birthday fun with glasses

My brothers and I surprised mom with an ice cream cake and a funny glasses party, since she had to work that morning and dad was going to be at work in the evening we had a little time with her.

we laughed, ate pizza and cake while watching a movie we really enjoy the little moments.

Of course we all got together the next day to celebrate my mom's and my birthday but I didn't take any pictures, why I don't know, but this year there is no proof that I celebrated my 27th birthday.

awe well, I have the memories and the laughs and that's what counts, right...right?

Pakks 25th Birthday

This month was Pako's 25th birthday and we celebrated all weekend long!!!

it was a a big birthday to celebrate with him.

we started with a family brunch, but my younger brother was not there, he had to work but he joined us after for lunch at Negro Durazo seafood, the food is phenomenal, they have live music and we had a lot of fun!

And we finished the day with a movie & cake at my parent's house

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAKO!

Sunday Funday

My Sunday started at church as usual,

 but as mentioned here before Amanda is leaving to Nashville on wednesday so! we had a little cake party with two gorgeous cakes. 

on the TOP picture: Maria Ortiz made a vanilla cake & on the BOTTOM picture is Jessica Picken's chocolate cake, they were both incredible.

The church wanted to honor Amanda's faithfulness and talent so we gave her a banjo, she had been wanting to get one and now she is well equipped to start her professional career with a brand new banjo.

 After church I went home for a bit before  going  to Jo's house where we had Jess' bridal party. 

An evening with the ladies from church is priceless, we had a potluck of finger food and desserts, mocktails games and a lot of gifts for the bride to be.

It was a lot of fun but I ended up exhausted!

I LOVE SUNDAYS

TheCitySD turns ONE

 This month we celebrated ONE YEAR with TheCitySD

After having a series of summer events we went back to our church location and had two amazing youth group bands play with us.

We worshiped, played games, ate cake and had a great time celebrating an amazing year of ministry.

We could not have done it without all the leaders and people who volunteer their time.

We are looking forward to an even greater year.

A 1920's Tale

Cake by Jess Pickens

Julia Vega

They were playing black and white movies on the wall

The Band

Our friend Julia turned 30 this month! and her husband threw her a 1920's birthday bash. They went all out and it was fabulous. Everyone dressed up and played along.

The jazz band was playing through the night and gave the place a great atmosphere and every detail was just perfect.

Jess made the beautiful cake you see on the top, she is truly wonderful.

We had a lot of fun, it was one of the best parties I have been to. 

PS. I apologize for the quality of the pictures, they were taken with my phone and the place was really dark ;/

*But here is a better look of our outfits for the night:

Happy Birthday Katie

She was making her wish...

& Faith thought she was taking too long, so she blew the candle!!!

The girl's (Cara & Faith's) masterpiece

About three years ago I met Katie, and I can say she is one of my favorite people to be around. Every time I speak to her I leave encouraged she is all around a great leader, a sincere friends, and a wonderful wife & mom, a true role model.
Yesterday we celebrated her 37th birthday, and I just wish that I will look just as good when I turn 37.
It was a fun, small get together with gifts, extraordinary desserts chocolate & raspberry cake and lots of laughs.
The girls made this cute little banner and we all signed our name and left little birthday comments.
Happy Birthday !!!!!!!

Celebrating Grandma

 

HAPPY B*DAY to my Grandma!
We drove to Mexicali to celebrate my grandma's birthday with the family. It is always a trat when we make it down there because not only I enjoy the ride over there but the weather, even though my husband doesn't like ht weather he was a champ and went with me.

Grandma was showered with gifts and love from all of us. We had a great time. Too bad we had to come back the same day.