Wedding

Well even with all of the drama and questions leading up to the event, it went off without a hitch. The bride and groom said their vows and made their commitment to each other and all of us are very happy with them. We did have an extra guest though, the heat! It was awful!

The church was decorated beautifully but the wedding party didn't look so hot after sweating up in the front. The guests were fanning themselves throughout the ceremony. Christina did look a little faint during the ceremony so someone passed her a bottle of water. She was a little better after that. After the ceremony, it was picture time. We went to Stanislaus State to take pictures and the photographer was great. He was moving us through the pictures quickly to get us out of the heat as quickly as possible.

The reception was a great party. Brittnie and Mike gave their toasts. Julie got up to speak and cried. I got up to speak and cried. Then we danced all night. It was a lot of fun. It was a party free of drama and full of fun.

I am so glad that John and Christina found each other and that they will now spend their lives together. I am also very glad that the wedding is over. Here are some pictures of us girls getting ready. I don't have any from the ceremony yet. Those will have to come later!

Mother's Day

Well yesterday was Mother's Day and it was great. We started the weekend spending Saturday with my mom. We went swimming and bar-b-qued. It was really nice. Jamie sent flowers that turned out very nicely and I got my mom some flowers also. Dad got her a Margaritaville Margarita machine. Mom was very excited about that.

Sunday started off with breakfast with the Damas'. We had a very enjoyable breakfast discussing things that are happening around us and the wedding this weekend. John and Christina are getting married on Saturday! We ended the day buy going to Janette's (Mike's sister) house and having dinner and celebrating her son Tyler's birthday. It was a very enjoyable day.

For the rest of the week we are looking forward to John and Christina's wedding on Saturday. We are definately looking forward to that since they have been planning for 1 1/2 years. It will finally be here. I will fill you all in on that when it happens. I know it will be beautiful no matter what! They have worked very hard to get where they are and they deserve a day that is all about them. We are all looking forward to watching them make their vows and commit their lives to one another. It will be a wonderful day!

Well since Mike is sick and Taylor is throwing a fit, I must go. I will be back with more later. Goodbye for now!

Taylor's almost 2!

We went and had Taylor's pictures taken for her 2nd birthday. Here are a few to share!

It's the end of the week

Well we have made it through another week. Things with us are good. Taylor is putting more and more sentences together and keeping us on our toes every day. She is loving the pool at Mom's house and asks to go "wimmin" every day!

This weekend is Mother's Day and I am thrilled. I am so lucky to have the family that I have. I have a wonderful husband who supports me in anything that I do. I have the most beautiful daughter that loves us so unconditionally that it gives me hope. We are actively trying for another baby, so I am very excited about having that kind of love times two!

Days like Sunday make me think about my mother and how lucky I am to have one like her. She is so supportive and happy for us doing what we love to do. My mom watches Taylor for us while we work and we wouldn't be able to do it without her! I love her so much and am so lucky to have her in my life. I love you Mom!

I hope that all my 'mommy friends' out there have a wonderful Mother's Day. Make sure it is memorable and happy.

My first one

Well hello everyone! Welcome to the Damas family's blog. I figured that this might be the easiest way to keep everyone updated on how things are going with our family. Things around here have been pretty crazy lately. In the month of May Mike will be 27, Taylor will be 2, Mike's brother John and his fiance Christina will be getting married and family friend Brooke and Rocky will be getting married. We have a very busy month ahead of us.

As most of your know I am teaching 8th grade with Stockton Unified. They have offered me a position for next year! Yay!! So I don't have to worry about trying to find a job in a market that isn't offering any. The commute is a little rough (about 45 minutes) but I have grown quite attached to my students. I finished my credential classes. Woohoo!!! I have to pass one more test and then off to file for my credential. That will be an exciting day! Mike is still working for Turlock Dairy and Refrigeration during the off season. He is also still doing custom almond and walnut harvesting in the fall. He keeps himself very busy with that. Taylor is almost two and beginning to enter the terrible two's. She is testing quite a bit lately. It is keeping Mike and I on our toes. She is putting full sentences together and speaking her words more clearly. Every day is a new adventure with her. We just transitioned her to a "big girl" bed and off of the bottle. She handled both very well. The next big step for her will be potty training. We will start that this summer while I am off of work.

I hope this finds everyone doing well. I will try to update as often as possible so please check back with me!