I have not forgotten you blog. I am sorry I have been alouf. Started a new job and got ready for penuts 1st Birthday!!! It was a super weekend, very busy but we had FUN!
Love the new job. I actually look forward to heading out the door to work. What a concept!
Stay Tuned for pictures with narative to see what you have missed in the last 2 weeks. I will post them TONIGHT!!!!
Gotta Run for now. Much LOVE!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
My News Years List.
We made it to 2008! I have to say, things are quite different being a parent of a little one. Staying up till midnight just wasn't in the picture. We tired, really we did, but at the stroke of Ten, we were done. Maybe next year will be a little more memorable. Happy New Year to everyone as another one bites the dust.
January one also slapped me in the face with many many things that I need to accomplish in the next 2 weeks. Most importantly, the big First Birthday for Becca. Not that Im going to the extent of a Jumpie or petting zoo, but still, these things take careful planning and thought. She only turns 1 once, and every year thereafter I must try to out do myself from the previous year, so I can't set the bar to high, but it still needs to be special. Oh the agony!!!! What is enough, but not too much? And then the guest list. Who really wants to come? Do my friends that don't have kids want to come? Do my parents friends want to come? These are delicate situations that must be taken seriously as we do not want to offend in any way! Do you understand my delima? It's just a babies Birthday.
Then there is the New Years Resolution. Do I go with somethings obvious and cliche like losing weight or getting organized? I think not. Losing weight is a no brainer, hello! And getting organized is a very lose concept in my house. I know where things are, for the most part, they just aren't always in logical places and I don't see that ever changing as much as I would like it too. So, I think I will make it something fun. I want to get together with friends at least once a month and work on something creative like a scrap project. I have millions of them floating in my head, just never the time to accomplish one. So thats like 12 times a year, should be doable. I'll keep ya posted.
In other news, it's my third to my last full day at my old job. I think my boss is in denial, but I expected that. Next week I will start my new job at Classical Academy. YEAH! I will get to see great people everyday like Laura, Sage and Andee. It will be so refreshing.
So, have a happy Wednesday. Also, my friend Heidi let the cat out of the bag. She is letting everyone at home know about her blog, finally, after a year of posting. Go visit her site and RAZ her a little, she can take it=)
January one also slapped me in the face with many many things that I need to accomplish in the next 2 weeks. Most importantly, the big First Birthday for Becca. Not that Im going to the extent of a Jumpie or petting zoo, but still, these things take careful planning and thought. She only turns 1 once, and every year thereafter I must try to out do myself from the previous year, so I can't set the bar to high, but it still needs to be special. Oh the agony!!!! What is enough, but not too much? And then the guest list. Who really wants to come? Do my friends that don't have kids want to come? Do my parents friends want to come? These are delicate situations that must be taken seriously as we do not want to offend in any way! Do you understand my delima? It's just a babies Birthday.
Then there is the New Years Resolution. Do I go with somethings obvious and cliche like losing weight or getting organized? I think not. Losing weight is a no brainer, hello! And getting organized is a very lose concept in my house. I know where things are, for the most part, they just aren't always in logical places and I don't see that ever changing as much as I would like it too. So, I think I will make it something fun. I want to get together with friends at least once a month and work on something creative like a scrap project. I have millions of them floating in my head, just never the time to accomplish one. So thats like 12 times a year, should be doable. I'll keep ya posted.
In other news, it's my third to my last full day at my old job. I think my boss is in denial, but I expected that. Next week I will start my new job at Classical Academy. YEAH! I will get to see great people everyday like Laura, Sage and Andee. It will be so refreshing.
So, have a happy Wednesday. Also, my friend Heidi let the cat out of the bag. She is letting everyone at home know about her blog, finally, after a year of posting. Go visit her site and RAZ her a little, she can take it=)
Sunday, December 30, 2007
It's almost 2008!
Well, I better get one more post in before we ring in 2008! We had a wonderful Christmas with Becca and my family. She was so precious opening gifts and being extra cute all day long. We attended the Family Christmas service at our church on Christmas Eve. All the kids were so cute acting out the "Christmas Story", I can't wait till Becca is that age and we get to giggle at her up on stage.
Chirstmas Morning, Becca opened her new kitchen from Grandpa and Grandma. She looks so cute when we tie a little apron on her and let her go. She LOVES to open and close and open and close all the cupboards on this thing. Hours of entertainment I tell you!
Becca was certainly all smiles while opening all of her gifts. Her favorites were by far her new babydoll, books and the tissue that came in all the gift bags. She was a Christmas cheerleader running around with all that tissue!
Santa didn't go over that well. Funny thing was this Santa looked at her and asked if she wanted to come and sit on Grandpa's lap, opps I mean Santa's lap. He had a Granddaugther the same age as Becca, but Becca wasn't too sure about the stranger with the beard!
Later that night she posed for the camera. Isn't she angelic looking.
Chirstmas Morning, Becca opened her new kitchen from Grandpa and Grandma. She looks so cute when we tie a little apron on her and let her go. She LOVES to open and close and open and close all the cupboards on this thing. Hours of entertainment I tell you!
Becca was certainly all smiles while opening all of her gifts. Her favorites were by far her new babydoll, books and the tissue that came in all the gift bags. She was a Christmas cheerleader running around with all that tissue!
Santa didn't go over that well. Funny thing was this Santa looked at her and asked if she wanted to come and sit on Grandpa's lap, opps I mean Santa's lap. He had a Granddaugther the same age as Becca, but Becca wasn't too sure about the stranger with the beard!
Later that night she posed for the camera. Isn't she angelic looking.
So to all our friends and family, have a safe and happy new year!
Love Becca!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Well, we did it again!
Well, we did it again. The Christmas Tea at my mom's house, that we have every year, has come and gone. Last night we filled the house with yummy smells, turned on our Christmas music and opened the doors to our wonderful friends and family. What a turn out! Over 30 ladies this year. My Mom decorated every nook and cranny, as usual, including all the outside nooks! This year we had some friends come over and lead the girls in Christmas Carols outside by the fire! That was a really fun change this year! We made the BEST hot coca. Actually, it's called drinking chocolate, and for good reason. This was the creamiest, most chocolaty, melt in your mouth goodness that I have ever let pass my gums. Crazy good stuff. We also made the most precious little red velvet cupcakes with mounds of white icing and dusting sugar. They were so pretty.
I was also so thankful to have my Aunt Paula come out to help us. Getting ready for the Tea has a few challenges in that we are so busy getting ready. She really helped keep us on track and she never FREAKED out as we were working. She kept it calm and pulled together. I think this year would have been hard without her helping hand.
Most of all, I love to see the faces of all my friends as they arrive and look around in amazement. My parents really put their hearts on the line with stuff like this. They really want people to feel what they feel about their home and it's so neat to see the childlike joy on everyone's faces. It really gives you a sense of accomplishment. I hope we continue to have the energy to do this for years to come. It may have to morph into something easier, but the spirit will still be there and I think that is the most important part.
Thanks to everyone for making it a memorable night. It's worth the hard work!
I was also so thankful to have my Aunt Paula come out to help us. Getting ready for the Tea has a few challenges in that we are so busy getting ready. She really helped keep us on track and she never FREAKED out as we were working. She kept it calm and pulled together. I think this year would have been hard without her helping hand.
Most of all, I love to see the faces of all my friends as they arrive and look around in amazement. My parents really put their hearts on the line with stuff like this. They really want people to feel what they feel about their home and it's so neat to see the childlike joy on everyone's faces. It really gives you a sense of accomplishment. I hope we continue to have the energy to do this for years to come. It may have to morph into something easier, but the spirit will still be there and I think that is the most important part.
Thanks to everyone for making it a memorable night. It's worth the hard work!
Thursday, December 6, 2007
"Mom-ness"
WOW! It's been like almost a month since I've had anything to say. I partly blame it on the fact that I'm pregnant again and just didn't want to spill the beans in my blog before I had a chance to tell friends. Now that the cat is out of the bag, back to blogging as usual.
Thanksgiving was a feast! The eating seemed to last all weekend. Therefore I've avoided the Weight Watcher scales until today, man, this is either going to be a great day, or a shit day. There is no other way to say it!
I'm still feeling the constant "car sickness" 24/7! Finally told the Boss, she said SHIT, OPPS! Enough said on that. I'm 13 weeks along and still not contecting with the fact that this summer I will have another baby.
Heidi came home for a visit. It was so fun to see them over Thanksgiving weekend. I think Molly and I send her in a little tail spin with our "Mom-ness". Having kids really does change your life in all kinds of ways! Funny ways. Like, the CD in my car is not something new like Maroon 5 or Brad Paisely, but instead, Kid Songs Vol. 5. I know every word! You'll have to visit her blog for some great pictures of their visit home.
We are all decorted for chirstmas inside and out. I have my letter written and a picture ready, but I still havn't sent those dang cards. I still have shopping to do, thought I was closer to being done until I wrote my list. Holy Moly, always so much to do.
I have wonderful pictures to post, but I need to be at home and not at work to add them to my blog. Hopefully I can find some time this weekend. Becca is walking now. It's not all the time, but more like across the room to a toy or Mom. It's so cute, she has no idea what she is doing, but she smiles and giggles the whole way. I love that Kid.
Hope everyone is enjoying the festiveness that is this time of year. Go bake some cookies or something if your feeling bah Humbug.
Thanksgiving was a feast! The eating seemed to last all weekend. Therefore I've avoided the Weight Watcher scales until today, man, this is either going to be a great day, or a shit day. There is no other way to say it!
I'm still feeling the constant "car sickness" 24/7! Finally told the Boss, she said SHIT, OPPS! Enough said on that. I'm 13 weeks along and still not contecting with the fact that this summer I will have another baby.
Heidi came home for a visit. It was so fun to see them over Thanksgiving weekend. I think Molly and I send her in a little tail spin with our "Mom-ness". Having kids really does change your life in all kinds of ways! Funny ways. Like, the CD in my car is not something new like Maroon 5 or Brad Paisely, but instead, Kid Songs Vol. 5. I know every word! You'll have to visit her blog for some great pictures of their visit home.
We are all decorted for chirstmas inside and out. I have my letter written and a picture ready, but I still havn't sent those dang cards. I still have shopping to do, thought I was closer to being done until I wrote my list. Holy Moly, always so much to do.
I have wonderful pictures to post, but I need to be at home and not at work to add them to my blog. Hopefully I can find some time this weekend. Becca is walking now. It's not all the time, but more like across the room to a toy or Mom. It's so cute, she has no idea what she is doing, but she smiles and giggles the whole way. I love that Kid.
Hope everyone is enjoying the festiveness that is this time of year. Go bake some cookies or something if your feeling bah Humbug.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
candied yams, stuffing and mashed potatoes, mmmmm.
I know, I know, it's been like two weeks since I blogged. I can't really explain it, but I have been in such a FOG for the past 2 weeks. I can't think of anything to say, which is ridiculous, because I always have something to say. Have you ever just had times like this where all you can manage is getting up, going to work, take care of the kids and go to bed? Thats it, thats all I got right now. I'm really hoping that Thanksgiving knocks it out of me!
Speaking of that perfect time of year, what are the must haves on your Thanksgiving table? For me, it's candied yams, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Without those, it's NOT Thanksgiving. Oh, I also love love love to look through the newspaper ads and map out my shopping for the next day. It usually involves a trip to the mall and possibly Wal-Mart. I love to get up early, grab a Starbucks and go get a deal!! This year will be easy because Im always up early with Becca! She will be my little shopping buddy. It will be fun.
Speaking of my little ham, she is growing up so fast. I think she may be walking by Christmas. She can stand on her own now, but only for a minute or so, then she tumbles over. It's so cute. We are also getting in our back teeth. She is eating everything in site, especially whatever mom and dad are eating. She really likes steak which made daddy happy. Also, whoever invented the Gerber Puff over there at Gerber I could kiss. Becca LOVES her puffs, so much that she will crawl at warp speed from across the room to get some. They make going to restaurants soooo easy! You Go Gerber Puff Inventor! You ROCK!
Well, I hope this is the beginning of being over my slump! Amber - I will do your TAG, I just need to think on it a bit! Have a fabulous Tuesday everyone!
Speaking of that perfect time of year, what are the must haves on your Thanksgiving table? For me, it's candied yams, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Without those, it's NOT Thanksgiving. Oh, I also love love love to look through the newspaper ads and map out my shopping for the next day. It usually involves a trip to the mall and possibly Wal-Mart. I love to get up early, grab a Starbucks and go get a deal!! This year will be easy because Im always up early with Becca! She will be my little shopping buddy. It will be fun.
Speaking of my little ham, she is growing up so fast. I think she may be walking by Christmas. She can stand on her own now, but only for a minute or so, then she tumbles over. It's so cute. We are also getting in our back teeth. She is eating everything in site, especially whatever mom and dad are eating. She really likes steak which made daddy happy. Also, whoever invented the Gerber Puff over there at Gerber I could kiss. Becca LOVES her puffs, so much that she will crawl at warp speed from across the room to get some. They make going to restaurants soooo easy! You Go Gerber Puff Inventor! You ROCK!
Well, I hope this is the beginning of being over my slump! Amber - I will do your TAG, I just need to think on it a bit! Have a fabulous Tuesday everyone!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
2 crazy weeks
I'm sure many of you have wondered if I've fallen off the face of the earth. Needless to say, it had been one crazy week! Or make that 2 crazy weeks. Most of you are aware of the fires that raged across San Diego county last week. We, among countless others, we evacuated from our homes, and left in wonder if we had homes to go home too. Thankfully, we did. They were dirty and smelly, but they stood. Unfortunately, the homes of so many wonderful people that I know did not make it, and some we simply near misses.
It is times like these that I sit and wonder how we are spared when others weren't. Devastation hits in so many ways. This kind, however, swipes the foundation right out from under you. The thought of being completely homeless is almost overwhelming. I am truely grateful that this time, we were spared. That this time we are left to help others pick up the pieces of their lives.
Also, in case you haven't been following, the little baby with Cancer, Natalie Tanner, is flying back to St. Judes for a followup MRI. They are going to see how far the cancer has spread, and how much time they still have with Natalie. Again, to have such a definite time line put on the life of someone you love so much is devastating. I'm just so lucky. My little girl, my husband and my family are safe and healthy. Really, what more could you ask for?
So, this weekend, make sure you hug the ones you love, give them a kiss and just say thank you to God. It's really all that matters.
But not to be a total downer, Becca is growing so fast! We have developed our fourth tooth which she loves to use by munching and chewing on everything! And I am still hunting for the perfect toy. I swear there is something out there that she will love more than the phone, remote control or magazine that mommies reading. I will stop at nothing to find this toy, even if I buy them all!
It is times like these that I sit and wonder how we are spared when others weren't. Devastation hits in so many ways. This kind, however, swipes the foundation right out from under you. The thought of being completely homeless is almost overwhelming. I am truely grateful that this time, we were spared. That this time we are left to help others pick up the pieces of their lives.
Also, in case you haven't been following, the little baby with Cancer, Natalie Tanner, is flying back to St. Judes for a followup MRI. They are going to see how far the cancer has spread, and how much time they still have with Natalie. Again, to have such a definite time line put on the life of someone you love so much is devastating. I'm just so lucky. My little girl, my husband and my family are safe and healthy. Really, what more could you ask for?
So, this weekend, make sure you hug the ones you love, give them a kiss and just say thank you to God. It's really all that matters.
But not to be a total downer, Becca is growing so fast! We have developed our fourth tooth which she loves to use by munching and chewing on everything! And I am still hunting for the perfect toy. I swear there is something out there that she will love more than the phone, remote control or magazine that mommies reading. I will stop at nothing to find this toy, even if I buy them all!
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