Well hello again!

I’m back

And sending you love from my busy life ...

What a crazy few weeks! We've been working diligently on the deck and the back yard for our upcoming summer plans. It's a project been on hold for far too long, but the last few nights have been spent relaxing as a family in our new space which is just what we like to do when the weather is nice.

Dave and I also went to Vegas last week for his Teamster Unity Convention for 5 days right in the middle of our home improvements. He was one of just a couple of members who was invited by James Hoffa Jr. to present accomplishments from the main stage on Tuesday night and my heart burst open with pride.

Our diet saga continues, after a few days of fun eating in Vegas, we're back on and although getting a little bored with our food options, we can see the benefit of losing the weight and both of us are looking forward to a summer without the excess weight to carry around.

My baby is headed off to Senior Prom this weekend and then graduation a week later ... oh my goodness so many good things are happening in our family right now! The best of all is making the final Catholic high school tuition payment last week! (I know I know, we've got college around the corner, but honestly it's cheaper than private school!)

I'll let you in on the party plans, deck, SunDaze and diet in individual blog posts ... but today ... I just wanted to say "hello" and catch you up with my crazy life!

Enjoy the sunshine everyone!

Hollywood Nights and an end of an era

A new adventure awaits

It's an exciting time for our family. My baby is graduating her Catholic high school in 2 days! She's completed her last final today and now it's just a waiting period until commencement exercises on Friday night.

There have been a lot of endings ... last football and basketball games as a cheerleader, final assembly, senior prom ... but she and I are both ready for our next adventure! University!!

Last weekend was Senior Prom and the theme was Hollywood Nights. She was escorted by a childhood friend and they were accompanied by 5 other couples. It was a perfect night which started out with a pre-gathering at a friend's beautiful home. The parents and young adults all gathered for pictures and appetizers before loading up into a huge party bus. They dined and danced for hours before heading back to the house for swimming, snacks and making lots of memories until 3am. They all spent the night and continued the party into the following day! What a memorable night for them all!

My daughter was absolutely beautiful in her art deco gown and Chloe + Isabel jewels. Throughout the day we received blessings - free boutonniere, a quick nail fix for free and good wishes everywhere we went. 

Now, as we prepare for graduation, it all seems surreal. Family is coming in from out of town and we have 20 people attending the graduation ceremony.

I don't have to tell you how proud I am of both my daughters, but this week all praise goes to my baby who has completed her senior year with grace. She's completed everything she set out to do and will be taking all of these memories with her to her new University in the fall.

Congrats my Diana!