A House Divided into TWO

Scott & I were lucky and Grandma Epi said she would babysit for us while we went to the Dodger game last week with the Lineberrys. We sat in the "All you can eat Pavillion" which made the drive to L.A. worth it for Scott. I was happy to see my MANNY hit a home run and kill the PADRES. We met up with friends Dean (who bought me the Manny dreads) & Kristie.

Friends, Food & Fun...we had a great day!
We also went to the Angel Game last Saturday. We all dressed in Angel attire for the event. Unfortunately they lost. Scott loves all sporting events....he's hoping that his son will be the same. At least the Angels clinched their 100 th win the following day.
Brock(2 months) & Daddy
Mom rooting for Manny with her dread locks!

Dean bought Brock full Dodger attire too! We dress him up to watch us play on our co-ed softball team.

I LOVE U DAD

Today was the one year anniversary of my father's passing. I thought about him all day long and how proud he would've been to see me have my first baby 2 months ago. How I wish that he was there to share in the joy Brock is to our family. He loved all of his grandchildren. I was blessed to have him be a witness to my temple marriage to my best friend. After many years of regrets and error ( I had to do everything my way which ended up the hard way), he was so glad that I was so happy with a great husband like Scott. I miss being able to talk with him or see him when I go to mom's house. It was always a honor to call him my Dad...even in his grumpy moments.


WILLING WORKER....my dad was hard-working, from his job of 25 plus years, to yard work, to working on cars he gave it his all


INDEPENDENT....my dad taught me to be self-reliant from changing a car tire to getting a job and earning my own money


LOUD...my dad had a booming voice especially if he was mad. I learned to obey just by the tone he set


LONG SUFFERING...my dad had patience till the end from the stresses from his children, to my mom's numerous unfinished piles of clutter he hated


IMPORTANT...my dad supported me and showed up to all my soccer games endlessly rooting for me LOUDLY from the sidelines.


ACTIVE...my dad was always active in church and led us by example


AVOCADOS...had to do 2 A's my DAD loved to eat Avocados


MOTIVATED...my dad encouraged me to be better person

Camping trip to Carp

As a kid I had many family vacations to Carpinteria State Beach. I love this beach and all the fond memories it holds. Last week my brother Richard was up there with his family and we decided it would be fun to get away and go camping. I was a little nervous to actually camp in a tent with a newborn so we got a hotel instead. The weather was gorgeous and it was fun to see old friends who were camping. If you are in this small little coastal city you have to eat at:

1. The Spot....best burgers & milkshakes

2. The Palms-they have the best croutons ever on a salad... the food is just ok

Hanging out with FAMILY

Aunt Shanna..." at the Olive Garden you're always family" Grandma Epi loves to hold the baby

Shakey's Pizza with Uncle Jay Cousins holding the new babies

Left: Breckin holding Brock

Right: Blake holding Bryson

Bryson was born 23 days before Brock

Warm bath anyone?

I gave Brock a bath in his little tub for the first time. He loved laying in the water. He was very relaxed and mesmerized looking into the mirror.

The nurse gave him his first bath. He screamed the whole time.

He then graduated to my sponge baths at home. He likes to play in the sink and kick his feet.