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For all the Mother's who help share in loving my 3 amazing babies!!
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Easter 2011 - Penngrove Ranch

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To Be a Mother, Earth that is.....

Its been a bit of time since my last blog.  Lots of activity in our home, in our work lives and in school.  Not all good.  Not all bad.  I think its been a challenge to write lately for many reasons.  The first reason - obvious, no time.  But really it comes down to I don't want to write about the stress, sadness or frustration that I have felt over the last few months.  I want to write about the happy times, the inspiring times, the fun times.  Trust me, there have been lots and lots of moment that have been amazingly beautiful.  As a family, we have celebrated some great event and small celebrations.  Each one passing quickly.  So quickly that I have not been able to record them here to share with you all.  I will eventually get those moments recorded.  Currently they are archived in my heart, and thankfully in photo's, so they will be shared shortly.

Today was a special day.  A day to slow down and enjoy the moment.  We started a new tradition last year of spending Earth Day out at the beach.  We go to the beach often, but this day is to celebrate Mother Earth in a special way.  Also, I think its neat to see how things change over a period of time on the same day each year.  The beach, although in flux through out the day never seems to change.
We shared our time with special friends, making the day even more sweet.

 Emilly collecting material to erect Fort Dorren

 Shelby G -

 Robbie - held his own with all the ladies!

 Shelby with her Grandfather's sweet sun hat

I Love My Brother!



  I Love My Sister!

 Jaycee G -

 Can't seem to get them all to look my way - gave up and took this shot!

"We're the Three Best Friends Anyone Could Have, We're the Three Best Friends....."

I am sure we are all familiar with that song!!!  Robbie, Alyssa and Emilly haven't had the privilege of hearing it yet, but it sure does describe them to a tee!!
It surprises me everyday what good buddies they are to each other.
  Alyssa is always jumping in to find out what is wrong with Emi when she is having one of her tornado tantrums, smoothing everything out and helping her to move on.
  Rob is always hanging out with Sissy late nights, chatting it up and supporting Alyssa's current obsession.  Alyssa does a good job listening to all that Rob has to say about is current obsession as well. 
  Emilly, well she is pretty good a stirring up the trouble, but brings the laughter and love equally.  Wants to be just like the biggers and always will play dress up, dolls and wrestle when ever asked!
A few weeks back they gave each other new nick-names.  "Dog-Bone", "Squirrel" and "Sissy Squirrel"

They have to all sleep in one room at night and will spend WAY too much time at the morning breakfast table just being together, excited for the days events. None of them have any urgency to get to school, so they are just happy to be. 

The 3 Perfect Best Friends!

Robbie is Turning 10!

Where has the time gone? 10 years already.  We have such an amazing young man.  I can't say enough about our sweet boy.  Caring, Strong, Persistent, Careful and Completely a BOY!  I have enjoyed EVERY moment so far and trying to slow down time so we can take in every moment of the next 10 years.  I wish you all the love and joy in the world my sweet babe!!!

Gaels Gone Wild - ft. Sally S Baby, Keyz & Shugz [Official Video]

Here are my beloved Gaels, rally up for this years Final Four Basketball tournament.  In 1996 we went to the second round and I was lucky enough to be a cheerleader and was on the court when we went to LA for the first round!!!  Very exciting stuff coming from Moraga again this year.
Would love to get myself one of those rocking T-shirts!!!

A New Year!

The beginning of the New Year has started fast, fun, inspiring and busy!! Our days have been filled with school, practices, long hours at the office for me and in the field for Andy.  Not to mention the countless hours of Basketball coaching and Talent Show coordination!!!    Luckily there was a break on the 17^th to celebrate a very special holiday.  Yes, Martin Luther King’s day is important, but I am talking about a much more personal day, My 37^th Birthday!

We spent the day in beautiful San Francisco, my birth town.  Our family moved up North to Sonoma County when I was one, so San Fran is by no means my home town, but I have grown to love its beauty, history and diversity over the last few years.  In fact one of my Mighty Items is to live a minimum of one year in SF once the kids leave the nest.

This visit we explored the shores of Chrissy Field.  Took in a little history lesson, a little walk and lots of fun watching the dogs play at the beach.

So here is to my 37^th year – may it be filled with many Mighty and Magical Moments!!