Monday, July 20, 2009

Help Me Decide on a New Website Design!!

Okay...I'm redoing my For The Love Of Sugar website and need your help picking a template!!  What do you think??




I think #3 is my favorite...right now!  Send help!  I just can't decide!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Visiting with Grammy!

Grammy Robin and sweet Charlotte!


My Mom and her husband Sal came over for a quick visit and it was great!  Charlotte had changed a little since she last saw her, so lil C did lots of showing off!  She's a champ at holding her head up and smiling (my favorite).  We had a little time for some cute pictures too!  

We love visiting with Grammy Robin and Sal!  

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Family Night with lots of Witts!

The finished product!!  Oh we did good Carmen!!

Picture #72??  Thanks Kevin for getting our good side!

We sooo didn't even notice the cute kid in the back!  We looked at it and said the spacing could be better...haha!

Handsome Brothers!!

The Happy Family!

Nice Carmen!

Lucas so sweet, offering up a french fry to Charlotte!
 
Right before the line dancing began...super adorable!!

We went out for a family night with Keith, Carmen and Lucas, it was SO much fun!  We went to the park and let Lucas run wild :)  He tried to share his cheesy puffs with anybody he could find!  Charlotte snoozed  through most of the night!  She's been so worn out lately that she's sleeping an extra one to two hours a night!  It's been bliss!

Carmen did a little boot scootin' boogie which was fun to watch!  And the boys walked all the way to McDonald's to get us all a little food!  We appreciated it!    

It's so fun hanging out with Kevin's family and watching our little peas play together.  They'll both be running around by next summer!  I can't wait!!  Well, I can wait...but I am prepared!! 

P.S.  Charlotte is SO close to rolling over...she was all the way on her side tonight...just one arm holding her back!!  

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Dinner at Ruby's

So full after a BIG meal!  

Daniel and adorable Lily!

Two handsome boys and my sweet baby!

Dad and Sandy

Julia and Joe deciding what to eat...so many choices!!

Thanks Uncle Daniel for the awesome new headband!! 
 
Well, I always swore that I wouldn't take Charlotte to a restaurant until she was like 1 or so!  But we went to lunch with Kevin's Fam a few days ago, so we took her out with my family too.  I decided that I was right the first time!  No more dinners out...she's just too little!!  Ruby's was a great place to have a crying baby, because it was so loud in there!  Thanks Marlene and Sandy for walking around with her and letting Kev and I scarf down our dinner before we took over! 

Since we were down there, we hit up the street fair...again!  We're going to be Huntington Beach regulars pretty soon!  Daniel bought Charlotte the cutest headband!  And I found a cute beanie for future windy beach nights!!   


Monday, July 13, 2009

Hanging out on 2nd Street!

Such a proud uncle :)  We love him so much!

So happy with her uncle!

Hanging out at home before our adventure!  She just finished sucking her toes!!

Daniel was dying to wear baby C in the front back, and today we made it happen!  She was so happy in there!  We loaded her up with sunscreen and a super adorable sun hat and hit 2nd street!  Charlotte was the best baby ever; she loved her front pack so much she fell asleep in it and was just plain adorable!  

I was so sad to find that my FAVORITE store on the street had closed it's doors, The Femme Maison :(  I was so sad!  I hate the recession!      

But man, what a fun action packed day!

P.S.  An older gal heckled us and told me we shouldn't have the baby out and about, that she was too fair!  Kevin took the time to inform her that in fact she was wearing a bottle of sunscreen and would be just fine!  I love my hub!

P.P.S.  Charlotte is still just as white as she was before her 2nd Street debut!  Why are people so opinionated and annoying??

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Visiting with Family!

Having fun catching up!

My gorgeous cousins, Natalie and Julia

Natalie and Kevin

Daniel - Showing off his awesome uncling skills :)

Oh Julia!  I would have sworn that bib wouldn't fit!!

Daniel's here!  He flew in today to spend a few days hanging out with me and Charlotte.  We have big plans for these next couple of days!!  Charlotte promised to be on her best behavior!

My Aunt Marlene decided to bring her 5 Grandkids to Lakewood and take them all to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm!  Brave woman!!  We had a welcome BBQ at my dad's house.  It was so great to see all of my gorgeous cousins :)  

Good luck Marlene!!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Charlotte's 3 Months Old...are you SERIOUS!!


I can't believe it's been 3 months already (I say this every time)!  Time is just flying right on by and it's been wonderful!  

This week Charlotte started liking tummy time, finally!  She's a pro at holding her head up now.  It sure is big, so she's gets tired after a few minutes!  She's smiling crazy still...but only on her own terms.  Charlotte is very independent and likes to play under her tree, but loves someone to sit next to her so she can look over and smile at them :)  She's loves to move her arms and legs like crazy (such a wiggler) and always looks at the Toucan that's hooked onto her tree.  She used to just stare at it but now she reaches her hand up and holds onto it, with her left hand!  We might have a lefty, just like Grandpa Ken and Uncle Daniel!  

We've been having lots of great time as a family and I'm sure I'll remember these days forever!  I just love it!


Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Fun at the Huntington Beach Street Fair!

I love this picture, almost as much as I love teal!

It was such a beautiful night, best weather ever!

Little Riley, stylish as always!

Good choice Kev!! 
 
Future Besties, Riley and Charlotte in their matching strollers!
 
Kevin and I went down to to HB Main street tonight and did a little shopping and a little chatting!  They had the best strawberries and other fresh, local veggies...mmm!  Best of all, one of my favorite friends, Becky and her adorable daughter Riley, joined us for some family fun!  I love summer!! 

Becky, who is an AMAZING photographer, taught me how to take pictures that isolate one color...I am SO excited!  I can't wait to start experimenting!  I expect Charlotte to make many costume changes tomorrow for a mother daughter photo op day!

Stay tuned for some awesome pictures!  

Sunday, July 5, 2009

4th Of July!!

Happy 4th of July!!

Red, White and Daddy!

Larry and Kevin, doing what they do best...drinking!

Up to NO good, as always!

We had a real low key 4th of July.  Kevin had to work...booo!  But we went and visited our neighbors at their legendary party, so fun!  And then went over to my Dad's place for some good food, fireworks and lots of wine!

Next year...I'm working on a block party for our street!  I'm a woman on a mission!  


Friday, July 3, 2009

4th of July Baking!

Mmmm....Cupcakes!!

Cupcakes with the fondant decorations, $25

Simple cupcakes with 4th of July sprinkles, $20

Charlotte and Aidan, just hanging out!   They weren't too sure of each other!!

Back to work, oh yeah!  I sold 28 dozen cupcakes for the 4th of July!  It was great for my pocketbook but a little rough on me!  Charlotte as always was amazing and patient with me while I was baking and when everybody came to pick up their orders, she was adorable (as always!).

Thanks to all of you who ordered!  I can't tell you how much I appreciated it!  And I was so glad to see Becky and Val too!  Love you all!