Wordless Wednesday

Weekend contined...Who doesn't love a parade?

"Wow, this is a cool parade, FIRETRUCKS, POLICE CARS, BANDS. OH MY"

"Excuse me Ma'am may I peek through?"

"Much better"
"Me and my mama"

"I couldn't have candy so all I got was free raisins thrown at me and daddy pocketed the candy"

"Those were some cool trucks"

"I love me some cheerleaders"

"Are we done yet?""Wake me up at the fest"
"Those are some cool rides, since you're my godparents you're paying, right?"

"Chillin with my cuzins"

"One awesome Labor Day!"

Weekend thus far!

Ahhh the long weekend! It's Sunday and we still have one more day off. Now, if I could just explain to Daniel that waking up at 4:30 am is really not fun on the weekends or any of the other past 4 days I would be much happier.
Yesterday, Daniel had therapy and things are improving, slowly but improving. He has learned the sign for "please". He is really starting to babble sounds more such as BA, DA, PA, TA, WA, HA and just overall making more sounds. He even put the darn whistles in his mouth, he hasn't done anything with them but it's an improvement from not even wanting to look at them.
We also had our cedar siding replaced and the hole is GONE! I also found out the guy repairing it went to high school with me for a couple of years. Small world!
Today, we had a bbq for Ryan's family. Although Ryan has no cousins having Daniel around is loud enough. We played games, ate lots of food and overall had a lot of fun. Tomorrow we are planning to go to the Schaumburg Fest! Although we'll miss the parade because the therapist is coming again to make up for a session next week I'm sure we'll still enjoy it as long as the weather stays nice.
Here are some pics from today.
Daniel trying to convince Grandpa to get him the heck "outta here" in his cool black car. He recognizes this car as the "fun mobile" since he pretty much goes to either Chuckie Cheese, Enchanted Castle, the library or fun classes in this car. He was trying for a good 15 minutes.
No cigar.
An exhausting game of hide and seek with Grandma
Mowing the lawn while daddy plays
Cheering Grandma on as she tosses bean bags
Aren't I cute with my nerdy outfit mommy had to put me in because she figured I'll never wear this outfit again.
Having a talk with Great Aunt Bonnie - GAB

The BIG 30!

Ladies and gentlemen, I'm officially 30 years old!

I still can't believe it and the number just doesn't roll off my tongue either! I may just forget how old I am when asked from now on.

I took the day off of work, as I usually do every year. I think everyone should.

I woke up to my boys wishing me a happy birthday, the best! My mother in law was watching Daniel yesterday and she made me breakfast in bed with fresh pastries and fruit from Panera. Aren't I lucky? I got gifts and more gifts, it was great. I started off my day with a facial at my favorite salon, Asha. It was heaven. I continued my day with shopping, that actually for me is less enjoyable. I wish I had a personal dresser/shopper because I really don't enjoy shopping that much. I came home exhausted and enjoyed wine and dinner with my hubby.

Today at work I walked in to see my desk decorated, a spread of food and birthday wishes. I work with some fantastic ladies who have become very good friends. In the afternoon we had our team meeting at which my co-workers surprised me with a "party" instead of a meeting. They put up a power point up on the screen and it seemed like it was going to be a meeting and on slide 4 it said "Happy Birthday Yolanda", I was very surprised. All of a sudden they brought in a bunch of food and we had great chocolate cake and other great food.

It was a great year and decade and I hope my 30s are as exciting as my 20s.

Here I am in the morning at the office ready to enjoy a traditional birthday bagel!

Bagels that my boss brings for everyone's birthday, cupcakes and cake, that's just in the morning.

A fluke????

We're not sure if this was a fluke or not but he seemed to pick the right ones and he did it 3 times before we shot this video. We'll see...
Did I mention he still won't say mama but he seems to know his colors. Hmmmm...

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To Do List...does it ever end?

Well this weekend flew by with me realizing our house is falling down around us.

Friday, Daniel turned 17 months! I can't believe it. He's been so vocal lately and I love it. He's still very laid back and loves being outside. He's been into cheerios and puffs lately and is becoming picky with his food. He's doing so well with his shapes and puzzles, it's amazing that overnight I notice he can do so many new things. I love him to pieces.

Saturday, was a very busy day. It stared with a dentist appointment, food shopping and we finished it with going to a wedding.

My friend Colette got married to a guy that she met while "clubbing" with me. We're talking 12+ years ago people. They finally became husband and wife. She looked great and we had a wonderful time at the reception.
Sunday, Daniel had speech therapy. I taught Daniel two new signs. "Help" and "Drink". You wouldn't believe how much he uses them now. He has started using the B sound as well, which is exciting. The therapist told me that she really feels once Daniel starts he will catch on quickly. I hope so!

Later on we had a real estate agent come to sign paperwork to put our house on the market. We started walking around the house and things started appearing "broken". Take a look at what was behind our drink table.

Our cedar siding is literally breaking away from our house.I called a few handymen and we'll get quotes for it this week. The agent won't put it on the market till it's fixed. To add to our list, one of our stair railings broke in half, our coat hook in the foyer broke off the wall and our third burner on our grill is not working. I think it might be a sign that this house does not want us to leave. We have a week to get things in gear!

Until then we are enjoying some moon watching, taking strolls and eating good guacamole (that Ryan just realized he likes)!

Another weekend update!

So, about our weekend...My in-laws were generous to share with us their time share at the Grand Geneva resort. It was awesome!! Honestly I think I enjoyed it more than the Dominican Republic. One reason was that it wasn't 120 degrees in the shade and two, we got to go wherever we wanted and people spoke English, always a plus.
We tried to keep Daniel occupied with various activities such as the pool, park and petting zoo. Daniel wasn't too crazy about the petting zoo at first but we went back and he was OK with the "ass" there the second time around. The second time we bought food and he was ready to repeat the duck incident again but I was quick this time and we only shared it with the animals.
He was mostly interested in the dog that laid on the grass doing nothing.
Not going to pet.
No animal contact. "Please don't touch me"
"I'm liking this fur ball"
Take 2 of the animal farm. Notice, much closer to the donkey.We enjoyed long walks on trails that were surrounded by huge homes owned by the rich and famous. I'm not sure who owns these monstrosities and how much it costs to up keep them but I would like to think these folks are famous. Walking around these homes made us realize that we both married into the wrong families.
Ryan made a comment saying "if we were to ever get divorced this is what you would end up with".
"And me with this". Gosh, he is smart!!!!
We ate like it was our last meal everyday and let me tell you, my behind, thighs and stomach are not happy with me. Oh well!

I also got burned when the weather on Monday hit 80. Let me set the scene; pasty white ME, a couple of drinks, FREE tanning oil, great service with delicious food, oh yeah a SLEEPING toddler in the stroller! All of that folks equals one burnt mama! It was so worth it.
On Tuesday we celebrated Ryan's 3X birthday. It was our last day there so we went out to breakfast in the morning at Egg Harbor where a wonderful waiter surprised Ry with a one of a kind cake.

Later we had dinner with my in laws at Popeyes (waterfront restaurant not the cheap chicken place).
It was nice to end the summer with a getaway. I do say end because I'm watching the news and they are showing temperatures in the 60s in August! Seriously....ridiculous. I feel cheated but who can I complain to about it?!