Sleepy Head

It was Jazzy's nap time and I couldn't find her anywhere. Thankfully I didn't have to look far. She was fast asleep in our office chair next to the computer.

Nicole's Bachelorette Party

A bunch of us got together to celebrate one of Nicole's last nights of being single. Aimee rented a karaoke room for Nicole's Bachelorette Party. We ate appetizers, drank soda, had fun with some props, played a game and sang for hours. It was a blast!

The bride with her bridesmaids

Talitha, Brook, Stephanie, Nicole, Diane, Meagan, Aimee
Jaime and Me

Me, Aimee, and Talitha

Nicole and Aimee rockin' out with some props

Me and Girlfriend (one of my nicknames for her)

Nicole, Aimee, and Talitha

Brook being cute

Meagan struttin' her stuff

Stevie and Jaime singing "just a small town girl . . ."

Me and Stevie showing off our red lips for the game we played

Here are again with some masks


Thanks Aimee for a fun girls night out!

TOFW

I got to go on another girls trip! I went to Boise, Idaho for Time Out For Women. I highly recommend going for a good spiritual high. The best part of the whole trip was being with my Olayan sisters and our niece.

We started out our weekend by going to the Boise Temple. It was one of the most spiritual experiences I have ever had. How grateful I am to be able to go to the House of the Lord and get answers to my prayers and direction for me and my family.

Chelsea, Desiree, Dacia, Melody, and Me

We fit in a photo shoot before TOFW started.

Melody, Erika, Chelsea, Mashaide, Shendileen, Dacia
Janel, Sadie, and Desiree

Thanks Shaz!

Here we all are with our note books that my sister Dacia made for each of us ... she ROCKS!

Friday night at the conference

Saturday on our Lunch break. We ate at my sister's restaurant, IOU Sushi . . . yummy yummy to my popping out tummy!

Here we are at the end of the conference. Our eyes might look a little red and puffy, well they are:)

This was one of the best getaways ever! We got to go to the temple, do a photo shoot, TOFW (cry), eat, stay up late, TOFW (cry), eat, TOFW (cry), sister bonding time (share testimonies, "I know", girl talk, cry, laugh, and cry some more), eat, enjoy some ice cream, and stay up late. I am so thankful for this opportunity that I had to draw nearer to my Savior and grow closer to my sisters. They inspire me to be better so one day we will be together FOREVER!


P.S. Thanks Lovey for allowing me to have this experience . . . I LOVE YOU!

San Francisco

My cousins, some friends, and I went on a GIRLS TRIP to San Francisco for a weekend. It was a much needed break and my first trip without the hubby or kids since I have been married. We had a blast doing what girls do best . . . shop, eat delicious food, and talk! It was a blast!

This is me exhausted from being pregnant and walking all day long.

All of our names (except one) were drawn for the WICKED lottery. We got our tickets for $25! It was a great way to start our weekend.

On the tour of the city

Me and Stevie

Jolene, Jeannie, and Me

You can't go to SF without enjoying Ghirardelli ice cream.

Julianne, Stevie, Jeannie, and Me getting our massages

My Mom, Tracy, Stevie, Candi, and Me posing after eating at the best italian restaurant

What would a girls weekend be without giving each other glitter pedicures

Carina & Brian's Wedding

My Mom, Me, Ash, and Stevie at the temple

Me and Aimee (our roomie)

The girls of the family (missing Sarah:()

The Lovies!

Our Family

Desea

Juj sneeking in for a pic with Carina and Me

My Dad with the girls in his life

Already 1!

Jazzy and Halle were born on the same day (about 12 hours apart to be exact) . . . so my cousin, Kasey, and I call them our twins:) Well we decided to have their birthday party together. I can't believe how fast a year goes by. Our precious babies are growing up so fast.

Passed Out!

Desea is going through a lovely phase of not eating her dinner. The consequence . . . go to bed early. It was only 7 o'clock, but I am trying to make a point with her. I sent her to her room and ofcoarse she cried. About 10 minutes went by and my nephew came upstairs to tell me

"Auntie Erika . . . Desea fell asleep in the door way."
I replied, "That is okay Roko, just let her sleep."
"But Auntie, she took her diaper off . . . she is NAKED!"

I went downstairs to find her exactly how he said:)