The Weekend

May 28, 2014May 28, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 2 Comments

Memorial day weekend is usually spent sipping cold drinks and playing in the sand at Mission bay with our friends, but this year Kaili had other plans. Early Saturday morning she woke up shaking with a screaming fever and it scared the shit out of me. I don’t know why but fevers intimidate me.

I should have known something was wrong when she was begging and I’m not exaggerating, begging to go to bed at 5:30 pm. The fever hung around for 2 days and then the runny nose and cough kicked in.

Although she wasn’t feeling well she kept asking to go to the beach so by Monday we headed down. She started out whiny and we weren’t sure if she would even last.

But it’s like I have always said, sunshine makes everything better and soon enough she was enjoying herself.

Someone who is afraid of the ocean sure didn’t mind the bay.

Dinner time was approaching so we decided to wrangle up all the kids and head into Old Town for some Mexican food. Mmm, enchiladas.

We avoided the popular tourist spots and tucked into a corner restaurant that was perfect for three little ones to dance around and act a fool.

I held up pretty well but at the end of the evening I was d-o-n-e and Kaili was wiped,we were all ready for bed.

Chandelier

May 20, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 2 Comments

Kaili asked me if I was going to work. I like to tell her that she’s my work, she responded with, ” ya, I call you, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, you come to me!” True story. I asked her where she is going to work when she grows up. “Daddy’s office, I will draw houses.” Sounds like a solid plan.

She has been saying some pretty funny things the past few days. Also she’s quite a bossy little thing. If I hear her talking quietly but missed most of it, I’ll say “what did you say?” She will respond with, ” I wasn’t talking to you, I was talking to myself.” Well, then…sorrrry.

She is fixed on Sia’s latest video Chandelier. If you haven’t seen it, it is a pretty awesome video. Kaili likes to listen to it and try to recreate the dance moves in our living room. She definatley didn’t get the vocal genes so maybe she got her dads killer dance moves. Only time will tell.

A few weeks back we had a photo shoot at USD. I thought they would make a great Mother’s day gift for the grandma’s. They turned out beautiful! All photo credit goes to her Uncle Brian. I have zero photography skills, however I can Instagram with the best of them.

Here are a few shots.

A Week in Photos

May 13, 2014May 14, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 2 Comments

One of my New Years resolutions was to stop giving the big chain coffee retailers my business. Shop local, eat local, drink local. Eating and drinking isn’t hard, shopping is a tad more difficult. I do love coscto!
We sent to Kaili to school on a Friday giving me and Shane a chance to get coffee without the kid. When you give the gift of children, the next best gift is time away from children.

Some home improvements are in progress.

My Mother’s Day was nice and low key. We went to lunch at one of my favorite spots in La Jolla. I dined on ceviche and eyed all the martini’s coming out from the bar.

Dinner was from a bag.

Monday morning I had some time to myself and made an iced coffee for some outside reading.

My parents are getting a dog. They’ve been pet less for awhile now. We took Kaili to the animal shelter to meet the pup and make sure they liked each other. He is a sweet guy and they bring him home tomorrow.

Little California girl.

I thought this cartoon was spot on. I follow a lot of Paleo blogs and have made my share of recipes but lately i find myself getting irritated at them. You can’t call your Paleo dessert “easy cheesecake bars” when there isn’t any cheese in them. Pretty sure the cavemen weren’t whipping up soft and chewy double chocolate cookies or almond flour pancakes. Just sayin’…says the pregnant hormonal chick.

The Party

May 8, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 3 Comments

Kaili’s birthday party was a success. Thanks to family I have some pictures to share with you because I didn’t take more than one. Too much on this gals plate and by the time the party came, I was WIPED.

The party was loosely themed around Minnie Mouse so I made Minnie Mouse cupcakes that I saw on Pinterest. These are SO cute that they deserve a blog post all their own.

I also made a Minnie head out of styrafoam balls, also something I saw on…you guessed it, Pinterest.

We kept the food simple ordering pizza’s from Luigi pizzeria and a cake from the local store.

I made a big batch of Sangria for all the lucky ones that can partake in adult beverages and that was about the extent of it. We enjoyed the company of our friends and family and Kaili seemed to enjoy every minute of the day being all about her.

I can’t believe we will have 2 birthdays to celebrate next year.

A Week in Photos

May 5, 2014March 18, 2015 ~ Girlmom ~ 1 Comment

Between the gorgeous weather, Kaili’s birthday and Shane’s folks in town, we have been busy soaking it all up.

We went down to Seaport Village and I ate some of the best tacos at Puesto. Lobster, filet mignon and fish, I need these in and around my mouth right now.

Kaili getting friendly with a Pirate.

Blue cheese and chocolate. Have you had that flavor combination before? I haven’t. Strangely it worked.

Balloon surprise for the birthday girl.

Minnie Mouse cupcakes for the big day.

One of many.

Getting some good use out of her new playhouse daddy built her.

Sunday brunch.

Shellfish for days.

A Week in Photos

April 29, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 1 Comment

Oh hey, so I passed my glucose test, not that I was worried. Okay maybe I was a tad worried but it’s just because this pregnancy has been going so smoothly that I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe enough shoes dropped last pregnancy and there aren’t any shoes left..?

I have been having fun making things for a birthday party that’s coming up.

Shane has been busy installing solar tubes throughout our house, it’s awesome.

We spent Saturday down in Little Italy visiting my dad and his art at the ArtWalk.

Kaili hard at work on our dinner.

With summer comes the flies and they love to attack us when we are eating outside. DIY bug repellent candles. I will post more on these.

The girl is all SoCal.

A Week in Photos

April 21, 2014April 21, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 2 Comments

Easter has finally come and gone. It seems like it lasted an entire week this year, no wait, it did last an entire week.. Kaili had four Easter egg hunts and WAY too much candy.

Hunting goodies at the beach in La Jolla.

It was so much fun she did it again with her class.

Easter goodies from Grandma Sandy

Taking a break from all the fun to have lunch at the airport.

Dying Easter eggs.

Easter Saturday in Coronado. Pancake breakfast, a meeting with the Easter bunny and another egg hunt.

Of course we can’t forget Easter Sunday. Checking out her loot from the bunny.

One more egg hunt to finish up the holiday.

The rest of the day was spent in the hot sun.

Hope you all had a great holiday.

A Week in Photos

April 14, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 1 Comment

Pretty in pink.

Visiting the new cleaner fish pool at SeaWorld. Would it be wrong to put our feet in there?

“Is this right, mommy?” No honey, it’s not.

Mid-day snack after a dip in the not so hot-tub.

Green cooking.

She loves them, real or not.

Brand spanking new solar panels.

Bubble, bubble, bubble, POP.

Nighttime attire.

A Week in Photos

April 7, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 5 Comments

We spent part of the week in Orange County. Kaili was right at home amongst the animals at Zoomars in San Juan Capistrano.

Working up to her first rodeo.

Coloring and cartoons at Grandma and Grandpa’s house.

Chocolate yum, get it!

A day at the wineries.

Winery dogs are the best part.

Bon Appetit.

22 Week Bumpdate

March 31, 2014 ~ Girlmom ~ 1 Comment

The weeks seem to be flying by but somehow I am only 22 weeks, shouldn’t I be at least 6 months by now?

Sigh.

I had an uneventful Dr. appointment last week, the kind that has me in and out within minutes. I was reminded of my previa, how I should be taking it somewhat easy and what to do if contractions or bleeding start. I said, “don’t worry doc, I got this.”

Baby A is a mover and shaker these days, she seems to be awake all through the night and most of the day, so my future looks bright and sleepy.

Kaili and I spent the week playing, getting her old baby clothes washed and put away, cooking, and of course eating.