Lost Mexico pictures

Okay, these weren't really lost but these are some of the pictures that I didn't take that I finally got ahold of! 

The guys all went out deep sea fishing-here's Ben's catch.

Here's my Dad's catch-kinda ugly!

They didn't catch this shark but still kinda cool to see!

Here's the whole group minus a few out at Senor Frogs.  We had so much fun and walked the beach back under the moon!  Kinda funny to see my Uncle getting his nipples twisted as he takes a shot but well worth the memories! 

My Dad carrying a purse like it's no big thing around the bar.  We all found this hilarious!

Especially Ryan (my cousin)

In honor of Ben and Katie's reception this Friday I will now share the professional images that the photographer took!  Beware-you will want to get married on the beach next time around ; )

Riley enjoying his first dance with the bride!

Early Mothers' Day weekend!

This last Saturday was National Scrapbooking Day and I had asked if Derrick would want to take Riley boy up north so that I could scrap my heart out from 9-8:30 and not feel guilty for not being at home and he readily agreed!  Riley let us sleep in until 8 on Saturday and I was very thankful since I had a long day ahead of me.  He cried when I left and I could hear him saying "mommy, mommy, mommy" as I got in the car but I had ALOT of scrapping to catch up with and I knew he would be in good hands.  Dawn my old boss and also my Creative Memories Consultant knows how to throw a good party!  She provided breakfast, snacks, lunch and pizza for dinner and free gifts all for $40 and I even won a new album so I got more than my monies worth and I had a BLAST!  I am so proud of myself for finishing one album and nearly finishing the next (Although I am only to month 4 of Riley's life!)  The day flew by and I am now very motivated to finish Riley's books before he is 2.  My big night alone included a movie "The Ugly Truth"-funny, predictable and romantic but a little crude, a bath and some reading.  I have to say that I don't tell Derrick enough how very meaningful it is to me that he takes our son whenever I need to get something done and that I am so proud of him for getting himself and Riley out of the door in the mornings.  I think this has created a very special bond between them and when I get up with Riley on Saturday's he is always looking for Daddy.  
Looking at the baby pictures of Riley made me fall in love with him all over again and I can't believe how fast nearly 2 years has gone.  He really looked like Derrick to start with but now he is pretty much a Mini-Me.  Here's some pictures of me as a child.  Derrick and I were stunned at how similar we are!  

Yes, I looked like a boy with my mullet hair cut.  I have no idea what my Mom was thinking?

Spitting image?!

Thank you Daddy and Riley for giving Mommy such a relaxing and fun filled weekend!  I missed you but got so much work done!  

Pretty blooms

How quickly it went from this to 

Our life outdoors

To say we have been spending every night outside is an understatement.  We have literally spent every waking minute playing in our yard, going to parks and bike riding!  We spent Sunday afternoon buying bikes and a bike seat for Riley Man.  He loves his new seat so much and we have logged about 5 hours in since Sunday.  Monday night Riley and I biked the long way to a park quite aways away from us and had the whole place to ourselves for awhile.  He is just so much fun to play with and we laughed while we swang together until it was time to eat dinner.  After dinner we hit golf balls to eachother for an hour!  That boy is very particular about where you stand and he hits the ball like a pro!  Tuesday we ventured out to watch Daddy play s-ball and Riley walked in with his glove on his hand, his bat in his other hand and his backpack on that was carrying his PB and J dinner.  He had so much fun watching the guys play and also playing in the sand with Logan and Avery.  He was such a ham and cheering away (usually for the wrong team as ours is getting a little older, slower and worse with each passing year).  We are loving this weather and we spent our day off together deep cleaning the house with G'ma Hutch and re-arranging a bit.  The house looks sparkly clean and I once again feel so refreshed after it!  G'ma Hutch really means business when she comes over and we washed the walls down, the inside of the cupboards and vacuumed the couches among many other tasks.  Here's a picture peek into the fun we have been having together.

He loves to "drive the truck" it's become a fast favorite.

Little Logan watching his Daddy.

Little Avery is almost a walker and turning 1 next week!  

Our little baseball wanna be!