How Fast Time Goes By

Arnaud, Jess and Isabella came down to Orange County on Friday to spend the day with us. Mom and I first went shopping in the morning, we couldn't help ourselves, it was a denim sample sale. And when we got home, the LA gang had just arrived. Isabella has gotten so big, and now has 6 teeth! I'm not going to even have to mention how sturdy she is on her feet. We all were in the backyard enjoying the sun.

Arnaud looking around

I, Jess and Isabella

Isabella heading to Dad

When she gets excited she pulls either at her pants or pulls her shirt up :-)

Ready Set GO!

the perfect shot....MID STEP...

I'm thinking she's enjoying all the attention surrounding her

the happy family

What's that Nonno?

Well whatever it is lemme see!

darn, it's not candy

Caught in the act

Yes we're talking to you....

Nonno just couldn't get enough of Isabella

While Arnaud, Jess and I went to run errands, mom and dad took Isabella to the nearby park. Apparently dad and Isabella went down the big twisty slide twice, and mom took Isabella down the little slide. If only I had been there to witness that!!!

Life keeps whirling by

It is as I sit here at work, finishing a package that will complete my first set-up of incorporating a business, that I come to realize how life has whirled me by in the past months. I have now been at this job for a duration of four and a half months, am still happily living in a condo in Laguna Niguel, and am living completely independent as a grown woman. It's amazing how life, in just a few short months, can so drastically change. And of course the change is for the better. There are still so many things that I would love to do, but I am proud of all the accomplishments that I have done thus far in my life. And on top of everything that I am doing in my own life, I see just how fast time goes by as I watch my niece develop into her own person. She has become the sunshine in our family, and she just never ceases to amaze any of us. At six months she has exceeded any of our expectations. She is growing all too quickly really. She is already starting to prop herself up and stand with ease. (And she has barely started to crawl) Mom took my camera last weekend and took some great photos of the munchkin. As the proud and loving Zia that I am, I could not pass up the opportunity to post them here.

Life as of April...

It's April 2007. Much has happened. I had my 22nd birthday on the 2nd. We all had a splendid BBQ in Beverly Hills for my birthday, my mom's and my brother's. The setting was beautiful, and the weather had cleared up just for the full day of eating, frisbee throwing, and bocce ball tossing.

Easter was the following weekend. Yet again the weather cleared up just for the main feast in the afternoon. Despite the morning drizzle and the ominous looking clouds, the afternoon cleared up and allowed for a beautiful outdoor buffet...

Work this month has been keeping me busy. I feel like I'm learning so much here within the way the world of real estate and business law works. I realize I went to school to use my french, but as I see it, right now it can't get me anywhere so I should try to broaden my horizons. Maybe in the future I can go back to school and do what these lawyers are doing but on an international basis. If I could use my french that would be a tremendous feat.

My new living arrangements are splendid. I am living with my "cousin" and another really great girl. Our dynamics all really mesh well. We are all so busy, going in and out and taking care of work and personal things that down time is well spent. I am looking forward to living in this new place and resuming my life in Orange County, but this time being independent. I have been on my own to an extent for the past 4 years, and a good 6 months in Paris, and now it's time to come home and start my life.

The family is doing great. Arnaud, Jessica, and Isabella seem to all be doing tremendously well. Isabella is such a quick learner. I have a feeling she's going to be giving her parents a run for their time. Already at three months she's wanting you to read to her, following the pages and the pictures. She's such a beauty, and I can't wait to see what's next in store with the rate that she's growing.