The Park

Today I loaded up Cecilia and we headed to the park to enjoy the beautiful weather.  It was perfect and I couldn't stand spending the whole day in the house.

 Everyone else in town had the same idea but luckily our little spot wasn't crowded.

 We sat and had a snack as we watched the ducks play in the pond.

 Cecilia loved the park and I think we will be hitting it up a lot this summer!



Paparazzi

I've been borrowing my dad's camera for about a week.  He has the mega camera with big lens and big flash.  I LOVE it and borrow every chance I get.  And I usually keep it for as long as I can as well!

There hasn't been too many times over the past couple of days that I haven't had the camera in my hand taking random shots (I think I took like 60 something within a matter of two hours).

 Brent walked in the other day to me laying on the floor camera in hand clicking away.  He looked at me and said 'so is this what you are going to be doing these days?'  Why yes, yes it is!



Luckily, Cecilia doesn't care and goes along about her business as if a camera hasn't been in her grill for the past 6 days.

 She is such a good sport and now knows how celebrities feel!

 Poor girl can't even eat in peace.

The paparazzi has done its job this week so the camera has to go back.  If not, we could have a 1000 pictures of Cecilia playing with her toys.

And We've Discovered...

our belly button!

 I showed her where it was on Saturday and today she rediscovered it.

 For some reason she smacks her lips when she plays with it.

 Brent and I have laughed at her all night!

Simple entertainment.

It Was A Good Day

Today has been the best Easter despite the weather!  We were able to make it out the door to church without me having to finish getting dressed in the car!  The service was one of the best yet and it was a wonderful start to our day.

The Easter bunny came to see Cecilia last night and left her a few goodies...

 She was very excited and loved digging into her bucket!

 (Aunt Leslie, please note hair accessory.  LOVE IT!!)

 Her biggest score was a bubble gun that streams a 1000 bubbles in her face at one time.

Girlfriend LOVES bubbles!

She even allowed us to take a few pictures with her without much of a fuss.

 After her and I took a much needed 2 hour nap (again always makes for a good day), Nanny and Momoi came over.  We were supposed to have an Easter egg hunt but since it has been raining since last night, we had to settle for just opening up the eggs.

Cecilia knew to take each one out of her bucket but didn't know to open them to see what was inside.

 Nanny was nice enough and opened some to reveal tasty treats.

 The Easter bunny even dropped off this lovely little hydrangea plant that I can't wait to plant!

We've enjoyed another low key holiday where we can enjoy each other and have fun without jumping in and out of a car.  We want Cecilia to remember the fun she had and not the running around and I think today was a good start.

Mr. and Mrs.

 This weekend was my brother's wedding down in Atlanta.  We have all been very busy and very excited about this weekend!  My parents and the three of us headed down on Wednesday night after work so we could spend an extra day hanging out and tying up last minute things.

Their wedding was being held at the St. Regis Hotel in downtown Atlanta and my parents were nice enough to get Brent and I a room at the hotel so we could be close to them and all the action.  We will forever be grateful for this gift because the hotel is out of this world!

Bathroom...

 Bedroom...

 View of the bathroom standing in the bedroom...

At night they came in while you are gone and turned down the bed, laid out slippers on each side of the bed and had soft music playing.  They were all so nice and that is a nice you just can't fake everyday!  I didn't want to leave and I told Brent I didn't know how I was going to function without this place!

Not only was the hotel fabulous but the whole weekend was!  Friday night my parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Maggiano's and the food was as always top notch! 

 

This is Brent and I at the hotel before we left for dinner.  Everyone had a good time and it was then that my hot mess phase began.

I am emotional at wedding regardless of who the people are but clearly it being my brother's I was extra emotional.  Brent was thrilled!

It began when my parents got up to welcome everyone.  I cried as my mom said the prayer then continued to tune up through a slide show that one of their friends had prepared for them.  Awesome!  I pulled it together and made it through the rest of the evening without tears.  It helped I had a baby on my hip the whole time who thought it was her right to be a brat.  Again, AWESOME!  I would later realize this was a common theme for her.

Saturday morning was pretty calm for everyone.  We all woke up relaxed and ready for what the day would bring us.  I thought I was handling myself well emotionally.  I was excited because I knew this was a special day for Jason and Leslie and one they would always remember.

Then I met Jason in the elevator.

I was able to keep it together until the doors closed behind him.  I stood in the elevator in my bridesmaid dress and cried.  Let me note here, I didn't shed ONE tear on my wedding day.  Not one!

I continued this theme throughout the day and into the evening.  During the reception Brent finally asked if I was ok.  I was a hot mess!  I think I don't ever realize how much I miss having Jason here until I am actually around him.

I wasn't a total mess all day.  I did manage to take few pictures of our evening.  I'm pretty upset I didn't take more but every time I thought about pulling out the camera, it was about the same time Cecilia would kick her 'tude into high gear.
 
These are some bloomers Mom had made that Cecilia wore under her dress.  I loved them!

Here is little flower baby herself looking disheveled and unbelievable tired.  She refused an afternoon nap (so Nanny and Kelli tell me) so it was fun times for us!  Brent was originally supposed to carry her down the aisle but right before we walked in, she threw a fit so I just packed her.  BRAT!

Mr. and Mrs. Mayeur...

All the guests rocking it out!

My gorgeous parents!  They both clean up well!  Ha!  They were so wonderful all weekend and they even let Cecilia stay with them 2 nights so Brent and I could try and remember what life was like before her.

Me and my bubs...

and me and the hubs...

I hate that I didn't get a picture of all three of us but by the time I thought about it Cecilia looked like this...

She somehow managed to pass out amongst all the loud music and commotion.  She had simply had too much fun!

We are slowly getting back to reality and living life without being pampered to.  Its tough I won't lie but somehow I will manage.

She Gots Her Hair Did

Today was Cecilia's first haircut.

 I know she doesn't have much hair but she had this rat tail that was killing me!  Plus, I wanted her looking her best for Mayo's wedding.

I kept going back and forth of whether or not it really needed it so I left the final decision up to my hairdresser because I knew she would be honest whether she needed one or not.

 After scoping the situation out, she agreed the tail had to go!  Along with quite a bit of other hair!

 Cecilia did so good through the whole thing!  She sat still, keep her head straight and never cried.  Of course Betty having the amazing skills that she does, it last all of 3 minutes!  By the time Cecilia figured out what was going on, she was done!

 She looks so much better and her hair actually looks thicker!  The only downer is now she really could pass for a boy!

The best part of the whole thing for me was the same person that gave me my first hair cut was able to give my daughter her first hair cut!  Thanks Betty!  We love you!

A Successful Play Date

We finally had an actual play date with Sydney!  Friday night, the 6 of us got together and the girls actually sat in the floor and played!

 Note Sydney sitting within inches of Cecilia and Cecilia not screaming or running away!  I was so proud of her and the girls shared toys and got along wonderfully!

Cecilia even branched out and TOUCHED Sydney!  We are writing this one in the books folks!  Cecilia may not be such a snob after all.

Cecilia did have her moments at the end of the evening but she had had no nap that day and was in no mood for anyone to be in her space.  Luckily, we knew that was our cue to leave and left on a pretty high note. They just may really like each other one day!