I think the baby hummingbird has outgrown its nest. Google tells us that only stay in the nest from 3-4 weeks, so it is about time for this little one to try out her wings!



We celebrated with Mark's family Sunday and our own little family yesterday. I love celebrating every occasion.

Happy Memorial Day! Remembering my wonderfully sweet Father who has been gone for four years now. He enlisted in the Navy when he was just 17. He had graduated from high school at 17. His parents had to sign the permission slip. Now that our son just turned 17, I've been reflecting on my Grandmother's decision and how difficult that decision must have been. It was the last year of WWII. My Dad would be 83 now. I am thankful that he was not involved in any combat. He spent four years on a Navy ship. He always told us that it ruined travel for him. He was very happy staying home and was without a doubt, the kindness man I've known.

MAY HIGHLIGHTS

Spent an afternoon with everyone's darling Canadian girl, Sasha. We met through Club Little House about five years ago. She is my go-to girl for EVERYTHING. I have never met anyone with so much expertise in so many areas. Read her blog and you will agree. I treasured every moment of our afternoon. She brought the necklace for me and the darling button bracelet for Taylor. Of course she made them both. Notice the vintage coin with the harp and the typewriter button. Love them! I was thrilled when I received Sasha's email saying she was going to be in town. Can't wait till she comes back.



Celebrated Mother's Day feeling very loved and spoiled by my family.

Watched a hummingbird build its nest above my porch swing. I couldn't wait to peak out at the nest every morning. Now we are watching the baby grow.



Celebrated our son's 17th birthday. I'm so proud of the young man that he has become.

Taylor and I attended our National Charity League's end-of-the-year brunch with several friends. So happy that my friends Angie, Laurie and Roxanne are members.

Cheered and cried after learning that Cole made Drumline for his senior year after four weeks of tryouts.

Attended banquet to watch Cole receive his high school letter for Drumline.

Celebrated my birthday and was spoiled again!

Took the photos for my daughter's school formal. They looked so pretty.










Went to a going-away party for our incredibly talented girl Maija. She is moving to Colorado and will be missed! Saw a friend at her party, Lisa, that I haven't seen in 15 years.


Attended the junior high assembly to witness my daughter receiving an award and $50 more (she all ready received $175) for her award-winning Patriotic essay. So proud of her!

Attended the 4.0 High Honors ceremony to watch Cole receive his academic letter.



Went to the Chandler Flea Market. I look forward to this event. Met Tricia there several years ago and have friends with her since. Saw her twice this month. She was at Maija's party too! She has the most awesome finds. I've never left her booth empty handed. Hands down, she's my favorite at the flea market, Blissfest, Art Unraveled, you name it. If she is there, she's my favorite!








Spent some time organizing around the house. Reorganized and decluttered our pantry. Love it now!



Dreaming of these jars for my pantry to replace my ancient bright orange Tupperware canisters.



Also with my de cluttering efforts, had a garage sale with a girlfriend, made $192, but more importantly watched our girls have a lemonade stand. They had a blast and made $18. A firetruck did a uturn and bought lemonade from them.



Sold broken necklaces and single earrings, etc at Valley Gold and made $805!!! Couldn't believe it.

Ended the school year with both of our kids getting FANTASTIC grades in their AP and gifted classrooms. Equally important, ending the year with both of them happy with their schools, friends and having fun!

My Cup is Full.

Now onto the weekend to include my birthday dinner, Cole's birthday get-together with friends and a Memorial Day family BBQ.

Summer is almost here. Yippee!!!

Happy Mother's Day!
Mine began with a celebration last night. My husband surprised me by delivering these beautiful, pale pink hydrangeas to me. Our teenagers both went to birthday parties and we had the evening to ourselves. He not only grocery shopped, but cooked for me. We dined on salad, salmon and strawberry shortcake. This morning he gave me a sweet card. Taylor designed a darling card on Tinyprints.com. I cried when I read it. She is the most incredible writer.



I've been out of my favorite perfume for a few years now. I'm thrilled to have this new bottle!
We went to church this morning. They gave each of the mothers a carnation. We went out to lunch, shopped a bit and we are looking forward to a nice dinner and movie tonight.

Our son is extremely involved in his high school band's drumline. We are very proud of the young man that he has become. Their drumline just won the state championship for the fifth year in a row. Friday morning we had to be at Channel 12's news station by 5:30 a.m. Here is a clip of their interview. (Note, fast forward 3/4 the way through to get to the interview with the female anchor.)

Here are some of us outside the News Station watching them perform.


http://www.azcentral.com/video/905738724001

More of San Diego. I hauled all of my family to the Urban Barn in Escondido. I must say that they are very patient with making sure that I get to most of the places on my list. I always have a list. (wink). I also have a list of places that we didn't have time for which makes me look forward to our next trip. I didn't ever make it to the Barn in Temecula so I was thrilled to finally see Urban Barn. I was not disappointed. Of course, shopping with your husband isn't as ideal as with girlfriends that get the vintage thing. I would have loved to have brought home some furniture. I've been looking for a settee for over a year and they had one! It just wouldn't fit in my car. I even have the linen to have it reupholstered. should have asked about the history of that Gypsy wagon. Wow!



Love the shell cabinet.


And the cute little tiara. Why didn't I buy it for her??



I did find a necklace that I fell in love with. It did fit in the car!



I forgot to show off the little bird I found at Paper Tales. She fits right in.



On our last night, we stopped at Fashion Island. Fun stores. Restoration Hardware, Antropology, Kate Spade, Jimmy Choo shoes, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus. Love the Kate Spade window.




Here we are, dreaming of our next trip.

Spring Break Get Away. Aaah, it was bliss. I think it was the first time in months that I truly relaxed. It probably helped that I had a serious cold/flu, asthma, sinus virus that I've been fighting for over a month that got worse the day we left. My husband bought me some Nyquill and I had a wonderful nightcap of that every night and was asleep before 9. Wow! I wonder what they put in it. It was a tad chilly in Southern California, but that didn't deter us. Luckily, the sun was shining the day we went my favorite beach on Coronado. It was a successful, beachcombing day. I found two sand dollars and a beautiful piece of sea glass.





We stopped in at Seaport Village. We were walking along the promenade and noticed these beautiful exotic birds. As soon as we walked up, the man put two birds on Taylor's shoulders. I'm so glad that I had my camera out!
I wanted to tour the Midway, but we arrived a little too late. I am crazy about the solider/nurse statue. It reminds me of the movie Pearl Harbor. It's gigantic!
After leaving the harbor, my dear husband drove us to Paper Tales, an incredible Scrapbook and Paper Arts store in Point Loma. Last time I saw Michelle and Helle, they were still in the planning stages of the store. I was thrilled to find Helle teaching in the store. We had a short little reunion and then I got to shop. The store is just darling. I love all the vintage decor items. Look at the sweet little pink stove and the doll buggy. I wanted to take them home. I adore both Helle and Michelle and wish I could have spent more time with both of them. Just as we were leaving, Michelle pulled up so I got to see them both!