Balloon Festival For Daddy and Jayden

Mike has been wanting to go to New Mexico for the last few years to see the Balloon Festival, but something always seems to come up and we never go. So, a few weeks ago Mike mentioned that he wanted to take Jayden on a drive to the Balloon Festival and spend some quality time together. So, they did!

It was actually a very strange weekend at home for me. I am used to Mike being gone or sleeping, but all weekend I kept feeling like I was missing something, it was my Jayden! They both had a great time together, from the car-ride, to getting up early and watching all the balloons go up. Mike enjoyed just having some one-on-one time with his little man.

I can't believe my Jayden is getting big enough to go away on weekend trips without his mommy! I guess Daddy did just fine..... I am glad you both had a great time together.....

Jordy Is Growing Up!

So, after many discussions Mike and I decided it was time for Jordy to start at the JCC part-time. For the past five years my wonderful husband has been Mr. Mom while I am at work so we would not have to put the J & J boys in daycare. Over the past few months as Jordy has become more "active", it has become harder and harder for Mike to manage our crazy schedule and try to function at night at Schwans.

It is amazing to me how different my two boys are. With Jayden it literally took six months of crying at drop-off before he actually liked Pre-school. Jordy on the other hand is a little timid but nothing like his brother. Jordy has been going for a month now and besides of course all of the "germies" (drives this anal mom, crazy...) at school, he is starting to acclimate and loves taking his backpack to school with Jayden. My baby is getting too big!

Girl Power...

It's has been a while since I posted, so I thought an event from this week would be the perfect opportunity to do so. I am in a Bunco group, but it's kind of funny because we never have enough girls to play, so it has actually turned into a girls night of eating, chatting and drinking some wine. Last month Bunco was at my house and we had some new additions to the Bunco group, so this week two of our new gals hosted and it was terrific! Kari, graciously volunteered her beautiful home without really even knowing anyone. Kari is participating in the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk in November, so she and Caroline thought it would be fun to host Bunco with a "Pink Theme" and asked everyone to dress in their shades of pink.

The night turned out fabulous to say the least. A mild fall Arizona night, tables set with pink table clothes, while pink roses were beautifully displayed on each table, the fireplace burning and just a great group of gals. New and old friends all coming together for a great cause. Some inspiring stories and conversations were shared about how we all need to be advocates for ourselves and make sure as mom's we don't forget about those yearly appointments!

Thanks ladies for a great night, and to Kari and Caroline for hosting a wonderful "Bunco" night! Oh, and Kari you are quite the baker... Yummo! Looking forward to many more fun nights, and who knows maybe even a little Bunco sometime! Enjoy the photos!

Hostess's for the evening: Caroline & Kari