Goals

My friend Kristen started a '30 before 30' list last June when she turned 29. Basically just a list of things that she would like to accomplish before she turned 30. I decided to try it out since I turned 29 last month.  I only have 21 things so far so suggestions are welcome. Some of the things I have recently completed so they are crossed off. Others are ongoing, everyday things that I need to work on. Some are just silly things that I should probably already be doing......

30 before 30

1.)    Try to accept people for who they are

2.)    Visit the gym at least twice a week

3.)    Make healthier food choices

4.)    Read more books

5.)    Try new recipes

6.)    Start a blog

7.)    Grow out my nails

8.)    More  date nights with Steve

9.)    Arrange more play dates with Travis

10.) Video tape more moments with Travis

11.) Go to Disney- (August 2011 ALREADY BOOKED!)

12.) Plan a girls night out once every couple months

13.) Have the best garden on the block next spring

14.) Take day trips as a family

15.) Start new traditions

16.) Stay offline until after Travis goes to sleep

17.) Eat at Fugo de Chao

18.) Go to the Washington zoo

19.)  Visit Assateauge Island

20.) Visit the statue of liberty

21.) Make my spare bedroom a playroom for Travis
22.) Set aside "me" time an hour a week

* Also I will post stories and pictures as I complete things off my list...or atleast that is my goal ;)

Dinner Date

We are loving all of the nice weather lately! Travis asked if we could eat outside last night. Since it was just him and I for dinner we made mini pizza's on english muffins. With the weather being so nice I really don't feel like cooking. I need some more quick dinner ideas.

Yummy!



Of course Jake is waiting for Travis to feed him!

He was saying 'CHEESE'...with a mouth full of pizza ;)

Animal Crackers for dessert. He likes to look at all of them first.

Also Travis is starting this new thing where he does something bad then immediantly says "SORRY! SORRY MOMMA!" and pats me on my head or arm. LOL!! Cracks me up everytime.

Cuteness!

After a stressful day at work I can always count on Travis to make me laugh.

Yesterday was no exception. I came home to him trying on all of my husbands hats. He would put a hat on and then run into my closet to look at himself in the full length mirror. Once he saw himself he would say "Awww its so cute!!"

Later we went to the grocery store. He was sitting in the cart and every couple of minutes he would say "Stop Momma! Give a hug?" and give me a hug.

We stayed up late last night.....he tried on my glasses.

Let the wedding fun begin!

Saturday I hosted (along with the other bridemaids) a bridal shower for my sister. We took full advantage of the spring weather and decorated my deck. The theme of the shower was flowers, mostly Gerber Daisies.

Jake is looking for a snack

Tiki Bar

The party favor was a flower pot with cute little flowers already planted. We also used the pots to decorate around the deck. Other decorations included mason jars with ribbons filled with candy (M&M-for Mandy and Matt), and dishes of "ring" pops. Also Gerber daisy tea light holders and string lights. After the party alot of people stayed and called their boyfriends or husbands to come over for leftovers and some cocktails on the deck. All and all I think everyone had a great time. Considering Travis went to bed at midnight, me at 1 am and the last guest left at 3 am I would say it was a success. We are ready for the BIG day!



The happy couple (notice the flower pots!)



Ring pops were a hit!

All the guests



Mom, Me and Mandy



Slow down Travis.

Haircuts no longer result in tears......

Makes me proud....But sad that he his growing up so fast



Wittle Bites

Last night Travis was playing nicely in his room while I was cleaning upstairs.

He dropped everything and came over to me and said he wanted "Woodie Bits?"

 Honestly I had no idea what he was talking about. I could not understand him at all. He kept repeating it over and over.

So he took my hand and guided me downstairs to the kitchen.

Once we got in there he pointed to the candy jar of Peanut Butter Egg shaped M&M's left over from Easter.

 "Woodie Bits!" "Woodie Bits!!" nooooo.... it was actaully "Little Bites!" "Little Bites."

The other day when he shoved three in his mouth I kept yelling "Little BITES!" "LITTLE BITES!" In an effort to not have him choke. I think he thought the candy was called "Little Bites."

And I guess I should point out 'L' and 'R' sounds like 'W'



Travis talking to me...the other day...with bed head...



Summer I missed you!!!

The weather went from winter to summer in a matter of days and we are loving it!!! Yesterday we had a cookout and played outside all night. Travis had so much fun until the end when he had a complete meltdown. That's what no nap will do to ya!!

My sister was over and commented on Travis' messy hands while he was eating. For some reason he really got offended! He would not look at her and was trying so hard not to cry. It was so funny to me. I guess he really understands us now. :)

Anyways looking forward to alot more summer cookouts and nights sitting on the deck!!

Picture taken from my deck, not as glamorous as it seems since right behind the woods is a highway. ;)