Fair fun

Took the girls to the fair. This year we went at night... Which is definetly a different " feel" than daytime. The lights... The crowds...the smells an sights- all so very " fair" like! The girls had a blast riding the yellow school bus from the horse park over to the fair- giggling and having so much fun. Once we got there lots of rides, games, and junk food. We got a sitter for shane... So happy we didn't bring him- no place for a newborn and nice to have some special time with just the girls.

Happy Father's Day

Bijan is such an awesome dad....really...he is. Doesn't surprise me, always knew he would be. But geesh, these kids are so lucky. He loves them with all of his heart and soul. I love the way they screeeeaam when daddy comes home from work...so excited to share about their day and see him. So sweet how he gives them piggy back rides, races them up the stairs, swings them extra high on the swings, changes diapers, wakes up in the wee hours of the night, cuddles with them, reads with them, takes them hiking, goes to the beach, has dance parties, plays games, finds quiet times with each child. I could go on and all with all the things that B does for these kids. His heart is full of so much love for these kids. As he grows as a father, my love for him continues to grow as well. There is nothing more touching than watching a man interact with his children...
He even wore this cheesy shirt we made him! :)

Sprinkle!

Yesterday had a little "sprinkle" for little baby Shane at Poseiden's in Del Mar.  Sooooo wonderful to be with all my favorite girls.  I feel so very blessed and grateful to have such wonderful women to turn to and share all of life's happenings with. I like the term "quality" over "quantity" with my friends...as I have grown up, I have really "gotton" just how important your REAL friends are...the ones who you can cry to, loose it with, confide in, really talk to, share with, laugh with, enjoy a bottle (or 2) of wine with, celebrate with, confide with, show yourself without make up on, show your messy house to, and most importantly...just be yourself with.  Each of these ladies has shared a very important piece to my life and I am just so grateful to have them in my life.

How's it going...

Tomorrow is Shane's 2 week birthday.  He has been home for three days now.  Its been a bit a whirlwind week...Bijan went back to work on Monday, and scheduled all kinds of meetings/appts this week...we thought Shane was coming home this weekend. The hospital got Shane started on a three hour feeding schedule, so he eats every three hours...we even set alarms in the middle of the night to wake him up...midnight, 3, 6, 9...etc.  The sleep deprivation does kinda suck, but I have to admit that I really like our quiet time together...just my baby and I...its a very special time for me, without any noise or distractions...

The girls have been awesome with their baby brother. They are always asking if they can hold him, if they can help me...its really sweet...and so sincere.  They are obsessed with the monitor...espeically the video camera one...constantly checking on him, looking at him.  Right now, all Shane does is sleep and eat---so we've been able to really do our normal thing.  I am trying to keep Shane away from the big bad world out there...I wasn't really that way with the girls, but since he is a preemie and all-I don't want to take any risks.  So the whole cabin fever is getting to me a bit, but besides that, I am good.

forgot how teeny tiny they start off.

My recovery from the c-section is really good.  I am off any sort of pain meds-have been all week-and I started driving on Monday (a week after surgery).  Dr. says to wait 2 weeks before driving, but thats mostly cuz the pain medication makes ya loopy and tired. My emotions are a bit whacked (but hey, they kinda always are-ha ha).  I have been really emotional, really grateful, really overwhelmed with love and support from friends and family. I just feel so totally blessed.  And now that Shane is here, I just honestly can not imagine life without him. Its crazy how your heart expands with each child. 

Shane's first walk

The girls asked me today why Shane only eats and sleeps.  :)  Don't babies DOOO anything else they asked!?  But they have been super sweet, super great big sisters...helping to get me a diaper, burping Shane, holding Shane.  So so sweet.



Brrrr, it's chilly

Ice Ice Baby-Dancing Caleigh!

St Elmos Fire-Dancing Bella

(not the best video, but all we got!!)

Love to Dance!

The girls had their very first dance recital today...oh my goodness....it was SO CUTE!  I can't get over how proud I am, of both of them!!! 

The girls have been going to a local dance studio, Love To Dance, since September. They have been working so hard each week on their dance recital. Caleigh's class danced to Vanilla Ice's, Ice Ice Baby.  Bella's class danced to the theme song from St. Elmos Fire. They performed on the "big big stage" down at the Joan Kroc theatre, near San Diego State. Both shows were SOLD OUT (600 seats).  I was a little nervous for the girls...if it'd all be too much-the lights, the people, etc...but nope, didn't faze them one bit!  It was SO cute!  I was so impressed with all the dancers, routines, costumes...the whole production.  It was really professional and top notch. 

Of course, I start crying right when I hear Bella's intro music (she performed first).  Just so overcome with pride for these girls.  Caleigh's number stole the show..I mean come on...its Ice Ice Baby...with a bunch of 3 and 4 year olds!  :)

I am so so so proud of my girls.  Today was a very special mommy day for me.

Of course, the first thing they asked me was, "Can we pleeeeeeasse do that again!?"