What's this for?

Boston found a tampon in the car and Miah thought it would be funny for him to come and ask me what it was for. Here's a picture of Boston cleaning his nose with the "nose cleaner". What else do you tell your 3 year old what a tampon is for??????

Darby or Capri??

Our little girl is due in about 3 weeks (May 4th). Hopefully it's more like 2 weeks, or even 1. We have decided to name her Darby Capri Forest. Darby is my maiden name and Capri is an Island in Italy, to follow our theme of place names. I am so torn between which name to call her. I love both so much. Darby is very sentimental and sweet, but Capri is so pretty. I also found a beautiful song name "Capri" about a mother pregnant with a little girl named Capri. It's the song you are hearing right now on the playlist by Colbie Caillet. So, my question, do you like Darby or Capri better?????

Miah and I have decided to wait and see what she looks like before we decide but I thought I could get some feedback. I wish I were having twin girls so I can use both.

Silly boy

This is what Boston thinks a Boppy pillow is used for.


We have a routine every week at church after we pick B up from nursery. He tells Miah and I to wait at the top of the stairs so he can go down first. Once he's down, he let's us know that it's our turn. When we get to the bottom we find B sitting in a chair with his hands in "quiet time" (Miah is trying to teach him how to meditate- good luck with that). He's snickering until he hears us and than ROAR!!!! He scares us silly and then we can go home.

Infomercial filmed at our house!!!!

Ever wonder how an infomercial is filmed??? Me neither, but I still got to see how it was done. Thanks to some of our friends who work for a production company, our house was staged to be filmed in an infomercial. The product was the Water Stik. Nate (artist and interior designer) helped us decorate (most of our stuff is still packed) and helped the production company place the plants. They had actors and a full crew with food service. We had to be out of the house for most of the day, but it was well worth it. We met so many great people. Thanks Adam and Sara for thinking of our house.

Debbie's surprise birthday dinner

We LOVE surprises. Thanks to Albert, we were able to get Debbie to meet us all out at Mangia Bene for a birthday dinner. The food was fabulous and the company even better. Happy Birthday, Debbie.

Do you think she knew ???


Tiramisu with a candle after a big bowl of pasta. It just doesn't get any better.


All the girls!!!

Kim's birthday at 6:45 am

So, apparently my friends thinks it's fun to kidnap other friends on their birthday at 6:45 am and take them to breakfast. I have to say that it was a ton of fun. Here is a rundown of the whole escapade. Too bad I won't be here for my birthday!!!! Happy Birthday Kim!


Time to wake up!!!!


It's always good to take as many pictures as you can while they are still in bed.


Jen doing a little coaxing to get Kim up.


YAWN!!! And she up. Mission accomplished.


At Mimi's Cafe for some birthday breakfast. Unfortunately I had to head off to work and missed the cake. Maybe next time.

My baby shower

I love friends and babies and parties and food!!!!! I had the most fabulous baby shower thrown for me hosted by Tasha and Debbie. So many people pitched in to help with food and it was delicious. My little girl is so spoiled. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with me and for all of the food and gifts!!!

Talking to Pam


Kendrea and Debbie talking about the gorgeous cupcakes that Debbie made.



I spent way too much time around the food table. I should socializing more (At least Jen and Nannette joined me)


The beautiful butterfly cake made by Kendrea.


Us girls love any reason to get together and talk, talk, talk. . . : )


Wendy, Kim and Sara.


Cheryl, Jen, Cathy and Megan


Heidi and Kim


Pam, Ann Marie, and Rachel


Amy, Rachelle and Julie


Does this belly make me look sexy????


Tasha and Debbie- BFF's


Yummy!!!!

Carly's Baptism

We had the pleasure of going to Carly's baptism at the end of February (I'm catching up on my posts- though I still didn't do Thanksgiving or Christmas yet- AHHHHH) in Redlands. We always have so much fun visiting with the other Cali cousins. I downloaded these pictures in the wrong order and am too tired to fix it.


He's still hot even when he makes faces!!


Eating fro yo outside at Nubi (and I thought the craze was out of control in the OC- it's infiltrated inland).


The group with their fro yo after a GREAT dinner of tacos. Thanks Ron for treating us and Jackie and Auntie Rae for the yummy food.


Boston and Carly with the newest cousin, Kaniela.

What a cute little boy with his mama!!!

Carly and Boston hanging out on the patio. B LOVES his cousins.


Carly looking beautiful in her baptismal dress.

The train trip

Playing catch up!! Here is a trip on the train that we took with friend's down to Oceanside in Jan (I know- I'm such a slacker).

Waiting for the train at the San Juan Capistrano depot.


As Boston would say "I want to get it in on the train". Here we gettin in it on the train!!!!



Mama getting some of that lovin feeling!


Some of the scenery on the Oceanside Pier right before lunch at Ruby's.


There were so many pelican's perched randomly around the pier. I couldn't believe how big they were. We also saw some fishermen catch a stingray and throw it back. What an eventful day!

Photo shoot

I haven't taken many photos of me while pregnant. One day, feeling especially cute (which is rare these days and why I've shied away from the camera) I decided to use the timer and FINALLY take some pics of my HUGE belly. Boston was watching me and I asked him if he wanted pictures taken of him too. He started to pose and I got a view of what I looked like to a 2 year old taking pictures of myself.