2nd Annual Girls Dance Party

Last weekend Ramona held our 2nd Annual Girls Dance Party at her beautiful home in Sebastopol. After having the dance party last year we decided to make it an annual tradition, celebrating that the end of school and summer were just around the corner. Hannah hung out with dad for the evening, giving mom a night out with the ladies. :) The weather was soooo perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better night. We started off enjoying food and drinks in Ramona and Andy's beautifully landscaped backyard. Once it got dark the dancing began. This year Ramona hung lights around the dance floor and along the edge of the yard, it looked great! By the end of the evening we decided we might not be able to wait until next May for another dance party and would have to schedule a "back to school" dance party in Aug. or Sept. :)

Chatting and Eatting

Group Picture (missing Kara arrived late)
My college roomies Sebrina (who came to visit for the weekend) and KarinaTime to get the dancing started!!!

My former 4th grd. teaching partner Mandy

Mandy, Molly, Michelle, Jen, Ramona and Me

Mother's Day Weekend

This past weekend was so wonderful in so many ways. It started Friday with my district's 2nd annual bowling tourn. Hannah and I joined team Evergreen for some bowling. I had such a good time with the Evergreen gang! I am loving being at home with Hannah, but I miss my coworkers a lot. After bowling I came home to finish packing for our drive up to Fortuna. Josh had a school function until late Fri. night so we didn't get on the road til it was dark. This was our first road trip with puppy and baby. The first half wasn't so much fun. When we started off Hannah was sleeping peacefully, but Tuck really did not want to be in his crate. By Willits we had to stop because Tuck's whining woke Hannah. We proceeded to spend 45 min. in the beautiful town of Willits, me feeding Hannah and Josh walking Tuck. The rest of the drive went well...thank goodness! On Sat. Hannah got to meet many new family members and friends. We also celebrated Nicole's 28the birthday.

For Mother's Day on Sunday, we headed to the gorgeous Benbow Inn. http://www.benbowinn.com/ It has been a family tradition, ever since my mom was pregnant with me in 1979, to have brunch at the Benbow Inn for Mother's Day. For my first Mother's Day it was important for me to continue this tradition with my daughter. The weather was absolutely amazing! Following brunch, we spent the afternoon down by the river and in the garden area, talking, relaxing, etc... I couldn't' have asked for a more perfect Mother's Day. Hannah loved her first trip to the Benbow Inn and of course she slept the majority of the time! :) Josh took Monday off, so we were able to take our time heading home. Both Hannah and Tuck slept the entire drive home!!! We made it back just in time to head straight to Tuck's dog training class.

Today Hannah and I started off our day at Postnatal Yoga. I was able to time it so that she slept through the entire class and I was able to enjoy myself. Afterwards we headed to Santa Rosa for Mommy and Me. After class I weighed Hannah and with her clothes on, she weighs 9 lbs. 2 oz.! I can't believe how much she's grown! This upcoming weekend one of my best friends from college, Sebrina, is coming to visit. On Sat. night we have Ramona's 2nd annual "Girls Dance Party" I can't wait to enjoy some tasty food, drinks and get down on the dance floor with the girls!

2nd annual District Wide Bowling Tourn.

With my some of awesome coworkers ~ Go Team Evergreen!

Strike!
~ Mother's Day 2009 at Benbow Inn ~
Enjoying Brunch with dad


Getting sleepy
Auntie did not want to give her up
Strike a Pose!
3 generations

With her Noni

I knew being a mom was going to be wonderful....

however it is more incredible than I ever imagined
Opening gifts and relaxing in the garden
Loungin' with dad

Meeting Jaiden and BraylonJaiden was proud of "her baby"
She unwrapped Hannah here to see what she was wearingHappy Birthday Nicole!!!

Talking to mom

Andrea & Devin's wedding/Hannah's 1 month old

This past weekend Hannah went on her first road trip to Grass Valley for Andrea and Devin's wedding. She slept the whole way there, with us stopping once to feed/change her, and then on Sunday we didn't have to stop because she slept the entire way home. :) We're hoping she'll continue to be such a good traveler as she gets older.

The wedding was absolutely beautiful! Andrea and I have been friends since college and were also roomates for a couple years. Andrea and Devin are close friends of ours, we're lucky to have them in our life. Josh and I were so happy Hannah arrived early making it possible for us to be there. As to be expected, Hannah slept through the wedding and most of the reception. :) She spent the later part of the evening with Grandma and Grandpa Musone at the hotel, allowing Josh and I to have the night to ourselves. The day of the wedding marked 4 weeks since Hannah was born. She is growing and changing every day. At Mommy and Me class last week she weighed almost 8 lbs! (She loves to eat) She follows our faces and smiles as we talk to her. Last Friday evening she slept for six hours straight! I was soooo excited! :) We can't believe how quickly the weeks have flown by and how fortunate we are to have such a sweet, beautiful, mellow daughter.

Ready for the drive to Grass Valley

All dressed up With the beautiful bride
Family Pic

With her AuntieProud Grandpa

So cozy in Grandma's arms Ready to dance the night away

Scott jumped in at the last min. for a pic with the bride and groom

Hannah's Favorites

Hannah has many favorites at this point in her life. :) She still LOVES baths, her swing, going for walks, cuddling up with mom and dad, socializing with friends and of course sleeping! This past weekend Josh and I enjoyed our first entire weekend at home with the house to ourselves. It has been probably almost 2 months since we've had this. Friday night after going for a walk to the dog park, we took Hannah to one of our favorite taquerias (Cafe Salsa). Afterwards we rented a couple movies and enjoyed an evening of watching movies and eating ice cream. :) Saturday Hannah spent the morning visiting with Grandma and Grandpa Heald. We had such a nice time. Saturday afternoon friends Greg, Allison and son Tyler came to meet Hannah, along with our friend Jim. We joined friends for dinner and drinks Sat. night at Sally Tomatoes. Afterwards Hannah went with dad and the guys went back to the house to hang out, while the girls and I went to The Golden Spoon for some delicious frozen yogurt. Sunday we slept in, it felt sooooo good! We finally got our day started around 1:00, got lunch, went to Costco and Target, did some yard work and housecleaning and then watched Marley and Me after dinner. This upcoming weekend Hannah will be taking her first road trip to Grass Valley for Andrea and Devin's wedding. We are looking forward to the wedding and spending time with family and friends. Below are some pics of Hannah's favorite things to do. :)

Spending time with Grandma and Grandpa Heald

Wearing a new top and skirt from Auntie Nicole

Ready for a walk with mom, dad and Tuck

Sleeping during bath time

She enjoyed it so much that she didn't even wake up!Finally awake :)

Rockin' out in the swing

Spending time with mom and dad

BBQ'ing with friends

Sleeping :)