Life-Long Friends

My sweet husband had the kiddos all to himself this morning while I took a drive up to Oceanside to meet up with a few dear friends from Westmont. We have a girls' weekend every February and there, we meet up with a total of 11 women (when we all can be there, its amazing!) to relax and catch up with one another. The gals who live in San Diego and Orange County will occasionally meet up in between our annual weekend retreats for a quick breakfast and catch up time as well. Both of these "just girls" times are always so refreshing for me. We have known each other since college, and its been such an honor and privilege to continue these friendships throughout our busy lives as growing women in Christ. Whenever we get together its like we've never left each other. I just love that.

A Weekend of Celebrations

We headed up to Thousand Oaks this past weekend for a couple exciting celebrations. Our good friend, Chris Cooke (a Westmonter) had a CA wedding reception with his new wife, Kelly. Cookies totally scored a great gal! It was also so fun to catch up with the other Fellas and their growing families. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Cookies! We also had a surprise birthday and retirement party for my mom on Saturday night. My brother and his wife, Ewona were the master planners of the festivities and they did an amazing job. My mom was so surprised and was so thankful to celebrate with close friends and family. We love you mom and we are so excited for this next phase in your life. More time to come and visit us!:)We love you Babcia! Congratulations!
Couldn't resist the cute pic of Daddy and the kids.

O, E, Jeremiah , Mom and Ewona

Happy Birthday and Retirement Mom!

Chris and Kelly Cook surrounded by the Westmont Fellas and their families!

A Visit with Family:)

Emily (8 years old this month) and Andrew (5 years old this month) are Owen and Elizabeth's step-cousins. My mom and dad decided to take them to Sea World for their birthdays and for a sleepover with us.:) Owen and Elizabeth had such a wonderful time with them. For the past two days Owen has been telling us how much he misses them. We enjoyed our visit with them very much!Showing off their face paintings at Sea World.
Waking up from their sleepover!

Hanging out with Babcia and DziaDzia

Enjoying the Atlantis Ride with Babcia and DziaDzia.

Owen starts PreK!

Owen started his last year of preschool last week. We can't believe he'll be in Kindergarten next year but for now we are going to enjoy his last year of PreK. He was very thankful to have his good buddy Zain in his class this year. Here are a couple pics. We are so proud of you Owen. We know you'll have a great year!His new teacher Miss Pam.
Elizabeth and Owen checking out the new school bus in one of his classrooms.

Owen and his buddy Zain

Owen was very excited about his new class pets: The turtles: Tilly and Tess. He would like to have his own pets at home, but mommy and daddy are not ready to venture in that direction yet.