Silly Vanilly:
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Snuggletime
I haven't had the time to post any pics lately so these are from a couple of weeks ago.
Rylee: "Daddy, you look tired. Here's 'one last kiss' just like in my storybook."
Daddy: "Thanks. Let's just go to sleep for a while."
Rylee: "Okay. Let me get my blankie. Aahhh."
Sweet, right? :)
*I didn't have much time for blogging last week so I'm going to try posting ahead this week. Since I uploaded a bunch of new pics, you can enjoy a pic a day until Friday. Have a great week!
Rylee: "Daddy, you look tired. Here's 'one last kiss' just like in my storybook."
Daddy: "Thanks. Let's just go to sleep for a while."
Rylee: "Okay. Let me get my blankie. Aahhh."
Sweet, right? :)
*I didn't have much time for blogging last week so I'm going to try posting ahead this week. Since I uploaded a bunch of new pics, you can enjoy a pic a day until Friday. Have a great week!
Friday, August 28, 2009
TGIF
Enough said. :)
Rylee's in bed, the DVD is in the machine, drinks are being poured... ahhh, Friday night!
Rylee's in bed, the DVD is in the machine, drinks are being poured... ahhh, Friday night!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Pet Peeve
Why do kids pick at their table numbers (which are taped to the middle of the table)? I've seen 9 different classes a day for four days now and everyone of them does it - doesn't matter what grade, boy/girl, etc.
I just taped my table numbers down on Monday morning and they are already almost destroyed! Is duct-taping kids' hands to the table frowned upon? :)
I just taped my table numbers down on Monday morning and they are already almost destroyed! Is duct-taping kids' hands to the table frowned upon? :)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Booked
Jon was hogging the computer last night so I couldn't get on to blog. I decided to forgive him, however, since he was researching hotels for our 10th wedding anniversary getaway weekend.
I'm sooo excited! We're not leaving until Sept 25th (a few weeks after the 11th), but we wanted to wait for my three-day weekend from school. We're only heading up to Orlando, but since Jon and I haven't really been on a "vacation" vacation together since 2008... we're due for a couple of nights away!
Thanks go out to my Mom for agreeing to watch Ryleekins (& Rio). :)
I'm sooo excited! We're not leaving until Sept 25th (a few weeks after the 11th), but we wanted to wait for my three-day weekend from school. We're only heading up to Orlando, but since Jon and I haven't really been on a "vacation" vacation together since 2008... we're due for a couple of nights away!
Thanks go out to my Mom for agreeing to watch Ryleekins (& Rio). :)
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Missing Mommy
Rylee has been such a love this weekend. She crawls (or staggers) over to me, reaches to be picked up and then just snuggles with me. On Saturday, she had her head buried into my shoulder and was even making these little "hmmm" noises. It was so dang cute!
In other cuteness, today I threw all the pillows off the couch and onto the floor. She spent like a half an hour crawling over them, diving on them, burying herself. It was so funny! I tried to make a fort by throwing a sheet over the whole mess, but she only wanted me to crawl inside. It was a pretty tight squeeze, but I made it. Maybe next time she'll be brave enough to join me...
In other cuteness, today I threw all the pillows off the couch and onto the floor. She spent like a half an hour crawling over them, diving on them, burying herself. It was so funny! I tried to make a fort by throwing a sheet over the whole mess, but she only wanted me to crawl inside. It was a pretty tight squeeze, but I made it. Maybe next time she'll be brave enough to join me...
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Technical Difficulties
I was MIA (again) due to some technical difficulties with my "Flintstone's" computer. I really hope I can upgrade to a "Jetson's" computer by the year end.
Looking back at my last post, I was wondering "what tomorrow would bring." FYI: Thursday brought the discovery that my sub account had somehow gone inactive. Since they couldn't tell me what was wrong, I had to go into work on Friday as a "volunteer." It looks like everything is squared away now and I will get paid for last week, but really - what is with me lately? Anyone know any good anti-curses or god-sacrifices (preferably that don't involve blood - I tend to be on the squeamish side)? If so, let me know...
I hope to get caught up on blog reading tomorrow (before I head into what surely will be a crazy first week of school). As for tonight, it's past my bedtime. Goodnight!
Looking back at my last post, I was wondering "what tomorrow would bring." FYI: Thursday brought the discovery that my sub account had somehow gone inactive. Since they couldn't tell me what was wrong, I had to go into work on Friday as a "volunteer." It looks like everything is squared away now and I will get paid for last week, but really - what is with me lately? Anyone know any good anti-curses or god-sacrifices (preferably that don't involve blood - I tend to be on the squeamish side)? If so, let me know...
I hope to get caught up on blog reading tomorrow (before I head into what surely will be a crazy first week of school). As for tonight, it's past my bedtime. Goodnight!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Time Consuming
I forgot how time consuming working full time is - no time for blogging! :)
Here's a recap of my first three days:
Day 1) no specials schedule, no email access, moved 10 tables and 60 chairs numerous times trying to set up enough seating for a class and a half
(P.S. heaviest oak MDF tables and chairs ever!, back totally sore!)
Day 2) 4 day specials rotation in the morning, 3 day specials rotation in the afternoon...say what?, several hours wasted and lesson plan templates discarded, learned that the library circulation system I trained on last Spring is being replaced (of course it is!)
Day 3) all day training on the new library circulation system
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings! :)
Here's a recap of my first three days:
Day 1) no specials schedule, no email access, moved 10 tables and 60 chairs numerous times trying to set up enough seating for a class and a half
(P.S. heaviest oak MDF tables and chairs ever!, back totally sore!)
Day 2) 4 day specials rotation in the morning, 3 day specials rotation in the afternoon...say what?, several hours wasted and lesson plan templates discarded, learned that the library circulation system I trained on last Spring is being replaced (of course it is!)
Day 3) all day training on the new library circulation system
Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings! :)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Farewell Zippy
Zippy (one of our inherited fish from our friend Dave) got zapped (ie went to fishy heaven). He wasn't with us long so I only have this one photo.
I called Dave to tell him the sad news, but he handled it well. He did say we should buy another Zippy (ala Snowball on the Simpsons). It'll be Zippy the 3rd (apprantly he went through this before).
I called Dave to tell him the sad news, but he handled it well. He did say we should buy another Zippy (ala Snowball on the Simpsons). It'll be Zippy the 3rd (apprantly he went through this before).
Sunday, August 16, 2009
19 Steps
Rylee took 19 steps today! Yea!
As impressive as it was, it was also hilarious - sort of like watching Tim Conway's character from the Carol Burnett show, a lot of footwork but not much forward progress! (Though she looked more like a drunk zombie than an old man.)
When she walks assisted she picks up her feet... left, right, left right, but I've noticed that she hasn't quite grasped that every-other-foot-concept when walking independently. Sometimes she would keep moving the same foot forward. I called this the Zombie Shuffle. (Add in a few arm movements and we've got a Thriller video remake!)
I'm very excited that both Jon and I were home to witness it. I think she wanted to get that first over before I went back to work tomorrow. She knew I'd feel bad if I missed it. :)
Speaking of work:
Since last Spring, I've been planning to take my friend's (the school librarian) maternity leave for the first three months of school. Last Monday, the school called and said that the District was taking those positions and filling them instead - thus I was out. I was bummed. They called back two days later and said that I was back in - sort of. They want me to start the school year (scheduling, planning, all that jazz), but can't promise how long the assignment will last. It may only be a few weeks or it might be for the whole leave like I'd planned. It all depends on what the District decides to do with the position long term. (There's an issue because I'm on leave, not on surplus, yada yada, I won't bore you with those details.) So far now at least, I'm heading back to work tomorrow. Guess I actually have to set the alarm clock! :)
As impressive as it was, it was also hilarious - sort of like watching Tim Conway's character from the Carol Burnett show, a lot of footwork but not much forward progress! (Though she looked more like a drunk zombie than an old man.)
When she walks assisted she picks up her feet... left, right, left right, but I've noticed that she hasn't quite grasped that every-other-foot-concept when walking independently. Sometimes she would keep moving the same foot forward. I called this the Zombie Shuffle. (Add in a few arm movements and we've got a Thriller video remake!)
I'm very excited that both Jon and I were home to witness it. I think she wanted to get that first over before I went back to work tomorrow. She knew I'd feel bad if I missed it. :)
Speaking of work:
Since last Spring, I've been planning to take my friend's (the school librarian) maternity leave for the first three months of school. Last Monday, the school called and said that the District was taking those positions and filling them instead - thus I was out. I was bummed. They called back two days later and said that I was back in - sort of. They want me to start the school year (scheduling, planning, all that jazz), but can't promise how long the assignment will last. It may only be a few weeks or it might be for the whole leave like I'd planned. It all depends on what the District decides to do with the position long term. (There's an issue because I'm on leave, not on surplus, yada yada, I won't bore you with those details.) So far now at least, I'm heading back to work tomorrow. Guess I actually have to set the alarm clock! :)
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Saturday Screwups & Successes
It's a blah rainy day here in SoFla so I thought it would be fun to take Rylee out to lunch. Jon picked Burger King since he had a coupon for a new sandwich that he wanted to try. We strapped Rylee into her car seat (put her shoes on - just in case!) and I hopped behind the wheel. My brain hasn't been functioning on all cylinders today so there was a moment of confusion as I tried to figure out if I was turning on the lights, putting the windshield wipers on or starting the car first.
With that behind us, we were on our way...
...to McDonald's. At this point, Jon really started teasing me. I turned the car around and we were off...
...which was about the time the torrential downpour hit. We had to sit in the BK parking lot for a few minutes, but finally we made it inside...
...when the power went out. It kept flickering on and off which kept turning the registers off. We waited several minutes which meant we had plenty of time to study the menu. Hmmm... Jon couldn't find his sandwich. He pulled out his coupon and guess what...
...it was for McDonalds! BK didn't seem like they were going to be serving food anytime soon so we headed back out to the car and we on our way again.
We got to McyDs and almost had another incident when we found out that there debit machines were down. But thanks to a rare turn of events earlier in the week, I actually had cash and saved the day.
Who knew it could take 45 minutes to get lunch when McDonalds is just right around the corner?
**********In Rylee news: she took her first step today! I still think walking is a ways off, but this was the first time she's been brave enough to take a step when she wasn't holding on to anything. Here's how it all went down...
Jon had been walking her around holding both her hands above her head (we call her Coco the Monkey when she walks like this). Then I suggested he go down to holding one hand. After a while, he let go of that hand too. She was standing there and you could see her internal struggle of wanting to keep walking, but being a little too scared to try. She bounced her knees up and down a couple of times (presumably building up courage) and then... step. I think she walked with her left foot and then kind of brought the right foot up to meet it. At that point she knelt down again, but hey it's a start! :)
With that behind us, we were on our way...
...to McDonald's. At this point, Jon really started teasing me. I turned the car around and we were off...
...which was about the time the torrential downpour hit. We had to sit in the BK parking lot for a few minutes, but finally we made it inside...
...when the power went out. It kept flickering on and off which kept turning the registers off. We waited several minutes which meant we had plenty of time to study the menu. Hmmm... Jon couldn't find his sandwich. He pulled out his coupon and guess what...
...it was for McDonalds! BK didn't seem like they were going to be serving food anytime soon so we headed back out to the car and we on our way again.
We got to McyDs and almost had another incident when we found out that there debit machines were down. But thanks to a rare turn of events earlier in the week, I actually had cash and saved the day.
Who knew it could take 45 minutes to get lunch when McDonalds is just right around the corner?
**********In Rylee news: she took her first step today! I still think walking is a ways off, but this was the first time she's been brave enough to take a step when she wasn't holding on to anything. Here's how it all went down...
Jon had been walking her around holding both her hands above her head (we call her Coco the Monkey when she walks like this). Then I suggested he go down to holding one hand. After a while, he let go of that hand too. She was standing there and you could see her internal struggle of wanting to keep walking, but being a little too scared to try. She bounced her knees up and down a couple of times (presumably building up courage) and then... step. I think she walked with her left foot and then kind of brought the right foot up to meet it. At that point she knelt down again, but hey it's a start! :)
Friday, August 14, 2009
Foto Friday
I call this one "Vogue" after the Madonna song with all the poses.
"Multi-tasker" - I can't decide if I want Rylee to focus on piano or ballet lessons so I've come up with this combo activity. :)
"You talking to me?"... enough said.
I feel like there's a caption in this photo somewhere, but it's stuck on the tip of my tongue. Any suggestions?
"Multi-tasker" - I can't decide if I want Rylee to focus on piano or ballet lessons so I've come up with this combo activity. :)
"You talking to me?"... enough said.
I feel like there's a caption in this photo somewhere, but it's stuck on the tip of my tongue. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Summer Showers
Sorry I've been MIA the last few days, but I have been one busy lady with no time for blogging. I threw my friend, Karen, a surprise baby shower tonight so the last few days have been all wrapped up with shopping and food preparation... and some serious work drama that I am way too exhausted to go into tonight. (Let's just say that a dark cloud was hanging over my head for a few days, but it looks like the sky might be clearing up. I'll fill you in on the details in another post.)
There was one big silver lining in my craziness though: Jess & Jerry had their baby on Monday night - so belated shout out to the new parents! Head on over to 21 Days to see photos of Baby Norah and give them your congrats. I can't wait to get over to their house and see her in person!
There was one big silver lining in my craziness though: Jess & Jerry had their baby on Monday night - so belated shout out to the new parents! Head on over to 21 Days to see photos of Baby Norah and give them your congrats. I can't wait to get over to their house and see her in person!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Silly Sunday Tidbits
Dazed & Confused
Today I washed an entire load of laundry with nothing in it. I started the water, added the detergent, got distracted and forgot to go back and add the clothes. Oops! FYI: my top load washer will go through the entire cycle with the door open...
Shoeless Rylee...
no more! Jon and I bought Rylee a new pair of kicks today at Target (her feet seem to have grown over night). This is the first pair that 1) she's ever "asked" us to put on and 2) that have stayed on while she played and "walked" around. I'm quite excited to have a shoe-clad kid on our next outing. Burger King, perhaps? :)
Scooby Dooby Doo
So Rylee's still too young for cartoons, but am I too old for them? I just read in the TV Guide that this season's Scooby Doo episodes will focus on how the gang got together. It's like Scooby Doo Begins! It couldn't hurt to add to my DVR queue...
Smokin' Hubby
Jon has been a smokin' fool again today. He's already made venison jerky and salmon fillets, and turkey breasts are on the menu for dinner. He must think Rylee's really going to be hungry tonight!
Today I washed an entire load of laundry with nothing in it. I started the water, added the detergent, got distracted and forgot to go back and add the clothes. Oops! FYI: my top load washer will go through the entire cycle with the door open...
Shoeless Rylee...
no more! Jon and I bought Rylee a new pair of kicks today at Target (her feet seem to have grown over night). This is the first pair that 1) she's ever "asked" us to put on and 2) that have stayed on while she played and "walked" around. I'm quite excited to have a shoe-clad kid on our next outing. Burger King, perhaps? :)
Scooby Dooby Doo
So Rylee's still too young for cartoons, but am I too old for them? I just read in the TV Guide that this season's Scooby Doo episodes will focus on how the gang got together. It's like Scooby Doo Begins! It couldn't hurt to add to my DVR queue...
Smokin' Hubby
Jon has been a smokin' fool again today. He's already made venison jerky and salmon fillets, and turkey breasts are on the menu for dinner. He must think Rylee's really going to be hungry tonight!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Everything Rylee
Biscuits & More
Rylee recently discovered those big teething biscuits that you gnaw on and gum up in your mouth. Loves them! I gave her one the other day and when Jon walked by, he did a double take. He asked me what it was and when I told him, he looked at me kinda funny and said: "is it food?" "Uh yeah," I replied. "Oh, I thought it looked like a dog chew." :)
Speaking of food that doesn't look to be of the edible variety, I made Rylee a veggie dog the other day. It looked like the unfortunate offspring of a burnt sienna crayon and some modeling clay - truly creepy stuff. I wasn't brave enough to try it, but Rylee seemed to enjoy it. I just can't decide whose questionable origins and nutritional value are worse - regular hot dogs or those impostors? I shudder to think...
Button Pusher
Rylee loves to push buttons (mine included, haha!). Every time I put her in the crib, I hear her playing with the musical crib toy. She turns it on and off, on and off... about a gazillion times (maybe like 20, but still!). She also has a ton of musical toys that keeping starting over when you push the button. For instance, her new walker-rocket says "Let's speed it up," but since she just pushes the button over and over, I hear: let's, llllll, let's, llllll, leee, let's. It sounds like she's working the turn tables. I'm thinking of calling her DJ Baby Ryles.
Fine Print
I love reading the fine print on products. I recently bought Rylee some bigger sippy cups and they had a 100% spill proof guarantee on the box. I was scanning through the little instruction sheet to make sure there wasn't something important I needed to know and I stumbled upon this gem of information: Keep the cup positioned upright for 100% spill proof guarantee. No sh*t, Sherlock! Thanks for the tip! :)
Rylee recently discovered those big teething biscuits that you gnaw on and gum up in your mouth. Loves them! I gave her one the other day and when Jon walked by, he did a double take. He asked me what it was and when I told him, he looked at me kinda funny and said: "is it food?" "Uh yeah," I replied. "Oh, I thought it looked like a dog chew." :)
Speaking of food that doesn't look to be of the edible variety, I made Rylee a veggie dog the other day. It looked like the unfortunate offspring of a burnt sienna crayon and some modeling clay - truly creepy stuff. I wasn't brave enough to try it, but Rylee seemed to enjoy it. I just can't decide whose questionable origins and nutritional value are worse - regular hot dogs or those impostors? I shudder to think...
Button Pusher
Rylee loves to push buttons (mine included, haha!). Every time I put her in the crib, I hear her playing with the musical crib toy. She turns it on and off, on and off... about a gazillion times (maybe like 20, but still!). She also has a ton of musical toys that keeping starting over when you push the button. For instance, her new walker-rocket says "Let's speed it up," but since she just pushes the button over and over, I hear: let's, llllll, let's, llllll, leee, let's. It sounds like she's working the turn tables. I'm thinking of calling her DJ Baby Ryles.
Fine Print
I love reading the fine print on products. I recently bought Rylee some bigger sippy cups and they had a 100% spill proof guarantee on the box. I was scanning through the little instruction sheet to make sure there wasn't something important I needed to know and I stumbled upon this gem of information: Keep the cup positioned upright for 100% spill proof guarantee. No sh*t, Sherlock! Thanks for the tip! :)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Happy Days
So my bad luck continues: I bought the wrong thing at Office Max and it can't be returned, a black cat ran in front of my truck, and I purposely did my grocery shopping at Target so I could also pick up a prescription and guess what?... the pharmacy was closed! Double aaargh!
I can't get out of my funk, but at least my fantastic friends have helped to improve my mood about it. Tuesday night's Girl Scout Gals reunion dinner was a blast. Everyone had good news: two of the gals are pregnant and the other invented a new product that's possibly getting picked up by QVC. If it does, I'll let you all know what day to watch and buy! :)
Then yesterday, two more preggo friends stopped by for lunch and a Grease 2 viewing. You all know how much I love my Grease 2! They were so sweet about it too - they didn't tease and mock nearly as much as they could have. (Especially since I couldn't get them liquored up with wine first which really would have helped with the cheese factor!)
So if you're counting that's 4 pregnant friends and I have another friend long distance who is also expecting. (Who knows? There might be more out there that haven't announced their pregnancies yet!) How could being around all these mommies-to-be not make a person happy. Thanks ladies!
I can't get out of my funk, but at least my fantastic friends have helped to improve my mood about it. Tuesday night's Girl Scout Gals reunion dinner was a blast. Everyone had good news: two of the gals are pregnant and the other invented a new product that's possibly getting picked up by QVC. If it does, I'll let you all know what day to watch and buy! :)
Then yesterday, two more preggo friends stopped by for lunch and a Grease 2 viewing. You all know how much I love my Grease 2! They were so sweet about it too - they didn't tease and mock nearly as much as they could have. (Especially since I couldn't get them liquored up with wine first which really would have helped with the cheese factor!)
So if you're counting that's 4 pregnant friends and I have another friend long distance who is also expecting. (Who knows? There might be more out there that haven't announced their pregnancies yet!) How could being around all these mommies-to-be not make a person happy. Thanks ladies!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Crazy Dayz
The last couple of days have been C-R-A-Z-Y. Not only have I been super busy... but Rylee's been super cranky (I think her "toofers" are starting to bother her)... and all my toast has been landing peanut butter side down. (Ya know what I mean? Those days where nothing goes smoothly, everything takes twice as long as it should, and you just need a drink at the end of it!)
For instance, let's recap Sunday:
I thought it would be fun for Jon to come with Rylee and I to the park. Now she was perfectly happy swinging in the shade in our own backyard, but Jon never gets to take her out places so I thought, hey let's go! We had fun, but we had to drive to two parks before I found one that had the kiddie swings in the shade. (Keeping track of the shade is like my new lunar calendar. I can now tell you what park has shade for every hour of the day!)
Then after Rylee ate her breakfast, she barfed (motion sickness from all the swinging perhaps?). This is only like the 3rd time in her little life that she's puked so I know I shouldn't be complaining.
That wasn't all: then I broke something, spilled something, I can't even remember it all. Oh yeah, Rylee "ate" some paper (after the puking so that wasn't the cause & Daddy found it stuffed in her cheek pouch hours later) and peed while I was changing her diaper - twice! And a friend of a friend called while Rylee was having a meltdown and screamed through the entire conversation. I'm sure I made a great first impression!
*Okay, I must appeal to all you parents out there for advice: Rylee has started going psycho lately with regard to food. You would think that I am starving her the way she carries on when I start prepping food or her formula. Mind you, two seconds earlier she was perfectly happy and playing, but the minute you walk into that kitchen - watch out! What is this? She's never been "tantrum-y" before. What do I do besides ignore it and prep all food while she's locked in the closet. (Just kidding on that last one... I think...)
My bad mojo continued yesterday too. I took Rylee to Publix to grocery shop and she was kinda fussy so I had to rush through everything. I forgot have the stuff we needed and learned to never shop at the grocery store at 8am on Monday morning. The produce section was a wasteland, I didn't even bother. (I'll add that to my mommy lunar ("lunatic!") calendar too.)
Then I hit Every.Single.Red.Light.On.Sunrise.Blvd. Aaaargh!
It went on, but I'm getting depressed just reliving it. Thankfully, I'm taking the night off and going out with some girlfriends tonight and I have a couple of fun day things planned the rest of the week. Let's just hope the sun and moon are aligned or whatever brings me some good luck...
For instance, let's recap Sunday:
I thought it would be fun for Jon to come with Rylee and I to the park. Now she was perfectly happy swinging in the shade in our own backyard, but Jon never gets to take her out places so I thought, hey let's go! We had fun, but we had to drive to two parks before I found one that had the kiddie swings in the shade. (Keeping track of the shade is like my new lunar calendar. I can now tell you what park has shade for every hour of the day!)
Then after Rylee ate her breakfast, she barfed (motion sickness from all the swinging perhaps?). This is only like the 3rd time in her little life that she's puked so I know I shouldn't be complaining.
That wasn't all: then I broke something, spilled something, I can't even remember it all. Oh yeah, Rylee "ate" some paper (after the puking so that wasn't the cause & Daddy found it stuffed in her cheek pouch hours later) and peed while I was changing her diaper - twice! And a friend of a friend called while Rylee was having a meltdown and screamed through the entire conversation. I'm sure I made a great first impression!
*Okay, I must appeal to all you parents out there for advice: Rylee has started going psycho lately with regard to food. You would think that I am starving her the way she carries on when I start prepping food or her formula. Mind you, two seconds earlier she was perfectly happy and playing, but the minute you walk into that kitchen - watch out! What is this? She's never been "tantrum-y" before. What do I do besides ignore it and prep all food while she's locked in the closet. (Just kidding on that last one... I think...)
My bad mojo continued yesterday too. I took Rylee to Publix to grocery shop and she was kinda fussy so I had to rush through everything. I forgot have the stuff we needed and learned to never shop at the grocery store at 8am on Monday morning. The produce section was a wasteland, I didn't even bother. (I'll add that to my mommy lunar ("lunatic!") calendar too.)
Then I hit Every.Single.Red.Light.On.Sunrise.Blvd. Aaaargh!
It went on, but I'm getting depressed just reliving it. Thankfully, I'm taking the night off and going out with some girlfriends tonight and I have a couple of fun day things planned the rest of the week. Let's just hope the sun and moon are aligned or whatever brings me some good luck...
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Luau
Rylee attended her first kid's birthday party today: a luau themed party for her 4-year-old friend, Alice. This was an excellent theme for Jon - it meant he didn't even have to dress up! (For those that don't know, Jon loves his Hawaiian shirts.) It was a treat for me - I got to ditch my mommy clothes for a cute skirt and top. And it gave Rylee a chance to wear her pink grass skirt (a garage sale purchase that I knew would come in handy!).
Here we are in our matchy outfits (aaahh):
Rylee had a great time even though she really couldn't participate in the craft making or pinata smashing. She even got a special baby-sized take home gift with mini sand pail, shovel and beach ball (aaahh again).
I'll leave you with one last oops photo. Some might have deleted, but I love it. It's like she's giving me a very prim "whatever!" :)
Here we are in our matchy outfits (aaahh):
Rylee had a great time even though she really couldn't participate in the craft making or pinata smashing. She even got a special baby-sized take home gift with mini sand pail, shovel and beach ball (aaahh again).
I'll leave you with one last oops photo. Some might have deleted, but I love it. It's like she's giving me a very prim "whatever!" :)
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