Disney on Ice - Again!

I was given free tickets to Disney on Ice again so we headed over to Sports Arena with Anne, Noah and Finn to check out Mickey Mouse on skates. Emmy really loves these shows. She sat for almost 2 hours watching them perform. She dances, claps, yells, etc, it is so cute to watch her! Then we headed over to Anne and Noah's for dinner. The kids play so well together, it is so cute. It was like a break for all of us, they kept each other so amused!

Ready to Tackle the Week

I am not going to sugar coat it, lately my work weeks have sucked. There have been some interesting things going on at work (when I say interesting, it is not a good thing), they are hectic I don't feel like I have enough time to do anything - cook, clean, spend time with Emmy, maybe have a moment or 2 alone... Sometimes I feel like I am trying to figure out the rest of ours lives, but nothing seems to be falling into place. It seems as though I am waiting for something to happen, something to change because it is bound to happen eventually? In the meantime, I am tasked with figuring out how better tackling the weeks and "go with the flow".

#1 - Yoga!
Yoga has always been something that has helped me mentally by focusing on the moment, slowing down and not worrying about what is next. After going for 6+ years, I have not gone since Emmy is born because I never have time or money. Starting last week, I have made it part of my weekly routine once again. I found a class near our house that is at 8:30pm, so after Emmy is in bed. It also happens to be one of those hot classes, 100+ degrees hot. I had never done a hot class before and it was amazing. Nothing is better that stretching muscles you didn't realize you had, challenging yourself in poses you didn't think were possible for a body to do and sweating like you have never sweat in your life. I already feel like a new person.

#2 - Running
I used to hate running but since it is the only kind of exercise I can get with Emmy in the stroller, I have started in the last year. I try to run once a week, or more if needed, and run on average 4 - 5 miles each time. There is no better way to get out aggression and frustration than running. If you ever want to clear your head, run until you can't run anymore!

#3 - Organization
I know this may sound a little ridiculous to some, but I plan what we are going to have for dinner, for the entire week, on Saturday. That way I have all the ingredients, I can plan on left overs for lunches and can plan around nights I know I may get home late, etc. There is no way I can get home at the end of the day, when Emmy is exhausted and hungry, and try and figure out what to have for dinner. I already know this week is going to be busy so today I:
- Did 2 loads of laundry
- Made macaroni from scratch for tomorrow night's dinner (Enough for dinner and two lunches. Some left over ground turkey for burritos later in the week = 4 meals)
- Steamed carrots and butternut squash for Emmy's snacks and lunches
- Made eggplant parmesan for dinner tonight (and my lunch tomorrow)
- Cleaned the kitchen

I put on my ipod and listened to some music and did it all while Emmy was napping - 2 hours flat :)

I have to say I feel good, ready to tackle the week!!

Almost 2

Emmy wil be 2 in less than a month, I can't believe it! She continues to amaze me each day with what she learns. It is hard to explain just how fun she is she here are a few videos for you all to enjoy :)

Another great weekend

This was one of those weekends that remind us why we spend so much money to live in San Diego! It was 75 degrees and sunny, not too shabby for a weekend in January. We hung out at the beach, watched lots of sports and were constantly entertained by our little monkey who now says "excuse me" and "bless you" and chants "go, go, go" and "defense" during football games.

Watching the SDSU game with Daddy.



We gave Emmy a little pedicure Saturday night. She let us cut her nails if we promised to paint them pink. I caught Daddy blowing the paint dry. I bet he never thought this is how he'd be spending a Saturday night :)





Pancakes for breakfast at the Green Flash. Doesn't everyone eat a pancake as big as their head as a mid-morning snack?



A little beach time with Daddy.

Back by popular demand

More dancing! And this time with a few partners :)

No, I am not kidding...

This is how many "friends" Emmy takes to bed with her. This picture does not even do it justice since there are animals and babies piled almost a foot high! We can't even walk by a stuffed animal or baby on the way to her room or she'll want them in her bed. Each night before I go to bed, I pick out some so she has room to sleep. At least she keeps them piled up at the end of her bed.

I think we have a dancer on our hands

A taste of the good life

I have had the last week off of work and it has been amazing. Being able to spend every day with Emmy, actually having some time to get things done around the house and to have a few moments alone while Emmy napped has made this week the greatest ever. If only I could have those days more often.... It is going to be very hard to leave Emmy tomorrow, it makes me tear up just thinking about it. Back to the grind, ugh :(

Our Week:

We looked after Finn one day and had so much fun! I have to admit I was a little nervous to look after the 2 of them all day since it was raining out but they were so good!




Emmy and I went to the Children's Contemporary Museum, it was awesome! The museum itself was very cool with some cool artwork and there were different areas for the kids to do crafts, explore, etc.





Josh was able to squeeze away from work and we went to Sea World! I have been dying to take Emmy and it was more fun than I had anticipated. She loved the dolphins and penguins but the best was Sesame Street land! They had characters there for her to meet, I don't know who was more excited her or me :) But I couldn't believe it, she was scared of them, even Elmo! Although, she has talked about hugging Zoe ever since, I think she was bummed that she didn't. Thanks to my aunts and uncles (John, Karen, Sam and Therea) we are going to be able to get a pass so we can go as often as we'd like - thank you!!

Watching the dolphin show



I had a death grip on her or I swear she was going to jump in!



A scene straight out of happy feet







Yes, she now eats apples all by herself :)

Happy New Year!

Josh and I decided to lay low this year and cook a good dinner at home. We splurged and bought lobster tails and make prosciutto wrapped asparagus and guinoa. We pretty much eat an early dinner with Emmy every night so it honestly felt like a date night at home. Surprisingly we even made it until midnight!






New Years Day we went to our favorite part in La Jolla. It is the most beautiful park you can imagine. A great place to start the new year.




Looking forward to a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.