A New Sheriff In Town...

So Joaquin is OBSESSED with all things Buzz and Woody.  A while ago we got him these super awesome Buzz and Woody cowboy boots that he LOVES!  For the first 5 days or so that he had them he refused to take them off- he even slept with them.  He doesn't refuse to take them off as much anymore but he still loves to wear them.  Last week we got him a little Woody toy (he has a ton of them now) and it came with a Sheriff's badge and belt buckle.  We found out that it was on clearance because it was so cheap and fell apart so easy but he loved it.  I'm pretty sure he's the cutest little Sheriff in these here parts:)

We love the park!

Since we've moved I've made it a point to go to a park at least once a week.  One of our favorites is the park right next to Robert's work where we go when we are too early to pick him up for work.  The kid's love playing and I love watching them:)

Baily Bug Turns 5!!

Baily has had quite the 5th Birthday.  It all started yesterday with celebrating her birthday at school.  Her request was pink sparkly cupcakes so that's what we made.  While the cupcakes were cooling and waiting to be frosted her naughty little brother decided to get his sticky little fingers in the cupcakes to sample them!  He's such a naughty little monkey!  Thank heavens we were able to cover up the holes with frosting and sprinkles;)  And she also was so excited to wear her little diva outfit for her school birthday.  Man she's cute:)

 Next on her request list was to make these bagel pizzas she saw in her Friend magazine for lunch.  It was a pretty simple request so I acquiesced her request.  And they were actually quite tasty:)

After school we came home and changed into warm clothes complete with sweaters (wahoo for cool weather!!!) and went to the park for a little bit while we waited for Robert to get off work.  After we picked him up we headed over to the mall so the kids could play around at the kid's play area and they had a blast.  Simple, free fun!  Then they got their Happy Meals and we headed home.

Then today was the big day! Party time.  This year Baily and I decided on a Mad Hatter Birthday Tea Party since she loves Alice in Wonderland.  She invited 7 of her bestest friends and lots of family.  We had about 4 of the friends show up as well as Grandma Patty and Uncle Eyan.  It was super windy but nice and cool.  Because of the wind I wasn't able to decorate like we had planned or do our cute little teapot frames but we still had a great time.  We had yummy food at the "tea" party complete with mad hatter hats and tea cups.  Then they had fun with the pinata and playing at the playground together while us adults got to visit.  Then she blew out her candle (only one would stay lit 'cause of the crazy wind) and opened up all her awesome gifts.  It was fun and we had a first- Baily didn't cry.  It's her first birthday party of her life that she has not had a melt-down and cried... wahoo!  She's growing up so fast and man I love her!!

After we got home and relaxed a little bit (B didn't waste time playing with her new toys- I think the doll was a success;), it was time for her birthday family dinner at IHOP.  She as well as Robert and I, all had coupons for free Rooty Tooty meals so we feasted and it was delicious.  We enjoyed talking about how much fun Baily had had for her birthday this year and how much we love her and are grateful to have her in our family.  It was a nice dinner and what's better is, it was free!  I'd say Baily's 5th birthday has been a total success and I'm pretty sure she'd agree.  Happy birthday my sweet Baily Bug!!  I love you all the way to the moon and back:):):)

And we're... caught up!!

Woot!  Blog is finally caught up.  There are a lot of posts so make sure to scroll down if ya' wanna see them all:)  Now the trick is to stay caught up... the story of my life!  And also, if you wanna see the pictures or collages in a bigger size just click on them and they should get bigger for you.  Now I'm off to be even more productive;)

School Days

The time has finally come in the Dominguez household for school days.  Baily started her first day of 4K on Wednesday September 1st at Irving Elementary School in the PM class.  On Monday we got to go to Irving Days where we got to see the school, turn in paperwork, and meet her teacher and see her classroom.  Her teacher is Mrs. Zens and she's exactly what I would picture a sweet, 4K teacher to be.  Baily fell in love with her.  She's been excited to start school ever since the fiasco last year and this last week has been nothing but anticipation and excitement.  She did great on her first day with nothing but smiles and happiness and was so excited to go the next day- yesterday.  I think it's going to be a great year.  Her only disappointment is that she doesn't get to go all day.  She missed the cutoff for 5K (all day Kindergarten) by 3 days.  I think she might be a little bored because she pretty much knows everything she's going to learn this year, but she'll have fun anyway.  She's definitely got a very cultural class with kids from all different backgrounds and all different colors which I love.  And I am very grateful for a PM class since we are so not morning people around here.  So far we're off to a good start so I say "Bring On the School Days!!"

First Day... could she be any cuter?!  I was a crying baby but she was all smiles!  Joaquin wanted in on the action too.  He has to have his backpack just like his sister when I drop her off and pick her up.  But he wants nothing to do with the actual going to school part...lol.  He's gonna miss her- he sure loves his sister.

Day 2 looking cute as ever and still so excited:)