Wrinkles at 35

It's official. I'm 35. I think the night I made the transition, a new wrinkle appeared on my lip. No, seriously. It hasn't been there and then, all of the sudden, presto - new wrinkle on my lip. That's probably the most noticable thing to me as I age...wrinkles, about 6 consistent gray hairs, and saggy boobs (breast feeding may be good for babies, but I'm not so sure about mamas.).

So, on April 13, 1975 I was born on a Sunday morning around 6 am. A little six pounder. Thanks for having me Mom and Dad. You gave me life and I will forever be in your debt, wrinkles and all. I love to hear my mom tell the story of my delivery. Every so often, I recount to Cole the story of his birth. It's amazing how fast it goes by. Thanks to everyone for celebrating with me.

Cesar and Fia

Michael! Umple Joe - thanks for taking the pictures
Cole and Ellie
Sweetness!
This card was super funny. Mom, remember Jem?

Aunt Veronica and Pa-cho! Ha.

Crab for lunchFamily celebrating life - how did miss Umple Brian?

Just how much

I realized I haven't written lately about how much I love my sweet Cole.

How I love to kiss his neck

How I love to touch his skin

How I love to watch him sleep

How I love to hear him breath

How I love to watch him play

How I love to hear him read

How I love to listen to him tell me a story or sing me a song

How today, as he slept in the car, it made me think of him as a baby

How fast time goes

How truly precious every single moment is

How I love to watch him grow

How I love to see him try news things

How I love to take care of him when he is sick

How I love to be his mom

How I love to know he grew in my belly, that we are forever tied

How I love his little voice

How I love his beautiful eyes

Oh, how much I love him

I can't even describe

Fishin' and such

We played with Umple Joe and Michael today. We went fishing, but the fish weren't biting and the wind, coupled with the clouds, made us feel like we were ice fishing so after about an hour and half we headed back to the warmth of the car. Then, we went to the mall and watched the kids play indoors for about an hour and half. Burger King was our final stop. I'm pretty sure they both love their Spongebob watches. Cole asked me if he could wear his to school.

A day of playing wiped this little guy out. We love you guys soooo much!

Still sleeping. He has no idea his crown as fallen. What a sweet prince!

Birthdays and such

It's been birthday central around here. Exhausting, but I absolutely love birthdays. I mean, you are celebrating LIFE~ and what better way to do it then with family and close friends.

First, Skate City for Brody.

Second, sweet Parker and Ellie. Love you guys so much.

Third, Caitlin from Emerald.

Fourth, Aunt Veronica turned the BIG 3-0 yesterday! She just may be the most unselfish person I know. Look, the kids are helping her blow out her candles. As for the second picture, she looks gorgeous and get a load of Cole's face. Think he wants the cake?

And, let's not forget, Rachel taking me out for my upcoming birthday. The Rio, margs, and great conversation...truly a friendship that will last our lifetime. I love you girl.

Spring Break 2010

We're just back from Spring Break.

We took Cole to Phoenix.

We stayed at the Arizona Grand Resort.

It has a fabulous water park.

Monday: breakfast burritos from my favorite shop -the Burrito Co., pool time, nap, dinner at Trip and Tiffany's. Cole played with Taylor. They had a blast.

Tuesday: RAIN - breakfast at the hotel, shopping at IKEA, lunch at In-n-Out Burger, nap, dinner at Steve and Nicole's. Cole and Isabell were instant friends.

Wednesday: breakfast at another burrito shop, not as good. Pool time, nap, dinner at Pita Jungle

Thursday: early flight back to snowy Colorado...I miss the desert already.

It was great to be in the sun and watch Cole swim and have fun.

Lesson learned: make sure you are willing to do what you encourage your kids to do. "Cole you should really go down the slide." "No, I don't want to." Repeat about 10 times before he gives in only to find out he isn't tall enough and they don't let you go together. Then, Mr. W. decides to go down the steep slides, which don't look all that fun to me. Honestly, just looking at them gives me a knot in my stomach. Mr. W. says I should really do it. Then Cole chimes in. They gang up on me. Repeat about 10 times. I have to do it. I can't be a hypocrite. But seriously, I'm scared. The slides are really steep. Do I really have to do it? I had that pit in my belly the entire walk up who knows how many flights of stairs. I can feel it right now just typing this. Anyway, I obviously made it to the top and I screamed like a baby the entire way down. I did it...once. There. Everyone happy?! I'm scared of a steep water slide, yet, I've jumped three times out of an airplane. Seriously! What's the matter with me? I've done some pretty crazy stuff so I have to laugh at myself for being scared of that silly slide.....it was really steep though. Ever gotten a water slide burn? I got it on my elbows. Ouch!

Happy Spring Break Cole!

It was so much fun hanging out with you.

Scams

I've got to say it. Casa Bonita is a scam. OK, that might be a little too harsh, but really $50 for lunch. Here's the breakdown $14 for my food, $5 each for the kids, plus drinks and oh, don't forget the tokens. Cole thinks the acting is terrible and we never get a seat where you can see the divers hit the water. I don't think I'm sold. But Cole and Sofia - they love it, which is funny since Cole hates Mexican food. Good thing they sell chicken tenders. This post sounds negative.

Glad I could make them happy. Was it me that made them happy or the guy dressed up like a gorilla? Maybe it was the chicken fingers? Or the tokens? Or the gift shop windown shopping?

All I know is for the hour and half round trip drive and hefty bill, they would have been equally satisfied going to McDonalds and playing together. End of story.

Slow Eating - March 21

Cole has become like his Aunt Veronica (pre-baby) where the pace at which he eats is slower than slow. He eats so slow that Mr. W. and I wanted to fall asleep at the table last night while we watched him finish his hot dog. If we hadn't been at a restaurant, we probably would have. Instead, right before our heads might have hit the table, Mr. W. said, "We're leaving. You can take that with us and finish it in the car." It was humorous to be sitting, completely done with our meals, watching Cole, slow and steady, bite after slow bite eat this hot dog that even after 45 minutes, he hadn't been able to finish.

The same thing happened at breakfast yesterday with Grandma. We were both finished with our meals and Cole was still slowly munching on his french toast and sausage. I thought he might never finish. And the same thing happened...I finially said it was time to go but Cole wanted to take his syrup cover saugage with us. That was a BIG NO. We finally made it out.

He sure is cute though.

Frozen Dead Man Days

After a quick stop for donuts, Cole and I made our way up to Nederland for our annual outing to Frozen Dead Man Days! We met up with Rachel, Sierra, and little Ryder. Every year, it's usually snowy and cold, but yesterday was a dream - it was 40+, sunny, and hardly any wind. It was perfect. Thanks for the company and for lunch.

Sierra and Cole

Rachel and Ryder

Cole pouting

Cole still pouting

I love both of their faces

The Ice King and Queen

Look at that!

Yoda

Cole's favorite part of the parade - Ghostbusters!

Self Portrait

Star Wars Storm Troppers

Ghostbusters!

Polar Plunge

Our Day of Fun!

Giving Up...by NieNie

I love this post. Don't you feel like this sometimes? I love the pictures and her caption at the end.

p.s. Secretly, I wish I was more like NieNie and CJane - they post clever, witty, posts almost everyday. It's a gift I wasn't born with. Am I jealous? Of course I am. It would be wonderful to be an entertainer. Derrick got all those genes. It's ok brother, I still love you and forgive you.

75 Tokens

(self portrait at Chucke Cheese)

75 tokens and a pizza will buy you 2 hours of pure kid, self-entertaining happiness. That's exactly what I surprised Cole with on Saturday morning...and he was in heaven. Then a quick stop by the Grandrabbits Toy Shoppe and he walked away with a new jump rope.
I love this little monkey so much. Thanks for hanging out with me.

Happy 7

Mr. W and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary on March 1. We stayed at Ward's cabin in Winter Park, ate at Hernando's Pizza, went snowboarding and relaxed. Time flies when you're having fun, right Mr. W?

The gift for seven years is wool and copper. We surprised each other with Uggs.

Happy Anniversary Chris!