Sorry!

I've been TERRIBLE at blogging lately. I started school and have been overwhelmed with all of the work. Good thing - I have a 3 week BREAK!! So... now I'm catching up. Forgive me :)

Leaving the job I love

From May 2009 until August 2010 I have been watching the most amazing little man Monday through Friday. I have been able to watch him grow from an infant to a little boy... and time has flown by! Colin and I went to the L.A. Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific, The children's museum, the park, shopping malls, and the beach. Colin also got to know Phil over lunches at Panera Bread and Chipotle.

I know what you're thinking.... Why are you leaving this amazing job?! Well, I've decided to get my masters and teaching credential so I have to student teach during the day, making me quit my job. As it is exciting to know I will be done with school in a year it is so sad to leave this job. I not only love Colin but love his dad's as well and will miss them all!!!

Colin's Dad writes a blog about him too.... www.colinhendler.blogspot.com

As for Colin... here he is over the last year a few months...

Baby Colin

Teething Baby

Before a cool morning walk

Don't worry - the car is parked in a parking lot :)

Phil's 30th Birthday Cruise

For Phil's 30th Birthday his parents took us on a Champagne Brunch Cruise. The cruise went throughout the Newport Harbor. To view the cruise info or offers see http://www.hornblower.com/hce/home.

Some pictures from the ship that day:

Happy Birthday to my wonderful Husband!!!

Kristen and Pat's Wedding!

Have I mentioned we have been invited to 6 weddings this season?! Well this is the second one we have attended... (unfortunately, we aren't able to make it to all of them). Kristen and Pat Cole know how to throw a party! It was a blast! In addition to celebrating their union we were able to see all of our old College friends!

The ceremony was in Pismo Beach overlooking the ocean and the reception was at the Pismo Golf Club.

Here are some pics from the night!

Pat waiting for his bride :)

Nick and Barry :)

Beautiful Bride!

Phil and I at the reception

Felton Boys reunited!

4th of July celebration at Lanterman Developmental Center!

Every year Lanterman Developmental Center puts on a fireworks show for their residents and families. Phil's family used to go every year, but I have never been. We went with Phil's sister Sarah, her family and some of their friends! Mark came down to enjoy the evening too! It was perfect weather. We all BBQ'd, ate, ate, ate, and enjoyed the fireworks show.

Mark and I resting before the big show! It was a bit chilly!

Phil and I

Phil, Mark and Sarah

Bill and Sam

Sam and Uncle Phil playing soccer :)

Everyone had a really good time. The kids enjoyed kicking the ball back and forth and going to see the animals on the property. It's really nice they are able to do this for the families every year.

Nicole and Jordon's Wedding Weekend!

Last weekend we went up to Pleasanton/Livermore for one of my best friend's wedding. We drove up on Thursday and was able to spend one night with my parents. We went to their end of the year Bocce dinner at the club. Delicious as usual!

Friday I went to the nail salon with the bridal party and families to get manicures and pedicures. We went to Serenity spa in Livermore. Here's a pic of all of us!

They had the rehearsal at the church and dinner at the Hopyard grill. It was a baseball theme so we all wore shirts and the venue was decorated accordingly. Here are some pictures of the evening!

All the girls

The Bride and Groom

The posters were up for the theme! Very cute!

The big day! It was great to share in Nicole's wedding day! We started the morning at the hair salon and then moved onto the bridal suite to get ready! It was awesome spending time with all my girlfriends from high school. The wine was great too :) It was a very fun reception at Deer Ridge Winery.

All of us girls

Trying to keep from sweating against the leather seats :)

Phil's Graduation!

Phil finished his Master's degree!!! Yay!! We were so happy to go back to San Luis Obispo for the weekend. We miss it there so much! We were so fortunate to have most of our family join us! We enjoyed the ceremonies in the beautiful weather and had a really nice dinner at McClintocks in Shell Beach.

The graduate and his niece and nephews

Phil and I

Siblings shot

Phil's Parents

My Parents

Dinner at McClintocks