Happy birthday to Me!

Happy to be 31 (not 32 like I had almost convinced myself).

Thanks for coming out to celebrate everyone. It made it extra special!

Race for the Cure -2010

This year I decided that I was going to do more than just say I was going to participate in the Race for the Cure. Especially since this year we have my Grammy Yolanda to celebrate. She's done awesome. This year she had 3 of her grandkids with her and I hope that there will be more of us next year!

She's a super awesome grammy and great grammy!

Train Ride

We've always wanted to get on the train at the Orchard shopping center but it was always full. This day was very quiet and it was just mommy and Mikey.

I wanted him to sit on my lap but, quite frankly, he refused. Such a big boy!

A Mikey first!

Mikey has never been the "get comfy on the couch and fall asleep" type of kid so we were very surprised when he layed down on some pillows on the floor and fell asleep. Mickey in hand and everything. Aren't they cute when they are sleeping?

Tailgating!

Cousin T getting the tutorial on how to use the beer bottle bong.

She did great!

That Joe there in the background also trying out the beer bottle bong. It was a very popular event but they are very lucky I wasn't able to do it because I'm pretty good. Ok it was only one time but it was pretty good.

Mikey spent a lot of time in his Toy Story chair.

Eating snacks.

Getting in his chair and getting back out.

Showing off his new jersey!

California Trip - Going Home

I don't think Mikey was ready to go home. He wouldn't get off the suitcase.



Mike Sr enjoying the lobby before we left. I may be wrong but I think that chair is too small for you Mike.



Kolby, Nathan and Mikey chillin in the lobby.

An accidental character breakfast.

We happened on this character breakfast totally by mistake. And it was the best mistake we made! We just thought it was a regular restaurant and it turned out to be another character breakfast with some woodland characters. Sadly, this Disney fan didn't recognize a lot of them.










The most delicious Mickey waffles, or any waffles for that matter, ever!


I mean seriously! Who are these guys? This must be new Disney. I'm old school Disney.

Mikey didn't mind this guy hanging out with him.

California Trip - Disneyland Day 2

What does Mikey do when he has easy access to the tissue box? He empties it as soon as possible.


Actually I think he was trying to put them all back in.




First family picture at Disneyland. It brought tears to my eyes to think how many times I stood here with my family. And now here I am with my own little family. It was awesome!






On our way to get Mikey his first set of ears, we met Pluto.



Trying on his first set of ears.



Isaiah got some ears too!


We also got to meet Donald.

Leila wearing her princess stuff and striking a pose!

Waiting in line for Small World.

Another tear jerker for me. I know this ride by heart and to sit here with my baby and watch him get as excited as I always did was so amazing.

California Trip - Disneyland Day 1

Mikey and I started our first day at Disneyland super early for a character breakfast with Minnie. It broke my heart but Mikey wasn't a fan of Minnie.



He tolerated Pooh much better. Please don't mind the random girl on the left who so rudely stepped into my picture. She was a totally cute girl and she was just getting some juice but this was a Mommy and Son moment! I'll get over it.



On the Dumbo ride. My baby is the silent type, he didn't say much on the ride so I wasn't sure he liked it. But this little crooked smile, just like dad's, says it all.

Mikey loves his momma! Right back at ya kid!

He really enjoyed the Jungle Cruise.

He found a friend in Woody!

California Trip - California Adventure

Our first day was a visit to California Adventure. I didn't have as many pictures as I thought. I was a little overwhelmed myself.

There are a lot of fun 3D shows to watch. Here's some of the crew waiting for the Muppet show to start.

Uncle Adrian and Isaiah with their way cool sunglasses!

Waiting in line for the Monsters Inc ride.

Mikey's first time on a the Monster's ride was interesting. He never cried but he had this face:

It was a pretty exhausting first day.

Mikey's first California Trip-Beach Day

Some of my fondest memories when growing up was going to visit our family in California every summer. Not only did we get to see our family, we went to the beach and visited Disneyland. I wanted to continue this tradition with Mikey. First was a trip to the beach. This wouldn't be Mikey's first as he had already been on the beaches of Maui.


It was a pretty cold and windy day but we thought we'd at least enjoy being at the and playing in the sand. It started off well. Isaiah had just woken up from a nap so that was very promising.




We quickly realized that Mikey didn't like sand on his toes. He did great in Maui but I guess when your 8 months old you don't care. But at 18 months old, you do. A lot.

"Isaiah? Do you like this stuff?"

Then it was Isaiah's turn to show his dislike of the beach. But his was more along the lines of "That kid has a toy I can't have". So buried his face in the sand. And Auntie Nancy waited to see what he looked like when he looked up.

Mikey also seemed interested in the other kids toys but being from Colorado, we didn't think to bring our own shovel and bucket. There was no Walmart or Target carrying any either! Who knew! They lovely gift shop at the beach did carry a set for only $8! Something that probably would have cost me less than half. Oh well, it did the trick!

Think I found some missing sand.

California cousins!