The Best...

I know we have been awful about updating our Blog! I always plan to work on it and then opt for either sleep or mindless TV time. I honestly don't have the time, and have been feeling a bit more private lately. That said, I REALLY will update soon! But for now, here is a favorite pic of mine. We have been spending as much time in our busy schedules just being in love with our son. He makes us laugh every day! He is such an amazing joy! His personality is so full that we are shocked every day by his comments, sense of humor, talent, etc. He is truly the best! Here he is insisting on wearing a pair of pants that are too big! This was not a battle I really cared about, thus a great picture!

The Great Outdoors!

We went Camping!!

I say this in large text because as many of you know, I am not a camper!!! But, that doesn't mean I don't like a good challenge. So, when the Romeros (yes, all of the Michael Romero Sr. offspring) decided to go camping as a family, we were in!
I would like to take credit for the very awesome, roomy tent that we finally got to use! I bought this for Mike a few years back and it has been packed away the whole time. It sleeps like 8 people and has a special cove and outlet for a dog. Ok...I admit...the dog component sold me. And no, Chloe did not join us that weekend...as a matter of fact...where was chloe that weekend? Anyway, she survived and so did I.

I would like to also mention that I have gotten teased multiple times for buying such a large tent and I feel like it was the perfect amount of space! We have room to grow into it and you could easily separate smelly stuff from clean stuff.....a major priority for me when out of my element!

Here is little Michael looking about as thrilled with camping as I am! But really, he had a blast with his Nana, Grandpa Mike, and the rest of the family.

Now, this camper is a major factor in my willingness to go camping. We had running water and a potty that was not being used by everyone else on site.

Spending time with Nana

Going to the park with Jonathan, Aunt Katie, and Papa

Jonathan and Little Michael earning their keep...

Most of you know that Little Michael is one of MANY Romero grandsons. He loves all of his cousins, but I have noticed a particular kinship between him and his big cousin Anthony. It is always fun to watch them spend time together and bond.

I love the way they are looking at each other here! Buddies for life!

I can't believe you can almost see all the way to his shoulders beneath the car door!!! I love this pic!
I really was there!!!! I was a trooper, but did not desire to be in any of the pictures! Overall, we had a great time and I really look forward to our next camping experience. Preferably not in June heat and somewhere farther away than east county!

What are they waiting for?

COOKIES!!!!!

ok, so they stuck a bit to the cookie sheet...still totally edible and delicious!!

Guess who went pee pee in the potty!!!!....

THIS GUY!!!!!!

More details on the big event (and all the necessary steps that had to naturally occur and lead up to this moment) soon!

The Best Memorial Day Ever!!

It was a record Memorial Day weekend for our family! We enjoyed 3 BBQ's with neighbors and friends. I think it's safe to say that our summer has officially started! We had a great time with everyone, but I have to say that the best time was family time. We spent Memorial Day doing the most American thing we could think of....we went to the ballpark! Well, that's not really a stretch for us! But it was very American and put this Memorial Day at the top of the list!

As soon as we drove up to PETCO Park, Little Michael said "baseball! baseball!" I was so surprised that he would recognize the field! We quickly made our way to a sports shop to get him a new hat (he has been trying to wear his infant one which obviously doesn't fit) While we were at the shop we got him a new bat and ball to practice with. Little Michael had a great time practicing his swing! Even though he appears to be a lefty, he pitches and swings like a righty. He was a very serious observer of the other people practicing.

Watching carefully....

Not a bad stance for a 1 year old!

Michael helped Little Michael with his grip on the bat. Now whenever he gets ready to hit he says "elbows up!" I love it!!!

His first stand on home plate in "The park at the park".

My sunshine....

Completely exhausted from all the fun, Little Michael fell asleep almost immediately on the way home. We had to smile when we glanced back and noticed him snoozing with his bat securly in his hand. This really was one of my favorite days, just me and my boys....

Sweet dreams my little slugger, sweet baseball dreams....

Sundays

Sundays at our house almost always includes garden time. There are weeds to be pulled and roses to be pruned. Little Michael loves to help as much as possible. Big Michael does a great job of including him! There really is so much to learn out in the garden. One of Little Michael's favorite things to do is mow the lawn with his papa! He always stays far away enough from the big lawn mower, but on this Sunday he got a bit too close! I snapped a few photos before telling him to move away. He just looks too cute!

The hat just adds to the level of cuteness...

Here he is watching his papa. Notice how he has parked his lawn mower right next to him in case his papa needs his help!

What a life!

Landscaper Anyone?

Or he could also pass for a Mexican garden gnome!