~Blessings for Kaia~

Yesterday, we had our 5 month old little girl (finally!) blessed. Brian's uncle Son gave an awesome blessing. We enjoyed a HUGE luncheon at Brians' parents home after. We missed you all, Family! xoxoxo

Our happy little girl...


Daddy and Kaia Bug!


Mommy and blessed Kaia!


Kaia's blessing dress-- so dainty and pretty.

BOSTON OR BUST!!!

Awwww~ my little Sox fan!!!! Kaia had a blast in Boston and was such a good baby. Everyone enjoyed her presence.

Cheers to the bride & groom~

(Parents of the groom)-- Thank you Anh & Jerry for an awesome trip to Massachusetts!

If you think I promptly took off my flip flops, ran around in the sand and then laid down on the beach (even though it was quite chilly), you'd be right.

Adam, Brian and Huy = Trouble Makers.

I <3 you, Connors Beach House! Could live here forever.



The day after the wedding was spent generously at Griffith's dad Jerry's brother's ritzy beach house, seriously right...ON THE BEACH...in Newbury, Mass. I felt like I was a Kennedy in a Pottery Barn magazine. Simply stunning-- and such a breath of fresh air...to relax and unwind after the whirlwind trip.

The cousins-- dazzling: Ashley, Trang, Nancy, Cindy~*

All the single ladies...now put'cha hands up! (Okay-- not really. The only single girl here is cousin Trang.)



Anyone who knows me knows I get all fancy-schmancy. HOT fake eyelashes! :)

Ready to celebrate...



The blissfully happy couple~ Griffith & Ashley!


Our trip to Boston was for the purpose of celebrating in Brian's cousin Griffith's wedding to his beautiful bride Ashley. They were married Sep. 25th in a *beautiful* ceremony aboard this ship-- The Spirit of Boston on Boston Harbor. SO MUCH FUN!

Will Hunting. Or Not.

We felt "wicked smaaaaaaaht" walking around "Hahhhhvahhhd Square." I love you, Boston.

Walking around the pier by Boston Harbor on a gorgeous, September autumn day...

At Quincy Market with my baby girl~

My sleepy little New Englander...


We started off our lovely Boston trip in Manchester, NH visiting my sister Tanner, her family and my parents. My mom Diane has short hair growing back as she's been battling Lymphoma this past year. They were delighted to meet baby Kaia for the first time!

Bear Lake Camping Trip

My baby girl in her hoodie....she is too adorable for words! xoxo

Labor Day weekend we spent on our annual camping trip to Bear Lake (Utah/Idaho border) with Brian's family. This time...there were more family members- making the trip totally fun! We got dirty and had a blast, enjoying one another's company. Always good times at Bear Lake!

Growing up too fast...

Everyone always says, "Enjoy your baby. She will grow up fast before you know it." I always took their words as a grain of salt, but as a first time mom...I see it coming true. Kaia will be 3 months old next week and is growing like a weed!

Almost 2 and 1/2 months old

We cannot believe how precious and fun our little Kaia is getting-- she is almost 2 and 1/2 months old and is just such a little character. We wish we could bottle her up and send her to all our friends and family so she could make you all smile with her cute little face and cheeky expressions.

Cheesecake and family.

My little brother Brian was here visiting all week from North Carolina where he's stationed as a Marine. He's been helping me out at home quite a bit and spending quality time with Lil' Kaia. Last night, my hubby Brian and I took my siblings and Brian's mom Beckie out to a lovely, yummy dinner at The Cheesecake Factory for the first time. Good times were had....there's something to be said about cheesecake and family. xo <3