Such a Proud Daughter!!!

My Dad was recognized as 'Professor of the Year' at Saddleback College, where he's been teaching for 33 years!! He's inspired so many during this time, even changed people's lives. I'm sure he couldn't even count the amount of letters, emails & conversations he's had saying as much. He's retiring next month & deservedly so. He's worked so hard & I'm soooooo proud of him. Here's a picture of the ticker than runs in front of the college & the article that was written in the O.C. Register today. http://www.ocregister.com/news/students-243325-college-music.html

Easter

I LOVE the holidays. There's typically beautiful weather, love & laughter in the air & time spent with family. It was especially fun this year cuz the girls were big enough to participate for the 1st time. We colored Easter eggs, which wasn't too fun after all, since they had no clue what they were doing & Siena just wanted to splash the colored die everywhere. Next year, we just need to lighten up & let them go at it. ;-) We also had an Easter Egg Hunt @ Grandma & Grandpa's & the cousins had a blast. Once the girls got all of theirs, we would just steal them out of their baskets & put them back on the ground & they'd get so excited there was more! lol They especially loved opening the eggs & eating the jelly beans, etc... We were all as spoiled as always. I LOVE my family!! Here's the pics:

Sara intently coloring her egg

Siena looking 'Oh So Cute' in her ponytail

This pic brings tears to my eyes. My big girls!!

Siena finding an egg (with Grandpa's help)

Sara on her search for more

Siena has been obsessed with her "babies" lately. Here, she's all decked out goin for a walk.

Sara trying to make everyone laugh with Grandpa's silly hat

Bears, Bunnies & Birds. Oh My!

So, my Mom & I were suppose to take the girls to Irvine Park to go to the zoo & see the Easter Bunny, but she's been really sick. (Thank God she's on the mend! I've been SO worried!) I decided to take them myself & it was an interesting adventure. We saw the Easter Bunny the other day at the park & Siena was so excited & kept wanting to go near him. So, the entire way to the park yesterday, she kept saying "Easter! Easter!" (I'm probably the only one that could understand what she was saying, but still.) When we got there, she was pointing, smiling, excited & as soon as we got to him & I tried to put her on his lap, she was hysterical. The only way I could get a picture was if she sat on my lap. Go figure. This was not the picture I was hoping for. lol

Sara, on the other hand, really takes things in. The entire time we were there, she was stone-faced, just staring at everything. 'Serious Sara' is so fitting. (Although, as I've said before, she's often the little Entertainer!) This is probably the only time she had any type of expression besides seriousness. Cute little egg!

Siena giving me her slightly annoyed look.

Sara's attempt to smile for the camera

Love this pic!

Siena's been carrying her bunny around with her everywhere. She's really getting into the Easter spirit, huh??

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter. Love to you & your families. Xoxo

Little Ladies

How much do I LOVE being a Mom to girls?? ♥ We played dress up today (thanks to my dear friend LG) and S&S loved playing with their new shoes & tutus. Siena especially. Sara was having fun putting the shoes in & out of the box. hee hee It was so cute watching them try to balance on heels. Start 'em young, right??? ;-) Here they are:

Blasts From the Past

The girls & I have had so much fun this week. They LOVE when I make them my version of the old 80's Orange Julius. Since they only drink milk & water, it's such a special treat for them to have juice. You should see them suck this stuff down- it's hilarious. I also made home-made Play-Doh this am. I cannot believe how easy it was. From start to play time, it was less than 15 minutes. This was the 1st time they've ever played with it before & they LOVED it! Here's the pics:

I just realized I put Sara's shirt on backwards!

I made Siena snowman & she wanted to kiss it. :-)

As I've said b4, it's SO hard to get a pic of them 2gthr but I

was making them laugh & actually got a good one!

How cute is this?!

Arrowhead Family Fun!

We went on our 2nd Annual Lake Arrowhead family vacation & had sooooo much fun! We relaxed, went for walks, played cards, ate, drank, went sledding, shopping.... I already can't wait to go back next year! Here's some pics:

My fantastic family. Pic taken right before my camera fell & broke. :-(

Silly Siena trying on any shoes she can find. (She also LOVES her balloon!)

Miss Sara looking like an Ewok from Star Wars. :-) Sooo cute!

The girls a little unsure in the snow at 1st but loved sledding w/ Mommy & Daddy

Ahhhh..... Josh, Scott & Jake

Jake & His Girls

Rainy Days

Rainy Days are a bit challenging with toddlers with short attentions spans. ;-) We play, read, color, watch a little Elmo, play more, and definitely some whining. Here's a couple pics from the last few weeks.

Siena trying on her beenie (& lookin so cute) for our trip to Arrowhead

What I found upstairs after making them hot chocolate.

Am I in trouble with this one or what?! Grandma says "It's not a coincidence that her middle name is Maria!)