One Down Two to Go !

When Tiffany and Stephanie shared the news that they were expecting baby girls only a month apart we were all thrilled. Meeting for lunch in February I had some news of my own to share. Only when I told them I was pregnant they didn't believe me. In fact they kept eating their Subway sandwiches as if nothing happened so I told them again and again and finally they believed me!! Fast forward 5 months later at Tiffany's shower we are all in full pregnant attire celebrating the soon to be arrival of Baby Kayden. I was 6 months pregnant, Stephanie 7 months, and Tiffany 8 months!

 We had a beautiful shower with family, friends, cake, and lots of spoiling for the Mom-to-Be! Addison even got in on helping set up and putting the sign on the garage!

Cathy's beautiful backyard on the lake was the perfect setting for the shower.

Yummy !! All the food was delicious, but the cake and cupcakes were amazing. I might of had one of each :)

Great picture of Tiff and Cathy! I don't think they can hide their excitement :)

We didn't know it at the time but two short weeks later their baby girl would make her debut! Kayden Riley Hatcher was born on June 6, 2010

To the very proud parents Tiffany and Scott

I am also one proud Auntie!

Now that Kayden is born and doing great! Stephanie is next :) Baby Avery will be coming very very soon! Yieppe!!

 Can't believe we will be adding two more babies to this group!! Almost a starting Five !

Good Luck Stephanie ! You are a natural and we all can't wait to meet little Avery!!

Tina K also got in on all this kid action! Addison really likes her and gave her kisses when she left !! I think I see baby-sitting in Tina's future. As long as she doesn't try to teach Addison any basketball.

 It was wonderful to spend time with such good friends and to share in these special experiences. I look forward to many more fun times ahead !!

A Fab Friday!

Jump 'n Jammin in Mission Viejo! What a great way to start the weekend. Colleen and I with kids in tow met at this kid friendly and mother approved fun zone. If you like screaming kids running around recklessly this is the place for you! We completely fit in with the two fastest toddlers climbing and bouncing their way through the activities. It seemed Addison knew right when we got there where we were going. She already was pointing at the sight of the bright flashing lights!

 Trying to keep up with Davis kept Addison very busy! Although we had to keep our eyes peeled on our kids, Colleen and I got a chance to catch up and I picked her brain about having a newborn again! These two didn't stop the entire time!

Us moms even got in on the bouncing!!

I was happy to find out that it just isn't my little toddler who likes looking at herself in the mirror. They cracked each other up!

After talking with Colleen it made me really excited to begin this journey all over again! Just look at her baby girls face! Dylann you are sooooo cute :)

We ended the day with a really mellow lunch at Islands. Hahahah !!! I am just kidding it was anything but calm... With my daughter screaming every once in a while just for fun, Dylann waking up from her nap and very hungry, and Davis spitting up most his lunch we were very entertained! Thank you Dubost fam for making Friday so Fab! We hope to see you again really soon!

July 4th ! Fun, Friends, and Family!

We had a blast at the Turnbull's annual 4th of July beach day and bbq in San Clemente! Bill and Barb are two of the most generous people I know and they have always made us feel so welcomed. From the days of playing against Colleen in travel ball, to rivals in high school, and then as teammates at UC Davis, Colleen and I have developed an amazing friendship and now as mothers we are sharing in this special time in our life. What a beauitful family Tim and Colleen have created!

 It was a special treat because Danny, Sarah, and Taylor came down from San Mateo for vacation. Taylor is a doll and it was great catching up with her Mom and Dad!

What a beautiful Mother and Daughter picture!

Fortunately Kevin had the day off! Addison loves spending time with her Daddy at the beach, catching up and talking about important things.

Addison hung with the boys today and held her own. She seems to love playing with Davis and the "big" kids!

She also wanted to get her hands on baby Dylann! Not sure what she would have done if I didn't stop her :)

Always playing and thinking deep thoughts. This facial expression reminds me of Kevin- so serious!

After the beach, Addison enjoyed a very nice warm bath outside the Turnbull's thanks to Colleen! Addison's blue eyes match the color of the pool perfectly! Then some smiles with mommy!

Thank you Colleen so much for inviting us! Our friendship means so much to me! What a great July 4th!

The Many Faces of Addison

These days I am a little camera happy and I happened to catch this series of pictures that made me laugh. Kevin and I look at them and think "Yep thats our Addie" The first is a sly grin she gives us when she thinks she is going to pull a fast one on us.

The second is "the point" I see something and I need to get it!

The third "the plotter" how will I get this?

Ohh.... I know exactly how !! (Scream, at the top of my lungs)

Yep it worked !! Got it :)

Ohh... How she can already work Mom and Dad !!

Centennial Farm!

Each week teachers from my school get together during the summer for a fun "field trip" in Orange County with their kids. This week we went to the Centennial Farm in Costa Mesa!

 Addison has been to a petting zoo before but it didn't go so well! During her first experience with a llama she cried the entire time, but this time she was more confident and sized the llama up and wasn't scared!

Although she liked going through the vegetable farm, the animals were clearly her favorite. Here she is with her new goose friend!

Addison trying to climb into the pig pen!

 I think she gets the feeling that something is watching her!

Taking a short break from running away from Mommy! Did I mention how fast she is!

Playing hide and seek with the very loud chickens!

We had a great time playing at the farm! We can't wait until our next outing.Thank you Erin for planning a great trip :)

Pismo Beach Vacation !

Now that I am done teaching and Kevin finished his first year of residency we were ready for a family vacation. We spent one week at Kevin's Grandpa and Grandma's beautiful beach house in Pismo Beach. It was just what we needed! Addison checked out the place when we first got there and as you can see by her face she loved it !

We had breakfast at the Worlds Best Cinnamon Roll Place followed by a chowder bowl at Splash Cafe! Both delicious and "firsts" for Addison! She couldn't believe the taste of the cinnamon roll and knew exactly what to do with the chowder bowl. That's our girl!

After zipping along in Grandma and Grandpa's golf cart we landed at the swings on the beach! These were a big hit with Addison! Her smile says it all :)

During our stay we also visited San Luis Obispo, the Children's Museum, the Famous Thursday night Farmer's Market, and made a quick trip to Monterey and the Aquarium. Needless to say she loved all the "field trips" especially the aquarium! There she did a lot of pointing, running from one exhibit to the next, and talked up a storm the entire day to anyone who would listen! One of her favorite animals was the turtle! She must have followed it back and forth about a hundred times :)

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Thank you so much Grandma and Grandpa Marderosian for helping make our vacation so special! We had a wonderful time as a family and love you very much!

Little Bean

It's hard to believe but I am already in my 3rd trimester with this little bean! He or she is kicking and moving a ton :) This pregnancy has been so different than my first. Chasing a toddler has definitely kept me busy and the nausea and morning sickness finally ended at 6 months! We are getting so excited to meet the newest Jones! Here is a picture of our little one's head.

With the new baby on the way Addison is practicing being a Big Sister. She has a baby stroller and swing but most of all loves her own baby.

 Opps !! We are just working on being a little more gentle and not throwing baby :)