Our Trip to the Griffith Observatory

For those of you who know Steven and I, you know that Steven is pretty easy to please.  He is perfectly content hanging around the house, lounging our summer away.  I, on the other hand, am a busy body and HAVE to do something every day.  Most of our summer days I drive Steven crazy with my "What are we going to do today?" or "Let's go here" comments.  So when we woke up one Tuesday morning during the first week of summer and Steven said, "Hey babe, lets take the girls to the Griffith Observatory!" I jumped at the chance to get out and go.


Steven LOVES anything to do with astronomy and it just so happened that Tuesday was "The Transit of Venus" an event that I knew NOTHING about, but Steven had been researching.  So we packed the girls in the car and headed to LA to watch Venus transit across the Sun-an event that won't happen again until 2117-a true once in a lifetime experience. When we got there I was a little skeptical.  The place was packed, which meant we had to park about a mile and a half away and truck the girls up a windy road with no sidewalk but I am really glad I "went with the flow" and didn't complain.  We had a great time and the girls did great....minus Maddie's 5 minute, no reason meltdown right when we got there. I had never been to the Observatory before and it was really neat, complete with some amazing views AKA photo opts for me!

Maddie & Daddy 

 The View

 The Observatory

 <3 Our Family <3

 In Front of the Observatory...the start of Madison's meltdown!

 Meltdown (caught by Daddy while waiting in line for glasses)

Sorry Miss Maddie but we will show your boyfriend this in 25 years!

 Brooklyn and I w/ our Solar Shades!

 Meltdown Over...Our Happy Maddie is Back!

 Hanging on the Grass!

 Maddie watching "The Transit"

 ....and Daddy!

 Momma and her Beautiful Girls!

 Silly B!

 Family Shot!

 ...and another!

 Brooklyn and I w/ The Hollywood Sign in the Back

 and another

 Daddy teaching Maddie about the planets

 Baba Break for B

 Posing w/ Einstein!

 The Girls could have played w/ this statue ALL day!

 Maddie & Einstein!

 Lounging!

 Maddie Girl!

 Baby B!

 Love this little one so much!

 The view of the observatory as we made our way back to our car!

Happy Transit of Venus Day!

Ashley's Baby Shower

I have really been doing a terrible job at updating my blog lately, and SO much has happened in this first month of summer. My sister Ashley is having her first baby....a GIRL, due August 19th.  We threw a shower for her EARLY in June at my parents house in Chino Hills.  Most of the planning was done by my mom, who I might add is just as crazy as her daughters when it comes to party planning.  The theme for the shower was "Ciao Bella Baby" all based around a painting Ashley and Nate found of a Vespa scooter a while before they were even expecting.  The shower turned out absolutely beautiful! I cannot wait to meet me precious niece....and find out her name since Ashley and Nate are keeping that a secret until her arrival.  Here are some pictures of the shower....

The Sweet Table "La Dolce Vita"

 A closer look at all the yummy treats

 The Drink Bar, Complete w/ a DIY Italian Soda Station....

I think my mom covered every detail!

 Well wishes for Baby K!

 Fruit Salad Baby...Hilarious!

 Amazing Lasagna Cups!

 Mantle Decor

 The Grub...AMAZING!

 Lots of gifts for Baby K!

 The tutu I made for my lil niece and a baby picture of Ash!

 Getting Ready to Open Gifts!

 Maddie watching Auntie Ash open gifts

 Adorable crochet owl beanie & diaper cover

 Outfit to match her tutu "My Auntie Rocks"

 Nursery Decor

 The Smith Ladies

 My Sister and I

 My Beautiful Sisters

 Momma & Her Girls

 Ashley & the Grandmas-To-Be

 The Klitzing Ladies

 Cousin Ella, Ash & Cousin Maddie

 Silly Faces

 My Gorgeous Preggo Sister!

I am so over the moon excited for my sister and Nate!  They truly are going to be AMAZING parents and are so deserving of this little miracle.  I cannot wait for my girls to have a little girl cousin to play with and grow up with.  My sisters and I are still so close with all of our cousins and I can't wait to pass all of our family traditions down to our little girls!

I'm Thirty!!

I know this post is about a month late, but what can I say, life has been happening! I turned the big 3-0 on May 18th.  I still can't believe I'm thirty! I remember being in high school and thinking, "Oh my gosh, 30 is SO old!" and here I am.  Much to my surprise, I was quite okay and actually ready for this next decade in my life! I have an amazing husband, two beautiful little girls who have made my life so much fuller than I ever dreamed possible, a job I love that allows me so much time at home with my family, and the greatest family and friends.  I am finally at a place where I know exactly who I  am and am 125% comfortable! I can't wait to see what this next decade brings!

For the big day I headed to Rock the Keys Piano Bar with all my family and friends and had an ABSOLUTE blast! We sang, danced, and drank the night away! Here are some pictures from the night...

Me and My Love

Sister, Momma, and I 

 My best friends! I seriously don't know where I'd be without these fabulous ladies!

 All of the Ladies!

 Me and My Dad <3

 Cousin Fun!

 All the Ladies Again...Including my MIL and Momma!

Thank you so much to all of you who made my special day so fabulous! I have a feeling my thirties are going to be the best decade yet!