Party Progress

Hello all!
So my laptop is acting pretty wonky because I have yet to put all of my old work onto our hard drive. I know I know its soo bad of me!! To bring me to my point, I used iPhoto to tweak the photos a bit so the colors are a little off today (especially in the invite photo).  I usually only need to brighten them because I often take pictures with horrible lighting!

I just wanted to give a little peek of the invite I created for Little's second birthday.  I wanted the invite to match the party, simple and sweet.  I really only handed out invites to grandparents and the rest of the  family was pretty much word of mouth, like I said its a very small party.  The big number two is a DIY I'm working on for the party table or the door (haven't decided).  I just wanted to show a little progress  and a couple of cute pictures of my Little.

LOOK at that curl, I want to throw a party just for that one curl alone!! When you have a kid who's hair grows slower than grass you get excited for these things! I just want to cut it off and keep it in my purse!!! But I won't, Ill leave it be. Promise.

On a very special note: Today is my parents 15th wedding anniversary!! Math off a bit? Well 15 years ago Papaw and Gramma (who was just called Mama then) got married and we got the best Dad we could ever ask for!! Thank you to both Papaw and Gramma for giving us an amazing childhood.  At this very moment they are off on a road trip to celebrate like the youngins they are!!

8 more days till the birthday party... scramble mode ON!
<3 Mama Chuca

According to my Phone

Sometimes I catch Little and Dada in their own little world.  Its nice to be able to look in on it... until Dada catches me, (fake) whispers in Little's ear and they both laugh.  Not cool Dada. 

<3 Mama Chuca

A Little Blur

Its getting harder and harder to take a good, un-blurry photo of this kid lately!  I am knee deep in the blur of a To Do list I created for myself!! Although this birthday party is a small affair, for some reason I seem to keep adding to an already Big list!! Sorry for the light post today, but Ill try my best to give you a wonderful Wordless Wednesday tomorrow.  Im about to go over my To Do list again for the 8th time!!

<3 Mama Chuca

Little Weekend

I have been MIA for a couple of days and Im terribly sorry!!
There is just so much going on in my head right now that I didn't get a chance to post on Friday!

So let me fill you in:
Little is back to his awesome self again! His infections seemed to have gone away and we are very happy about that.  Well "we" as in me because Dada seemed to have caught the throat infection.

We celebrated Tia Linda's birthday Friday with spaghetti and karaoke at Gramma's house!
I sing horribly but I LOVE karaoke!! I get so into it you have to pry the microphone from my fingers.

On Saturday, because Dada was feeling ill, Gramma came to Gymboree with Little and I.  We had our awesome breakfast and then had a very exhausting fun time at Gymboree! Although, Little did laugh out loud at a little girl who fell!! It was the first time he's ever laughed at someone that wasn't intentionally trying to make him laugh.  I felt really bad but I guess I have to chalk it up to the fact that Dada and I are always pretending to fall and bang ourselves up to get him to giggle...so maybe we'll have to rely on our other giggle inducers from now on.  Yes I did put his hand down, he actually pointed and laughed *face palm*, and calmly told him "we don't do that".  Oh this kid!!  Saturday night I spent some time with friends and Tia Linda to celebrate her birthday grown up style.  Little stayed with Gramma and Papaw, so that Dada could get some more rest.

Sunday, Tia Faith threw a skating party for her son Nicky who turned 14.  Little & Squish couldn't skate, skates didn't go that small in size, and spent the entire time running around the rink with Gramma, Papaw and our good friend Mike.  I haven't gone skating since I was around 14, it brought back fun memories until I fell flat on my bottom and it brought me back to my age!  I can't wait till I can teach Little how to skate because I forgot how much I LOVE IT!!

Little update:
If ever Little does not have pants or shorts on he takes off his diaper holds it up and says "this".  I laugh every time (I can't help it) but we are now in the process of getting him to keep it on and take him to the potty when he takes it off.

He says "hello" when he wants to talk on the phone, we usually let him call Gramma.

When Little is wearing shorts/pants he insists on having his hands in his pockets.  Its the most adorable thing EVER!!

He helps me wash clothes: throwing clothes I give him from the washer into the dryer... mostly his clothes and socks.
He also likes to help fold clothes: rolling the clothes into a little ball.

New words: dance, toes, school and there are more that I can't think of at the moment!!

2 weeks til the big party!!
Decorations and goodie bags are officially crossed off my list! Well...except for the few DIY's Im working on as part of the party decor.  Im a procrastinating Mama but I'm getting to it, I PROMISE!!

<3 Mama Chuca

Dear Jude

Yesterday we celebrated the Fourth of July together.  Although we had a good

one last year, yesterday's was extra special.  We went to Gramma & Papaw's house 

and lounged all day while they fried up the fish Papaw and Dada caught on their trip.  In the evening, after dinner, we all went outside to pop a few fireworks.  Nothing too big or extravagant just a little something for you and Squish to OOH and AAH at.  You held your first sparkler.  Although you were skittish at first, you did manage to wave it around and hold it up high just like any little boy would.  Seeing you excited made me very happy and reminded me of how lucky I am that I get to experience these special moments with you.  You really are getting to be a big boy and that makes me excited. 

<3 Mama Chuca

Laugh Out Loud

Why is this so true?

Wolowitz is my favorite character on Big Bang

Im glad Im not the only person who caught 

this resemblance

Dada "CHUCA just take a few at a time, you don't have 

to take everything at once!!"

Adorable, I would give this kid credit

I might have to say this at least once

Tia Linda said something to this effect the other day,

this reminded me of her

This has Little all over it

Our Little went to the dr yesterday and it turns out he has an ear and throat infection. (I know, my poor baby) Dada is at home with him now and Im stuck at work.  Luckily Im off tomorrow for the Fourth of July, but I'm finding it hard to get through this long day! So Ive posted a few things that made me LOL and hopefully its a little pick me up for you as well!!

Enjoy.

<3 Mama Chuca

Weekend Recap

Hello Monday

Hello July

Hello Little in the most adorable hat!!

An H&M store just opened on our side of town (sort of), Tia Linda and I took a trip there on Friday.  There were a lot of awesome deals, pushy people and cute clothes! I managed to find this little hat and tee (five bucks each! wow) for my cutie and he loved it!  

The photos above were taken with my phone on our impromptu trip to the zoo on Saturday.  He was a bit under the weather and I thought some fresh air might do some good for him.  Later that night Dada and I went to our good friends birthday soiree and Little got to spend some time with his cousin Audrey and her Mama & Dada.  There were a few tears but later I received a few pictures of a smiling Little, which made me feel a lot better.  Besides Tia Faith (Mamas aunt) and cousin Audrey LOVE Little so I knew he was in good hands. 

Sunday was a very lazy day for Little and I.  Dada went to work and we stayed at Grammas all day with Squish and Tia Linda.  We decided we are going to wait to see Brave with Dada!  Little has also learned a couple of new words: Stop papa (to dada mostly), and hulk (uuk). 

Was a really nice weekend and now I have to move on to some busy weeks ahead, 3 weeks til our party for Little! 

To break that down:

19 days til Little's birthday party

22 days til Little's actual birthday

eesh Im crazy because I'm kinda just starting...kinda!!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and have an even greater week!! 

<3 Mama Chuca