Weekend at home and with friends...

This weekend was a typical weekend for us. Some time at home, some time with friends. On Saturday, we spent the morning in our pajamas and in the afternoon we went to the South part of Denver to meet up with my Webster University friends.

Boxed up Lily - Is this were babies come from?

Walking with spoons (this is easier on Mommy and Daddy's back)

If you are chilly, here take my sweater

Jennifer, Me
LuAnn and James
The Webster Friends - we had many many many classes together while working on our Masters in HR Management. We all graduated May of 06!

We met in S. Denver as Jennifer has since moved to Longmont, CO and LuAnn moved to Castle Rock, CO. and Denver was a good middle ground place to meet. We went to CB & Potts Restaurant.

Hairy Situation

Back in December I allowed my gray hairs to get on my nerves. Instead of going to see my hairdresser, I decided to take matters into my own "Nice and Easy" hands. I bought a box of "dark brown", which is pretty much my natural hair color. I loaded up my color, sat down to read a book and wait the 25 minutes. I was then reading "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult. The book was so good, I read for 35 minutes. Oops! Well, the box says "dark brown" and it's okay if my hair gets really dark brown. I washed my hair and oh no! I now have black hair! What?? The box said "dark brown" not "black". So, I looked up how to correct too dark hair color and found that clarifying shampoos help. It is now January and I still wasn't happy with my goth look, so I made an appointment with my hairdresser. I have been wanting to donate my hair to Locks of Love once my hair is long enough and I found out that I can even donate colored hair - yippee! So, my efforts to grow out my hair is still good.
Here is my new hair. I had Tonia (hairdresser) put lots of red highlights in to break up my dark, dark hair. I'm quite enjoying the new color.

Deliciously Lily

This week I pulled out my "Deceptively Delicious" book by Mrs. Seinfeld. No matter what the lawsuits say, I do like this cookbook. In my opinion, the Sneaky Chef lady could have used Mrs. Seinfeld's book as a positive to her book and say "Hey, Mrs. Seinfeld, let's get together and do another cookbook - say "The Sneaky Chef meets Deceptively Delicious". Oh well. Some people feel they must sue instead of looking for other ways to accomplish things. Anyways, I have made three of the recipes: Mac N Cheese #1; Applesauce muffins and French toast. All were very tasty!

Lily's new game is falling down and Mommy yelling "Boom!". She learned this from her aunties.

Movie star!

New activity - coloring!

Stylin'

My Lemongrass Spa party last Saturday went really well. Hopefully this can bloom and I'll get to do more parties in the future! I'm considering doing a monthly open house at my home and invite the gals to come over, soak their feet, chat, eat and try on the products. Perhaps starting in February?

"Working" Mom

Well, a few things have changed since I last posted.

1. I took on a part-time/temp position with a financial advising company. I'm just doing light administrative work at the moment. My hours are Monday - Friday, 2 hours in the morning. It's a nice break from my normal days of Mommy-duties. I've never liked the term "working mom" for those women who work outside the house. I've been a stay-at-home-Mom for the last year - and man, that is hard work! I work just as hard too! I never knew how hard it was taking care of a baby 24/7. I wouldn't take it back though. I feel very lucky to have the option to stay home.

2. I signed up as a consultant to Lemongrass Spa Products. I have been using their products since spring of last year and really like them! My skin is nice and soft and my face has cleared up! I am having a kick-off party tomorrow and am hoping it will go really well.

Lily's Birthday Party

Yesterday we had Lily's birthday party aka playgroup with cupcakes. We had four little ones show up for the party.

Mommy LaRain and Zach, Mommy Shakeychia and Mathias, Mommy Karen and Caoimhe, me and Lily Pad, Mommy Cat and Izzy.

Zach posing for GQ (notice the missing sock, hee hee)

Cupcakes!

I'm teaching Lily sign language and she is catching on. She knows quite a few. This is her "Go Colts" sign.
Today the Colts play the Chargers in Indy. Go Colts!!!

The Big One

Jan 9, 07

Today

Today Lily is a year old! Happy Birthday Lily!!

A year ago, David and I were exhausted new parents. The year has been filled with many learning opportunities, lots of laughs and lots of love. I am definitely more comfortable with parenthood today then a year ago. Check in with me when Lily is a teenager, I may say differently!
We are going to have a little party with a few of her friends on Saturday. I'm calling it a "playdate with cupcakes".

We're Back!

David, Lily and I are back from Indiana. We were gone for 2 1/2 weeks! It was a nice, long visit.
Lots happened - too much for a blog. But overall, we had a great time. I truly miss my family and I'm so happy I got to spend so much time with them.
Here are some highlights of our visit...

The first Saturday in Indy, we had a mini holiday party with some of my old friends. This is my friend Michele from high school.

On the left is a grade school friend of mine, Eddie. We went to St. Lawrence together.
Right side is my friend Dave from high school. Ironically, they knew it other and hadn't seen one another since freshman year of high school! Apparently Dave went to school with Eddie freshman year at Lawrence North, then his sophomore moved to Lawrence Central were I attended.

Lily got to hang out with her cousin, Cassie!

Lily got lots of love from her aunts and uncles!
Matthew, Christie and Bonnie

For Christmas, Lily's Abuelito (Grandpa) made her a rocking horse!

This is the traditional "underwear on the head" picture. My Mom gives us underwear each year and for the past several years, we all put the undies on our head for a family picture. I know, crazy! Since Lily doesn't wear undies quite yet, we used a diaper - hee hee

On the 29th, we celebrated Mark and Bonnie's engagement! (I also went grade school with Mark, my future brother in law)

At the engagement party, David got to sit next to two good looking red heads!
These are my sisters' friends Alex and Lindsay - they will be bridesmaids at Bonnie's wedding

This was taken at the engagement party as well. Thought this was a good picture of the sisters.
Me, Christie and Bonnie

Christie, Matthew, me, Bonnie
New Years! We went to Connor's in Broadripple. It was 50 bucks to get in with free food and drinks all night. I must say, I got to see another (drunk) side to my siblings! ha ha! It was a fun night.

My sister-in-law, Carrie came to New Years as well, but wasn't able to stay long as it was a smoky bar, and she is expecting my next nephew/niece in April - Oops, not April, I meant July!!

Thank you family for a great time! I love you all and miss you lots! We shall see you hopefully this Spring to attend Bonnie's bridal shower!