OVER & OUT...

It's almost MOVING day!!! To all two of my fans, please bear with me and my lack of posting for the next week or so while we pack up and move on out! We are so excited this whole process is about over, as I'm sure JuJuBe is too, and can't wait to have some new neighbors.....watch out Reeeeedllls here we come!!!!

So, I know you will all wait with baited breath for my return, which I'm sure will be filled with lots of "fun" moving stories!!

FOR YOUR VIEWING AMUSEMENT....

OMG!!! Okay, my graduating class of 1988 has a created a "space" in anticipation of our upcoming 20 YEAR REUNION next year! It's actually been fun strolling down memory lane and remembering so many people and friends I have lost touch with over the years. But, to my horror they are also posting Graduation Pictures!!!! So, here you go, your little touch of humor from me for the day!

All my kids could say was "Dude, your hair is so big"

SLEEPYHEAD JOSH

JOSHY'S FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL

YEAH!! The day finally arrived! Joshy was so excited to start Preschool today! With the exception of two new kids in his class, and one of those being his buddy Ethan, all the same kids are back for year #2. They were all so excited to see each other and really just seemed to all pickup where they left off at the end of the last school year!!

The traditional forst day of school shot....he's looking so grown up!! Table time!
Look what I'm doing Mom!! Now, you can leave!

I'M A LOSER...I'VE BEEN MISSING BIRTHDAYS....

BUT I PROMISE TO POST PICS SOON! IN THE MEANTIME...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...

Uncle Kirk...August 3rd
My niece Guiliana....August 7th
My nephew Christian....August 17th
and TODAY Happy Birthday to my Dad!!!!

THIS YEAR, LAST YEAR

WOW! Is all I can say....

Justin and Jake First Day of School 2007....
And last year 2006...


DOUBLE WOW! Jake & Lexi First Day of School 2007....
And last year 2006....

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2007

WOW!!! My kids are growing up so fast I just can't believe it! As you all know, Justin started Jr. HIgh yesterday and Jake started 2nd grade. Here's the traditional first day picture! I wonder if the people buying our house will let me come back each year for this shot..heehee!! Jake & Lexi waiting in line for their teacher....
Jake settling into his new desk. It was really quite surreal walking into his 2nd grade class. Justin had the same teacher in the same classroom. I remember being pregnant with Joshy in this classroom! We are very excited for 2nd grade and are so thrilled with the teacher Jake got!
Okay, here's some of the gang. I guess I need to realize that big 7th grade Jr. High boys just don't want Justin's Mom following them around anymore taking their picture :-)) This was on Orientation Day after they got their schedules. So far Justin LOVES all his classes and his teachers and has no complaints!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot! The boys crossing the dreaded A Street...walking home from school. All us parents were waiting across the street to pick them up. As soon as they saw me with the camera they were all trying to hide...though TJ I SEE YOU!!! Okay boys, I promise not to torture you during your Jr. High years wanting pictures all the time! Stay tuned for Joshy's first day of school pictures, he starts at the end of the month!

AS STEPH WOULD SAY, THIS IS HOW THE BOYS ROLL

Not only did I "steal" her catchphrase, I stole her picture from her blog!!

Party on a Friday....
Party on a Saturday....
WATCH OUT CAJ JR. HIGH...ARE YOU READY FOR THIS GROUP??

RANDOM JOSHY

This is what happens when you do what your brothers tell you to do...can you tell it's the end of summer vacation, my kids are bored and they are resorting to dressing up their little brother?!?!? Joshy's new haircut....not my fave look...but he just wanted to "look like his brudders"

LITTLE MISS HOLLYWOOD

OMG! Miss Alli Kat is just growing up before our eyes! How cute is this!!! She is certainly all girl!!

FOOTBALL - WEEK #2 FULL PADS!

Okay, my friends, you are stuck with looking at my kids football pictures again for another season!!! Week #1..hell week as they like to call it...came and went and Jake is still loving it...even after having three teeth pulled! He was very excited to finally get to wear full pads starting this week! It seems that Jake will be playing Defense and he thinks he'll be playing Safety. I have much to learn because I really only know what the job of the QB is!

Doesn't he look soooo big with all his gear on!?!?!Defense Drills..... Jake is in the middle with the green jersey and long black socks
Jake helping Coach get all the pads out.....

Justin, white practice jersey #44, warming up before practice.... Justin, Practice time....

BARRY BONDS ROAD TO 756

What are your thoughts on Barry Bonds breaking the Home Run record and all the controversy surrounding it?!?!

And, how many people do you think got injred in the stands trying to get the 756 homerun ball??

SLEEPYHEAD JOSH

I think football is wearing Joshy out the most!

FOOTBALL HAS BEGUN!

Well, the boys are almost done with week #1 of conditioning. With it being Jake's first year I wasn't sure how he would do but he's doing a great job and seems to be loving it! He's looking forward to next week when they get to put on full pads, not just their helmets! We are trying to adjust to our new life schedule and eating dineer at 8:30-9:00pm....luckily we have another week and half until school starts to kind of settle into some sort of routine!

Can you see the excitment on Jake's face as they leave for Day #1 of practice?!?!? Jake, running drills......
Justin, running laps.....
And, Mister Joshy.....he's feeling a bit left out so he made his own "helmet & shoulder pads" out of K'nex and practice his 3 point stances! It's so funny and cute!!

JOE'S FAMILY REUINION

Okay, I've been a slacker lately! Last weekend was Joe's Family Reunion and I am happy to report is was drama free!! :-D We had a great day just hanging out by the pool, visiting with family and eating good! With the exception of Andy all of Joe's siblings and kids were there along with several cousins, aunts & uncles and Dave's family. Caterina & Dave always are the most gracious hosts and we love spending time with them! So, Family Reunion '07 was a success!!! I have posted tons of pictures over at my flickr so go check them out there. I was not able to digitally document parts of the day as sometimes the pressure of my camera is just too much!! LOL!! Steph, you know what I'm talking about!!!

Here are all our nieces & nephews, with the exception of Christopher & Caleb.....

KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED

Okay, after over EIGHT LONG MONTHS of having our house on the market...out of the blue....we got an offer the end of last week! In this crazy California Real Estate Market it was a good offer! I don't want to jinx anything....we are in the process of going thru all the inspections, and of course we are still in the 17 day cancellation period so keep your fingers crossed! Now, what's next for us?? stay tuned!!