flying east

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Krew and I are up in the sky today! We're going from the west coast to the east coast and landing in Florida this evening. I'm hoping things go smoothly traveling by myself with Krew. I've got toys and yummy food stashed complete with an iTouch full of apps, movies, and Disney sing-a-longs. Traveling with a toddler is not easy business but so far he really likes the idea of riding on a plane! Lets hope that excitement lasts!

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on being mom

Sometimes I can't believe that I am that special person that my mom was and is to me. I'm a mom and I love it so so so much--much more than I ever thought was possible. On Saturday Krew picked me 7 flowers without anyone telling him to. It melted my heart to see this little guy be so sweet and so much like his daddy. I love being with my little pal everyday.

I had such a wonderful mother's day! Cameron spoiled me with letting me sleep in, getting breakfast in bed, suprising me with a gift certificate for an hour massage... looking forward to it! Krew picked me a few flowers and gave me lots of kisses and hugs. Later, we barbequed with family and ended the night with this photo above with Krew in his pajamas. I am so grateful for the mother I have and the mother in law I was blessed with. I'm so lucky to have such wonderful examples surrounding me.

I love being the mother in this little family of ours. Nothing beats it.

hiding

Dear much younger self,
Remember when you used to think it was funny to hide in the clothes rack while mom is shopping? Well, it's not so funny anymore-- especially when you are the mom. When you think your kid is right by your side and 2 seconds later your kid is gone, it's not fun at all. And you manage to have a mini freak out for the longest minute of your life trying to find your child when you spot him with another lady who is trying to find his "mother". That's me! Not funny at all. Doing some mother's day shopping today. Wish me luck.
Yours truly,
The older and motherly self

cinco de mayo on the river

On Friday we took a little road trip to the river where we could spend our Cinco de Mayo in the hot Arizona sun. We made a stop at In-n-Out on the way there and set up camp by the river. Camp is easy to set up when you're sleeping under the stars! No tents, just an aero bed under the night sky. At night, we woke up to a wild donkey walking not too far from our bed which was quite exciting!

The next morning we woke up and headed out on the river. The air was 94 degrees and the water was at a refreshing 70 'ish. The water was glassy and we wake boarded as much as our little hearts desired. Cameron brought an old surf board and we used that to wake surf which was surprisingly fun (I'm still waiting for the pics of Cameron doing it, just my lame-o one above). Krew enjoyed an occasional swim in the river and a warm layout in the sun. We had a great time and thank you to the in-laws for making our Cinco de Mayo so fun!

dressed up for the weekend

Happy Friday!
I'm leaving you with some shots of my little man dressed up over the last few weeks. I love getting him in something dressy and dapper! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xo

easy going

Yay for relaxing days! Days where there is little that has to be done. Days that are filled with cupcakes, library books, and grandma. Days where you don't feel like cooking anything for dinner so you go walk to the store and buy a rotisserie chicken. Days where you just take it easy. Days where you enjoy the evening, read with the husband, watch American Idol, and finish it off with a lavender bath. Days that are just right.

And this blouse that I'm wearing, it sits in the back end of my closet where the clothes don't get filed out much. Today I threw the old thing on to go out. I bought it when I was feeling rather pregnant with Krew. Although it is not a maternity blouse (just from normal forever21) and I am not pregnant, I can't stand to wear it. There were just some normal things that I wore a lot while being pregnant that have been labeled in my mind as "maternity". And now those items are ruined mentally. I put it on today and it just felt odd. So goodbye cute blouse. You are fine but I'm just having issues with you. Maybe it's your empire waist or your flowy midsection but I'll put you away until I need you again. You're awfully cute though. It's not you, it's me.

a picnic nearby

With longer daylight hours, we can start picnicking again! We felt like going somewhere not too far, feeling awfully lazy on this Sunday. We laid down our blanket and sat our bodies on the big hill of grass which doubled for a picnic spot and running hill for Krew. We ate ginger garlic salmon (with forks since the little man ran away with our chopsticks) and followed with red velvet cupcakes that Cameron made. Krew hid in bushes and scared older ladies walking their dogs who didn't expect a child to pop! out from the bushes. Cameron and I laughed from afar as the ladies tried to figure out whose kid it was. We would give a wave to let them know he was with us. Parenting at its best, folks. We enjoyed our family time so much. These pleasant little picnics are our favorite.

find our past picnics here.