Hawaii part 2

more of the pictures continue...

We made a huge hole and placed her in it. This was the day she discovered that sand isn't so bad like she had thought.

She was such a big girl and decided she would walk all the way up to top where you can see Waimea Canyon. Such a beautiful view, it's the Grand Canyon of Hawaii.

This picture was taken before the one above so you can see her disapproval about the sand.

Us being super cheesy to take a picture. I was tired of all the posing so I told him to be stupid with me, and there you have it folks =] Oh and the sand is pretty bright red, this picture really does no justice to how beautiful it really is.

This is waimea canyon. I really hope I am spelling it right. It was an hour and a half drive up from where we were staying.

This is the yummiest ice cream I have ever had honest. If you are ever Kauai you have to check it out. Its called Tropical Paradise Ice cream. It's fairly new or I think that's what it is called. It's in Kapaa in the same shopping center where the Safeway is.

Classic. I love this picture because her face is priceless. This was at Waimea canyon. This guy was up there taking pictures with tourists like myself. He was telling stories, pretty much ask him anything and he will tell you an awesome legend.

Ignore my makeup-less, super tired face.

This was at Opekaa falls. I think that's how that is spelled. I didn't bother to look up the spelling of these places. Shoot me.

She was happy for like 2 seconds, then the screams began. We were at Poipu beach, located in the south shore.

This was at our resort. Called him speedo  man. He wore one every day.

Off to the beach.

This was at the pier at a black sand beach. I honestly don't remember the name of this one.

writings in the sand.

What I wore to the falls.

Black sand beach. I wanted to get a bed and place at the end over there and sleep there. It was awesome.

This was at Salt pond beach. I actually really liked this beach the last time I was here, now not so much. So much broken glass in the sand, grass and in the water. It's no longer safe, therefore I am not coming here anymore.

Walking back to the car. On the little pier at the black sand beach.

Flight ootd

I'm wearing all Target the yoga pants and the purple shirt are both from there. I'm wearing sneakers and a random bracelet.

Vlog, upcoming posts, and exercise update

It's raining outside and it looks awesome. I seriously wish that at this moment I was outside running in the rain. I have always wanted to do that...must add to Bucket list. Anyways, so tomorrow I have another day of orientation at my new job. It's NCI  training, it has to deal with protecting yourself and the patient. It's a full 8 hour day tomorrow, YAY, NOT!

Tomorrow I also have to finish packing, which means I will be posting the What to Pack when going on Vacation with a toddler post. Honestly, I had pictured mountains and mountains of stuff I was going to have to pack but it looked nothing like that :)
I will also be posting an OOTD for what I will be wearing to work tomorrow as well as an OOTD for what the Cupcake and myself will be wearing to airport.

I also was thinking of vlogging about our trip and not just doing pictures. I mean pictures are great but I think it will be fun to see in a video what we are going to be doing in the airport, on the island, etc. If you think it is lame, too bad this is what I really want to do. But yea that's about it on the upcoming posts.

Now to my exercise update. I have not worked out in like 3 weeks now it seems like. I have gone hiking and on walks here and there but I had to put down the Insanity DVD's because of my dumb ankles. I was suppose to re start it this week but found that to be pointless since next week I will be on vacation and wont have the time to workout. So once I am back home I promise I will start all over again. I seriously want to sport a two piece again. Oh! I bought these super cute retro bikini bottoms from American Apparel. The retro look is so in this year, I can't wait to show you guys my swim suit.  2 more days...

Weekend Recap and my Work Outfit

This past weekend was a real fun one. Friday I started my first day of orientation at the new place I will be working on the weekends. It's business casual but I didn't feel like looking like some older lady. So opted for a more just-plain-casual look.

After the orientation, I felt this, gosh I don't even know how to explain it, feeling of "wow this place, these type of patients are probably going to be the thing that it going to make me enjoy nursing". I just got a great vibe from this facility and I am looking forward to working there for a very long time.

Saturday we went hiking to the Monrovia trail and it was a great hike. I took the Bubba with me so that he can get some nature in as well. He says he had a good time, except for carrying that huge carrier, oh well. After the hike we went over to his mom's house to go swimming since her pool is a heated one. This was the first time the Cupcake was in a pool and she loved it. She was splashing and kicking her little feet. I can't wait to sign her up for swim class.

Sunday, we went to breakfast with Bubba's grandparents and his dad which was then followed by church. After that we parted ways and I went hiking with Faby. I purchased a new carrier and it seems to be a great carrier. This particular trail was tough but a great workout. I also almost stepped on a rattlesnake which scared the crap out of me. Overall a great weekend. Here are some pictures which are in no particular order.

The cupcake can now go smell flowers when you ask her too. She's such a cutie.

My work OOTD: Slack,V-neck shirt, shoes are from Target/ Cardigan from Forever21/ Watch is Juicy Couture

At the top of Garcia Trail, ignore my facial expression I was just tired.

This was on Saturday's hike. He looks so different without his baby beard =]

This was this morning while I was getting ready for work.

After her bath Saturday night, watching Rio for the 21738972319847 time.

In the pool. Gosh, I love this kid.

Weekend recap and Mother of the Year

I seriously just quit my project 365. I suck at it, like, bad. I do make up for it but I seriously can't keep up with it. Okay since I got that over with, this past weekend we had a lot going on. The Bubba's birthday was on Sunday. I decided to celebrate his birthday on Saturday since Sunday's there's only so much you can do and we have work the next day. We started out with breakfast and me going off to the doctor's since I needed and updated physical check up for the new job I will be starting next month. While I was at the doctor's I decided I wanted to do a vlog (video blog) of how the weekend was going to be like for us, well  my camera took a crap while I was filming. I was so upset because I wanted to film the Bubba's face when he knew what we were going to do for his birthday.

Anyhow, after the doctor, I headed out to Albertson's to pick up the cake mix and some yummy lemonade. We dropped off the Cupcake at  her grandmas house and we were off to my big surprise.

 SCARF & JEANS: H&M /FAUX LEATHER JACKET: FOREVER21/ WHITE TANK: OLD NAVY/ SHOES: TOMS

It was kind of cold in Universal City so I am glad I wore a jacket. The shirt looks like I am "rolling" but it really just bunched up like that

This picture was taken inside It's Sugar the store. We never really take pictures together so I had to make him do it.

We didn't even know how much the candy was, we just kept filling up bags and then when we got to the register and got the total we kind of wanted to die. Never had I payed that much for candy.

This is me indoor skydiving, that was the surprise. I didn't want to gift him with another shirt or jeans or shoes like I always do. This year I really wanted to do something totally different. Something he would remember forever. He totally loved it and wants to do it again, and so do I.

Then we went to dinner to one of our favorite Italian restaurants in downtown Pasadena. I took this candid, he wasn't too happy after I showed him. After dinner I got to try macaroons for the first time. I am hooked, they are sooo good. After dinner we went back to grandmas to pick up the Cupcake, came home and I baked his cake. I wish I would have taken a picture of it, oh well. Sunday I went to dinner with Faby and the cupcake and we stopped at my favorite store Target to stock up on diapers.

This was on Sunday in the backyard. We were picking lemons from the tree.

Now to why I am mother of the year. Please note that I am being sarcastic and in no way am I proud or happy about this. You see I pride myself in saying that I take very good care of my daughter. I try my hardest to always protect her and what not. When you see my kid, it is rare when you see her with her hair all crazy and un-kept (except for when I take pictures of her bed  head but that's different) You rarely if ever see her with a dirty face or hands. She always has clean clothes for the most part. Her shoes I clean every week. She is fed, except that she fights me about that. So what I am trying to say is that my kid looks pretty darn good and I try to educate her as best as I can. She says "Hi Mommy" when I get home from work, I am teaching her who she is, how old she is, colors, numbers, animals, etc. You name it I try my hardest to do what I can. I don't have many friends anymore because I am a mother. I am not making an excuse and saying woe is  me for not having friends, I am just saying, I chose to be a mom therefore leaving me hardly any time to socialize outside of play dates and shopping trips. I am okay with that because my daughter is my best friend and I am happy and content with just playing with her. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love this kid.

Gosh I feel like I have to explain myself but it's the fact that these things happen, and they actually make me feel like a horrible mother.

This is the cupcake right before this....

You see that red dot and small stains on her shirt, that is blood. Her blood. She has a busted lip which doesn't come out very well in this picture since it was fresh. I went to the living room to put on her movie. Grandpa was in the living room watching her while I went to cook us dinner. I turned my back for seriously 2 seconds and I hear her whale. I pick her and ask her whats wrong and that's when I see the blood drip and start to pool on  her lip. I immediately call out for my mom and run to the bathroom to wash out her mouth. At this point I didn't know where or how she hurt herself. I then grab cotton balls to place on her lip while she cried and pulled my arm away. I seriously felt so awful. I felt like this was my fault. If I would have just brought her into the kitchen with me this wouldn't have happened. I felt like such a failure.

After she calmed down I took the picture and sent it to Bubba and assured me accidents happen and that I wasn't the worst mother in the world. That this will probably happen again since she just started walking. I of course felt worse after reading that part of  his text. I ended up calling the play date over so that we can stay home, not so much home but closer to home. Faby and I took the kids out for a walk and to the park since the weather was nice.

Like if nothing had happened, my poor baby. I know accidents are going to happen and I know I shouldn't beat myself up about it I just feel bad.


This was her this morning with her morning bottle still half asleep.

Please pray for me and my little heart because I don't know if I could take another boo-boo on her.