Dear August,

This was the actual day of your first birthday. We took you to dinner at Ruby's to celebrate. You loved when they sang to you and thoroughly enjoyed playing with the ice cream sunday they brought out. Yesterday when I took you in for your 1 year stats this is what you were:

weight= 10th percentile

height= 75th percentile

head= 50th percentile

Dr. Carruth is very happy with your growth and milestones. I am very proud of you for being such a sweet and easy baby. You add so much to each day. I can't picture you not in our lives. I adore you. You will always be my baby.

XOXO~ Mom

Tour de food

Saturday night we went to LA with Linds and Micah. We stopped and ate at four places and stuffed our faces and laughed. Sometimes that is what life is all about. Thanks for the great memory Denisons!

D's new album cover has just been revealed and he is looking pretty grown up and happy. It was exactly the type of picture we were trying to get. He also beat out Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry tonight at the Teen Choice Awards for "Favorite American Idol Alum". I was supposed to go. It would have been neat to be there but I am just so proud of him anyway. Very deserving person. Keep it up David! And tune in tomorrow night on fox to watch the show. He presents the award for "Teen Hottie"! Ha!

We have gone to the OC fair four summers in a row now. I think it is becoming a tradition and one that I am very happy about. Yes it is crowded with creepy people everywhere but that is part of the fun! I love seeing the excitement in my kid's eyes! I love checking out all the amusing fair food! I love the free pig races. This year I was SOOO proud of our family. We did the fair on a total budget... $18 including parking! We were there for a whopping 2 1/2 hours and it was perfect. The weather wasn't too hot at all. Very nice breeze. I love fun days with my family.

Click here to see David's new music video

Silly Lovey

I can't begin to describe my love for this silly little girl. From her military style hair cut to her new snaggle teeth... I could eat her up! I can never kiss her face too much. Or tickle her belly until she laughs so hard she can't catch her breath! She is such a special part of our family. She has truly completed us. Late last night I got her out of her crib and just cuddled with her for awhile. Her body length was half of mine now and it made me sad to think that just 12 short months ago... she was so small and fragile. A mere 6 pounds 4 ounces. I will cherish every moment of her toddler life. I will miss the sweet moments of her infant life. I think this girl is amazing! She is going to be pure joy to watch grow!

How time flies

Happy 1st Birthday August!

Pageant of the Masters

I LOVE seeing the Pageant of the Masters! It is one of my favorite things to do in the summer! On wednesday night we ate yummy Thai food in Laguna and then headed via Trolley to downtown for the show! Super fun night!

"Something 'bout love" video shoot

Man I am GLAD this is over! It was the longest 17 hours ever. HOT day in L.A. with 26 extras in video needing to be styled. Plus... the girls showing up with short dresses, skirts and shorts as well as low cut shirts. Recipe for disaster. Somehow Shea McGee (of old soul new heart) and I pulled it together. By nights end we were both cardigan less lending girls to make D's video more wholesome. I love that this is important to him. I love that he is different than everyone else in Hollywood. He is amazing. I'll never forget the one eyed cat, homemade popsicles and bonding that took place. Stressful but good times!

Love these two...

Birthday memories

I had such a great birthday! I enjoyed:

Dinner at Nick's with Elyse and Drew for El and I's b-day, Lunch at Neimans and Sprinkles cupcakes with my mom and sister, spa night for Amy and I's birthday (worked out perfect we all had gift cards), Ramos House brunch with Aleisha, Lumberyard dinner in Laguna with Bryan, run in with Shalyse walking around Laguna, Dessert at Scott's with Boschettis, delicious chinese chicken salad and homemade coffee cake at Bryan's parents and lunch at Goko with Jules, Tarah, JT and Jen!

Birthday are SOOOO fun!

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TRENDY NOT SPENDY

It's getting closer...

... the dreaded 1 year old B-day which means that her first year of life is in the past. This little sweetie is 11 months today already. How do I feel about this? Part of me is really excited. But the other part is sad. She is the only one of my kids that I have wanted to literally freeze time with at every month. I miss the squishy little newborn that smelled SOOOO good. Here is to walking, talking and maybe finally getting a few teeth. Your future is bright! I love you Elle Belle!

click HERE to listen to his new single "Something 'bout love"

Dear Gordon,

We have been together for 2 years now. I do love you and think you are amazingly adorable! However- you irritate me lately. I am over sharing a bed with you. I am sick of the constant barking when the door gets a knock or bell gets a ring. Or when someone comes in the house. I understand when you act like you are going to nip at Berkley. She deserves it! But poor little August doesn't do anything and sometimes you do it to her as well. In recent times... I find you super annoying when you throw up and pee on my carpet. It's just wrong and I have no tolerance for it anymore. You are a poodle. Your breed is supposed to be one of the smartest. Please start to show it soon. I don't want to part with you. I secretly love that you follow me around all day and night. I love that you keep me warm on a cold winter's night. And I love to look at your cute face when I'm down. It makes me smile. Oh gordy... shape up. I don't want to call you a naughty dog anymore.

Your owner and friend, Summer

Let the Summertime begin...

Laguna Trolley

Although Summers in Laguna are crowded and touristy... there are MANY fun things going on. We always love going to see Pageant of the Masters. The Sawdust Festival is great! And the free Trolley rides through town are a must! The last Trolley stop is right in front of my parent's neighborhood. My mom had the brilliant idea to take the kids for a ride and end up in downtown to see Toy Story 3! It was very fun and the kids had a blast. I would be lying to say if I didn't too. The movie was darling and so touching. I shed a few tears. If you haven't seen it... you really should. Sweet story message!