Happy Anniversary to Us!

Our 5th wedding anniversary was on September 9th. We got all dolled up (I curled my pony tail) and went to dinner at Il Postale (yum!) and I had my first espresso martini (double yum). Our meal wasn't too spendy because I had bought a gift certificate from restaurant.com (love that website!). The dinner was delish and we almost had the restaurant to ourselves because it was a little early.

After dinner, we went to see My Idiot Brother. It was entertaining - a couple laugh out loud moments. The part I hated the most was when I realized half way in the movie that I had chocolate all over my arm and I had no idea where it came from. I was aware I had some junior mints but I couldn't figure out how it got on my arm. I was trying to find a sanitizing wipe in my purse but the 2 I found were all dried up. After the movie, when the lights came on, I realized I had more chocolate on my other arm, jeans and all over my bag (of course, it was the most expensive bag I own, my beloved Gucci). Basically I dropped a thin mint and it melted between my bag and my arm. Gross. I still haven't tried to clean my bag yet. Maybe I should do that today....Wow, sorry for the long random tangent!

The traditional 5 year gift is wood. We are going to get 4 new wooden kitchen table chairs once the budget allows.

If you must know, I'm sporting Stella & Dot's Chantilly Lace Earrings (best seller) and the matching Chantilly Lace Cuff (I died when I put it on - made me feel oh so fancy!).

Happy Anniversary, Poo!

Birthdays.

I had forgot to post pictures from my and Rob's birthday. For my birthday in June, we went to Monterey and went to lunch, the aquarium and did some light shopping.

Rob also took the day off work for his birthday but it was a low key day, per his request. We went to the Little Gym, hung around at home then went to pick up some Philly Cheese Steaks takeout and Baskin Robbins ice cream cake. Yummo.



Charlie's Italian impression



4th of July Weekend

On Saturday I had my Stella & Dot launch party and it was a huge success! Since it was my launch party, I acted as the hostess so I received the hostess benefits on top of my commission.  Its a good thing because I really needed to get more jewelry for my display. My sponsor loaned me her jewelry for my launch but now I'm on my own for my upcoming trunk shows. I put in a big order yesterday and will put another order in tomorrow when the Fall line is available. I can't wait to see it! I know it will be available at 3:00 PST for stylists to order and I'm assuming you can view it at that time too. You can check it out at www.stelladot.com/alyssawagner

Then on Sunday, we headed to Aptos for some 4th of July fun and returned yesterday.

Late but Worth the Wait. Mother's Day Pictures.

The three of us went out to breakfast on Saturday at a place in town called Just Breakfast. Its one of those places that hasn't changed in at least 10 years decor wise at least. Very homey.

Then on Sunday we had family over for a BBQ. Thanks mom for the pictures!

*boo boo happened the day before when he hit his head on the corner of my very sharp dresser drawer :(

 This girl made me an auntie for the first time. Love her to pieces!

 My other love bug.

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! My mom was in charge of pictures so hopefully she'll send me a few that I can share (hint hint). :) Here is a picture of my lovely mom on Thanksgiving with Charlie and I. I love you mom!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Charlie and I at Jardines in San Juan Bautista.

If you would like to see more pictures, then head on over to my sister's blog: http://gracieandemily.blogspot.com/2011/05/happy-cinco-de-mayo.html

Easter!

Superbowl.

Facebook told me that the Packers won the superbowl. I didn't watch any of the game but we did go over to our friend's house to watch the game. For me, that meant watch Charlie and make sure he did not get into any trouble.

Here is Charlie last year on his First Superbowl day:

And today, here is Charlie kicking a ball around.

He met a friend, Wrigley. He liked Wrigley until he popped his ball. After the ball popped, Charlie wailed for awhile. We bought the ball only 45 mins prior to the popping incident but it seems he grew attached to it. I'll have to pick him up another ball at babies R us one of these days.

Happy Birthday, Mimi!

My mom's birthday was last week and we had ice cream cake at my house after work.

Then this past weekend, we went to the beach with my sister's family and my mom and dad met us down there on Saturday for lunch, some hanging out, and dinner to continue on the birthday celebration. We were blessed with awesome weather - very high 60's in January. Most pictures below are from my mom - thanks for letting me steal them, mom!

 Quality of pictures below are not excellent but they cracked me up. This is the look Charlie gives me when he acts like a "drama queen" and needs me to hold him. I <3 him!