Special Delivery

After 2 weeks my new washer and dryer finally arrived! In addition, we finally got 1 room in the house painted. We took advantage since the room was empty. It's called "Dill", which you can see is a pretty green. Just need a rug and a picture and the laundry room is done.

Monkey see, Monkey do!

This is to prove that there was no force entry, they were going in and out on their own. Luke on the other hand just preferred in!

15 Months!

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As of March 24, 2009 

Height: 29 1/2 inches

Weight: 22lb 7oz

Currently says:

Mama

Dada

Yea

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A few of the things he does...

* Hugs by request

* kisses by request

* Claps when appropriate

* throws a ball

*shakes his head yes and no

*  Dances to music

* Waves bye bye

* If you have a book he will come sit in your lap 

so you can read to him

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Yes, my little man is rather on the small side. He ranks in the 10th percentile. He has a cousin, who is not even a year yet, that is bigger than him. But the one thing about Luke is, no matter how small he is, he  can sure hold his own. I think he gives and will continue to, give his brother a run for his money. He has zero tolerance for anything he does not like and is not afraid to let you know. It is an absolute joy to have this commander and chief in my life. And I love to watch his personality change and grow daily. 

Manic Monday

 

Do you screen your phone calls?

I have called ID, but I would not say I screen them. It's nice to know who is calling before you answer though. I am not one of those people who don't ever answer the phone. 

When was the last time you lost your temper?

It has been a while, because it takes a lot for that to happen. I try my best to be as patient as humanly possible, especially with 2 kids.

When you're lost, do you ask for directions?

I do, yes! I mean why be lost for hours when all it takes is a few minutes to get you back on your way. My husband refuses and it's the most irritating thing ever. We once drove to LA and I kid you not, we were lost for like 5 hours. All to, at the end, be back where we started. 

Go Diamondback's !!!

What a day we had! Early and busy but fantastic! Today was opening day for RCLL. Everyone gathered as the birds were waking up, with donuts, chocolate milk/milk and coffee in hand, to kick off the season! With the kids filled with sugar ( thanks coaches ) they all took their places with banners in hand. Each team walked around the field as the team and their manager/coaches were announced.They were giggly, squirmy and with several parks close by, standing in the cold at 7:30 am was the last thing they wanted to do! None the less we all made it through... Well, almost all of us. I lost Luke right at the end. his patience wore thin of sitting in the stroller watching everything. Milk and snacks can only go so far.

Enjoying his milk!

While waiting, we even had some entertainment!

  

So far, I am liking T-ball much better than soccer. Perhaps it's the organization, the parent participation or simply the relationships I have formed with most these kids ( from working in Andrew's class ) And getting to know the parents. I am so excited as to what the season will bring!

Bitter Sweet

Ahhhh, what better thing to do on your birthday than to blog? Well, I can't really say it's going to top the hot date tonight I have with my hubby for some Sushi dinner, but for now, as I wait until that time, this will have to do. So, far it's just your ordinary day. Got up, before I was ready ( which I'm never ready )took Andrew to school, met my Grandma for some breakfast at Crepe Escape, and then headed back for my Costco trip. My Grandmother, as an extended birthday present, offered to follow me back to the house and watch Luke while I go. Hey! I'm a simple girl, or so I like to think. And if she wants to watch Luke for me so I can go to Costco alone ( key word ) Then I'll take it! It's hard to get the shopping done when I have a monkey in the front of the cart constantly trying to escape! If I time it right, I can get there when the sample's start, and that usually helps tame him only long enough. That and the occasionally conversation with the adorable elderly lady who thinks he is the cutest thing.

Anyways, totally getting off  track here. I can't say that I feel a day older. That is normally one of the things that people ask, " So, do you feel any older" No! Thank god. I don't feel any older than I did at 11pm last night. But I can say I learn something new on this 27th year I celebrate life. Don't get me wrong here. I don't expect every person I know to stop what they have planned today, call me and wish me a Happy Birthday. Lord knows I can barely remember to call my Mom. But it amazes me the people who did take the time to say Happy Birthday. Either leaving me a message or comment via Myspace or Facebook, or even sending me an email! But what most of the people have in common that actually did one of the above, is I either hardly know them on a personal level or I have just got to know over the recent months/year. Andrew's T-ball coach, actually sent me an email. I was thrown and thought it was the most thoughtful thing ever! Maybe it's silly that I am thinking so much about this? But, really folks.. I have aunts and Uncle's that don't email or call me, and here I have new friends  (or blogger buddies) I have known months or even less sending me the sweetest messages. My neighbor even sent me a message! It really warms my heart. As cheeseball-ish as it sounds, it does! And I replied to each and every one of them personally! It makes my efforts of trying to meet new people and making new friends, and simply buying a house in a new neighborhood and meeting tons of wonderful new people so awesome!  I am not sure if anyone may know what I mean by saying all that or know how great it feels. But apart of blogging is being able to express yourself and get your thoughts down, so I did! =) It's all really bitter sweet!

As for this evening, Hubby is taking out for a Sushi dinner ( per request ) I recruited our niece around the corner to come and watch Andrew. It's going to be a first, and I am have no doubts it will go well. And if it does, we may just need to use her more often and see some movies! Thanks Bianca! =D

Almost forgot...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

What we've been up to!

Boy has it been a while! Not only have I not blogged in 2 weeks, I am so behind on reading all my favorite blogs. And looking back, my last qualifying blog was on February 26th. Therefore, I shall bring you up to speed on all the fantastic things we have been doing! Starting where I left off at the end of February. One of our last few projects we had left on the house was getting rocks for the front yard. When the house was build the walk way to our house was greeted with bark. It was nice for a while, but who knew bark fades as well as grows legs and walks off? We bought the rocks that match the back yard and let me tell ya - what a difference. It took a couple weeks for Steven to get it all done. When you got one man working, things don't go quite as fast. But I must say, I am grateful that he takes the time and pride in doing this, lords knows I don't know what I would do without him =).

The walk way up to our house, the rocks give it such a cleaner curb appeal.

March started off with a Birthday party... err 2! With many more to come.. We are also doing T-ball now, with Steven coaching. This past Saturday I went to my first practice, and I must say the weather was not kind to Luke and I. It was cold and windy. The first week of March included Andrew's parent/ teacher conference. breakfast with my Grandma, Andrew's Kindergarten Performance, a new hair cut and going back blonde! I could not be more happy with the outcome.

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That weekend was rounded out with another stay at Man & Pop's for the kids, and are you ready for this? Another night out/dinner date for Steven and I. And if that was not enough, I got to meet one of my closest friends for lunch on Sunday before Papa brought the kiddos's home. I am so blessed and grateful to have my parents! Last week was pretty smooth sailing until the weekend. The 12th was my Mom's B-day and we celebrated with Pizza at Strawhat, cake and gifts! I think she had a wonderful B-day! On Saturday, we headed over to Sears. We have been crossing our fingers that our washer and dryer does not crap out on us. The washer is well on the way, with the leaking issue and how I thought the dryer was too, Steven was able to find out why it was not drying the clothes and corrected that some months ago. So, my hubby bought me a beautiful front load washer and dryer along with the stands/drawers. The only downfall is I have to wait til the end of March. In the mean time we will be picking a color so that we can paint it the weekend before the scheduled Monday delivery. I'll be sure to post a before and after pic of the laundry room before we start our project. 

So, that is pretty much what our gang has been up to, nothing super exciting to you I'm sure, but we certainly have been having a blast! Oh, in my new thing to find more Mommy time, I managed to sneak off to a movie with a friend to see Confessions of a shopaholic, which was a very cute movie. It was last and last minute but she was all for it! And what is even better is, we both agree we should do it more often! Yay!

Better late than never

If I was a car, I'd be: A Range Rover Sport

If I was a drink, I'd be: A midori Sweet and Sour

If I was emotion, I'd be: Happy