We love to celebrate Birthday Party's

Marley celebrated his neighbor/friends 5th birthday party.Her name is Elefe and it was one of the sweetest parties I have ever witnessed. All of the children were so kind and happy, I couldn't wipe the smile off of my face! It was simple and fun and ....isn't it always the simple things? Candy, pizza, cupcakes........ perfection. The last picture the kids said PIZZAAAAAAAAAA. One of my favorite shots of all time.

SEA WORLD SAN DIEGO 2012

Where to go in Southern California, where you feel like your away but your not? Drive 2 hours south and you end up in San Diego. The perfect beach town for kids and adults to have a relaxing stay vacation. The Best Family and the Delaforce's joined forces and rented a beach house for 2 nights in the Ocean Beach area and purchased 4 adult tickets to Sea World! We had the best time. The condo was modern but yet really homey. We were blocks from an organic market and around the corner from a liquor stores. We couldn't have asked for anything more. We spent the first evening watching the Summer Olympics,the next a perfect day at the Sea World Park. We all saw Shamu, dolphins,a dive show,baluga whales, penguins, polar bears,sharks..... it was incredible! The boys loved every minute of it. We practically spent all day there, with the exception of leaving the park for a sushi lunch. Later,we went back to the park and ended the evening sitting on the green watching the Sea World Fireworks show. It was awesome. On our last day we drove to Coronado Island and spent the afternoon on the beach. Ivan showed the boys how to boogie board and I just laid out and enjoyed the sun. One of the best vacations ever. The shortest vacation I have ever had, but nonetheless a memorable one.

Marley's Headshots 2012

Skender's Beach Birthday Party

We have celebrated our little friend Skender Laybourne's Birthday for the past 3 years at the Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Beach. Marley and Skender were born the same year, I cannot believe how big these children are getting and how blessed I feel to watch them grow into little men. This country has some really valuable gems in its future.

El Matador Beach

This Summer, Marley and I have been "beaching it" in southern California. We took a trip to Malibu, Ca. A beach called El Matador Beach. It took us about 1 1/2 hours to drive up the coast. We were packed up with juices boxes, food, water, snacks and beach toys! My great friend Auntie Dakota organized the beach party and it was just a perfect Sunday Funday! Marley has become a true Californian this summer.... He played beach tennis with Auntie Dakota, Dug ditches, He yells the word "Kawabonga"when a big wave crashes down and he says things like this "Mommie, this sand is Super Hot". Who is this child? LOL

This picture was taken before I surprised Marley with an early pick up from school. They were going around the table one by one ....."When I was a little kid..... It was Hillarious. Out of the mouth of Babes.

SKN REPRESENT!

On June 30th, 2012 Los Angeles held its first Caribbean Carnival in Hollywood! It was something long over due in this city. The one thing I complain about is finding culture in Los Angeles and for 2miles I got it! It was a small but a respectable turn out and I can only see this parade developing into some bigger and better every year. I believe Marley and I were the only ones representing St.Kitts & Nevis.....we did it proudly.