Possibly because I had zero expectations or possibly because Mark completly went out of his way. I guess it depends on how you look at it.

The Country Club had a huge brunch so the kids and I hung out until Mark got home. We then went to El Mirasol, my favorite, for delicious margaritas and food. We rounded out the night with a family game of Yahtzee and ICarly on Nickelodeon. I got awesome cards, great gifts and loving time with my family. Cards will forever be my favorite. The fact that someone takes the time to write something means the world to me. But......besides the cards I got some priceless gifts. Peyton's class made an adorable cook book that I will use even though he's afraid I won't. Drew made me a beautiful key chain and card demanding that I make her pancakes with syrup. That was awesome! She's a girl who knows what she wants. Mark gave me a gift certificate to the spa. Maybe it's a subtle hint he's tired of rubbing my back but I'm okay with that. I'm super excited to go! It's been a wonderful day enjoying being together as a family and seeing our kids be so excited to celebrate. Being a mom is so rewarding but nothing compares to that look or kiss from a child that just seals the deal.