my lucy > dresses over pj's

We are officially in the dress up phase.  I'm surprised it took this long....  You may be seeing lots more of dresses over pj's.  This 'dress up' also includes lots of baby powder while alone in her room, as well as Vaseline over her entire face, oh and baby butt cream slathered on her skin.  She says it makes her Beautiful!  I have a couple people in mind I can blame for this thought process!

If only you saw how much Vaseline covered her face! Bahaha!!!!!

my lucy > in the halloween spirit

@ half moon bay > happy father's day daddy

 Daddy ~
Thank you for putting me to sleep every night
Thank you for changing my dirty diapers
Thank you for all the kisses
Thank you for your human slide
Thank you for all of your unconditional Love
Thank you for making me giggle
Thank you for being you, MY DAD
I Love You more than my jibber jabber can describe
~Your Lucy

my lucy > papouli's gift

Lucy and I made a trip home to Wisconsin this past week.  Finally we arrived along with some good weather! It's been awhile that we didn't have to suffer through a blizzard, tornado winds, rain, fog, or extreme heat and humidity.  We came home to celebrate Lucy's birthday (again) with family and close friends.  Who knew we would be so surprised to receive this as a gift.  This was totally unexpected.  A handmade gift from my awesome dad!  He is so talented in so many ways - especially in his craftsmanship.  This was beyond our wildest imagination! The best part (as mentioned so many times) are the hinges... the extremely slow closing hinges... all to protect our sweet lucy's tiny fingers (see photo above as it glides in thin air)!  I so look up to him that he is able to start with an idea and end with a beautiful creation.  As it is being shipped out to CA, Lucy is waiting ever so patiently to store all her new toys in her very own toy chest. Thank you Papouli!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In lieu of Father's Day, I have to say that I love my dad.  We have had a few rough times (...), but there are still those special moments I have with him, whether he knows it or not, that I will remember for a lifetime.  It was really nice seeing him this past week.  I can't say how much emotion went through my body as lucy and I left him at the airport.  After we took our last turn to wave goodbye, yes...I cried.  I'm such a sap.  I Love you so much dad!

sneak peak > in good company

 

My first mother's day rocked.  On the actual day, Sunday, we went to Redwood Regional Park with Matt, Jamie and Penelope.  It was so nice to see yet another beautiful part of California.  It is always nice to be in such good company...

Happy Mother's Day!

I have to start by saying that I have the best mom in the world!  I am so lucky that I am able to call my mom my best friend.  The past 4 years have been tough living in Las Vegas, while she is still in Wisconsin.  We do talk on the phone almost everyday, although it is not the same when I can't see her.  I would try to go to my folks house once every couple of weeks or at least month when I lived in Milwaukee.  The house was so welcoming with all the windows and doors open to let the natural breeze run through.  I miss that immensely.  Not to mention, the two of them are always on the go keeping up with all the house and yard work.  I wish my husband and I had their intensity and drive.  My parents are definitely something to live up to!

So today I just want to specially thank my mom for everything she has done for me my whole life.  She has raised my brother and I alone through our childhood years when my dad was traveling for work.  She has been there for me through all the good and bad.  She has taken on extra work to get my brother and I through college.  She has supported every decision I've made, or project I've done.  She truly has been the best.  I raise my glass (of milk) to you mom! I love you more than words can describe.

Margarita or Mint Julep?

None! I'm Pregnant remember?!  May 5, 2012...Never thought so much would be going on.  Obviously, today is Cinco de Mayo!  That's the party I want to be at.  Although, this year not being able to drink refreshing margaritas and Dos Equis is a little depressing.  Not to mention that it was those that allowed me to think I can salsa dance.

Today also marks the 138th Kentucky Derby.  Okay - So I don't have much to say about this... I don't wear silly hats, nor have I ever tried a mint julep.  But hey, they all look like they are having a great time!  Not sure if they even are aware of horses racing with their hats in the way and the buzz they've got going on.  The race seems like it would be more of a flash going by before them.  Not enough time to focus!

An event that I can not only take part of, but maybe will actually be a victim of is also happening today.  The Full Moon!  My sister-in-law sent me an article about it this morning and I thought it was too funny, I had to share.  Today is not just any full moon, it is the SUPERMOON!  Which means that this month's full moon is 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than any other full moons this year.  So yes! I can take part in this! I can enjoy the breathtaking views with a water in my hand!

 What's so funny about this?  The article that I was sent:

Fox News: Dr. Manny: Will there be a Supermoon Baby Boom?

He speculates that the moon’s gravity is associated with setting women into labor by rupturing the amniotic sac.  The low barometric pressure causes birth rates to spike.  So just short of 38 weeks....I have my bags packed just in case!

 Although, I'm not sure if it the SUPERMOON this year causing the increase in induced labors.  The article also mentions that uncontrolled stresses may cause this.  Duh!  Remember, I'm sitting here on Cinco de Mayo with no drink in my hand!!!  Talk about mouth watering stress!

Happy May Day!

Hello blogging world! As the common greeting goes, Happy May Day! The coming of May has been much anticipated this year as this month my husband, Patrick, and I are expecting our first little munchkin. Currently I am 37 weeks playing the waiting game, more impatiently than not, for our Lucy to arrive.

Yesterday when I went to work, I wondered what May Day was all about. Seeing as people don't generally say, Happy March Day or Happy November Day!! I assumed it must have something to do with the armed forces, air force, or navy. Reason for my conclusion... The good old distress call, "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday"! And Of course, I was wrong.

May day actually originated before the days of Christ. Pagans celebrated May 1st as the half year mark opposite of November 1st. A festival that the Pagans held in the springtime celebrating Flora, the godess of flowers. May 1st also was the day farm laborers had off after the completion of their seeding (May Day can also be referred to as Labor or Workers Day). Everyone in the community would gather to dance around the maypole with vines wrapped of flowers.

Pagan Springtime Festival ; May 1st

As Europe became Christianized, Pagan traditions began to fade away being pushed aside or merged with our common celebrations of Easter and Christmas. Today, not many people celebrate May day in America. Although, if you get a basket of flowers hanging from your door by anonymous, you then will be part of an old European tradition.

So the arrival of our little Lucy, in hopes will come as we celebrate May flowers and the new spring season vs. the distress call of Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!!!