Emma Turns 2!

I cannot believe that two years ago we welcomed the most amazing little girl into the world! She has been the absolute light of our lives! I know you are all wondering where my posts have been regarding party planning like I did for her first birthday. Well to be honest we haven't planned a party for her yet. We will probably throw a little bash for her in August when all the craziness of work and other things dies down. I couldn't guarantee that I would have the weekend off until three days before her birthday so we just did something little at our house instead.

We got Emma a couple of small toys and a scooter to play on while the big gift is still to come.....a swingset with a slide! It's purchased and in the process of being put together......LONG assembly process. Haha. Daddy blew up 30 balloons and we strewn them about the house and down the hallway so she would have lots of fun! She first called them "balls" then they were "bubbles" now they are balloons. Haha. She enjoyed opening gifts and spending the day with daddy as mommy had to work, bummer I know.

We bbq'd for dinner and had grandma, papa, papa d and a friend over for cake, then went across the street to a neighborhood party.

 

The next day we went to lunch and saw Emma's first big screen feature Finding Dory. She made it through most of the movie before passing out. We went to our old stomping grounds and had dinner with her grandma, grandpa and aunt and uncle. I'd say it was a successful weekend and fun birthday!

Happy Birthday!

I wanted to write two posts today because it's not just any other day. I want to wish my wonderful mother-in-law a very happy "39th" birthday! You do so much for all of us; your children, their spouses and all of your family and friends that I just wanted to recognize you for that! We always appreciate everything that you do from dog sitting, to lunches and talking, to anytime that we can just be together. I am glad when we can sit down with a glass of wine and chat, or take a drive, or walk through Michael's for hours at a time finding new and creative things to do! Always remember that even though we (your children) are grown up and adults that we will always need you to be there for us. To support, to encourage, to celebrate, to honor and to love. We will continue to do the same for you! I am very lucky to have a wonderful mother-in-law that I can count on to be there for me for all the journeys in life.

I hope that your birthday is filled with love and memories, a blue drink, time on the lake and maybe some slots! Have a great visit with your parents and remember to relax as it is your day!

Happy Birthday!!!!!

"If I could give you diamonds

For each tear you cried for me.

If I could give you sapphires

For each truth you helped me see

If I could give you rubies.

For the heartache that you've known

If I could give you pearls

For the wisdom that you've shown.

Then you'll have a treasure, mother,

That would mount up to the skies.

That would almost match the sparkle

Of your kind and loving eyes.

But I have no pearls, no diamonds

As I'm sure you're well aware

So I'll give you gifts more precious

My devotion, love and care"

Happy 55!

Today is my dad's 55th birthday. I called him this morning to wish him a happy one and to remind him that he can now apply for AARP. I know what a nice daughter I am, but hey I have gotten the application and D has gotten them for years so honestly it's not that big of a deal.

We chatted for a bit and found out that his big double five plans were to work and then work on the house this weekend (he and my mom are renovating their retirement home.) Not what one would originally want to do on their birthday, but I am sure my mom will make up for it by taking him out to dinner. They can really do it up next week when they take their overnight trip to Sin City!

I just want to give a shout out to my dad to know that I love him and wish him a wonderful birthday! Have a great day!

Love your girl!

Happy Birthday Puppy and Operation Get Rid of Shit!

Ok I was going to post this on Sunday, but ran out of time. We had a busy weekend this past weekend. We went on Saturday and check three more things off our Bucket List. We went with Mr. and Mrs A, their baby girl and my mom to the Long Beach Aquarium, The Queen Mary and Bubba Gumps. I will post a longer entry and photo's about all of that.

Sunday was my and our puppy's birthday. She turned four! On Friday we went to Costco and bought her a new cedar chip filled bed and properly made it up with a throw pillow and her blanket in the corner of our room. She now sleeps like the princess she is. D also went and got us donuts to celebrate. Pup got a couple of donut holes (I know refined sugar, but she needed a treat!)

After that the fun really began. D whipped out the space bags we bought a month ago and we tackled part of the closet. We cleaned a little in their, under the bed and in a couple of drawers. We then made a stack for Goodwill and put the things away that we were keeping. My mom and I made a trip to Walmart to replace old socks and other things that were thrown away. Then to Sears to get her a carpet cleaner, to Goodwill to donate the items, and then to Target to get dinner. Once home we chatted a little and then mom had to head home. We said our goodbye's, went upstairs and prepped to watch a movie. The hubbs made me dinner and Root Beer Floats for dessert. We (the pup and I) couldn't have asked for a better day!