Globe-trotting Grovers: Hezky Den Maminek Moja Maminko!

our story

It all began on the evening of Nov 29th 2003, at former Chat Noir French Restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA. Brad approached me [Jana] and we instantly connected; it was love at first sight. The next 4 years that followed were a whirlwind of romance, growing pains, and adventures. We circled the globe, traveling to South America, Europe, and Asia. Then one night, Brad surprised me with a romantic beachside proposal. We made it official on August 23rd 2008 with an intimate wedding at a hip art gallery in Laguna Beach. A year later we finished redesigning our home in the beach village of Corona del Mar.

On May 18th, 2010, we were blessed with a sweet little miracle of our own, our baby boy Taj Leon. He stole our hearts and took our breath away! Then, 19 months later, his incredible little brother, Jax Franz, arrived on Christmas morning (December 25th) 2011. What an amazing gift we received! In an effort to slow down the clock and enjoy our beautiful family, in Spring of 2012, we sold our CA seaside home and moved across the country to our dream lake house in Brad's hometown of Bemus Point, a resort village on Chautauqua Lake in Western New York! Even though we are living a more slow paced life, we are living a life far from ordinary!

From the West Coast to the East Coast, our Grover family adventures continue! So won't you come along and join us on this journey of love, family, and travel we like to call our La Vida Grover!

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Hezky Den Maminek Moja Maminko!

To my beautiful mother, and our wonderful Babi: Happy Mother's Day! We love and miss you so much, and hope today especially you know how special you are to our entire family and Taji of course! I dug up some incredible photos over the years, so this mami, is a tribute to you...... thank you for everything you have done for me my whole life, the unconditional love and support you continously provide, and all the wisdom and patience you have passed on to me. I am the mother I am today because of you, and the values and kindness you have instilled in me. If it wasn't for you and tatka, I wouldn't have the kind of life, the amazing husband, and beautiful baby I have today, and for that I will always be grateful. Thank you for for the sacrifices you made for your children. Even though you are far right now, you are always always close to our hearts, (especially through skype!)