Showing posts with label special occasion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label special occasion. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

We're In the Money!!


WOOT!


Well, not really... but I did GET THE JOB!


Score!


I start next Wednesday and we already registered Mr Man for daycare. It was so cute today, when he went into the classroom (while we were registering) he freaked out at first, then just went right to the teacher and gave her a big smile.


As soon as we walked out the door (and peeked back in) he was happily playing on the ground with the other babies, waving bye bye.


He starts Monday and we are going to do 2 half days and on Wednesday he is going to be full on.


I am really excited about this new position. I think there will be challenges, as in anything, but I think it will be good for B to get out there and meet new people and for Mommy to have some "mommy time!"

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

10 MONTHS!



Today, my love bug, you are 10 months old. Only 2 more months and you will turn the big 1!!

B, you have changed my outlook on life! You have a personality that is un-rivaled. You find the good in everyone you meet, and you absolutely light my world!

At 10 Months you are doing so many new things:

  • You are walking everywhere!
  • You are pushing trucks and books and remotes around the floor
  • You find it extremely amusing to pull the blankets, pillows and anything you can get your hands on, off of the couch
  • You love to eat Macaroni (see above picture)
  • You talk to me all day, however, you refuse to use the word Momma?!?
  • You push the limits. If you are not supposed to go somewhere or eat something, you do it... all the time!
  • You LOVE music. All music!
  • You sing and dance
  • You give kisses when asked
  • And you always smile, then speed crawl to Mommy or Daddy when we walk in the room

B, I never knew how amazingly tired you could make me, I never knew how much energy your little body could give me, and I never pictured love embodied like this.

Love you Mr Man!!! Happy 10 Month birthday!!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Valentines Day!

What is this day about? Love? Eh?

Valentines Gift #1 - A Guiness....mmmmmm!



Valentines day gift #2

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Baby Bro...



Today, you are one year older. You are wiser, you are stonger, and you are more generous and kind than I ever thought possible.




Yes, there are times you are a true teenage. Yes, there are times when your Wii games in the living room annoy me. Yes, you are more like me than I care to admit. And Yes, you are my amazing baby bro!




I have to sit back and remember that little blonde, curly haired baby, asking me "Wassup!" when I walked in the room. I remember when you took your first step. I remember when you answered the phone for the first time. And I remembered when you started shaving ;-)




Then there are times, like when you automatically open the door for me and B, that I think... Mom and Dad did a hell of a job!




You are kind and sweet, and you give the best hugs and I am truly thankful you are my baby bro!!




I know I am probably not as cool as I used to be, I know I am not a big as I used to be. But... I am still your big sis. And I hope you know... I am always here for you. No matter what!




You big Sis will be here, giving hugs, no matter what!

Saturday, January 17, 2009

9 Months! and a 1st Haircut!

9 Months already... OMG! Where is time going? I feel like I may blink and he may be a year. Geesh!

In your short 9 nine months I feel like you have accomplished so many things, all while changing my life.

Some things you are doing:
  • You have taken 3 steps, without holding on
  • You pull up on everything, and cruise around it, like it is nothing
  • You have figured out how to chew. Like really. You actually eat a whole puff.
  • You love to dance and rock around
  • You LOVE your new rocking horse (thanks Uncle L!)
  • You stand, dance and sing to every song that comes on
  • And best of all... you got your VERY FIRST HAIRCUT!


Mik (the stylist) and B.

Sitting in Daddy's lap...


Smock on... check!

B: Um? Why the heck is this guy spraying me with water?


B: Daddy... why do I have to sit here?


B: Hey... what is going on... let me see!


Future rocker!


B: I could get used to this star treatment!

My stylist, Kim, and B - eating a hair clip


B: Tadddaa! Check me out, I am stylin' and profilin'
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Today was an exciting day and a sad day for Mommy. It was thrilling that Mr Man is old enough to get a hair cut, but it saddens me that he is growing so quickly. Sometimes I still feel like it is week 1 and my boobs are leaking and I am getting no sleep. Others, it is as if, he has been here all along.

Mr Man, there are no words to describe the love, excitement, enjoyment and passion for life you give your Mommy. There is never a day you don't make me smile or laugh, and there is never a moment I would change my life. B, mommy loves you, and I hope your life is as full of love as you have given me.

Mwuuaah!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

I'm Going to Cry...


Yesterday, while at the rents house for my mom's b-day, Mr Man took his Very First Step!!!


Oh Mr Man, how you are growing up right before our eyes!


Let me set the sceen:


My dad was cooking this amazing crab cake recipe in the kitchen. My mom was in the other room, checking out my awesome fabric for my new drapes. My baby bro was changing. And Mr Man and I were in the living room playing with their dog.


Mr Man had one hand on my knee (on my right), the dog was on the left. Well... that is all it took for him to take the leap.


He let go of my knee, took one step towards the dog, and grabbed my knee again.


It only lasted 5 seconds, and hubs wasn't even there *le sigh* but it was so unbelievable.


Mr Man did it! I know he is going to be walking any second.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

There is...


There is a woman I know who is... a gardener, a writer, a lover of politics, a law student, a seamstress, a teacher, a chef, a kayaker, a traveler, an artist, a friend, a confidant, and best of all... a mother.


To me, there are not enough words to describe this person. She is my best friend, my shoulder to cry on, my favorite person to share a joke, and a woman that has never let me down.


She has been there through the tough times always holding my hand, all while giving me a push in the right direction.


When there are questions, she has the answers. When there are tears, she has tissues. When there are fears, she is calm. To me, she is the embodiment of love.


She is my mom.


And today... is her birthday.

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She is another year young, and although she thinks her body is starting to age, I whole heartily disagree.





My mom has grace she doesn't even know she has. She has confidence that amazes me daily. She has intelligence that is unrivaled. She has experiences that no one can beat.





The most amazing thing about my mom is that if it needs to be done, she will do it. If there is a challenge, she will conquer it. And if it looks fun, she will be the first one to jump in and try!


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Mom,





There are not enough water slides, kayak boats, garden utensils, manicures, swimming pools, dresses, or jewelry to buy you, that could express the amount of love I have for you.





You make me laugh, make me think, and best of all make me happy that you are MY mom!





For all that you do, I hope you know, that it has never gone unnoticed!

Happy Birthday Momma!

Friday, January 2, 2009

A Rockin' New Years Eve!


Well, rockin' was how I felt at the end of the evening :) I think the room was rockin'! Hee hee!


Needless to say our neighbors party was a blast! Mr Man spent the night with Nona and Poppy and Hubs and I partied it up! You know... every now and again we are allowed!


Our next door neighbors decided to throw a bash that was well worth the walk! We arrived at 8 pm to Kamakazi shots and red wine in large quantities. Needless to say things got fuzzy and fun from there!


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Our adorable hosteses!

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The culprit

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My new friends!

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Hey we're normal...

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Well... almost!

Hope you all had a fab New Years Eve! Happy 2009 folks!

Monday, December 29, 2008

Questions for my freaders :D


This is the first new years eve (in 6 years I may add) that Hubs and I will be partying it up! Normally, we go to a restaurant, drink some fab wine and just chill. However, this year, my neighbors have been kind enough to invite us to their annual New Years Eve party. I am totally stoked! Plus, I get to wear one of my new dresses...


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Hopefully, Hubs gets over the cold of death before Wednesday. Lord knows I had it for about 8 days and I am STILL not over it completely. Blugh! Oooohhh... and I have to bring an appetizer. Does anyone have a fabulous recipe that I can impress them with my cooking skills?


I have this Chihuahua (Mochachino) who is adorable, but stupid as anything. Actually, I think he may be smart, but he doesn't want us to know, just so he can do stupid things and we won't be mad. You know... like those guys who pretend not to cook because they don't want you asking them to cook dinner every once in a while? Sorry... I digress. So... lately (well, actually, ever since B was born) he has been peeing in our formal living and dining room. At first I thought he did it because our cat was peeing in there and we didn't know. But now that the cats are gone :( Stupid Mocha is STILL peeing. And I am FED UP! I have steamed cleaned the carpets and now I am having to keep him gated in the kitchen. He has access to his food and water, his bed, and the dog door. I still feel bad though, but I can't let him out and be a pee monster. Any suggestions? I am ready to call the damn Dog Whisperer. Ceasar... where are you?


And finally, I have so many new outfits and nowhere to go. I got scarves, dresses, sweaters, 3 pairs of shoes, earings and 2 new handbags, but I don't have anywhere fab to go? I feel stupid dressing nice when I am with B, because he wants to eat my sweater, my purse, and my earings. Do you think it is ok if I get dressed up and take B to the mall? Or do you have any ideas for me to get some use out of my new outfits?

OMG seriously, is anyone excited about the premier of The City tonight? I feel lke I am 14 and I have no idea why I love these shows, but I am totally excited :)

Hope you all have a fabulous Monday! Can't wait to read your answers! Ciao Darlings!!

Friday, December 26, 2008

This Christmas...

B, with one of his many new toys


My dad, the chef!

Just a couple of my gifts from Aunt S!



Was by far the bestest, most exhilerating, most amazing Christmas, of all Christmas past!


Being a parent during Christmas time is an unexplainable high!


It all started Christmas eve where we headed over the hubs parents house to start off the festivities. B, Hubs and I all opened our gifts while we waited for the rest of the family to arrive. I got so many tops, jeans and scarves. Hubs also got all the things needed for a PS3. But of course the main attraction... was B and ALL his toys! Oh. My. Gosh. He got SO MANY toys! Leap Frog tables and houses and banging, singing trains galore. I have never had more fun opening and hanging with family while watching B's face light up everytime a new box arrived :) Brilliant!!







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B, Grandpa and Hubs

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Me about to get a B delivery


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Hubs, B, and Uncle G



We got home around midnight on Christmas eve, and Mr Man was asleep upstairs, while we put together all his toys and straightened up the house for the next day of fun.

Christmas morning, Mr Man awoke at around 5 AM with those big blue eyes filled with joy and the biggest smile on his face.


I think he had an inkeling of what was to come, but he didn't want us to know ;-) We carefully brought him down the stairs and waited for my parents to arrive. We let him play with yesterday's toys and he was happily squeeling and dancing to all the songs.


By the time my parents arrived, there was coffee brewing, B was taking his morning nap and presents were waiting to be opened. We took the opportunity to open our gifts and let B take a good long nap.


Hubs got a PS3 (as I said earlier), baby bro was smothered with presents including a gaming chair, some wolf pictures, and a BB gun. Mom was given VIP seats to a Tony Bennett concert (with my dad) and Dad was given more golf stuff than he knew what to do with! I got some amazing gifts as well... I got 2 more (that's right Uncle R) signed G-men photos, Antionio Pierce and Osi, AND I got the Sports Illustrated cover of when they won the Superbowl. Not to mention
a BEAUTIFUL platter, table, curtains, and CD from my parents. Overall, it was too much to even recollect. We were all very blessed this year!



After all the excitement we ate a beautiful Frittata breakfast, piled on the couch and watched Mama Mia, and started cooking all over again! (All the food from yesterday is on the food blog!)




Overall, it had to be on the top 10 Christmas' ever!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Thank-Christmas

My beautiful parents and B about to eat my mom's broach


My mom and B. Isn't she beautiful for 50???

B, waving the flag

The Grand Puba!

B, very excited about our rain check Thanksgiving

Since my parents were out of town for Thanksgiving, we all decided to have a "rain check Thanksgiving" this weekend. I have to say, it was probably the nicest thing we have done in a while! We all got together, had turkey, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy and pumpkin pie :)


As hubs put it, "Just what my waistline needs... another Thanksgiving in between Thanksgiving, NY and Christmas." But it really was a blast! It felt so special the way the table was set and everyone dressed up.


Not to mention, my parents bought B a high chair, so he got to sit at the table and enjoy the festivities. It was such a special day!!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Say Cheese!


Today is a bitter sweet day. In my family, we have always celebrated today with a birthday, but unfortunately my Poppy is no longer with us, so I have to quietly celebrate. You can read more here.


It was a happy day though. B and I got to spend time with my mom and...


Santa!!


This was his first Santa picture. Santa wasn't very photogenic, but B was smiling proudly.


He went right to Santa and tried his hardest to eat his beard. He wasn't scared in the least.


Oh Mr Man, you are really growing up!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

It's the happ-happiest time of the year











Today, we are in the Christmas spirit!



We put up our tree, our stockings, framed pictures and hung our christmas lights.



I just LOVE the holiday season.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!


Today I am so thakful for family, friends and food!


I woke up to my husband making coffee and cooking.


My brand new baby boy playing on the ground


and...


NBC on in the living room with the Thanksgiving parade right around the corner.


Can it get any better than that?!


I hope you all have a fabulous Thanksgiving and eat yourselves into a Turkey coma :)

Monday, November 17, 2008

Two weeks

Approximately...

We have about 2 weeks until Thanksgiving! Oh Man!

And then... Christmas!

I am so excited! I cleaned out my closet today and found all the Christmas gear.

Our new stockings from Pottery Barn Kids , our tree ornaments, and the tree skirt! I can't wait to put out all my snow globes and the garland. Oohhh! And Christmas lights. Oh man I am SO excited!

I am listening to Christmas music right now and smelling a Christmas scent candle, just to really get in the mood.

Squee!

Any fun Christmas stuff you and your family do?

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

46 Days!!!



Oh My Gosh, people!




46 Days is all we have until Christmas.




Can you believe it?




Only 2 weeks until Thanksgiving?




Where the heck has all the time gone?




I have done no shopping, I feel like I am so behind. What am I gonna do?
I feel like there is so much going on, but I am accomplishing nothing. Eek!



What have all of you bought your loved ones?

Saturday, November 8, 2008

A Momentous Occasion!!


Not only are we pretty much crawling, and yesterday we had to move the crib down, because Mr Man is so mobile he wants to pull up on the railings but...


WE HAVE A TOOTH!


It is the bottom left (when looking at him) and it is barely poking through!


A very first tooth! Yipppeee!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Rock the Vote!




Today, my freaders, is the day that will change history.




To be honest, I am scared, excited, intruiged and worried about the outcome.




I am headed to go wait in line today, with Mr Man, to make my contribution.




And I hope you would do the same!


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Because of NaBloPoMo - where you post every day in Nov - I got tagged by Sweetassbabs.




I will do that tomorrow, as today, I am too antzy about the election!




Thanks Babs!