Just the Five of Us

First stop Chicago, then onto Memphis for BBQ with Omaha.

After a long work week and no kids, I decided to hop on a plane a few actually. Palm Springs to Vegas. Vegas to Chicago for a quick Visit to Toesies. Then onto Memphis to visit my friend Jeff aka Omaha.

Wine night followed by some Chai before heading back to the airport...

Say hello to Chester and Matilda Victoria's babies

While Jeff was down in Memphis transitioning to the Jet, all I kept hearing was about all the amazing food. I couldn't take it anymore so I headed down for a couple of days to sample it. I told Jeff I'd come see him only if he took me to see the Ducks at the Peabody hotel.

This is right before the duck master called the ducks out from swimming in the fountain. It was the cutest thing to see them hop out of the fountain, march down the red carpet into the elevator and upstairs to the pent house suite where they live!

Sweet Potato hash browns...

BBQ pork omelet!

Beale st where the music never dies

Queen Victoria made her debut while I was there after being gone for 20 something years..

Night life...

After all was said and done. I'm pretty sure the food was all that Jeff said it was. Maybe more.

Beer and Fried Okra

Komida In Hollywood with one of the besties!

Headed to a Taco place in Hollywood called Komida

Toured the walk of fame, Graumann's Chinese even made room for a bacon wrapped street dog.

Love me some Bruce Willis

We were gonna see a movie there but it was already pretty late and I had an early morning trip...

Marilyn, Not alll gentlemen prefer blondes ya know!

Rylee turns 5!

My little Pip Squeak, turned 5! (I'm bummed that my camera wasn't working) But at least I got a few with my phone.

Sisters!

Her Hello Kitty cake wasn't the best but she loved that she got to put sprinkles all over...

I love you Rylee Chanel. You will always be my baby!

Sushi with Stacy

We decided we wanted to make our own. So we got on the internet, got some recipes and just went for it.

We even got some plum wine and made our own sake cocktails...

It was fairly easy and inexpensive.

And tasty!

Spring Break!

I love love love when the kids don't have school! If I had the time, I'd probably home school them well maybe I won't go that far and just enjoy the time I have when they have vacation.

Bike Rides, Library time, Lunch dates, Frozen Yogurt and chillaxin'...

I even managed to read a little...

Weather was warming up so we took advantage of out time outside!

My little Ali cat read all her library books in one day.

Once the baby always the baby!

Micaela's Baptism

So grateful for such a beautiful little girl in my life.

She's a little old soul, already one of my best friends.

She has the kind heart and a sassy spirit.

We are so proud of the you already Micaela Autumn Redmond

You have so many people in your life that love you and are so blessed my your sweet spirit...

I can't wait to meet the amazing young women you were meant to become. But just know you will always be my little girl. My sweet Baby cakes.

My M&M turned 8!

Micaela Leila on her 8th birthday... Sassy as ever!

Easiest cake I've ever made (because I had a mold for this one)

We got to spend the whole day together. The plan was to fly up to San Francisco but the flights didn't look good. She was pretty upset at first but a trip down to Santa Monica for some fun at the Pier and rollerblading at the beach, cheered her right up!