She’s graduated!

 This last Monday our niece graduated from high school! It was sweet to get to celebrate her…

We are so excited for her in this new chapter!

Last day of school 2026

 This last Friday was the kid’s last day of school. Each year seems to go faster and faster!

We got to go and be with her for the 8th grade clap out. So so special. I cried as i hugged teachers and counselors that had loved on our kids while they had been there. It’s a really special place!

It’s official, we have 2 high schoolers!

Her 8th grade party…

 This girl had the best time at her 8th grade party last week. It was Hawaiian themed and this was how she dressed…

Always with her bestie…

May books

 I haven’t been able to read as much as I’d like but these were good ones!

My Friends follows Louisa, a troubled young artist who becomes connected to a famous painting showing three nearly unnoticed friends sitting on a pier. As she uncovers the story behind the artwork, the novel moves between past and present, revealing how a close-knit group of teenagers helped one another survive difficult lives and created a bond that would shape others decades later. It’s a moving story about friendship, grief, art, and healing. It held beautiful themes and character development and I would absolutely recommend it.

Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes follows two very different women whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined after they accidentally swap gym bags at a London gym. Sam Kemp is an overworked middle-class woman struggling with family and financial pressures, while Nisha Cantor is a wealthy socialite whose life collapses when her husband abruptly cuts her off. When Sam ends up wearing Nisha’s designer shoes, she gains a surprising boost of confidence that begins to change her life. The novel is a warm, funny story about friendship, resilience, and discovering who you are when life forces you into someone else’s shoes

Spoiled

 When these two make us dinner, it is the absolute best!

When an Italian girl gets married, if she’s smart, she teaches her husband how to cook all the favorites then she sits back and watches the magic!

Cerritos Memorial Cup 2026

 Over Memorial Day weekend, Eden and her team participated in a tournament in prep for our upcoming playoffs. In 4 games, she had 3 clean sheets, including the semi finals. Eden is fearless! Here were some snap shots over the three days:

We lost in the semi-finals but I am so proud of these girls! And Eden battles. Of 4 games, she had three clean sheets and was only scored on once. Cheering her on was so fun!

Eden’s 8th grade Promotion

 On May 21, we celebrated Eden’s 8th grade promotion. She was chosen as the class speaker and absolutely nailed it! She had medals for academics, leadership, and athletics. She’s amazing…

We loved watching and getting to celebrate with her and classmates and friends this new chapter!

We got to end the night with sushi with our besties:

We are so proud of you baby girl!