we went to the zoo

last week we went to the zoo. it was a really hot and humid day and it even rained on us a little bit. but oh what fun it was to watch those sweet babies oooh and aaah at the animals in their habitats. it's such a blessing to me to be so close with my nieces and nephews. i am grateful that i get to spend time with them and watch them learn and see how they develop as they get older. it really is a miracle to watch a baby grow up and see how they progress so quickly. so smart and so witty! i can't wait until they are all talking so i can hear the funny things they say!

operation majestic

shira turned 26 last friday. we decided to surprise her and crash what she thought was a romantic child-free weekend with just devin (don't worry, he was on board of course). we snuck up on them while they were smooching in the pool. she was totally surprised. my, how i love being sneaky. i love a good surprise, especially when it's for someone so special. 

the resort was gorgeous. i got to take a bubble bath. we ate like kings. i got to work on my tennis skills, i still have a ways to go. my freckles came out from all the sun. laying by the pool all day was amazing. the company was even better.

thanks devin and shira for letting us join in on the palm springs fun. we enjoyed every moment.  i can't wait to go back. it was just what we needed before the craziness of the events of the summer and work obligations.