Shopping for Diego at "kea"

Callie loves ikea or "kea" as she calls it since she can jump on the beds and try out all the pre-set up kids rooms displays. Today we took her to get all the stuff we needed for Diego's room. I know it's early but it's one more thing I can cross off my list and feel good about. Plus I have an overflowing suitcase full or clothes an a box full only up to 6-9 months. I figured if I had a dresser ready I could put them away :)

So anyways we knew what we wanted but stopped to play a bit in the kids rooms. Then while we were gathering the furniture, Callie was trying to help daddy but was more in the way, Tia Mari and Tio Bo showed up to visit. It was perfect because they babysat while we made sure we had everything and checked out. I need this personal babysitting when I shop with Callie everytime!

So now we just have to build everything which is always an adventure. Wish us luck!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! I snapped some Valentine's photos of Callie again this year using the same heart we used last year. I also dressed her in a nearly identical outfit. What a difference a year makes?! She looks so big to me! She sent Valentines out to her grandparents and aunts and uncles, but they may have not made it to the east coast in time. Sorry guys back east, not only are you stuck in the snow but the mail is late too. Juan and I don't do anything big for Valentine's Day usually, but this year we wanted to be sure to do something special for Callie. We got her Valentine's balloons, Minnie Mouse rings, a monkey pillow pet, and a bubble gun. I also wanted to be sure she had a fun day, so we made chocolate covered strawberries and apples in the morning for all of us after dinner and I took her to the beach. It was a beautiful sunny day, nearly 80 degrees and sunny. She was thrilled to be at the beach for the first time in over 6 months. She wore her fancy bathing suit with the tutu that Tia Eliana bought her last year as its the only one still big enough to fit her. It was quite fitting for Valentine's day although not too practical as the tutu got filled with sand. I snapped these photos when we first got there before she looked like a wet sandy mess. The water was so cold, but she didn't care. My feet were numb and tingly the water was so cold and Callie was in up to her waist at times. She would have gone further if i let her but the waves were strong and it was freezing! We only stayed an hour since we had dinner plans to go out with Jeana and Christian to Phils BBQ. And also Grandma and Papa came out to meet us there too. Callie wasn't too happy about the dinner, but I had extra snacks in my bag so she ate random things for dinner. Then we came back home to eat our chocolate covered strawberries and she got to stay up an hour late. I think she had a great day. And she got plenty of gifts too without any being candy which was great. Jeana and Grandma also brought her presents today. I would say she is one spoiled little girl and lots of people love her. I know I love that munchkin to the moon and back and Juan and I couldn't be happier than to have her as a daughter.

Crazy day

Today was a crazy busy day at work. There were several times I wanted to pull my hair out. I was even stuck there late which means less time with Callie :( but let me tell you.... Walking up to pick her up and having her run full force to the door yelling "mommmyyyyy!!" makes everything better. And the big hug that follows.

I didn't have enough time to go grocery shopping for dinner so we just made do with breakfast for dinner; waffles, fruit and bacon. And you know what, Callie was happy and so was I and that's all that mattered. Juan didn't complain either lol lets not forget him.

And here she is playing with her flashlight, which she thinks is just amazing fun.

No more sleeping bag

I've been bragging about how I can keep Callie in her crib and she doesn't try to climb out as she sleeps in a sleep sack which we lovingly call the bag. Well just this week she decided she doesn't want to wear it anymore. She takes it off in the middle of the night and just doesn't want it. She is big enough and knows ow t cover herself with her blankets so I agreed to stop putting it on her and tell her to cover herself like a big girl. Now I'm just hoping that this transition doesn't mean she learns to climb out of the crib. I'm avoiding using the toddler rail because to be honest its nice to have her safe and secure in her crib. She can't get out and pull all the books off the shelf or open the dresser drawers and pull the clothes out. I'm just hoping she is satisfied with the big girl blanket and she stays put in the crib for awhile longer. I not ready for her to grow up to the big girl bed yet!!

Fall leaves?

I know San Diego doesn't have seasons, but I didn't expect to be posting about fall leaves in February when it's nearly spring and 70 degrees out. We went to the park yesterday and Callie discovered a big pile of leaves. She went wild, throwing leaves, getting dirty. Oh what fun, and you thought this only happened on the east coast!

She also made a friend at the park, a little girl, maybe 5 years old. She invited her to play tennis with her and so we played tennis with real rackets and a ball for 15 minutes or so. I was paranoid chasing her around to keep her from breaking or ruining their rackets so I didn't get any photos of this part, but trust me it was cute.

She didn't want to go home and who can blame her?

Reading Pillow/Dog Bed

So I finally managed to complete the new pillow poof for the reading nook. I havent taken the chair out yet or completed the nook but so far Callie already likes it..... so does LT. It took Juan and I nearly 2 hours to cut up the foam chunks to fill the "dog bed". I bought way too much scrap foam as we still have 3 trash bags full! I guess I need to make LT a bed too. If you notice the fabric its exactly the same as my diaper bag/purse. Thats how much I like this fabric. :) I made it with a removable cover since I know it will need to be washed. The under layer is actually a water proof mattress pad from the old full size bed. I figured its soft, poofy, comfy and waterproof in case we ever have a spill or accident, and best of all free since we dont have a full size bed to use it on anymore. So far its a big success, Callie wanted to sleep on it tonight. I need some pillows and such to fill the corner up but it should be done soon.

Callie's fist visit to Petco Park

Today we took Callie to Padres FanFest at Petco Park. She has never been to a baseball stadium before, this was her first trip. They had a bunch of activities and events going on to get people excited for the season. Considering they have empty stadiums for all the games we didn't anticipate it being that crowded, but we were wrong. It was packed. We showed up towards the end and were bummed that they already ended the face painting and balloon animals, but Callie still had fun. She got to walk on the field, eat her snack in the stadium seats, play in the sand pit and jump in the bouncy house. She had a good time and even got to take home some free toys from some of the vendors, a slinky and a pencil, who knew she would be so excited over these little things.

I wanted to buy her a Padres shirt but they were so overpriced there, so ill hold off and get her one at Walmart another day. We had a fun afternoon even without tons of activities to do there. We will have to take her to a game this summer for sure and maybe bring Diego along too.