new house, new room

So we've been in the new house a while now and after a trip to the east coast and two great birthday parties for the husband and child.... we are getting settled.

I thought I'd share pics of Aydi's new room.
It still needs some work... such as her new bed and another print I am going to hang up... but here it is so far.

I'd love your input.. should we keep the stripes on all 4 walls? hmmm

Keep in mind she asked for:
pink stripes, a forest and princesses. :)

etsy favorites!

I love etsy.
I thought I'd share some of my current favorites


by
serpentmandalas

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45954580/nurture-ii-dream-series-print


byGreenNest
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51150905/woodstock-birdie-collage-print


by littlesaplingtoys

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53937192/organic-skittles-10-pin-retro-wooden

by tinatarnoff'
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43616250/words-of-wisdom-original-papercut-art

as we celebrate Aydin's 3rd year of being in remission, I am still so very thankful for her health. What a blessing she is. In 2 more years we'll be able to say she's cancer free!

So much has changed since then. She was so little, so sick, so much a baby then. Soon she'll be 5. here's to lots and lots of healthy years to come <3

For earth day

I thought I'd share a few links to some movies that are worth watching.
These videos are done by people trying to better our lives and our earth.
Either watch videos here or click to open in new window.






First The Cove.
I was happy to see the Oprah covered this documentary today and hope you will take the time to learn about the horrible killing and trading of dolphins going on in Japan.
Here is a trailer.

Their website:

http://www.thecovemovie.com/

You can also rent it on amazon.




Next, an oldie, but goodie

THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled patented genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.



And of course, Food Inc.
You will never look at dinner the same again.




Also, today Disney has anew movie out, Oceans. My husband is taking my daughter to see it tonight, so I hope to hear all about it from them. It look good.

Easter weekend

alice

I found the dress on etsy at a store called kiki's things. She makes a bunch of different costumes, mostly disney. She also has one of max from wild things. So so cute!




Kiki's things

some etsy favorites

I love how easy some of these look like they'd be to diy...(the shadow box w/ key, and silent "e" game)

Aydin loves the washcloths ...she loves the texture.


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28006519



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36421791




http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33238464



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42079175



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35041597



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28361698



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42892436



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38775538




http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42929816

Knot tying

So The last I blogged about was a set date... and now here we are 5 days past the wedding.

It was wonderful, perfect weather and great group of people making it happen.
I can't believe how calm we felt actually walking down the aisle and saying our vows. No stress, no nerves... it just was right.









we had a ring bearer pout off during the walk ;)


location: Edward Dean Museum

3-13-2010

So we have set a date March 13th 2010.
I love love love our venue and it's sweet rose garden.

We will be married in front of a gazebo, under the trees and then we will hold the reception in the rose garden.

I wish we had taken pictures when we were there because the rose garden is new and they don't have pictures online. booo.



So we are down to 100 days to go! yay <3

turkey break

So thanksgiving was great. We headed up to San Francisco to see my sister and her boyfriend. ... Auntie Banessa and Uncle Dan .
Aydin had a blast with them and I think she caused a bit of baby (kid) fever up there ;)

We got to see the king tut exhibit at the de Young Museum. So very cool. I am already intrigued by Egyptian history, but to see the actual pieces from inside his tomb, to be around that energy, to see the detailed work up close.... it was fascinating.


http://www.tutsanfrancisco.org/


We also got to see the man of the season.... Santa! He was great. He had the perfect belly laugh and came out to sing jingle bells with Aydin while we waited in the 45 minute line! The Mrs. was there too. Turns out she only shows up one day out of the year and we happened to be there for it. Perfect.
Aydin has been asking for a snow white baby doll for the past month and had her heart set on asking Santa for it. So we found it on black Friday (score) and snuck it into Santa before she went to see him. When she walked in and Mrs Claus was holding the doll she was in awe. She now is convinced he really is magical.

***click the picture to see full size.. for some reason the blog keeps cutting them off. hmp***



And it woulnd't be thanksgiving without pie:
Making mini pumpkin pies... YUMMM

updates

Wow, it has been a while since I posted last! Summer got away from me!
We had a few trips... one back east for the WAGR meetup (www.wagr.org) and one to Northern California to see family.
Aydi turned 4 and had a fun yo gabba gabba party (pics below)
We also celebrated her 2nd year of being cancer free!! wooo that still gets me excited =)

We also had a few scares with her health, but her immune system is back to normal and she has even fought off a few colds/flus.

We had a fun halloween! We had an Alice in Wonderland theme! (more pics below)

Our wedding was postponed due to the venue overbooking. That sucked, but made for good timing as we ended up with a stressful few months of getting Aydin into the right special ed services, and having to fight with the school district to get her needs met.

We talked about doing the courthouse, and we just really want a real wedding, a celebration, a commitment in front of family.... a day to remember... a day Aydin will remember. So I am back to wedding planning and trying to decide if the spring or fall of 2010 will work best.
A friend of mine (Jasmin do you read this?) suggested 10/10/2010.... what a fun date.... but that seems like forever to wait! We will figure it all out soon enough.


Oh and how can I forget? Nate has been rocking the poker tables... he came in first in a tournament and won 25k... also a few Sunday Millions (for those familiar with pokerstars) where he got 48th and 45th ..... good job love<3

Here are some pics.