Friday, May 13, 2011

It's My Party And I'll.....

Prove I am my mother's daughter!

Yes, someone turned one last weekend and it is hard to believe it has been a year.  Her first experience with chocolate, and sugar for the most part, started off slowly, but escalated quickly as you can tell.
Happy birthday to me!
I believe the entire thing can fit in my mouth.
Don't even think about coming between me and my cupcake!
Oh, yeah, that was a little bit of heaven!

And to celebrate the birthday girl, looking back on a year in the life....
May 2010
June 2010


July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

December 2010

January 2011


February 2011

March 2011

April 2011















May 2011

A Few Sunny Days In California

Big news from Casa de Martin!

Yes, yes I know, it has been a couple of months and what is the point of even having a blog if I am not going to update it? I had every intention of updating last month, but when Ella and I went to California last month, Kevin went and bought us a house.  So, I have been a bit busy the last few weeks dealing with all things house buying related.

At then end of this month, we will officially be homeowners of a lovely little spread north of town with plenty of room for gardens and nine holes of golf!  We are excited to have a place to call our own and do with as we wish.

Oh, yeah, there was a trip to California

Ell and I left Bismarck on a relatively spring-like day (by ND standards anyhow) and headed for warmer climes.  It was a whirlwind trip to say the least, but we were able to visit with many close friends and Ella was a real trooper.  She had been walking a few steps since St. Patrick's Day, but she really found her confidence during the trip and has pretty much stopped crawling.  Of course I did not take too many pictures since I was so busy visiting, but here are a few for your enjoyment.
Vedika and Ella having fun

The Strawberry Gang and a yummy coaster

Still with the coaster

A gift from our Canadian friends that needed to be shown off!