Sunday, March 18, 2012

Mommy's Trip!!!

Yes, that's right! I took a trip ALONE! It has not happened in 8 years, but having a new nephew on the west coast seemed like as good of an excuse as any to hop on a plane alone and go to San Francisco alone. Key word being alone here. I must say it was quite strange to be on an airplane and not have to worry about three kids being comfortable, quiet, and happy. Instead I bought the latest People magazine and read it cover to cover, took a nap, and started a new book on my Kindle. Except for some crazy bumps, the flight was actually quite enjoyable.
  I got to Ruby and Isaac's apartment early Thursday morning and was quickly enamored by sweet little Levi. He is absolutely precious. Ruby is doing an amazing job adjusting to motherhood and that little guy is as happy as can be. He was just about the size of my boys when they were born while I was there so I got to relive all those wonderful infant moments without being the one to whip out the boob, change diapers, or wake up to a crying baby. It was glorious!



Golden Gate bridge shot...completely necessary shot since I was in SF and all. 



Cutie Patootie Levi!! 




Ruby and I fell in love with these amazing pieces of heaven. Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel made for Elyse gaining a few pounds on this visit. Seriously though, these were amazing!



I was able to meet up with one of my dearest and oldest friends while out in SF. Jennifer and I met when we were in the 5th grade on a family camping trip and our families met up almost every summer after that for our annual camping trip. It had been a few years since I had seen her, so it was wonderful to catch up and to go to dinner with her. 

Ruby and I were able to take some great long walks around the city with Levi. He loved being outside and usually fell asleep for the whole walk. The trip was great, but I missed my boys at home so much. I really have no idea how Joe travels for weeks at a time because I was so happy to see my three blue eyed boys when I got home. All five of us are headed there in July for a good summer vacation. It will be so much fun to see my boys with their baby cousin!!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

I'm the luckiest girl in the world!

Joe has been on a trip for the last two weeks and I just have to give major, huge, ginormous, credit to these three sweeties below. They have been the best kids on the planet! I usually have a bit of a rough time when Joe is gone. Nothing too crazy, but doing everything necessary for three kids is tough. However, this trip was different. I don't know if it is because Carson is a 2 now and much easier than he was even just six months ago or if I just had a different mindset for this trip, but I have to say I rocked these last two weeks. We had an absolute blast! We did so many activities, played lots of games, hung out with friends, played outside to enjoy the warmer weather, and overall just enjoyed the last two weeks. I absolutely love my boys! They are such great kids! I truly am a lucky girl!







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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Fun x3

Three boys had a huge amount of fun yesterday at Rolly Pollies.


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Friday, February 24, 2012

Bright Bright Sunshiny Day

Yesterday was one of those wonderful winter days that make me itch for Spring to get here. It was 65 degrees and absolutely beautiful. Seemed like a fantastic excuse to go feed some ducks, have a play date, and hit up the playground. These boys had a great time while 2 hours flew by.
The pictures can not even begin to show how many ducks, geese, and seagulls were around. It was an all out war for our old bread. I have no clue how at least one of us didn't end up with bird poop on us, but we were lucky.






















These beautiful boys are getting so big. I am almost at that stage where I can sit back and watch Carson play on the playground. Not quite there yet, but I'm not rushing it. I love watching his sweet face light up as he goes down a slide or climbs on something. It is such a bittersweet time in my life right now. Babies sure don't keep!

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Disney on Ice


Is there ever enough Disney to go around? We think not! We took the boys to see Disney on Ice last night and all three of them had an amazing time, ok...all 5 of us had an amazing time! I will say it had me itching to go back to Disney World though.

























See this lollipop? Well, it was a Tootsie Pop which is a bigger lollipop than what Carson is used to. I thought it would be a special treat for him since we were having a fun night. Well, this boy went into a sugar RUSH and began dancing like a mad man, jumping up and down, shaking his head, just completely crazy. It was quite funny to watch, but I did feel kind of bad for making him crazy.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Levi Knight Mosquera

My absolutely adorable, perfect, amazing, sweet nephew entered this world on January 30th at 11:20 pm weighing 6lbs, 2ozs. He is pure sweetness!
Congratulations to the newest mommy and daddy, Ruby & Isaac.
I'm headed out to San Francisco March 8th so I can cuddle and kiss him as much as I want. I have to get my baby fix somehow.





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