40

My 40th birthday started with flowers from Francis and the sweetest card. Then I took the kids to school and headed to my hair appointment. My friend Srey made my hair fabulous and I  snapped this selfie because I want to remember exactly what I looked like the day I turned 40. 

Then, Kali had a half day so I picked her up and we went to lunch at the Yard with my Mom and I ate my favorite dish there--the California Roll appetizer (try it, it's delicious) In the afternoon I picked up Kai and Kora and it was business as usual. Homework, making dinner and soccer practice. 

Then that weekend it was time to PARTY! Friends met up at Blue Martini and it was SO much fun. From friends I've known since preschool to friends I've met recently, it was perfect. I say this a lot but I am sooooo lucky to have so many awesome people in my life.  

So far, 40 is GREAT!

Girl's night in

I had friend's over for a fun Girl's night in! We had so much fun just hanging out and talking. I love that I still keep in touch with friends from so long ago and mix them with my new friends.

Red for Ed

Happenings.....

Francis and I forgot to celebrate our anniversary so 3 weeks later we finally found the time to go out for a delicious dinner at Flemmings. Seriously, I had the best lobster mac n cheese EVER!

 I met up for a girl's day with my good friends from high school and we had a nice lunch and headed over to watch a chick flick. 

 Kali got her hair done professionally for the first time & looks SO grown up! She will be a teenager on May 22nd!

 There is a teacher walkout right now so no sub jobs for me and no school for the kids. Kai went to a soccer camp for one of the days.

 some of his teammates were there and they had a good time. Kali went to wet n wild with a friend that day too.

 Kora and I went to Costco and watched the boys for a little bit.

 Kora has been LOVING her soccer season! She scored a goal in each of her last two games. She is a great defender and is not afraid to knock a person off the ball. We are so proud of her.

 And, last but not least.,,,,,,Francis' soccer team won the SUASL (Scottsdale United Amateur Soccer League) 40+ Championship. This is a BIG deal because this has been Fran's goal for 2 1/2 years now. After coming in 2nd place 4 times the team was SOOO happy. This is such a great group of guys on and off of the field. Go Sand Dragons!

What's up

Francis got a new job and will start in January! We celebrated with a yummy dinner, cake and sparkling cider.

 We've been so lucky to see Bodhi almost everyday since he's been born. Oh and Kai made it to his school's spelling bee! 

 this baby cousin is just precious

 My Mom, Dad and I went to the Craft Fair at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and ran into relatives

 My good friend Fred from high school cheer came into town and we spent the morning hiking Squaw Peak and catching up. It's always so fun catching up with old friends.