Big Bear Lake, CA

We have been due for a mini vacation. Bubba booked us a cabin suite in Big Bear for the weekend and we couldn't have been more excited. We were hoping there was going to be snow but that won't be til this Thursday. Either way, we were still excited to head up to the lake. Our suite was awesome and it was in walking distance of Big Bear village. We had lunch at the Peppercorn, which has awesome calamari. We walked to the lake, hung out and the Cupcake chased the ducks. It was all around a much needed relaxing weekend. Now back to reality, even though reality isn't even bad. Happy Sunday!

Super Mom

Written Oct. 26, 2012

I don't want to go and toot my horn but...

Beep beep!! 

I was reading over another blogger's post on the many hats she wears and it got me thinking about my daily routine and sometimes lack thereof. Before the Cupcake was born, I was a young, single gal who if I wanted to just lounge all day in pajamas I could. I didn't have a care in the world and hardly had any responsibility.

Fast forward to now, and I sit here wondering why there isn't enough hours in the day to complete the cagillion things I need to get done around here.

Take today for example, after work (4:30pm) I have to go pick up the Cupcake and then we are off  to  get mamas eyebrows groomed because it looks like i have a huge raccoon sitting where my eyebrows are. Then I have to go to the small grocery store for the small stuff then to Sam's club for chicken, milk, eggs, etc.   Go home since it's not that far from my house, drop that off. Then go to grandma Suz's house, pick  her  up drive to costco and shop for the rest of the stuff I need. Drive home unload, put away groceries. Then   pack    our bags for tomorrow since I work tonight 11-7am. I have to pack costume for tomorrow halloween party    at Mommy and me. I also have to pack my item and candy for the potluck. I also have to pack an extra change of clothes for the doctor's appointment Cupcake has with her Pedi at 3pm. Then   I   have   to  give  her    bath before I have to get ready to go to work. Did I forget to mention I still have to cook dinner!!! 

phew! that sounded like a jam packed evening right? That's what my evenings sort of look like 4-5 days a week. Just take out the shopping and add any other chore that needs to get done around here.

So like I said, I feel like super mom. I like my title, I wouldn't change my super insane life for anything in the world. As long as my kiddo is happy, I am happy. 

Now I am off to make myself a cape!

Life lately

Life has been a little on the crazy side. Super busy with cooking, baking, play dates, Disneyland, family night outs, etc. This week should be a lot of that plus some

Made a healthy crunchy taco. I baked wanton wrappers and I cooked some ground turkey with taco seasoning, topped off with Mexican blend cheese and pico de gallo. Delish!

Oh you know...riding on elephants aka dumbo

We went to the Boiling Shrimp in Redondo Beach.ERMAGAHD! And yes I used a bib.

taking pictures since we never do

Eating her "FWIES"

Fedora wearing kid

I am not a fan of Nutella unless its in something. I baked these marsmallow-almond-nutella super fudge brownies. They were so goood!

I think she thought they were good too.

Life lately

Turtle walking, Lady bug sitting, messy Popsicle licking, snail watching, jersey wearing sunday.

I work tonight...le sigh.

The good ol days

Gawd...I'm siting here reminiscing about all the fun times with my friends. You know, getting wasted... partying....clubbing. I go on instagram and Facebook and see everyone checking in at this bar and that bar. Dancing it up at this club and at that club. Let me tell you...I'm a really fun drunk. Ask any of my friends, I do know how to have a good time. I would be lying to you if I said I didn't miss it. Because I obviously do. I miss the getting ready, you know making sure your hair is perfect, your makeup is on point and your outfit...too die for. I miss that. I miss my me time.

Ever since having the cupcake it's rare when I go out. I spend my time having movie night with the family or at Disneyland and sometimes at some friends house having family bbqs. And I have to say that I enjoy having these moments with my family. These are moments I will remember. I'm the most happiest when my hair is in a bun, I'm wearing basketball shorts and I have no makeup on. I am happiest when I'm wrestling on the floor with my kiddo.

So as I sit here thinking about the going out stage in my life, I have a smile on my face because I'm content. I'm happy no longer spending every Friday and Saturday night going out.I'm content with laughing my butt off hearing my kiddo scream with excitement when I'm chasing after her. I'm content when I see that smile that contiguous smile that my kid gives me when I'm playing with her. See nothing can top that. And even though I do miss it, I'm glad that I got to do all the things I did with no regrets. I can truly say that I lived that stage of my life up and I'm past it.

And as I sit here finishing up this post I'm thinking maybe just maybe I'm not content with having just the cupcake around. Maybe just maybe I need one more munchkin to chase after. :-)

Happy Monday!

Life lately...

It was a long weekend on our end and it started on Thursday. We headed out once again to Disneyland with Faby, her sister and Isra. It was so hot! This was the first time I had ridden a roller coaster in a very long time. It was so much fun, seriously my heart was going to come out of my chest. Also, we had never gotten on Toy Story because the wait time for the ride has always said 40 mins. Honestly, I don't think anyone has changed the wait time on that thing ever. We were in in about 15 mins. Let me just say...Toy story the ride was awesome sauce. We wanted to go in it again but we were short on time. It's a 3D ride so you have to wear those awesome shades....

Do you think she was happy about it??

Friday, one of the customers at my job gave me 4 tickets to the Dodger v. Diamondbacks game. He said they aren't great seats but we actually didn't mind the seats. We could see everything perfectly. Before the game though, my sister sent over a cute Hello Kitty purse that my kiddo could have. She is such a girly girl..NOT!

I swear this kid makes the funniest faces.

I invited my little brother to the game. He had a good time and we got to spend quality time together.

This weekend since it was hot we headed out to Chino. Bubba's sister invited us over for lunch and some swim time.

My little princess ready for fun in the sun.

Just cruising in the pool on her whale.

She also had her own zebra pool for just in case she didnt want to get in the pool but from the previous picture it was a success.

Totally pooped!

It's Tuesday and I have a serious case of the Monday's

Life lately

I haven't really been taking any pictures lately. It's not that nothing exciting or fun is going on, I just have been enjoying the moments with this kid that I forget all about "capturing the moment".

Miss Sassy Pants

Momma, do I look like a star?

Trying to run away from me at Target

Enjoying the much nicer weather with friends.

We've gone to Disneyland twice this week but no pictures not even one. I finally bought a passport so we can go whenever we want. It's so nice not worrying about having to cover a whole theme park in like 12 hours or less. Now we can actually enjoy all of the happiest place on earth.

Life lately

1. Sleeping baby after a long morning of breaking out new toys. 2. Hiked my butt all the way to the top of the Garcia Trail to the cross. 2 & 3. You wouldn't have thought we were in the E.R. because the Cupcake was having a hard time breathing. She looks normal doesn't she. 4. I made Faby do the hike with me of course. 5. Faby bought the Cupcake her first baby, can you tell she doesn't want to let go. 6. OC Fair bound 7. Relaxing Sunday 

Happy Monday Everyone!

Life lately

1. She has learned how to take pictures of herself. 2. Say "Cheeeeese!" 3. Crouch like a tiger 4. Momma say hi to the camera 5. After I took her toothbrush away and gave it back 6. playing with her daddy 7. Mad first thing in the morning. 8. Never a good picture with kid 9. Same as eight 10. well hello there double chin. 11. Alfalfa taking a bath in Grandma Susans old tub.