So we have almost made it to summer time in Vegas, and I'll be honest... the weather has been quite pleasant!! The highest I think we've hit is 94 so far, and for the beginning of June, that is usually not the case!!
I feel like the month of May is one big blur.... there seemed to be so much going on!! My first official Mother's Day, our neice, Alexis' and nephew, Bryce's birthdays, the Local 525 Union Old Timers Picnic, and Connor and my trip back to Ohio for a week!! I'm telling you, busy busy!!
Well start with my FIRST MOTHER'S DAY!! It was really a perfect day of doing nothing!! Richie made me breakfast and we hung out at the house and spent time together as a family... just the way I like it!!
We had Alexis' and Bryce's birthday parties at the beginning of May and Connor had a blast at both! He was so worn out! I love seeing him around a bunch of other kids, he loves to interact and since most of the kids are older and walking, he crawls around chasing them!!
We also had Richie's Local 525 Union Picnic and it was set up a little differently this year than normal, and I'm not sure that everyone liked it. But regardless, we got to drink free beer, eat free food, and hang out with a lot of good friends. It was kind of funny how this year was different for more reasons than just the set up... there were a lot of babies this year that weren't born yet last year!! We set up our canopy and layed out a blanket, and pretty much let Connor have free roam of the land (within some restriction of course.. lol). There were a lot of kids games and activities that he'll be able to participate more with next year, but it was fun watching our friends little ones partake.
..... And in that very same day, I had a little accident and had to go to the ER... All I will tell of the story (because it makes me feel like a moron) is that it invloves a bungee cord strap down that wasn't hooked in properly hitting me right in the face. Well, to be exact, right above my upper lip, splitting it from under my nose to the top of my upper lip. I had to get 4 stiches on the inside (it split all the way through) and 5 stitches on the outside. And all of this, two days before Connor and my trip back to Ohio for my little sister's graduation. Nothing like going to see your family and friends with a big fat 'Angelina' lip! Lol.
That then brings us to our visit to Ohio!! I was so happy to go home and visit for a week! We hadn't seen my family since Christmas, and Connor has changed so much since then, so it was about time! The airplane rides went 'ok' for the most part. The only time we had trouble was when Connor would get tired and didn't want to fall asleep in my arms, but for the most part he did a great job!! We flew on Frontier Airlines, and I must say that ALL the staff was so helpful and really understanding.
We got to Ohio and our trip started off!! Everyone (especially Yma) was SOOOOO excited to see their little peanut Connor!! We quickly learned that my parents house is not baby proofed at all, which kind of made me laugh. I really wasn't expecting it to be, but last time they saw Connor he didn't really move around! Lol.
Here's a quick recap of events from our trip... Dinner at the Works (old restaurant I used to bartend at), shopping trip with my Mom, visiting with my friends Sandy, Julie, and Stephanie and all our little ones, including Steph's newest additiona, Raquel who was only a week old! We all haven't hung out together in years!! Julie also took my stitches out for me (she's an RN)... Thanks for saving me time and money Jules!! Alex's HS Graduation (still can't believe she is that old already!), grad party with all the fam (and Paw Paw's 84th Birthday), going out with Sandy without the babies, and a very humid park day with the family!! I also got to visit with my friend Niqole, which was MUCH needed, and had lunch at non other than Skyline (YUM) with my sister. Then unfortunately, it was time to pack up and head back to LV. All in all we had a wonderful trip and I was really happy that we got to see as many people as we did. Hopefully one day we'll live a little closer to all of them so it's not so long in between visits. Then we made it back safely to Vegas and Richie and it was obvious that he had really missed us!!
Connor is growing so fast and I can't believe the new things that he is constantly learning!! He say "HI" now, and actually uses it it the right context, and waves when he does it!! He says lots of things too, but the ones that we can make out are, Mama, Dada, Bubba (lol), and his newest one "Doo" which I think means 'dog' because he only says it when he is looking at or playing with Thor =) He also started shaking his head "No" which makes me laugh, and my all time favorite, his dancing!! He is just too cute for words!!Oh and on a side note... he still doesn't like brocoli at all!!
And now we prepare for another move coming up... yippee (can you hear my excitement?) and what I'm sure will be a busy summer!! The end of next month being the biggie... CONNOR'S FIRST BIRTHDAY!!! I know he wont have a clue what is going on, but I want to make sure that it is special, I'll always remember it, and he'll see pictures!! ;)
Hope that everyones summer is starting off well.... I have a feeling it's going to go quick!!! <3
Pictures to shortly follow!!
