Me in Training

Wearing kicks like papa today. And he even cut his first tooth...

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:09:59 -0700

Wearing kicks like papa today. And he even cut his first tooth today.

This is how our Friday night is looking. His and hers pizzas!

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:32 -0700

This is how our Friday night is looking. His and hers pizzas!

Random Recap

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:16:00 -0700

I know I have been horrible with posting, so here is my bullet point recap that spans the last 2 weeks of my life.

- My twin sister and I turned 30
- I celebrated my first Mother’s Day as a mama
- Noah ate rice cereal for the first time
- Noah is officially 6 months old
- Noah officially is in his own room and I was the one crying like a baby
- I signed up for what is hopefully my second to last quarter of school
- And my older sister officially changed her first poopy diaper ;)

So many milestones recently, and in those moments it has made me cherish even more where I am in my life. This current chapter of life leaves me feeling very blessed.

#6 would have been perfect for my mom and MIL! Why am I such...

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:12:00 -0700

#6 would have been perfect for my mom and MIL! Why am I such a procrastinator?!? I actually got a few of the honest products and really loved a few of them. A review of those will happen at some point, when I am not procrastinating. ;)

1. From one mom to another, Jessica Alba shares her tips and tricks for creating a healthy and stylish home. A go-to guide, The Honest Life is perfect for new moms as they seek to create a safe space for their little ones without sacrificing color, fashion, and fun.

2. Isn’t Mother’s Day all about spoiling your mom? Treat her to this indulgent Pampering Collection, so she can enjoy a spa-like escape at home.

3. For the chic mom-on-the-go, these cool Knockaround sunglasses in matte tortoise shell will be an instant classic that she can’t live without.

4. Pretty and modern? Check. This handmade white succulent sculpture by Waterstone Succulents (sold via B Corp Etsy) is a stand-out alternative to flowers that will delight for years to come—no green thumb required.

5. A DIY gift often proves to be mom’s favorite because of the love and care that went into making it. Try this simple and budget-friendly sugar scrub made from natural ingredients found at home.

6. Upload your favorite Instagram images and create a treasured book for your mom that captures your family’s unforgettable moments. She won’t put down this re-imagined photo album by Artifact Uprising.

7. Luxurious and eco-friendly makeup brushes from Eco Tools will leave your mom looking flawless and feeling pampered.

8. The sculptural Eau Good Water Bottle, which is BPA free and provides natural filtering, will look beautiful displayed on mom’s desk—making even the mundane feel special.

9. Let your mom know how sweet she is with a great assortment of Nunu Chocolates that are totally natural and handmade from sustainably harvested ingredients.

10. Give mom a gift that gives back with this lovely Poppy Necklace, benefiting The Gorjana and Griffin Foundation and The Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (or support other charitable causes with these beautiful jewelry designs).

(via http://blog.honest.com/tag/eco-friendly-mothers-day-gifts/#.UYkm5KKsh8E)

By far the best part of our nightly routine is watching Matt...

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:24:00 -0700

By far the best part of our nightly routine is watching Matt read Noah The Monster at the End of this Book. I should say it is the best part at least for me, because I am the only one laughing hysterically. Noah really just looks at his daddy like he is crazy.

Someone was a little more excited for Monday than the rest of...

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:58:14 -0700

Someone was a little more excited for Monday than the rest of us. 💤💤💤

Not sure who enjoyed Market Night more: Noah people watching or...

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:15:34 -0700

Not sure who enjoyed Market Night more: Noah people watching or me inhaling this bacon-wrapped hot dog.

I can’t believe we are already in May! So begins the...

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:11:00 -0700

I can’t believe we are already in May! So begins the countdown to 30! In five short days I am going to officially be in my thirties. :) Lots of milestones this month. Aside from turning 30, I will be celebrating Mother’s Day as a mom for the first time and my little guy is going to be 6 months old.

The goal this month is just to enjoy it all.

Weekend Recap

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:03:00 -0700

Not too much in our weekend (we can thank my homework for that), but we did get a few breaks in. On Friday we were suppose to treat ourselves to a healthy dessert, but too many toppings were calling my name. By the way, Matt and I are totally opposite when it comes to topping choices!

I think after so much back and forth, California now thinks it is summer. The heat this weekend meant half naked baby time, and breaking out the cool shades.

Matt even humored me and drank lemonade out of mason jars with striped straws. Drinking these on our makeshift front porch, watching Mozzie chase bugs, wasn’t a bad way to end the weekend.

So yesterday started the transition to a healthier me. I am just...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:54:00 -0700

So yesterday started the transition to a healthier me. I am just making a few goals each week, and hopefully adding more with each passing week. Noah is going to be 6 months in 3 weeks, and I have yet to get into some type of fitness routine.

Here are my goals for the week:
- Drink at least 3 bottles of water before I leave work
- Salads all this week for lunch
- At least 30 minutes of exercise each day
- No eating after 6PM

According to the email I got from Amazon today, Jillian will be on my door step when I get home. Hopefully Noah will find this torture entertaining long enough so I can get through the whole thing. :)

Friday and Saturday went by in a blur, so today’s very slow pace is much appreciated. I...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:29:00 -0700

Friday and Saturday went by in a blur, so today’s very slow pace is much appreciated. I actually just woke up from a nap! Those times don’t come too often around here, so it almost felt weird waking up and not having to rush to get ready.

This weekend Noah got so much time in with the family. He was such a happy boy throughout a long day at my Aunt’s for her baby shower. Lots of kisses and cuddles filled his day. :)

And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I really need to start eating better. This weekend was filled with so much food! Yesterday was definitely a day of over indulging in the food department. Not to mention Matt and I took a quick detour to Boiling Crabs and Crawfish before heading home from church today.

I can’t wait until little Kate joins our crazy yet very love-filled family!

I have been doing a good job of fighting the urge to join every...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:46:08 -0700

I have been doing a good job of fighting the urge to join every box subscription I come across (which is a lot thanks to my dashboard!). Then I came across the above, how cute is this barkbox?!? I just made one dog really happy!

Monday Check In We woke up to a gloomy and drizzly morning, and...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:19:00 -0700

Monday Check In

We woke up to a gloomy and drizzly morning, and literally had to drag ourselves out of bed. My first thoughts were of reason why Matt and I should call off today. Unfortunately the ever growing amount of work on my desk was enough to get me to my desk this morning.

Eh..practicality always seems to win a lot more around here. So my current Monday morning check-in can be described in the picture above..lol. I am very much consuming a giant cup of coffee this morning!

Dang look at mommy eating those chili cheese fries! Oh how I...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:21:49 -0700

Dang look at mommy eating those chili cheese fries! Oh how I miss living near George’s! 🍴

Yay it’s Friday! Southern California has graced us with awesome weather today, it is a shame I...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:39:00 -0700

Yay it’s Friday! Southern California has graced us with awesome weather today, it is a shame I am wasting it in my windowless office. Once I get out of here it is BBQ and family time. I am looking forward to a weekend where lots of laziness is involved.

I actually posted on my shared blog with the twin the things I am loving this Friday!

Monday Check In Obsessing over: Noah’s laugh. It is very...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

Monday Check In

Obsessing over: Noah’s laugh. It is very contagious!

Working on: Payroll is done, so I really should start on this big stack of paperwork on my desk!

Thinking about: Homework. This class I am in has such time consuming homework. It doesn’t help that my professor is so particular too!

Anticipating: Always the weekend!

Listening to: Pandora: Rascal Flatts

Drinking: On my second cup of coffee!

Wishing: That it was 4PM and I was in PJs already!

Date Weekend Recap

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:39:00 -0700

It was our 3 year wedding anniversary last week, and we had yet to really celebrate it. The plan was actually to stay in Palm Springs Friday night, but the thought of not being home by Noah’s bedtime was enough to make me teary-eyed. Yeah apparently I am the big baby.

So mini dates throughout the whole weekend is what happened. We actually still went to Palm Spring for dinner on Friday night. The 45-minute drive was worth it for The Crab Pot. Plus a stop at the Cabazon outlets on the way home was perfect way to walk off all that food we ate. I am officially in love with two Michael Kors purses by the way! My birthday is a little less than a month a way, so I am hoping Matt was paying attention..lol.

We also pretty much overdosed on iced caramel macchiatos this weekend. Two nights in a row someone has done a Starbucks run while the other person puts Noah to bed. Then it Netflix for the rest of the night watching Bones and The Mindy Project. After always looking at the coffee mugs at Starbucks, we finally bought some. The goals is to only do k-cups on the weekdays.

One of the most surprising mini dates was Matt actually agreeing to get a pedicure with me. And while it might not have convince him to do it on a regular basis, at least he is not totally against the idea anymore.

Noah has been a particularly happy baby this weekend. Lots of gibberish and lots of laughing. It took us forever to get to the back of Pier 1 today because he had to charm every single female employee in the place.

We ended today with a walk in the park, and we found so many ladybugs in the plants. I told Matt these are probably the only bugs I can help Noah catch given that they are the only ones I would actually hold!

I am sure I would have enjoyed staying overnight in Palm Springs, but for now I think mini dates give me the best of both worlds. :)

Weekend Recap

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:42:00 -0700

It was a little hard to be back a work today, given the great weekend we had. Kathleen took care of Noah on Friday, and still managed to cook dinner for the family at her apartment. Apparently all it takes is a large amount of food and The Voice to keep our family happy.

Having lunch on Saturday with Matt’s family meant that it was straight into the pajamas after church yesterday. Mozzie loved his own Easter egg hunt and afternoon naps happened for all of us.

By far our best weekends are spent right at home.

Thursday Happies

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:26:00 -0700

This week we have been dealing with the hour from hell every night. For some reason between 6PM to 7PM, this boy is inconsolable. It has been a week where every night ends with Noah finally crying himself to sleep. Whether it be a 10 minute cry, or an hour of off and on crying, it is enough to break anyone’s heart. Monday dinner with the co-workers ended early for me when Noah just could no longer take being out. Yes, I was the lady at the restaurant with the screaming baby. Needless to say and however irrational it might be, my super mom confidence took a beating this week.

Tonight, Noah must have sensed mama’s need for a little confidence boost. We got ready for bed and his eyes slowly drifted shut as we rocked back and forth. No fussing, no crying…just a content boy ready to sleep. We totally skipped the heartbreaking cry session.

Plus I had an early dinner with this girl before Matt and Noah even made it home. Tonight I am just really grateful for sleeping babies + old friends + sushi + and the fact that tomorrow is Friday!

Some people at work know how to show their appreciation.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:59:14 -0700

Some people at work know how to show their appreciation.