How quickly time flys

It's been over a month since my last posting and I feel like there is some much that has happened. Yet putting into writing is something I've been struggling with. As I welcomed my 28th birthday I realized it's the simplest thing in life that we enjoy and love. 10 years ago a birthday represented something far different than it does today. A "perfect" present was spending the afternoon on our neighbors lawn while the kids laughed and played, having Danny prepare dinner and serve an ice cream cake for dessert. It was such a great day and I was thrilled to be enjoying it with Danny and the kids.

Riley and Micha getting ready to walk.

My birthday being on a Sunday made it so we spent some of the day getting ready for a busy week ahead. Riley was going to be in Keith and Janet's wedding on Saturday, Danny had the state swim meet and we were getting excited to visit with Leah, Charlie, Mema and Bubba. The week was flying by and I seriously couldn't keep up with how quickly the days were going. Leah and Charlie decided to come to LA for the weekend with us. We had a fun filled Friday shopping in the garment district and seeing some of the more interesting sites of downtown LA.

Waiting for Janet to arrive for the big "reveal"

After a morning of shopping we had to head back to the hotel. Riley didn't want to nap before the rehearsal which made mommy very nervous. But it turns out, if you bribe a flower girl with M & M's or a sucker she might do just about anything. She practiced great and was so excited. The real wedding came around and she decide, she didn't want to walk :( Sh looked adorable in her dress but couldn't do the big walk.

With GG at Riley's 1st bday

As we walked through the shops of LA, GG (Danny's G'ma) was in the hospital. She had been having problems breathing and decided to go in on Wednesday night. Her fight for comfort and air was frustrating and on Friday afternoon her body couldn't handle it any longer. GG was the most incredible women. She had a passion for life and loved all who surrounded her. Her firey personality and outlook on life was amazing. I feel so blessed to have known her the past 10 years. She was there the day I graduated from college, the day Danny and I got married and around to see both of our children come into this world. I loved her and miss her so much already.

GG and Parker in the hospital after he was born.

This week so far has been a good one. Tears come and go and the stories haven't stopped. Danny, the kids and I are going to plant hydrangeas (purple GG's favorite color) in our yard. It will be a little place in our yard that we can look to when we miss her, something that will remind us of her (she had these all over her back yard) and bring something happy and beautiful to our yard.

On a lighter note, Parker is on the move and man is that boy busy! He really doesn't stop until his head hits the pillow. He's crawling all over and has a little "swagger" as he moves through the house. He has just this week decided that he wants to pull himself up on everything. Yes even in the tub. He took a few headers tonight during bath time and the scary thing is that it didn't' even faze him. We are in for it with that little man!