From London -> Dubai -> DC ->

The boys and I spent a full day playing in the pool and eating bbq w/ one of our most treasured families. We met Amy and Hussain the very first weekend in London and Amy I knew instantly it was a match. They later moved to Dubai (we visited), us to LA (they visited often) and then they moved to DC. They are now on their way back to London and will have their 3rd baby over there. It was one of the biggest highlights of the summer and we can't wait for our next adventure together. The girls and our boys are developing a sweet friendship, despite living on opposite parts of the world. 

Amy and Georgia

Lola and Baby Gus Gus

The gang

Our Local Barber

We've discovered the local barber in the village cuts children's hair and we are in heaven!

Santa Monica Pier....Favorite Childhood Pasttime

I took Levi and Felix to the Pier for the first time to ride the 'rides.' It was magical to watch them experience one of childhood's greatest moments. We are probably one of the few families who haven't taken their children to Disneyland (yet). Not for any particular reason, other then it just isn't a big topic of conversation. That being said, I loved watching the brothers race from ride to ride & giggle as they figured out the nuances of how to make a plane go up and down. They loved the 'games' as much as I had remembered, including skee ball.   We finished off the night with dinner at Bubba Gumps.

A Sunday With My Sons

John was in NYC this past weekend, so the boys and I had set out for a day of exploration and inspiration and laughs. First stop the LA Getty Musuem, followed by an afternoon of swimming and a bath for all three. It was supringsly a day full of grace (minimal meltdowns) and a lot of curiosity and love.

Another Milestone in the Gibbons House

We celebrated John's 39th birthday with a homemade cake and lots of love. Every day I'm reminded how blessed the children and I are to have him in our lives. 

Levi's Last Day of Pre-School

Levi's last day of school was full of music, joy and I must admit a few tears. I was suprised at how grown up Levi and his friends appeared.  The thought of knowing they have the rest of their lives in front of them just filled my heart with joy. 

Levi and his teachers Anne and Morgan

Levi and his amazing music teacher Parker

Levi with Nancy the Director and Lisette (his favorite teacher from last year)

Levi and his amazing teacher Lee 

Levi and Valeria his incredibly, talented art teacher

Levi's Sunflowr classroom

Levi and Penelope at their end of the year beach party

Favorite Snapshots from May

These images capture some of my favorite moments in the month of May!