He melts my heart and I seriously could just stare at him ALL.DAY.LONG!...
The big boy weighs 46 pounds and has gained 11 pounds in 2 weeks!...
Ruger is not only incredibly handsome but he is smart too! Thankfully, training is progressing well in all areas...I even taught him how to 'speak' :) **I'm not gonna deny it...I am really proud of myself for teaching him that!!...yay!
On the escalator from the parking garage to "The Grove"...
There is a very fancy cable car running through the farmer's market...it's hard to see how nice it is because of the sun in my eyes...ugh!
Meeting up with some of the ladies...
Here's the story...when you name your kids "uniquely" the possibility of finding anything personalized is rare. For Dillon, in 19 years, we have only found one other license plate with his name spelled correctly and that was in New York. And for Dalton....well, it has NEVER happened! I know, I know, it's the little things that excite me... :)
Rose and I enjoying an amazing Strawberry Lemonade...
Here's the entire group at the Cheesecake Factory...I love this group of ladies!
The restaurant was quite exquisite...
Our table is ready...up, up, up. I told the group I would take their picture going up the escalator and Nicole struck a pose at the perfect moment...she cracks me up!
We were able to celebrate Rose's birthday which was the next day...
And check out this 3 story Barnes and Noble...everything was bigger and fancier there at "The Grove"...
Dancing waters...anyone remember the closing scene of Oceans 11? That's what we all looked like watching the show...
A bridge to yet more shops...
Corinna, Michelle and I basking in another successful Girls Night Out...
If you've never been to "The Grove" you should check it out...could make for a fun date night. Hint, Hint... ;)
He loves his chewy...and of course, loves his mom! :) 
Ruger at 3.5 months and weighing a whopping 35 pounds...
He won't be able to fit into this spot for much longer... :/
While Ruger naps, it's JAM time! 
Oh summer days...please sloooow down!
Don't know why this picture is sideways but I am loving all the puppy love!...
The 19-year-old who still loves pool toys...hehe! This (Nemo) was actually part of his gift from Brooke...they took it to the beach and played with it in the ocean! Oh, to be young again!
Mike, June and Dalton...
The birthday girl and our gracious host...this was our final pool party on Vyn Drive since my parents are moving to their brand new house in September...new memories will have to be made there! :)
Axel - such a good boy as he observed the party from afar!
DeAnn and Grandma Nonie...
Me and Kristen...
Dillon and Brooke...
Mother and daughter...
My Dad lovin' on Ruger...
Here Derek is hangin' out with June as they watched the boys jump in the pool while catching a ball being thrown by Mike...June loved it and belly laughed each time...so cute!
Nice form boys!...
My Dad and Dick (FIL)...
Kristen, DeAnn and yours truly...
My Dad's birthday was just last week, but my mom wanted him to open his gift early so we could all see it! She surprised him with a piece of art by an artist they had seen in Santa Barbara...it is an amazing 3D rendition of places on and around the Pacific Coast Highway...
The perfect ending...singing Happy Birthday and inhaling Smith's champagne cake!
