Get your swim on

Its stopped raining just long enough for us to get a quick swim in on Saturday with Conan's buddy, Makena. Those two are just like fish. I was a little worried last summer as Conan was quite content to just play on the steps, but this year he goes flying right in. I can't take my eyes off of him for a second. I heart summer right now.

A Happy Birthday indeed!!!

10 Happy things about my 27th birthday

1. By 10:30am, 9 people had already wished me a happy birthday. What a great start.
2. I got to eat lunch at a great little Italian restaurant.
3. When I got back to work, I had a huge beautiful bouquet of flowers on my desk. Given to me by my co-workers and bosses.
4. My BFF (who was in Canada) called to wish me a great day and remind me that The Fray is this Thursday!!!
5. My wonderful husband was cooking my absolute favorite dinner when I got home from work.
6. and....he made me the most awesome Mojito EVER!!!
7. Chris and the kids made me a cake with purple stars on it.
8. Conan sang happy birthday to "Mama" all by himself to me when I got home.
9. I got a gift card for some great stuff for my camera.
10. My Florida family sent me a party in a box.

Thanks everyone for the warm wishes, it made my day just peachy!

Chris and I take this picture every year on my birthday.

Yep that's right he is a way better cook than me, and he looks cute doing it too!. I ate way too much. So yummy

Awesome!

My very special homemade cake

Conan loved all the candles and almost beat me to it.

Great shot.

The note from my Florida family. Thanks guys!

The party in a basket.

What a cute cookie

The tickets! Woot

Happy 4th Everyone!

"Big Boy Room"

We were finally able to bring his furniture home from the store in-between rain showers. I was going to do something completely different than the blue and green, but I found the comforter and since we already had matching table and chairs-I kept the same color scheme. This is the start, I still have more stuff to add, but tonight was the first night he went to sleep all by himself and he did not get out of his bed once!!!

The pictures are awful, I took these at about 7:30 so it was pretty dark in there.

Rain, Weekend, and Chicken Pox

RAIN:

...go away! It is July first and we have yet to begin our summer festivites. Breaking all kinds of weather records is neat and all, and I love our really low water bill, but I want some summer fun. Not to mention that any 4th of July plans are probably not going to happen which really stinks. I think this may be the reason I am in a small but pitiful funk. I need a heaping dose of vitamin D! As you can see, the view from my front door is rather gloomy. Weather forecast for this week....you guessed it, RAIN.


Weekend:

We had a good weekend. Saturday Chris and I got up, when to the gym and then came home and did some major cleaning, like mopped all the tile (which covers most of my house.) I have either been to busy or to lazy to get any real cleaning done in the last month or so, and it felt really good to accomplish something, as small as is seems.

After Conan woke up from his nap we decided to go to IKEA and see if we could find Conan some "big boy" furniture. WE DID. It was very crowded and yes, the rain was coming down so we decided not to bring it home with us. Chris is going to pick it up tomorrow if the weather cooperates. I am so excited to re-decorate his room. (oh, and did I mention it was on sale?) I sort of feel sorry for the guy. He is almost 3 and still in a crib. O-well we shall have it fixed this week. I guess I have to start looking for his bedding...no problem there. I will post pictures when I get it done.

Chicken Pox:

The only bad thing that happened this weekend was Saturday night when I undressed Conan for his bath, I noticed red spots all over his back. At first they looked like ant bites, but I knew he had not been outside due to the rain. Chris mentioned that it could be an allergic reaction to something, but it was not a rash, it was spots. Chris looked it up on line, I called my mom and we decided they were chicken pox. Ironically, my son got the CP vaccine. The web said that his breakout should not be as severe as if he hadn't had the vaccine, but still. Hump.

O-well, in truth, I would rather him get them now than later. So, triple C gets to stay home and play all week. Yeah Daddy!

The pictures don't quite show how bad they really are but you can still make them out. Wish the boy a quick recovery...and his mama too!

Hip Hip Hurray....

...I'm going to see The Fray, with my girl A! I was pleasantly surprised with two tickets for my birthday to see The Fray in two weeks. I am so excited. Concerts are sort of like A and I's thing. We have been to 3 James Blunt concerts and this is just the beginning. The concert is outside, which is totally cool because the atmosphere just rocks. Not only did she get me the tickets she also wrote me the nicest letter a friend could ever write. I truly believe she was put in my life for a reason. The first day I met her I knew she would forever be my bosom buddie. As corney as it may sound, there is incredible truth to that statement. I can't thank you enough for EVERYTHING you have done and are willing to do for me and my family. Here's to many more birthdays spent together. Look out 30! (holy cow did i just say 30....no way man.) 3 years and counting. It is nice to know we both turn 30 at the same time, and I don't have to waller in self pity alone. Right? BFF!!

A and I in Chicago...good times!

Stuff in no particular order

Conan is really into spikey (he calls it pirate hair) these days. The picture sucks but if you look close you can see the spikes.

We grilled pineapple and hot dogs on Saturday after we went to the water park. Water and sun can really make a girl hungry!

Here is Conan being all brave and trying to climb the highest ladder at the park. He did make it to the top and then screamed for me to help him step 2 inches onto the platform. He is so funny about that kind of stuff. Sometimes he had no fear and I think he is going to kill himself and then other times he is so scared. O-well.

Taylor watched Conan so Chris and I could go out on a date. His face is a mess because he was eating something but I can't remember what.

Conan loved the spray area at the park. He would sit on the sprayers until they went off and let it splash up in his face.

See what I mean

Conan and Mak had their first gymnastics class last week. Conan really surprised Chris and I with his flipping ability. Made us laugh.

Yes, they do EVERYTHING together!

Catching some rays!

Somebody stop me....the little sugar fruit won't leave me alone!!!!

New hair color

I look like crap, but I wanted to show my sister my new hair color, seems we had got the same itch to change our hair. Funny thing is, she lives in Kuwait! We have always had this sort of weird connection. I went dark brown and she went red. Humm...Have fun!

Happy Father's Day.

I have so much to say about Chris as a father that it would take way to long. He is so much more than I ever imagined. Our kids are so lucky to have him in their lives and I have honored that he is their father. I hope one day they understand what an incredible man he is. I certainly could not ask for anything more. He pretty much rocks, I mean the man dyed my hair for me today, took care of everything last week when I was sick and still found the time to play with our kids. Love you sweetheart. Enjoy that kicking game chair, like I even needed to say that!

Whose chair is this?...hummm

Birthday Time

My girl A turned 27 last week while we were on vacation so the celebration happened a tad late. Better late than never? Right. Well anyway, Her favorite desert is rice crispie treats, so we made her a custom cake....you be the judge. Her very first rice crispie pink princess cake. Say that 5 times fast! We love you A and we are so very glad that we have you in our life. Happy (belated) Birthday BFF.