Grace Goes to College?

Well, not really.....but she did show an interest in joining Ashley on her off-to-college adventure by helping pack up her car this past weekend. Grace is going to miss her favorite Aunt but luckily she's only about an hour away so we'll go "back to college" and visit Ashley from time to time. Ahhhh, college days are the best. I had so much fun at U of A. Ashley is going to have FUN too!

Visiting Uncle Jeff in San Diego Today

Yeah, we found a water fountain!

Grace loved Chi Chi, but Chi Chi wasn't so sure about Grace...a little too loud and unpredictable :) Littles (the cat) wouldn't even come out from under the bed.

Admiring Jeff's fish tank.

Four Year Anniversary

Four years ago Mike and I walked down the aisle full of excitement and anticipation about starting our new life together as husband and wife. It was the happiest day of my life.This weekend we celebrated our anniversary with an overnight getaway to Newport Beach where we got married (yes, we traveled quite a distance).

Over a fantastic dinner last night we talked about the last 4 years - about our wedding, having Grace, the changes with our jobs, and I thought about a moment on our honeymoon when we were sitting in a little cabana on the beach in Maui talking and dreaming about "the future". Where were we going to buy a house? When were we going to finally get the puppy I've wanted for so long? What about our career goals? When should we think about having a baby? If, at that moment, someone would have shown me a glimpse of this 4-yr anniversary I would have had to pinch myself because the first four years have blown away any dreams I had that day on the beach in Maui. And, if four years can be so great then I can't wait to see what the next 40 years bring.

I love you Michael John Porco. You are such a supportive husband and amazing dad. The happiest day of my life is now everyday when I watch you scoop-up Grace and flash her a smile as genuine, loving and as big as the one she's giving right back to you. I'm so blessed to have you both. Happy Anniversary.

Splish Splash

Grace and Nana & I enjoyed the hot weather this week with a trip to Nana's pool. It was my first week as a full-time mommy and I think Grace is pretty happy about the new arrangement :) We went to our first Gymboree class too.

Water Park

We went to the water park today with Olivia, Nichole, Audrey, Natalie and Megan. The girls had a fun time playing :)

9 Months Old

Grace turned 9 months old today. Time is flying and I want to freeze it because she is at such a sweet age but I also can't wait for what's ahead. We have swimming class on Friday and Grace is doing a great job going underwater. I can't believe babies go underwater at this young of an age but they're all doing it in class. The theme of the day -water- continued into the afternoon because we finally set-up her "big bath". She has been bathing in a seat in our bathtub but now she sits on her Elmo mat in her bathroom.