ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 31st
My Mother was born! My mom has been the best mother ever! She always let us be ourselves and never let us know we were anything but wonderful! I look back at pictures and wonder why she let me wear some of the clothes I wore or fixed my hair the way I did, but that was her way. She wanted us to make those decisions, and she was always okay with it...within reason of course! I think we all go through a time in life where we want to be the exact opposite of our mothers, but I'm already at the place in life where I want to learn as much as I can from her about how to make the best of life because she has! She loved me and my sister with all her heart, and she loves these Grandbabies with an even bigger heart, and I love that! I want to have a relationship with Paul David like Paul and I have with our parents...they started as our parents; and now we have such good times with them that they're our friends!
Thanks for all your love, support, encouragement, and just about everything else! We love you, Nana! Enjoy your day!
Thoughts From The End Zone
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Who Does Paul David Look Like?
In all my blog watching, I came across one that had made a little Meter that says who your child looks more like. I decided to try it out since I've been getting comments recently that Paul David is starting to look more like me. Well, the meter says that everyone's right that's been thinking this way! I've always thought that Paul David looked like Paul, but even the baby picture I did says he looks more like me! It was fun to play with! If you do one, leave me a comment that you've posted one or e-mail it to me if you don't have a blog!
Off subject, go check out Amanda's blog. She's added a picture of the Little Rock trip and another of us in High School...she's Coleman and Spence on the side where I have other blogs listed! I would "link it up," but I just don't know how to do that yet. If someone wants to leave a comment on how to do that, I would love it!
Off subject, go check out Amanda's blog. She's added a picture of the Little Rock trip and another of us in High School...she's Coleman and Spence on the side where I have other blogs listed! I would "link it up," but I just don't know how to do that yet. If someone wants to leave a comment on how to do that, I would love it!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Our Weekend
We went to my parent's house this weekend! Mike, Sarah, and Justin went, too! My cousin Lacey was down from Arkansas, so it was a good time! The kids ran and ran and ran! That's really all Paul David wants to do there is RUN! Lacey was so good with the little ones. She helped us out a lot by keeping up with them and running with them!
On Saturday, we all went up to the Land to see where Preston and Kendall are moving. Paul David loved running around and all the nature. We stood forever throwing sticks in the "River." There's a pond on the Land, and Preston calls it the "river." He'll say, "Hey, guys, anyone want to go down to the river?" Cute!
Sunday, we went to Big Pines on Caddo Lake and had yummy Catfish! Paul David had a Pizza Square...fish are friends, not food! He loved the hush puppies though...playing with them that is. I could make my meal on just them!
Here's my slideshow of the weekend!
On Saturday, we all went up to the Land to see where Preston and Kendall are moving. Paul David loved running around and all the nature. We stood forever throwing sticks in the "River." There's a pond on the Land, and Preston calls it the "river." He'll say, "Hey, guys, anyone want to go down to the river?" Cute!
Sunday, we went to Big Pines on Caddo Lake and had yummy Catfish! Paul David had a Pizza Square...fish are friends, not food! He loved the hush puppies though...playing with them that is. I could make my meal on just them!
Here's my slideshow of the weekend!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY!
Okay, I'm not doing so well with keeping up with this, but I really want to finish it, so it's all in one place! One day, I hope to go back through this and read it again!
I left off at July 18, so I'll start from there...this could be a long one!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 19
2006-Ate at Giordanno's in Chicago for the first time...Deep dish Pizz, Baby! I had previously eaten at Giordanno's in Orlanda, Florida, but does it really count until you've had it in Chicago? Paul's love of Deep Dish Pizza has carried over to me! Of course, I LOVE cheese, and that's pretty much what makes it deep...tons of cheese! It's also very saucey...which I love, too! It was a good day! It helped that I was only 7 months pregnant, too. I wasn't so huge that it felt gross to eat an enormous amount of cheese, bread and tomato sauce, but I still had the responsibility to feed the baby...a lot!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 20th
1996-My first and only (knock on wood) wreck! Amanda, Kimmy and I had made an impromptu trip to Houston to see the Braves play the Astros. We got in a huge line on 610 exiting to Kirby to go to the Astrodome. It took forever...and all I wanted to do was see Chipper Jones! So, we finally get on Kirby, and BAM, I rear ended the car in front of me...her car was fine...mine not so much!! We didn't even look at the damage...or where we'd parked! We decided not to think about it and enjoy the game! So after the game, we were in the parking lot trying to find the car with a crunched hood. It took awhile, but luckily, others were looking, too! I finally found it and was just sick! We drove it home, and it got fixed...but it sure did sour our trip!
THEN, 2001-Oddly enough, my first time to ever have gone to Turner Field in Atlanta! It was so exciting to see the Home of the Braves! So, see, I've been a baseball fan a long time, now...even before Paul!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 21st
1997-I got my job at the Orthodontist, Duren and Sherman! At this point, I had committed to becoming a teacher, so I wanted out of the Day Care business. I went to lunch with my friend Krystal, who I had also worked with at the day care and had also wanted to get out of the business. She was working at the orthodontist office, and LOVED it! Oh, they'd gone a cruise, shopping trips, and he gave out bonuses twice a year! Oh, yeah, I was in! I have to say it was the best place to work! Love, love, loved my two years there! Even today, I say that if I ever want to go back to work, I may go back to a dentist or orthodontist office!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 22
1994-I met little Smith! The before mentioned Krystal also had this babysitting this going on the side in the hours she wasn't at the day care! Her aunt knew this lady who'd just had a little boy and needed a babysitter. Krystal started keeping him and fell in love with this little boy! Well, on this day, I met him, and he had just turned one! So cute and sweet, and I fell in love with him! Then, Krystal found a new guy to love, Jason, and they ultimately got engaged and married...no time to keep Smith! So, I became the Babysitter! This little family went on to have a little girl, Lowery, and another boy, Forrest! They were my life from then until I moved! I kept them at leat 3 times a week, took them wherever I went, and loved them like they were my own! I learned so much from keeping them and watching their parents with them! I know that a lot of what I do in regards to parenting and how I do it comes from my 6 years I was with these guys! Oh, I miss them!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 24
1993-Amanda and I went to stay with her Aunt and Uncle in Little Rock! Oh, what fun! For some reason, this is one of those trips I think about a lot and remember a lot of! Her aunt was our tour guide and took us a lot of places. We went to the capital building...this was when Bill Clinton was in office, but remember, he had been the Governor of Arkansas! I remember that he was a big deal there, and he was in town one night because there was a motorcade of some sort! We also went to a Waterpark there, and this is the part I remember a lot...when my mascara smears when I'm in the pool or won't come off when I wash my face! So Amanda's Aunt went on an interview and had all this makeup on when she dropped us off at the Waterpark. She came back in her suit ready to play...or just lay around...we talked her into going on the Rapid Ride. So she goes, and of course flips over first thing. When we got to the bottom, she looked like a drowned Raccoon. Her mascara was all around her eyes, and her perfectly fixed hair was flat! Good times! Then, on the way home, Amanda's parent's car had a flat or something, and we had to wait in a truck stop for a long time. It was a great trip! I'm sure Amanda can add some details!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 26
2006-We got our Honda Pilot! I can't believe it's been two years! Paul found this dealership way on the other side of town that had a dessert rock one in stock, so we went to look at it! It still had the plastic on it! We loved it immediately and still do! It's so comfy, and roomy, and Paul David can watch Nemo all the time!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 27
2002-Paul met my parents for the first time! They were here helping me move into my apartment. Poor Paul couldn't come help because he had just had his wisdom teeth taken out, but he did come over and Met the Parents! I guess it went well; I don't really remember much about the meeting!
So, that's all for now...hopefully, I won't get this far behind again! I'm still having a hard time catching up on everything since the trip!
I left off at July 18, so I'll start from there...this could be a long one!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 19
2006-Ate at Giordanno's in Chicago for the first time...Deep dish Pizz, Baby! I had previously eaten at Giordanno's in Orlanda, Florida, but does it really count until you've had it in Chicago? Paul's love of Deep Dish Pizza has carried over to me! Of course, I LOVE cheese, and that's pretty much what makes it deep...tons of cheese! It's also very saucey...which I love, too! It was a good day! It helped that I was only 7 months pregnant, too. I wasn't so huge that it felt gross to eat an enormous amount of cheese, bread and tomato sauce, but I still had the responsibility to feed the baby...a lot!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 20th
1996-My first and only (knock on wood) wreck! Amanda, Kimmy and I had made an impromptu trip to Houston to see the Braves play the Astros. We got in a huge line on 610 exiting to Kirby to go to the Astrodome. It took forever...and all I wanted to do was see Chipper Jones! So, we finally get on Kirby, and BAM, I rear ended the car in front of me...her car was fine...mine not so much!! We didn't even look at the damage...or where we'd parked! We decided not to think about it and enjoy the game! So after the game, we were in the parking lot trying to find the car with a crunched hood. It took awhile, but luckily, others were looking, too! I finally found it and was just sick! We drove it home, and it got fixed...but it sure did sour our trip!
THEN, 2001-Oddly enough, my first time to ever have gone to Turner Field in Atlanta! It was so exciting to see the Home of the Braves! So, see, I've been a baseball fan a long time, now...even before Paul!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 21st
1997-I got my job at the Orthodontist, Duren and Sherman! At this point, I had committed to becoming a teacher, so I wanted out of the Day Care business. I went to lunch with my friend Krystal, who I had also worked with at the day care and had also wanted to get out of the business. She was working at the orthodontist office, and LOVED it! Oh, they'd gone a cruise, shopping trips, and he gave out bonuses twice a year! Oh, yeah, I was in! I have to say it was the best place to work! Love, love, loved my two years there! Even today, I say that if I ever want to go back to work, I may go back to a dentist or orthodontist office!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 22
1994-I met little Smith! The before mentioned Krystal also had this babysitting this going on the side in the hours she wasn't at the day care! Her aunt knew this lady who'd just had a little boy and needed a babysitter. Krystal started keeping him and fell in love with this little boy! Well, on this day, I met him, and he had just turned one! So cute and sweet, and I fell in love with him! Then, Krystal found a new guy to love, Jason, and they ultimately got engaged and married...no time to keep Smith! So, I became the Babysitter! This little family went on to have a little girl, Lowery, and another boy, Forrest! They were my life from then until I moved! I kept them at leat 3 times a week, took them wherever I went, and loved them like they were my own! I learned so much from keeping them and watching their parents with them! I know that a lot of what I do in regards to parenting and how I do it comes from my 6 years I was with these guys! Oh, I miss them!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 24
1993-Amanda and I went to stay with her Aunt and Uncle in Little Rock! Oh, what fun! For some reason, this is one of those trips I think about a lot and remember a lot of! Her aunt was our tour guide and took us a lot of places. We went to the capital building...this was when Bill Clinton was in office, but remember, he had been the Governor of Arkansas! I remember that he was a big deal there, and he was in town one night because there was a motorcade of some sort! We also went to a Waterpark there, and this is the part I remember a lot...when my mascara smears when I'm in the pool or won't come off when I wash my face! So Amanda's Aunt went on an interview and had all this makeup on when she dropped us off at the Waterpark. She came back in her suit ready to play...or just lay around...we talked her into going on the Rapid Ride. So she goes, and of course flips over first thing. When we got to the bottom, she looked like a drowned Raccoon. Her mascara was all around her eyes, and her perfectly fixed hair was flat! Good times! Then, on the way home, Amanda's parent's car had a flat or something, and we had to wait in a truck stop for a long time. It was a great trip! I'm sure Amanda can add some details!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 26
2006-We got our Honda Pilot! I can't believe it's been two years! Paul found this dealership way on the other side of town that had a dessert rock one in stock, so we went to look at it! It still had the plastic on it! We loved it immediately and still do! It's so comfy, and roomy, and Paul David can watch Nemo all the time!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 27
2002-Paul met my parents for the first time! They were here helping me move into my apartment. Poor Paul couldn't come help because he had just had his wisdom teeth taken out, but he did come over and Met the Parents! I guess it went well; I don't really remember much about the meeting!
So, that's all for now...hopefully, I won't get this far behind again! I'm still having a hard time catching up on everything since the trip!
Astros Game
We went to the game last night, and finally saw a WIN! Here are a few pictures!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
How Do You Tell Daddy Goodnight?
1) Paul David stands on the other side of the Living Room and waits until I say, "On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!"
2) He runs into Daddy's arms!
3) Daddy lifts him in the air!
4) Paul David gives Daddy a big Kiss Goodnight!
REPEAT!
Building with Blocks!
We got Paul David these blocks for Christmas, but the only interest he's really had in them is feeding them to Lovey! Last night, though, he brought me two and wanted me to put them together. So, we started building! I did most of the actual building, but he would put the block in a place...I would have to push it down!
Elmo's World
I had just thought the other day that Paul David hadn't shown much interest in Elmo lately! Then last night, he was digging through the toy basket and got out these! He played, hugged, and kissed on them most of the night!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Astros Game 8
We went to the Astros Game Monday night, and of course, Paul David had a blast!
Our little guy has started making up his own baseball chants, too! At the games, they do one that says, "Let's Go Astros" (clap, clap, clap, clap, clap...the last 3 are fast claps...you all know the chant, right?) So the other day, I noticed that Paul David was saying, "Baseball, Baseball" and then clapping! He doesn't have the rhythm of the clap down, but sometimes beat clapping is still hard for me. (I've set my expectations low in him having much if any rhythm, seeing as he came from me and all!) Anyway, he does it ALL the time now! He just walks around, "Baseball, Baseball" Clap, clap, clap! It comes out "Casecaw, Casecaw" though, which is a lot cuter! It kills me that he can do "Babababaaaa" from Little Einsteins all day, but won't say BaseBall!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Paul David's Visit
So, here's some of the highlights from Paul David's visit with Nana and Papa! He had a blast and in one of the pictures of the three kids in the car, you can see on his face how much fun he had!
There were lots of stories that Nana told about his stay.
On the first night, they got in really late, and Papa asked him if he just wanted to go sleep with them. He hopped down and went over to him and held up his arms. Daddy went and laid down with him, then Mother came in soon after. She said that he'd just laid there the whole time. When she laid down beside him he rolled over and put his arms around her neck and just hugged her. Aww. I know that made Nana feel so good! She said he rolled back over on his back and slept that way the whole night...we call that Passed OUT! So sweet!
We had told my mom that he liked Tony's pizzas. She had gotten some of the Pizzas for one, so she had made one for each of the kids. She burnt her hand getting them out of the oven, too! Poor thing! Anyway, she said that he ate all of his, Kendall ate some of hers, then Paul David ate the rest of hers. Preston didn't eat much at all, and Paul David started in on his! Little PIG!
They had a sleepover at Preston and Kendall's house, too! They played, then took baths, and then ate popcorn and watched "Finding Nemo!" They know the way to Paul David's heart! That's his favorite movie...who would have guessed!
I know he misses Preston and Kendall! When we pray at night, and I say their names, he just smiles the biggest smile!
He got to see Shay and J.T. a lot, too! He loves to go up there and eat M&M's out of the M&M Machine! Shay keeps a stash of them so they're fresh when it's refilled! She's so good to these babies!
He got to ride and drive the Big Truck, the loader, and the 4-wheeler! He got to help Papa feed the horses and Ellie, the dog! He got to play and run outside in the evenings! Mother said that was his favorite thing to do!
He also got to chase the Hot Air Balloons one morning! The Great Texas Balloon Race was in town, so they got up early and went to find them! They even saw some my friend Krystal and her family! Small world!
Finally, my favorite story of all is actually about Preston. I'm surprised that April hadn't posted this one on her blog. Anyway, Mother was sitting with Paul David and Kendall on her lap, and Preston wanted to sit, too. He came over and hugged them and said, "I just love my Grandbabies!" HA! I wonder who he's heard say that!
So here are a lot of pictures to look through! It's not all of them, though! I saved you that! It's about 2 minutes long, so it's not that bad!
Enjoy!
There were lots of stories that Nana told about his stay.
On the first night, they got in really late, and Papa asked him if he just wanted to go sleep with them. He hopped down and went over to him and held up his arms. Daddy went and laid down with him, then Mother came in soon after. She said that he'd just laid there the whole time. When she laid down beside him he rolled over and put his arms around her neck and just hugged her. Aww. I know that made Nana feel so good! She said he rolled back over on his back and slept that way the whole night...we call that Passed OUT! So sweet!
We had told my mom that he liked Tony's pizzas. She had gotten some of the Pizzas for one, so she had made one for each of the kids. She burnt her hand getting them out of the oven, too! Poor thing! Anyway, she said that he ate all of his, Kendall ate some of hers, then Paul David ate the rest of hers. Preston didn't eat much at all, and Paul David started in on his! Little PIG!
They had a sleepover at Preston and Kendall's house, too! They played, then took baths, and then ate popcorn and watched "Finding Nemo!" They know the way to Paul David's heart! That's his favorite movie...who would have guessed!
I know he misses Preston and Kendall! When we pray at night, and I say their names, he just smiles the biggest smile!
He got to see Shay and J.T. a lot, too! He loves to go up there and eat M&M's out of the M&M Machine! Shay keeps a stash of them so they're fresh when it's refilled! She's so good to these babies!
He got to ride and drive the Big Truck, the loader, and the 4-wheeler! He got to help Papa feed the horses and Ellie, the dog! He got to play and run outside in the evenings! Mother said that was his favorite thing to do!
He also got to chase the Hot Air Balloons one morning! The Great Texas Balloon Race was in town, so they got up early and went to find them! They even saw some my friend Krystal and her family! Small world!
Finally, my favorite story of all is actually about Preston. I'm surprised that April hadn't posted this one on her blog. Anyway, Mother was sitting with Paul David and Kendall on her lap, and Preston wanted to sit, too. He came over and hugged them and said, "I just love my Grandbabies!" HA! I wonder who he's heard say that!
So here are a lot of pictures to look through! It's not all of them, though! I saved you that! It's about 2 minutes long, so it's not that bad!
Enjoy!
Las Brisas Day 6
Our last morning in Acapulco! We had a fun stay, but were longing for our baby boy! This slideshow is shorter than the others---only half a day there, then the camera was packed away!
Like I've said previously, we were so blessed to be able to go on this trip. I've told some people this before, but I just feel that we owe it to Paul David for Paul and I to keep our friendship with one another solid. Luckily, we do get to have a lot of time together, but going away is special and different. One day, Paul David will have his own life to lead, and we'll kind of be stuck with one another:) I want us to be friends then like we are now! We have a lot of fun together, and hopefully, when we're old and gray, we'll be having fun then, too!
Okay, that's all about Las Brisas...back to real life stuff!
Like I've said previously, we were so blessed to be able to go on this trip. I've told some people this before, but I just feel that we owe it to Paul David for Paul and I to keep our friendship with one another solid. Luckily, we do get to have a lot of time together, but going away is special and different. One day, Paul David will have his own life to lead, and we'll kind of be stuck with one another:) I want us to be friends then like we are now! We have a lot of fun together, and hopefully, when we're old and gray, we'll be having fun then, too!
Okay, that's all about Las Brisas...back to real life stuff!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Las Brisas Day 5
Our Last full day...sigh! It was a good one! Here are some explanations of some things in the slideshow:
Our Room 349 was the same room we had on our honeymoon! In the picture of the room number, you'll see a box under it. This was our magic breakfast box. It opens from the inside, too. Every morning, our bread, fruit, and coffee would be placed from this side of the box, and we would retrieve it from our side! Love, love, love that! We would take it out on the balcony and enjoy the view in our Las Brisas robes while sipping our coffee, munching on bread and fruit...oh, I'm missing it!
The Squirrel Bandit: We had some italian food for lunch from room service, and it came with bread. Paul didn't eat his, so it sat all afternoon on the table while we swam. This squirrel tried to get the bread a couple of times, but Paul shooed him away. Later, we went in to shower, and I went back outside to get something and the squirrel was sitting on the railing with that bread! I just laughed and went in to get the camera! The Squirrel won!
The Cross is at the top of the mountain. That's how you know where Las Brisas is when you're in the cab on your way there!
Las Brisas still uses keys! When was the last time you stayed somewhere, and they gave you an actual key!
There's also a picture of the road down below us. Paul took this one of the cabs. The little Volkswagon Bugs are the Cabs in Acapulco...not the ones we took from the hotel though, they're Crown Victorias or something similar. If get a cab like in front of Wal-Mart, you get a horn-honking Bug! When we were on our way to Las Brisas from the airport, we passed a Bug, and they had written on the window "NOT A CAB!" We laughed so hard! HONK.HONK!
PS I'm going to make a slideshow of Paul David's stay with Nana and Papa, too! It may be tomorrow though! There are some super cute shots! Stay tuned!
Our Room 349 was the same room we had on our honeymoon! In the picture of the room number, you'll see a box under it. This was our magic breakfast box. It opens from the inside, too. Every morning, our bread, fruit, and coffee would be placed from this side of the box, and we would retrieve it from our side! Love, love, love that! We would take it out on the balcony and enjoy the view in our Las Brisas robes while sipping our coffee, munching on bread and fruit...oh, I'm missing it!
The Squirrel Bandit: We had some italian food for lunch from room service, and it came with bread. Paul didn't eat his, so it sat all afternoon on the table while we swam. This squirrel tried to get the bread a couple of times, but Paul shooed him away. Later, we went in to shower, and I went back outside to get something and the squirrel was sitting on the railing with that bread! I just laughed and went in to get the camera! The Squirrel won!
The Cross is at the top of the mountain. That's how you know where Las Brisas is when you're in the cab on your way there!
Las Brisas still uses keys! When was the last time you stayed somewhere, and they gave you an actual key!
There's also a picture of the road down below us. Paul took this one of the cabs. The little Volkswagon Bugs are the Cabs in Acapulco...not the ones we took from the hotel though, they're Crown Victorias or something similar. If get a cab like in front of Wal-Mart, you get a horn-honking Bug! When we were on our way to Las Brisas from the airport, we passed a Bug, and they had written on the window "NOT A CAB!" We laughed so hard! HONK.HONK!
PS I'm going to make a slideshow of Paul David's stay with Nana and Papa, too! It may be tomorrow though! There are some super cute shots! Stay tuned!
Las Brisas Day 4
Sorry it's taking me so long to do this, but the weekend was busy. Plus, I'm trying to go through all these pictures and order some, too. Plus, this house is still a wreck. I just can't keep motivated to pick anything up...it may be that for every one thing I pick up, there's 20 other things that need to be picked up, too. It's just too overwhelming...plus little man isn't taking all that great of naps. UGH! So as you can see, my time is limited!
Here's Day 4 though. We started out the day thinking we were just going to hang out at the Casita all day, order room service, and relax. Around 10, we decided that another trip to Wal-Mart might be in order...and what ever for you may ask. Well, Paul had wanted some Cheez-its when we were there earlier, but our Cab Driver, Juan, who was helping us shop, found some Ritz Cheese Sandwiches instead. They were full size Ritz with the cheese, just like the mini ones we have here, but full size. Well, these things were out of this world good. Paul wanted more...plus the Nacho Cheese Doritos (which we all know I'm a huge fan of) have a little Jalepeno added to them in Mexico, making them even better. So we went back to Wal-Mart to buy cheese Crackers and Doritos.
We decided to eat, too while we were in "town." Long story short, we had to go somewhere that was in walking distance to Wal-Mart, so we went to Hooters. We really like Hooter's here, except we don't go anymore because they did away with their 20 wings for the price of 10. Since it was vacation, we thought we could splurge, and pay full price! Plus, I wanted fries, and they have the best seasoned curly fries! As you'll see, we had fun taking pictures with the cut outs!
One more thing to explain in the video: In the last picture, I'm holding something up at the camera. It was my favorite thing about room service! They put these little tortilla bowls of guacamole, beans, and salsa on our Fajita plate each time. I would only eat one fajita, then make myself a Tortilla sandwich with what was left! It was my favorite part of every meal! YUM!
Ok, so enjoy...two more days to go!
Here's Day 4 though. We started out the day thinking we were just going to hang out at the Casita all day, order room service, and relax. Around 10, we decided that another trip to Wal-Mart might be in order...and what ever for you may ask. Well, Paul had wanted some Cheez-its when we were there earlier, but our Cab Driver, Juan, who was helping us shop, found some Ritz Cheese Sandwiches instead. They were full size Ritz with the cheese, just like the mini ones we have here, but full size. Well, these things were out of this world good. Paul wanted more...plus the Nacho Cheese Doritos (which we all know I'm a huge fan of) have a little Jalepeno added to them in Mexico, making them even better. So we went back to Wal-Mart to buy cheese Crackers and Doritos.
We decided to eat, too while we were in "town." Long story short, we had to go somewhere that was in walking distance to Wal-Mart, so we went to Hooters. We really like Hooter's here, except we don't go anymore because they did away with their 20 wings for the price of 10. Since it was vacation, we thought we could splurge, and pay full price! Plus, I wanted fries, and they have the best seasoned curly fries! As you'll see, we had fun taking pictures with the cut outs!
One more thing to explain in the video: In the last picture, I'm holding something up at the camera. It was my favorite thing about room service! They put these little tortilla bowls of guacamole, beans, and salsa on our Fajita plate each time. I would only eat one fajita, then make myself a Tortilla sandwich with what was left! It was my favorite part of every meal! YUM!
Ok, so enjoy...two more days to go!
Friday, July 18, 2008
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY-Backtrack!
I'm going to do some backtracking here to include some momentous things that happened while we were gone to Acapulco (To see pictures from Days 1, 2, and 3-keep scrolling down!).
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY-July 12
2004-Our first time in Acapulco. I think it's so neat that we were there at the exact time we were there 4 years ago! We are so fortunate that we were able to enjoy our paradise again so soon!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY-July 15
2007-First time I was away from Paul David for more than 24 hours! We had gone to Corpus for our Anniversary, and my mom came here to stay with him. We were gone 2 nights, and I remember thinking that it was forever! Now this week, I was away from him for 6 nights. Last year, he kind of ignored me when we saw each other again. This year, he was SO happy to see us. He hugged us, and just kept looking at me and smiling! He's still being pretty clingy!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY-July16
2002-First time I met Mike, Sarah, and Justin! I remember it so well! I was staying with Carol because my apartment wasn't ready yet. We had gone to the cell phone store for her, and I got a call from Paul saying that he was going to eat spaghetti at his parents, did we want to come over? Oh, I started getting so nervous. I was about to meet his parents. I made Carol take me home to change clothes...I had to look my best! She kept telling me that I really shouldn't worry about it, they really wouldn't care what I looked like!
Then, we got there and made the appropriate introductions, and I've felt at home there ever since! It was the Best Spaghetti, too! I am so blessed in the in-law department! The first thing I thought about Sarah was how much she was like my own mom! We all enjoy spending time with each other like I'm their own child...and I think Mike would side with me anyday! Love you guys!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY-July 18
2006-Our First Trip to Wrigley Field. That's such an awesome experience. Just being outside the stadium is amazing, then when you see the ivy and brick, it's just beautiful. I know people think we're crazy for going to these places for our anniversaries, but we love seeing all the different baseball stadiums. It being our anniversary is just an excuse to go!
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Las Brisas Day 3
Well, this was Day 3, Friday, which was one week ago today...ahh, a week ago I was in paradise! Anyway, as you will tell from the first picture, we woke up to a sunny day! We ate on the balcony again, then read for awhile. Interestingly enough, we kind of had to wait on it to warm up to get in the pool. Even then, it was quite chilly! Around 10, we went back to the beach Club, La Concha. The first ones of Paul in the pool are there in the freshwater pool. Then we ate lunch, and headed back to our pool at our casita. Oh, the life!
That night we ordered room service, and got some pictures of the guy bringing it to us. They carry the tray while they drive the Pink Jeep to deliver it. Then he set the table up for us outside. On this night we ordered the Nachos and Northern Fajitas...ooh, yum. I'm missing the food!
It was a great day filled with sunshine!
Enjoy!
That night we ordered room service, and got some pictures of the guy bringing it to us. They carry the tray while they drive the Pink Jeep to deliver it. Then he set the table up for us outside. On this night we ordered the Nachos and Northern Fajitas...ooh, yum. I'm missing the food!
It was a great day filled with sunshine!
Enjoy!
Las Brisas Day 2
Our Day 2, which was our actual anniversary, started with lots of clouds. We ate breakfast on the balcony, then sat around and read, hoping that it would clear up! We went to lunch/Breakfast at El Tulipan which was way up at the top of the mountain. In one picture, you'll be able to see a white and pink jeep coming up the road...that was our Las Brisas transportation...just dial "cero" or zero, and they come after you! Where would you like to go now? In this show, too, there are lots of pictures of the outside of our casita. Hopefully, you'll get some sort of idea of how private and beautiful it is. Let's just say we didn't leave very often!
So after our Brunch, we were hoping to get in the pool...no such luck! It was like a monsoon all afternoon! We sat around playing Rummy most of the day and watching it rain, clear a tiny bit, then pour again! It finally cleared the most right about the time we left for dinner at Bellavista! We got pretty dressed up for that...the picture didn't do too well in the slideshow, so here it is in real life.
Our 4th Anniversary
So here's the slideshow from Day 2! Enjoy!
PS That was a Mexican Squirrel. We found it so odd that they look so different. Stay tuned for more squirrel pictures later on...one was a little bandit!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Las Brisas Day 1
I've been working on uploading our pictures to make slideshows of each day, and thanks to my friend Amy, I've got one day up and running! This was our first day in Acapulco at our resort, Las Brisas. The pictures won't even do it justice...it is beautiful! You'll get glimpses of it in the upcoming slideshows of the other days. You'll see more hibiscus than you ever thought you'd ever need to see! They're everywhere! They decorate your room with them, place them in your pool each day, they're on a plate when you order room service! It's magical!
La Concha is their Beach club that is where the "public" pools are. They have a freshwater pool and two salt water pools that lead into the bay! They also have a fabulous restaurant that we ate lunch at two of the days. MMM, so good!
Enjoy our first day of Las Brisas and check back in for more slideshows. It should go faster now that I've got it sort of figured out!
La Concha is their Beach club that is where the "public" pools are. They have a freshwater pool and two salt water pools that lead into the bay! They also have a fabulous restaurant that we ate lunch at two of the days. MMM, so good!
Enjoy our first day of Las Brisas and check back in for more slideshows. It should go faster now that I've got it sort of figured out!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
OUR ANNIVERSARY
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July10th
2004-Paul and I were married! I cannot believe it's been 4 years! Sometimes I look at him and wonder when he's going to leave to go back to Austin to school! Then, I remember, oh yeah, he lives here now...with me...and we have a child. It's been the best 4 years. I can't believe I found him, or he found me, or that Carol and Sarah thought of us. It's just all beyond anything I can fully comprehend! You sometimes hear lots of negative remarks about being married...ball and chain...control...committment...I just don't understand what all that's about! I guess I was just born to be married or something. We have so much fun...it's like playing house, except we have a real house, real money, real cars, and a real kid! It's all a lot funner when you get to "play" with your best friend!
I've seen others do this on their blogs, so I'm copying them. Here are pictures of us from our last four years:
Our Wedding Day
Our First Anniversary at Yankee Stadium
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Our Second Anniversary at Wrigley Field
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Our Third Anniversary at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi
And our Fourth Anniversary Picture will be posted when we get back!
We won't be posed at a Baseball Stadium though!
Also: Today is Aunt Cindy's birthday! I don't know what year she was born in, but she'd probably rather me not post that anyway! Happy Birthday, Cindy!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Another Day in NYC
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY-July 9th
2005-Same trip as yesterday, but it was the first time I'd seen the Statue of Liberty and been inside the Empire State Building!
We got to the ferry early on that morning and were the first boat out to the Statue! We toured the inside and then Paul got some amazing pictures of her!
After we left the Statue, we headed over to the Empire State Building. We stood in line after line after line! By the time we got to the top, there were so many people up there, the wind was blowing something insane making the whole building shake, I freaked out and just wanted to get down! You can see by the look on my face that this was not where I wanted to be!
This story is so funny to me because my friend Krystal just got back from NYC and had the exact opposite experience! She stood in line forever at the Statue, and the next day, got right in to the Empire State Building and LOVED it!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Pink Paradise
Paul and I are leaving tomorrow for our Pink Paradise in Acapulco! We'll be back next week, but I have a few posts that I've scheduled to pop up while we're gone! Paul David's with my parents, so any of you in that area, go by and see him! I'm sure my mom would love the help!
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 8
1950-Our friend Carol was born! Carol has been a friend of my in-laws since the 80's, and I taught Kindergarten with Carol for 6 years. Carol and my mother-in-law Sarah are the reason Paul and I are together! They set Paul and I up on a blind date over 6 years ago! We will forever be indebted to Carol and Sarah...each not wanting either of us to find someone else and move! Happy Birthday, Carol!
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2005-Paul and I toured Yankee Stadium and went to a game there for the first time! It was awesome! Well, the tour wasn't so awesome because it was raining the whole time! We looked like drowned rats in all the pictures! The game was awesome though! We had gotten some tickets through someone Paul worked with, so we were on the field level! It was the best first anniversary ever!
In the Yankees Dugout! UGH, it was miserable! We went back a couple of days later, and the weather was beautiful! We're so bad; we went through the whole tour again just to redo our pictures!
In our seats at the game! We got those Yankee visors as a giveaway when we came in!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY---July 6th
2007-We're not going back too far on this one, but boy how you forget in just a year. This was a day I thought I would remember forever, but I can already tell that the details are fuzzy!
Last year on this day, Paul David did a few things for the first time! We were at my in-laws house when he started showing off. I asked him, "How Big is Paul David?" (we had been practicing this for weeks, but he wouldn't do it on command), but this time, he raised his arms over his head! I said, "So Big!" and he smiled so big! Then, later on, he had pulled up on the sofa, and for some reason, I started singing, "Shake your booty!" and he started wiggling his little bottom and laughing! We did this over and over! Finally, the thing that we all just laughed and laughed at was Paul David's reaction to my Mother-in-Law's white socks. He would crawl over to her, and she would wiggle her feet at him. He would squeal, turn around and crawl off squealing. Then he'd come back for more! He did this forever! So cute! Of course, we have NO video of this, and he never did it again.
These pictures aren't from that day, but they show Paul David showing "So Big!"
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2007-We're not going back too far on this one, but boy how you forget in just a year. This was a day I thought I would remember forever, but I can already tell that the details are fuzzy!
Last year on this day, Paul David did a few things for the first time! We were at my in-laws house when he started showing off. I asked him, "How Big is Paul David?" (we had been practicing this for weeks, but he wouldn't do it on command), but this time, he raised his arms over his head! I said, "So Big!" and he smiled so big! Then, later on, he had pulled up on the sofa, and for some reason, I started singing, "Shake your booty!" and he started wiggling his little bottom and laughing! We did this over and over! Finally, the thing that we all just laughed and laughed at was Paul David's reaction to my Mother-in-Law's white socks. He would crawl over to her, and she would wiggle her feet at him. He would squeal, turn around and crawl off squealing. Then he'd come back for more! He did this forever! So cute! Of course, we have NO video of this, and he never did it again.
These pictures aren't from that day, but they show Paul David showing "So Big!"
8 months old!
10 months old!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
4th of July Parade
Happy 4th of July Everyone!
From our Family:
Our little town has a cute little 4th of July Parage every year, and this year it was it was not little! It lasted at least an hour and a half! It's always so much fun though because it's mostly kids, and they all dress up and decorate so cute! We were lucky enough to get there pretty early and got a shady spot.
Sarah, Lily and Justin
Paul David and Lily
Trying to get two toddlers to look and smile is useless!
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We're at the same parade, same stroller, almost the same spot!
We're at the same parade, same stroller, almost the same spot!During the Parade
Paul David just loved all the flags! He sat so well through the entire parade and just took it all in!
His First Flavor-Ice Popsicle!
We ended up with so much stuff from the parade, but the posicles and bottled water were the best!
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