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September 30, 2010

ginny's kitchen

one of the most treasured gifts i received for my wedding was my grandma ginny's recipes. she compiled a book especially for me with all of her favorite sides, entrees, and desserts. and take my word for it, this woman knows how to cook. 


thanks to ginny's recipes, i was able to whip up some last minute loaves of banana bread for our yw activity on wednesday.


there is nothing better than a warm slice of ginny's buttered banana bread.

1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 cups flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Cream margarine and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Add bananas, milk and lemon juice. Sift dry ingredients and add lemon juice. Sift dry ingredients and add to banana mixture. Add nuts.  Bake in well-greased 8x4x3-inch loaf pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.  Enjoy!

September 26, 2010

grahams new trick

we finally were able to record this after trying for awhile...
apparently graham is camera shy.



September 20, 2010

this girl...

is a bombshell...
and she's my sister.


how lucky am i?
lucky enough to try to teach her how to drive a stick....again
she will learn eventually :)

September 11, 2010

"happy birthday ryme"

this picture was taken a year ago yesterday.
ryne and i were in cancun for his surprise birthday get-away.
that was also the night where we had the best.fajitas.ever


another year older for my sweet husband.
i am such a lucky girl.

September 7, 2010

tada shop

now that it's getting colder, i'm desperately trying to find clothes for baby g.
i came across this online shop, and found many things that will work great for the fall/winter.




{they have toys also!}

where do you get clothes for your little one?

September 3, 2010

a day for birthdays

today is a special day for my sweet cousin tessa....


this girl always has a smile on her face
{i think it runs in the family}
and is such a good big sister.
happy birthday tessa!

it is also a special day for my boy....


 his 3-month birthday is bittersweet
considering he's not really a newborn anymore.
it sorta makes me sad...
but then i get over it when he gives us his graham grin
which is the cutest thing in the world.

September 2, 2010

it's a party!

Hooray! Kids Village is now doing parties!
We are doing our first wedding in a few weeks...
i'm excited!

go here for more info!

August 27, 2010

my favorite things..

since becoming a mom to baby g
there are a few things that i could not live without...

one would be his aden + anais blankets
he loves them, and they swaddle like a charm


two would be his bumbo
{thanks walker and haley!}
he loves to be involved in the party
and this makes it so he doesn't miss anything


three would be baby g of course!
i want to eat him...


sorry for the poor quality pics...

August 18, 2010

my silly sister

we just got home from a relaxing family trip to san diego.
ryne and i would be so tired at the end of the day....
but meggie was another story


her poor neighbors... :)

August 4, 2010

2 months old

our big guy turned two months yesterday...
and is already wearing 3-6 month clothes!

{graham's announcement i forgot to send out...whoops!}
we love our boy.

July 31, 2010

my chair

since becoming a mom to baby g
my most treasured gift is my chair
my sweet mom found me the most comfortable glider out there
as well as fabric to match the nursery.

it's now my favorite place in the house :)

July 24, 2010

La Jolla Groves

ryno switched restaurants about the time baby g was born.
his second home has become...

which is great for me because i love their food.
try their sliced beef tenderloin...
so good.

located in riverwoods across the street from shoots.

July 5, 2010

busy 4th weekend

we had such a great weekend surrounded by family...
as we speak graham is re cooperating after all the festivities.

dad and g chillin' at the hill reunion


sunset at stadium of fire


our little family at g's blessing


four generations


baby g and grandpa 


the siblings at aunt marin's
{have i mentioned how lucky baby g is to have such wonderful aunts/uncles?}



g after the family pool party
{i could seriously eat him he's so cute}


thank you to all who came to graham's blessing. we truly have such an amazing, supportive family. both ryne and i could not believe how many were there to see us. graham is definitely a loved little boy, and we feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.  we love you all!

June 21, 2010

father's day

ryne celebrated his first "real" father's day yesterday

{dad, baby g, uncle john, po & ryno}

 i'm so grateful for all these guys. my sweet hubby has been wonderful these past few weeks while baby g has sucked all the energy out of me. even with a new baby, new calling, and new job all within a week, he has been my all-around superhero, and he can change diapers like a champ.  who knew!?

while we all ate, graham....

hung out with grandpa
and slept
{so typical of our little burrito}

June 9, 2010

my happy little boy

i apologize if this blog is becoming all about baby g.
but i just can't help it....
i love my little guy way too much


hope this makes you smile