So much to say!! It's a long one so hang in there!

A lot has gone on since my last post! On May 15th it became official on paper they are now one big Leffew family!! Mike adopted Brandon and Dakota! So Dakota is now known as Dakota Lee Hayes-Leffew and Brandon is now Brandon Manuel Leffew!

I am so happy for you guys!

I know that was a long hard process but you hung in there

and look where it got you!!

On Mother's Day everyone came over to my house for some Lasagna!

Everyone had lots of fun playing the Wii!

It meant so much having Grandma there!

There was even a Checkers Challenge!

Grandma won as she has always done!

But I think Grandma is getting soft because the last time she was over

some how Derek, Ryan and Karlie all beat her!!

The other day Ryan and Derek hit the RolyPoly jack pot!!

They had so much fun playing with the RolyPolys!

Since it's been so long since my last post I will update you on Derek's ears. They are doing great! We go back to the ENT in a couple weeks and we will see how everything is holding up. Derek turned 5 on May 25th! We had a small party on Thursday May 22nd at the park. It was a lot of fun! We almost made it through without rain! Who ever heard of rain in San Diego this time of year anyway? It did end up raining on us but the kids had a blast playing in the rain! Thank you Kim, Carla, Marcia, Haley, Starlene and all your beautiful children for toughing it out with us despite this very weird weather! We didn't do a big party for Derek this year because he wants to go to Knotts Berry Farm so that's what we are doing on June 7th.

Memorial weekend I was sent to a photography workshop in Ranch Bernardo! It was so much fun. I met so many awesome women that I know will be life long friends! This was my Mother's Day/Birthday present! I learned so much and I know now that I definitely want to start my own business! First I have to get a real camera! So as soon as I do I will be looking for Models to build my portfolio so be prepared!!! I will post some pictures I took there real soon!

Now I must say 30 is FABULOUS especially when family and friends surprize you with such an awesome party! Thank you so much Carla for hosting my Surprize party! And to Michelle and Carla for setting up and planning everything! You guys rock I love you! And everyone who came Thank You so much! It really meant allot having you all there with me. The day was perfect! I don't know how you pulled it off but you did and it was great! I guess after being kidnapped on Wednesday I wasn't expecting any more surprizes!!! Well we are off to Knotts Berry Farm this weekend it should be fun! I will post pictures of our adventure when we get back!