My Favorite Little Ladies...

Over the past two+ years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to take care of two amazing little girls. I can't think of a better job for myself, as I was able to bring Cali along with me every single day. I never dreamed that we would all bond the way we did. The girls are inseparable, and I am quite attached to them as well! Summer & Allie are 5 and 4 years old (sisters). Cali is right in the middle of them age-wise and it has just worked out so well. The past two years have been filled with trips to the park, The Zoo, San Francisco, Happy Hollow, Fairyland, swimming, beach days, and even family trips to Marine World and Disneyland! It is so much more than a job. I will miss them incredibly come November when I stop working to stay home with my new little guy. I consider myself extremely lucky to have had this opportunity to get to know such a great family. I believe we will be friends for many years to come. I am so thankful that Andrea will be taking over my position, as I know that means I will see them all the time! Any time I want! :) Here are a TON of pictures from our last two years together. Hard to believe the girls were so little when I first started taking care of them... now Summer is in Kindergarten, while Cali and Allie have one more year of pre-school. Time flies....


August 2006 (Cali 2 1/2, Allie just turned 2, Summer 3 1/2)




Fairyland in Oakland Fall 2006



Visiting Santa 2006


Spring 2007 at Tilden Park Farm


Haircuts courtesy of Andrea :)


Oakland Zoo Spring 2007


Park Fun Summer 2007


Fairyland July 2007






First Day of Pre-School! September 2007


Halloween Fun 2007




Pumpkin Patch 2007


Pretty Kitties, and a Beautiful Princess


Oakland Zoo January 2008



Happy Hollow with friends Spring 2008


Easter at Preschool! 2008


Last day of School. Yay Summer Vacation! June 2008


Disneyland July 2008


Back to School! Sept 2008


My most recent picture of The 3 Amigas...
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The Happiest Place on Earth!

Back in July, we were lucky enough to go on a week-long adventure down to Southern California. Our itinerary included an amazing two days in Disneyland. Our main event in So-Cal was attending, and being a part of my friend Sandy's wedding. I was a bridesmaid, and Cali was an adorable flower girl! For those of you who don't know Sandy, she is my oldest friend; somehow I got stuck with her in 2nd grade and haven't been able to shake her off since! :) I am so excited that her and Zack (hubby) have decided to move back to The Bay Area from Irvine. We helped them get situated in their new place last weekend. It's great to have them back! We look forward to many double dates and Rock Band nights in the future!

Here are some pictures from our very memorable trip....










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The Home Stretch...

Here we are, about 10 weeks to go until baby time! We are getting very excited for the little guy to make his appearance. Big sis Cali is also anxious to see her baby brother, and gets a kick out of seeing/feeling his movements inside mom's growing belly. We recently had a 3D ultrasound which revealed baby Brody is measuring BIG! Considering Cali was not even 7lbs, and that was a rough delivery, Dr. Woo has promised to re-evaluate his size at 36 weeks and decide whether an early induction would be best. I'd like to avoid a cesarean if possible. SO, with that said, it could be more like 8 weeks left! wow!

Here are some pictures from the ultrasound (isn't technology amazing??), as well as the ever-growing belly....




Sleepy Baby


Wide Awake!


Halloween Costume? ha!
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