Wordless Wednesday

Pop Up Fair

Why is it that I remember pop up fairs being so glamorous and fun and less ghetto?  We took the kiddos to one on Saturday with our neighbors.  It was grossly expensive and kind of nasty.  The kids had a blast and I really enjoyed my funnel cake (even though it is greasier then I remember).   Leo had his first taste of cotton candy.  He wasn't really sure about it and Gwen wouldn't eat it because it reminded her of fur.  Probably telling us we should really vacuum more often...........

Leo's Birthday Party

After much stress and planning we had Leo's first birthday party on Saturday.  I think most of the stress stemmed from the fact that my baby is turning one, rather than planning a party for ~60 of our closest friends and family :-)

The day started out a bit scary.  Leo woke up at 4:45 and by 5:45 I was walking him to Starbucks & Einsteins.  He fell asleep in the stroller which meant he may not take a nap before the 11:00 start of his party.  I was wrong.  He took a huge nap before the party. Mike also forgot the smash cake and at the time it was probably the worst thing that could have happened.  Luckily the cake place was on the way for a friend of mine so he brought it. 

The party turned out amazing.  It was a gorgeous day and the setting was a pavilion at Civic Green Park overlooking the fountains, where the kids had a blast playing.  It was a little man themed party.  Leo wore his newspaper boy hat and a tie.  I had mustaches on straws and even made a banner with pictures of Leo where I superimposed mustaches on him.  I loved Mike's dedication as he grew a real handlebar mustache for the party. 

We had pizza (the guests ate all 10 of them) and beer.........and of course cake.  Leo couldn't have done better if he practiced.  We sang to him and put the smash cake in front of him.  He was hesitant at first but then went full force eating the frosting, even going as far as putting his face right into it.  Who needs hands right?  Gwen was such a proud big sister and had a blast with her friends too. 

I couldn't have asked for it to go smoother.  The only real negative issue was that the party after us showed up at 11:00 (their party was at 2:00) asking if they could store their stuff in the pavilion.  I of course said no.  I didn't need my guests tripping over their stuff, but showed them an area where they could put it.  Well it was in the sun and not good enough so they put everything on a bench and literally sat with it from 11-2, staring and checking their watches.  They even went as far as to show up and stand in the pavilion prior to my 1:00 party end date.  As you know, I can be a smidge b*tchy, so I made sure I took my sweet time cleaning up and finally left at 1:45. 

Wordless Wednesday

Keystone for the 4th!

We spent the week of July 4th in Keystone with our neighbors.  We rented a townhouse.  It was crazy with 4 adults and 4 kids, but turned out to be such a great time that we decided to stay an extra night.  The weather was great and there was so much for the kiddos to do. 

We hiked, took walks to the river, went into the village where they had a whole kids area set up, ate the best pizza I have had since moving to Colorado, took the gondola to the top of the mountain, ate like crap, drank far too much, Meghan and I went to the spa and the guys golfed. 

The kids area they had set up in the village was fantastic.  Gwen went on this bungee trampoline thing and flew high into the air.  I was shocked that she wasn't scared at all.  There was a sandbox that Leo loved and one of the days they had donkey rides.  The playgrounds were great for the kids to burn off some energy. 

The fresh air led to fantastic naps for Leo and great sleeping for me.   We even got to celebrate Mike's birthday with some really gross cake.  Unfortunately there were no fireworks due to the fires, but we made do.  We watched them on TV.  Not the same, but safety first!!  The trip was amazing and something I would love to do each year.  It was nice to get away from the heat of Denver and enjoy the beautiful mountains with great company and amazing family.

Peanut Butter

Dear Peanut Butter,
I love you.  I love your creaminess.  I love how you taste with chocolate.  You give life to my morning shake, you bring me a smile when I eat my PB&J, and in the past I enjoyed smearing you over a Chips Ahoy cookie (or 5).  I enjoy you every day and you will be missed.  Know that I will always have a soft spot in my taste buds for you, but must say goodbye.  I am leaving you for.......dare I say it...........soy nut butter. 

My reason for leaving you is easy.  You caused hives and swelling all over my 11 month old son.  He only had a taste and next thing I know, he is screaming and itchy.  I have spent the past 34 years loving you, but that love is nothing compared to that of the little man, who is in a Benedryl coma up in his crib. 

I know you will have a lifetime of making people happy.  I will enjoy my lifetime without you.........well actually the next 18 years before he goes to college or on any kid-free vacation.  Some people will vacation to booze it up...........me, I will be consuming large amounts of peanut butter.  It's a love affair that will never end.

Yours forever.............

That's My Girl

On the way home from swimming yesterday Gwen asked me when she could have a baby.  This stems from the fact that she really wants a baby sister.  The conversation went like this:

Me:  "You can have a baby when you get married"
Gwen:  "Can I marry you"
Me:  "No, I'm your mommy"
Gwen:  "Can I marry a girl?"
Me:  "Legally no, but yes you can if you want"
Gwen:  "I want to marry Ethan Sanchez"
Me:  "So you will be Gwendolyn Sanchez"
long pause by Gwen
Gwen:  "No, he can be Ethan Jurbala"