We're going to Europe!

I can barely believe its true. Our tickets are purchased and this May the Charltons are traveling around Europe. We will spend a couple of days in London and Paris and spend around 6 or 7 in Italy. We're so excited and taking recommendations as we book the particulars.

Jacqueline got into OCHSA!

Our sister the Opera singer, we're so proud.

So what is OCHSA you ask?! Its the Orange County High School of the Arts. (http://www.ocsarts.net/).

She audition and was accepted on Friday to their Opera program. My little sister has quite the voice. Her audition came after an imprompt to performance for her Core class 1st and 2nd period, which then turned into performances for the rest of the Core classes that day because the teacher and class loved it so much. By the end of the day she had sang to most of her 8th grade class. So even though her audition for the school was for a well known singer whose performed with Bocelli and others, she said that part was a piece of cake after a day infront of her peers.

We're so excited for her. First stop OCHSA, next stop the Met!

Amy & Chris are Engaged!!

We couldn't be more excited for them. We love Chris and are excited to have him apart of our family. The betrothed plan to have their special day sometime next spring or summer. We can't wait! Amy will be the most beautiful bride and wait till you see the ring :)

Happy Anniversary Dad & Mom!


Jessica's parents are celebrating their 29th wedding anniversary today. We wish them great joy and happiness as the celebrate so many wonderful years together.

Our New Favorite Friend!


Meet Wally...as we cutely dubbed him showing our comical affection for our new household appliance. We love him, its almost like having a pet. You press clean and off he goes. We laughed at ourselves as we sat and watched him with glee take his first spins around the floor. Our floors are so pretty. I am one happy wife!

Breakfast with Character


We met my family at the Story teller's Cafe at the Grand Californian Hotel on Saturday and had a great time. We even had some special guests.


Valentine Pieces Fit Together to Make a Beautiful Memory


We had fun this year giving each other clues to the fun plans we had in store for each other with puzzles and secret messages.








Friday Date Night Fun





Bry's first visit to the Tiki room. He entertained us as much as it entertained him!