Showing posts with label sweet somethings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sweet somethings. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

sweet somethings : mama's day

Thought I might take a moment to muse on my Mother's Day.
My second one, and just as beautiful as the first.  This day has now surpassed Valentine's Day in my mind, as it is not just celebrating the love my Hubby and I  have for each other, but it is that, as well as the mutual love between myself and my baby {soon to be babies.}  And that which I have for my own mother.  And I get to see the love and respect my husband has for his mother.  All these things are awesome in my book.

Plus, the weather is usually warmer on Mother's Day compared to V-Day.  Added bonus!
mama's day quote...and my new entryway bench!
Quick recap of the weekend: Carnival on Saturday evening (after a day of cleaning and house projects) with the boy and Hubby, where they rode the kiddo rides and I ate funnel cake and took photos like a good mamarazzi would.  Church on Sunday...but a later service than usual, since Cormac blessed us with an extra hour of sleep - yay!  The church was packed with beautiful mamas clutching carnations given out, wearing pretty dresses and getting their photos taken with their children.  Was a lovely service and a lovely scene to behold.  After church the three of us went to the local downtown farmer's market and had brunch and walked around, buying a few yummy things along the way.  Went home for kiddo's nap, and did some final prep for our soon-arriving guests.  Then we met Hubby's mama and a whole crew of his other relatives over at a shopping/dining area a block from our house.  Entertained Cormac at an arcade since sadly our boat ride plan fell through, then had a lovely German feast at our favorite nearby restaurant.

Ended the day with gift opening, desserts and coffee back at our place.

I did not go into labor on Mother's Day as I had predicted.  But had some lovely, uncomfortable contractions as we walked around,  just to get everyone excited.  :D
I made fudge brownie batter cupcakes and mini fruit pizzas for our mother's day guests to eat back at our place
from hubby to two of the mamas in his life
flowers from the hubby...love hydrangeas
flowers for hubby's mama...also gorg!

since I am super preggo I couldn't ride any rides at little carnie on saturday night...but I loved watching my two guys enjoy themselves!  oh, and I did eat a giant funnel cake. 
um, both hands on the wheel, son!
that's my kiddo - totally in love with him!
Grandma BB driving a Hummer at the arcade...priceless!
I think I told little Cormac about a thousand times that day, quietly in his ear or looking into his blue eyes, how happy I am to be his mama.  I know I make mistakes.  I feel like a failure on a regular basis.  I am completely petrified I won't be too great at handling two little ones.  But...I also know God put me in this role and with these specific kiddos for a reason, and although I am not perfect {no mama is} I am so thankful for each moment I have with the title 'mama.'

Such a sweet and special weekend!  
Much love to all you mamas out there...
you are doing a GREAT job!!!!!
g

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

sweet somethings : labor day weekend

1. Messy hair and lots of cuddling.
Something about holiday weekends makes you just want to relax, hang out, and avoid any normal obligations.  Oh, and spend lots of time lovin' on your fam.  Like this guy:

  
Oh my - he does completely look like his Dad...except for the eyeballs.
Those are my blue eyeballs.
Okay, so go ahead and call me a bad mama, but this kid is a total climber and every time he sees a step stool he goes for it!  So this time I let him and grabbed the camera...just 'cause he seemed so proud of himself...
2. Naps.  
I almost never nap and I actually took several this past weekend.  This signifies the start of football season...my favorite napping background noise.  Oh, and I like the tailgating, beer drinking and food eating part of football season, too.

3. Birthday celebrating!  
We went out Saturday night with a group to celebrate a gorgeous and fun friend of mine.  Wish I would have taken more pictures, as everyone looked fabulous.  Plus, Hubby and I got a night out sans baby.  I spilled one cosmopolitan...which signifies me having a good time. :)


 4. Family outing! Lunch at Chipotle and...
perhaps too much chipotle?
5...trip to children's museum large, insane play area
To be honest, the eight million kids who were also there, along with eight million frazzled parents were kinda overstimulating for me...but to see this kiddo have fun running around and playing was totally worth it. 

dada had fun, too
I didn't get any photos of the insane, netted "ball area" because I was too busy looking for where there might possibly be an emergency exit I could escape out of...or a wine bar.

6. Cormac's first Labor Day fireworks
...or any fireworks, for that matter.
Forget Fourth of July.  Labor Day fireworks are the thing where we live.  Our city becomes completely nuts the Sunday night before Labor Day because there is a huge display that happens right on the river.  Everyone is out partying.  This year we were invited to a good friend's house that has a pretty awesome view.  Needless to say, Cormac had a blast.  He ran wild, spilled his milk {like mama, like son} and then when the fireworks started he lay his head sleepily on his Dad's shoulder and watched for about fifteen minutes.  Then he was fast asleep.

A good weekend, all in all.

Much love -
g

Sunday, May 13, 2012

sweet somethings from : my first mother's day


1. card from my 'little one'


2. an italian dinner with my guys and hubby's mama


3. snuggles with my babe


 4. vino!


 5. laughs with mimi!


 6. after dinner snack?


 7. entertaining baby in the car with the camera



8. sunday brunch with nana karen


9. nana, pawpaw and auntie molly


10. hubby


 11. celebrating at home


Was a beautiful mother's day weekend...
much love to all you 'baby mamas' out there!
g

Sunday, March 4, 2012

sweet somethings from : hubby's birthday

Had a fantastic weekend celebrating hubby's thirty-first...
 posing with my darling babe
date night downtown
'sushi cone'
mimi and mustache treat us to delicioso mexican and margaritas...and menu?
white cake from the grocery store = hubby's request
seven candles were enough
singing cards and yellow bows
father and son
baby and paw-paw
Here's to many more celebrations, wonderful husband.
All I can say is:
"where da cake at?"

I love you!
g

Monday, November 7, 2011

sweet somethings from...fall

1. our little family travels throughout the czech republic, austria and germany


2. baby cormac's very first plane ride

3. door in Prague...so many beautiful things in that city!

4. kisses from grampa


 5. rose garden 

6. beautiful upside-down baby

 7. farmers market blooms

 8. balloon release!

9. toasting to being completely debt-free!


10. leaves

11. sisters with baby boys

love.love.love
fall
.
g