celebration.

We had such fun celebrating with our friends and family today!  Thanks to all for the wonderful birthday wishes and joining us both in person and online for bean's special day!

birthday dinner.

To celebrate Hazel's first birthday we took a family trip to Ella's Deli for dinner.  This restaurant is one of a kind and is just full of things to look at.  From the floor, to the tables, to the ceiling, things were moving everywhere.  Hazel was mesmerized by all the activity and it was by far the quietest dinner to date. 

Cutest kids meal ever!

Completely mesmerized!

maddie.

Thanks Mimi and Grandpa for a wonderful time at the beach!  Hazel had such fun...cuddling with the "dog-dee" and playing with her cousin Maddie.  Maddie or as Mimi calls her, "bright eyes" is such a sweet baby.  Just full of giggles and smiles!

Checking on Maddie.

fun in the sun.

Having fun in the sun with Mimi and Grandpa!

Eating lots of sand!

Playing with her pony from Dada!

the great outdoors.

Hazel and I enjoyed the great weather today with a walk in the conservancy.  We just love living down the street from this beautiful oasis.

great night.

We had such a great evening hanging out with friends and watching the kiddos play together.  Our friends Danelle and Ryan had us over for beer can chicken, which was delicious.  Reed was such a good host for sharing all his toys.  His radio flyer wagon was by far the favorite of the evening!

Reed and Owen.

Ben and Hazel.

In love with the doggy outside!

ponytail.

Hazel and a new do...

missing in action.

It has been awhile since we posted and it is about time we update!  We took on the kitchen cabinet redo these past few weeks and it definitely absorbed a lot of our time (all of it)!  However, we are happy to say everything is painted and the last cabinet door was hung this morning.  We still have some kitchen decorating to do and splashes of color to add, but we are making progress.  Below our some before and after pictures...

Before...

After...