Happy Birthday Mason!!

Big Man!!

Sofia and Mila running a Muck!!

Nothing gets between her and the slide!

Mila looks like such a big kid in the picture

Hawaii...almost a month later

Getting ready for her 1st flight


Sitting with Madie and Mase

Mommy and Mila getting ready

The Campbells Mr. and Mrs. Lover Lover

Time difference got the best of her

Pali Lookout

What an amazing view!!

I loved the temple

Mila knew it was Jesus

These Missionary Sisters are the best dressed by far

This is the shrimp truck I see in my dreams.....delicious!

Best Shave ice in the World!!

Why can't out our beaches be like this??


I love my family!> The 3 M&M's

Mila just adores her.

So beautifully decorated.


I wish I had taken more pictures while we were in Hawaii but I guess I was just living in the moment. I'm trying to figure out a way for us to move there because it's truly paradise. I can't wait to we can make it back there again. So until then, Aloha!!

16 Months

When did you become such a big girl?? Mila you are the best thing that has ever happened to me! Mike and I are so lucky to be your parents! You constantly make me laugh. Some days you are a snuggle bug, a lover, a comedian and other days your naughty but I love you all the same. You are such a SMART and BEAUTIFUL girl! From the time you wake up to the time your head hits the pillow you are a talking machine. Here are some of the words you know how to say......

1.Hi
2.Bye
3.Momma
4.Papa
5.Wow
6.yeah
7.Oh
8.Yes
9.No
10.Hot
11.Cold
12.Amen
13.Jesus
14.Shoes
15.Hair
16.What's that?
17.Thank You
18.Dog
19.Meow meow
20.ruff ruff
21.Bubbles
22.Loon (balloon)
23.Nummy Nummy (Yummy)
24.Dora
25.All done
26.Cheese
27.Fish

I can't wait to what you next big accomplishment will be....You are one smart cookie! Love you

Tombstone, AZ

Last week we took a short but sweet trip to visit Mike's Grandpa in Tombstone, AZ. Mila did surprisingly well on the 9 hr trip. We left on Friday night and decided to spend the night in Phoenix and drive the rest of the way the next morning. Hands down, that was the best idea considering we pulled into the hotel at 3am.

Mila waking up in a hotel for the 1st time.
We finally made it!! Mila's first time meeting her Great Grandpa Perotti, who is 94 years old .

Avoiding the Arizona sun by hanging out inside.

A daddy and his babe. Happy 4th of July!!!
Next time we make it out there I would love to do the scary ghost tour. Love looking like a tourist. Presidential handshake. Jeff, Grandpa and Mikey And she's out....the long day got the best of her.

Anniversary Pre-Sale

Yesterday my mother-in-law and I shopped the Nordstrom anniversary pre-sale and let me tell you there are some pretty good deals out there. I pre-ordered a few things which I'm kinda excited about. The first thing I ordered was a Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper bag. They normally go for $167 and I got the new fall style for $99. Such a good deal! My poor Gucci diaper bag has been put through way too much and really needs a break. The one I ordered has the same print and is the same style as the one I posted a picture of but is different in color. The color scheme for the one I got is grey, cream with a hint of yellow. I love it!

The second thing I ordered were new running shoes. I got these bad boys for $45 when normally they are $85. I love a good deal!!

I couldn't find a picture anywhere for the last thing I ordered(btw, Marilyn bought me these ones). They are the cutest little high-heel, lace-up, black suede oxfords. They don't look that cute in the catalog but they are way cuter in person. Those I got for $69 when normally they are $109.95 They had them in grey but I figured I would get more wear out of them in black so I went for the more practical color (for me).

Last but not least I got a Petunia Pickle Bottom clutch. I was not even looking for one of these but Marilyn found it sitting by its lonesome. It wasn't part of the anniversary sale but it happened to be on sale. They normally are $87 and I got mine for.....are you ready....$39.90. What??..... I know, such a good find. I couldn't pass it up even though I just ordered a similar bag in the same color scheme. It was just too good of a buy to pass up.

Lately I've been able to get some really good items for really great price and that never happens to me and that's why I want to tell the world about it :) Happy Shopping!!

Great Deal!!

Don't you love when you get a great deal on an item you've been eyeing? I sure do!! Next week we are taking a trip to Tombstone, AZ to go and visit Mike's grandpa for the 4th of July and I don't want to take my bugaboo because it's kinda bulky and a little on the pricey side. I can just picture leaving the bugaboo outside and someone snagging it. This scenario has been playing over and over in my head so I decided to take action. I was on the hunt for a umbrella stroller and I found a used Maclaren on craigslist for $30, which sounded like a good deal to me. I emailed the person and was waiting for a response but got kinda inpatient (I had been waiting a total of 45 min.) so I decided to go to Babies R us and check out the stroller's there. To my surprise I found the Maclaren Volo stroller on Clearance

It was on clearance for $109 and then Babies r us was offering an extra 25% off. I kept going back and forth trying to figure out if I really wanted to spend $85 on it considering I had not heard back from the craigslist person. I then realized that it was the last stroller. So I decided to put it in my cart and take it home with me. I decided if I heard from the craigslist persona and the stroller was available I would return the stroller back to babies r us. So I get up to the register and I'm about to make my purchase when I remembered that I had stuffed a 20% coupon in my bag right before I left the house. I didn't think I was going to be able to use it because the stroller was already on sale but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask, so I did. And I was able to use my 20% off on top of the 25% that they were already offering. And on top of that I had my B.R.U reward points that I hadn't used and that was another $5 off. So I got a new stroller for $61. I had no problem spending another $30 more for a brand new stroller with warranty. I love when things like this happen. This purchase REALLY made my day!! The stroller really drives well for an umbrella stroller and I've heard that they last a long time. I'm so excited to have a lightweight strollers that I can use when I'm going somewhere that isn't very stroller friendly (small stores/aisles/restaurants,etc.)and on short vacations. We are all happy campers. Mila L-O-V-E's it, I love my thriftiness and Mike likes my smart purchase.....Way to go, Me!!!

Water Fun

A trip to Ralphs

Today we took a quick trip to Ralphs with our friends Stephanie and Ellie. Steph thought it would be cute to put the girls in the car-cart and they has so much fun. Here are some cute pictures....

She's 29

I seriously had the best birthday this year!!! Last Friday Mike took me out to Stone Creek Grille where we ate like royalty. Don't judge but we had two appetizers, we each had a huge steak and then we finished off our meal with two dessert. We were so stuffed but enjoyed every minute of it!! (Sadly, I didn't take any pictures of our fun dinner date)

When Saturday came we made our way over to California Adventure. Surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all considering it was Memorial Weekend. Disneyland on the other hand was CRAZY busy. So needless to say we hung out at CA Adventure. I've been there so many times and thought I have done it all but I was wrong. We went on some new rides and had tons of fun. By far my favorite ride was the HUGE ferris wheel. All in all, it was a great birthday and Memorial Weekend.

In line for Play House Disney


Look who got pink adidas

The CRAZY lady bug ride




The breeze never felt so good

Loved the view

She's ONE Year Old

We started of the morning with a special pink birthday donut...yum!!

The ears didn't last long

Playing in the bounce house +

She loved jumping!!

Mila and Ellie getting into trouble



It's time to get Mexican



Our amigitos

This picture just looks so funny!!


Waiting for their turn

Candy!

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy birthday dear Mila...

Mommy and Mila


We had a great party!!! Now it was time to set up for my Madison's birthday party.




Opening her first birthday gift!!! She didn't waste anytime.

We had a successful 1st birthday thanks to all of my friends and family. The only glitch I had was that I only took a handful of pictures. :( During all the fun it didn't occur to me that I should be snapping away. Mike was using the video camera so I'm hoping that we got some good footage. Other than that we had a blast!!!

I honestly can't thank my Heavenly Father enough for sending us our beautiful baby. We are truly blessed!!! We love you baby girl!!!

Happy Birthday to my favorite girl in the whole entire world!!!!