Okay, so I’m still playing catch up on this blog. I am going to do better –I promise. July is over and August is in full bloom. Where in the world did all the time go??? Time just speeds up, as you get older! July was a busy month for the Shabaglians. It was full of birthdays, anniversaries, and hanging with family and friends.

One of my dear friends LaVera turned 30 on the 3rd of July and she celebrated with a big bash in Fresno. It was hot but tons of fun!! I have been friends with Lala since 7th grade. We went to junior high, high school, and college together. She and I ran track together in high school and college. I was so happy I got to spend her 30th with her. The Foxy Ladies (Track girls from Davis) descended upon Fresno in full-force. It was so good to see everybody.


Danea, Jioni, Enjoli, and David

The Girls -Enjoli, Jioni, Meelah, Lala, Me, and Jamila

The next day, we spent 4th of July with our families. Jadon got to swim at Grandma and Grandpa’s house and see the fireworks at G-mom and Grandpog’s house. Last year he was kicking my belly from the inside during the fireworks. It’s so crazy to think how much changes in one year… Jadon even competed in a crawling contest with my mom. (I am having the hardest time with posting video...)

Jadon and his Grandfathers --They look so proud!!

Mom, G-mom, and Jadon

Jadon with Grand Pog and Daddy -just before lighting the fireworks!

July 6th was mine and David’s 7 year anniversary. My intention was to post a great blog entry solely dedicated to my wonderful husband. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. I will briefly gush now though. These past 7 years have flown by!! Since David and I wed it seems like life has been moving full-speed ahead. Between grad school for me, law school for him, the BAR, working, traveling, more grad school (for me), buying a home, and having a baby we have barely stopped to take a breath. I will say that in the midst of “doing” life, there is no other person I would want to be on this journey with. David is my best friend. He tells me the brutal truth when I need to hear it, he makes me laugh, and he makes me want to be a better person. I am so, so, so, blessed to have him by my side. Happy anniversary Love!!


July 12th marked David and Jon’s 30th birthday. Although the boys were miles apart, they definitely had a wonderful day. I now tease David and tell him that he robbed the cradle. (Okay, forget the fact that I am only 6 months behind him…) The big day started with brunch at Café Fanny’s in Berkeley. The weather was great and we sat out on the patio. We then celebrated with a little dessert gathering at our home later in the evening. David is quite low-key about his birthdays so it was nice to do a little something to mark such a HUGE milestone!

Jadon was helping Daddy celebrate

Here is Jadon with his two buddies, Kyle and Caleb. Jadon has been around these two since before he was born. Shereen (Kyle's mom), Patty (Caleb's mom) and I are all in a bible study together and were pregnant together (it wasn't planned that way but it was so much fun to have them for support). These boys are each about a month and a half apart. It is so much fun when we all get together!

Sam and Jadon

Alisa, Patty and Caleb

Jadon helped Daddy blow out his candles.

The weekend after that, Charity and Neil came to spend a weekend with us. It is always so nice to spend time with family. Jadon especially loves all of the kisses and hugs his Auntie Chicky and Uncle Neil gives him. It was a great weekend because not only did we get to see them but also we got to relax at Cull Canyon Regional park all day Saturday afternoon. Thanks for coming to visit Chicky and Neil!

Auntie Chicky loves Jadon so much she tries to eat him =)