CATS

I was able to take Shell, Gab, and Ian to see the Broadway show 'CATS' this past Sunday.

 The show holds a special space in my heart, because it was the first Broadway show I ever saw. It was my big 16th birthday present and my mom took me to see it:)

Mom was actually supposed to be at this performance with us, as well, but work has taken her down the coast for a bit to Monteray, CA.

We missed having gramma there, but it was amazing being able to share it with almost all of my kiddos ~ Evie and I will have to catch it when she is a bit older :)

Shell scores an autograph from 'Rum Tum Tugger' ;)

asleep by the time we arrived home...

and it was even a matinee' !!!

The Annual Blazer/ Laker Game

It's a Shell and dad tradition that dates back to when we first moved up here from L.A. (yes, we root for the 'wrong side' for living in the Portland area).

and since today is Monday--let's add a Monday Memory:  here they are in 2005!

proudly sporting her team's jersey :)

Break is over for the college kiddo

~Shell heads back to college~

"love you! drive safe! call! mwahhh!"
*sigh* miss her already

Happy 4th of July!

Nick and Shell

Since these two (especially the precious one on the left) have been on my mind and in my prayers a lot lately, I figured I'd stick a couple of cute photos of them on my blog.

sunlight kiss

Today, my daughter asked me to take some pictures of her and her boyfriend, Nick. They are a very photogenic couple, so I tend to like close-ups of them better---but I think this scenic shot is my favorite from today.