Karaoke and Chocolate-One last celebration

My dear friend, Melia, threw me a mommy shower a few days before I delivered. She had all attendees bring something to dip into the chocolate fountain as well as something to add to a pampering basket for me. The basket contained all sorts of foot creams, massage lotions, bubble bath, chocolate, smelly lotion, etc. After gorging ourselves on anything dipped in chocolate, we proceeded to Melia's theater room for hours of crazy karaoke. It was a blast and just what I needed before the big day. Thanks Schmulz!!

Ethan's 1st official golf outing with Daddy

I've finally decided to join the blogging world and of course, my first blog will be about golf (Jason Y will appreciate that). Earlier this year, I told Ethan that for his 4th birthday I would take him to our local par 3 course to go golfing with daddy. When Ethan's birthday finally rolled around it happened to fall close to the clinical requirement deadlines for my third year. Unfortunately, it had to be postponed until the end of June. Ethan, was of course devastated that he had to wait a couple of weeks to finally go golfing with daddy. At last the momentous day arrived and it was as much of a dream come true for me as it was for Ethan. We both had a great time! Here is my top five list of things that Ethan said during his first round with dad.

1. "Where's Tiger Woods?" (Ethan is a big Tiger fan too)
my response: "He's hurt"

2. Ethan's follow-up question "Does Tiger Woods need a band-aid?"
After laughing my head off, my response: "Yes, a big one on his knee."
He continued to ask me about Tiger with deep concern for the next five minutes. He was finally appeased when I said "maybe next time, Tiger will be here with his daughter." He liked that idea.

3. Ethan scolded me saying "Dad you can't use my green tee it's my favorite color, you have to use a blue tee since that's your favorite color." Apparently this was a severe violation of father and son golf etiquette, since he was almost reduced to tears when I tried to use his green tee.

4. After a few holes Ethan began to take practice swings just like his dad. When I asked him what he was doing his response was nonchalant, "I'm just practicing my swing Dad."

5. Whenever Ethan swings hard and misses I'll usually tell him to keep his eye on the ball. On the last hole after making my final practice swing (next to the ball), I hear Ethan laugh and say "Dad you gotta keep your eye on the ball."

We had a blast! Here are a few pictures and a video from our outing

Ethan's Final score: 78 (not counting the 15 strokes he made with his driver to get out of the sand on hole #9) a mere 51 shots over par on the 9 hole course.



Ethan warming up his stroke on the practice green

This was Ethan's first tee shot. He actually out drove me! I hit my shot off the hosel (shaft) of my club into the rough on the right about 20 yards. Ethan hit his about 40 yards, just 20 yards short of the green. It was his best drive all day. He ended up making a legitimate 6 on this hole which was his best score all day. So much for first tee jitters!!

This was Ethan's best approach shot from 25 yards off the green to 6 1/2 feet. He 4 putted from there.

This was Ethan's best putt of the day. The ball is actually obscured by Ethan, he left it about 2 1/2 feet left of the cup. This was his only 2 putt on the day.

Ethan's Golf Swing Video Clip

Huh??

Ethan, Hayley and I sat down at the table to have a little Mac N Cheese for lunch today and this is how our conversation went...

Ethan: "Mom, can I clean up the toys after lunch?"

Me: With a puzzled look on my face.."I'm sorry, what did you just say?"

Ethan: "I want to clean up the toys after lunch."

Me: "Uh, okay! Why?

Ethan: "Because I like it when the house is clean"

Me: "Me too" as I'm choking on my food..

Then....silence as I try to take in what just happened since it was probably a fluke and will never happen again a day in his life. This is a momentous day!

p.s. Happy 4th Birthday Maddie! (Ethan's girlfriend)


Ethan & Madison's 1st date at the Philadelphia Zoo

"I Two"

Picture taken by Priceless Moments by Melia

My little girl officially turned 2 a couple of weeks ago. I just can't believe it! She now walks up to total strangers and says "I two." I've had her in my life for only 2 years yet I can't recall what my life was like without her. All I can say...is that she is definitely a mini me. She not only looks like me when I was her age..but she has the same sass and stubborness that my mom claimed I had. I guess this is when life starts to go "full circle." One thing I do know...my parents are reveling in it! Hayley is not a cuddler like Ethan, but she really is so sweet. She adores her family..(especially her brother) and has a deep passion for life. Her favorite food and drink is milk. If she had her way, it's the only thing she'd ever consume. She's extremely talkative and loves to get her groove on! I love you Hay Hay. Happy Birthday!


Me at around 2 years old


Hayley just a few weeks ago....do you like our matching mullets?


2 days old


9 months old..don't you just want to reach through the computer and pinch those cheeks?


1st birthday


2nd birthday

We celebrated Hayley's birthday for the 2nd year in a row at the Rios-Lazo home since their son, Hyrum was born a week before Hayley. It will feel very empty when we have to celebrate next year without Hayley's birthday buddy.


Already mastering the pinata




Hayley with some of her favorite people!


Giddy up!


This was the yummiest ice cream cake from DQ. Can you tell I'm addicted?