Father's Day Fiasco!

Hmm...Where do I start?? Haha.

Well, when we all woke up yesterday, I was excited to change my work hours and attempt to celebrate Dorian's first Daddy's Day with him. Boy was I in for a go-round. First, we noticed we only had a few hours before I was sopossed to go into work, so we headed out (after getting all 3 of us ready...this usually takes a while) to where I wanted to buy Dorian's gift. Originally, I had planned to get him a set of books that he has been wanting for a long time. After searching, we discovered they wern't at Barnes & Noble. 1st disappointment. Then, we couldn't decide where to eat, so we went home. By this time I had about 3 hours before I had to go into work, so before going out to check if we could eat at the Buffet, I called work, and asked if I could either come in late, or leave early...so as to spend more time with Dorian. Problem #2. My manager asked me if I could come in early, and then therefore leave early. She had told me 5pm. So we raced to the Buffet only to see rediculously long lines...(forget that!).

We ended up eating at KFC...because of our time crunch, and how overcrouded even Denny's was. Then I went into work early, and when I asked to leave at 5, they told me "No". I seriously wanted to cry. Lol. So I went on my lunch break, and drove to the mall to find a different present for Dorian. Once I had an idea, I learned that the mall was closing at 6pm, and I wouldn't be off of work until 7, so there was no way that I could pick up his present after they would have been done engraving it. Oh yes...it gets worse.

I stayed until the store's closing. By then, of course, everywhere else was too, with the exception of the grocery store, where I picked up two cards (that actually are pretty cute). I raced home in anger, and found that Bella wasn't even home when I got there. So we decided to go get more fast food and "skip Father's Day". During our next food run, I realized that somewhere in the middle of everything during the day, I had lost a $100 bill. After that, I broke. I was angry at work for making me well...work, I was angry at myself for being careless and rushing about, and I was angry at the mall, for being closed.

So today...we're going to re-do Father's Day. I am convinced that today is Father's Day...YES, A MONDAY. Why? Because I have time today, Bella isn't going anywhere, and we can present the cards to her Daddy formally and without interruption.

So see photos in the future. Lol.

Sleepy-by.

"Loving them babbles"

So today I had a day off of work. I was glad for it, too. Anyway, I took a picture of Bella falling asleep in her (what has become) normal attitude: bottle in hand. Some need a nightlight, some need stuffed animals, some need to be rocked...no. Bella only needs her "ba-ble".

In recent news, Bella has learned to clap her hands, although not on command. She mostly does it when she's excited. Today she had watermelon, and let me tell you...the hand clapping was almost as frequent as the open mouth watermelon wanting.

Say...

Today I don't have to go in to work until 3:30pm, so I thought I'd have some playtime with Bella. She's been babbling a lot more, and yes, I know it's not significant yet to her, but I know her daddy will appriciate it when he gets home! While changing her clothes, we said...(well, watch the movie to find out)!




And I'd like to give a shout-out to Vanessa, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who has been reading and posting comments on my blog! It's so neat to meet someone so far away!

Cell Movie.

Hi Everyone! I'm going to try and upload a poor-resolution movie. Because the camera is officially deceased (read posts below), I had to use my cell phone. Enjoy what you can see!

SIX months & Mommie's Day!

Happy Late Mother's Day to all you mommies! My first Mommie's day was fantabulous. We went to church in the morning, and learned that...guess what, the pastor's wife had sang the national anthem for the Lakers' game this past Wednesday. And who was there? None other than Denzel Washington! They showed video of her singing it at church, and then also pictures of her with Denzel and his wife. What a Mother's Day present for her! What I want to know...is how she got the gig in the first place.

Anyway, after church, Dorian and I got into a long conversation (about churches) in the car, and as we did, he drove to IHop, for a suprise "going-out-to-breakfast" Mother's Day present. I had some yummy french toast...as usual. Bella got some juice and small tastes of our food along with her bottle. I'm pretty sure she enjoyed her "special food" too.

Yesterday was my first day of work at Ross, and I stayed much longer than I was sopossed to. The manager and I get along really well. She's having me move from just doing the register to C. Service. It's hard, and keeps me on my toes. The store is waiting for the "seeker shopper" to come in and give us our evaluation. Our goal= 100% customer satisfaction...which was attained by the store on the other side of town...so we have to step it up. Anyway, all the Mother's Day stuff went down yesterday, and we brought out the merchandise for Father's Day. Today I have work again at 9:30.

And...the ultimate thing of today...it's Bella's 6th Month Birthday! She survived her first 1/2 of yr of life....phew! Haha. Just kidding. I'm so proud of her. She's such a good girl. Happy Six Month Birthday, Baby Princess!
Pictures of today coming soon.

Nery's Baby...born yesterday 5/5/08!

Yesterday Dorian's cousin had her baby. Here's a picture of when we were both preggo! Yes, it's old...but then again...we still need a new camera. =( I'm pretty sure we'll be going up to see the baby this weekend in King City.

Bella got a new play pen/bassinet set ..thing on Sunday. It is sooo much of a help. I can let her play now without worrying about her going anywhere. The boppy is just enough support for her little back if she tries to give up sitting up on her own. I'm so happy we have the new furniture. It's very pretty and from Babies R Us. I would post pictures of her playing in it...but unfortunately, I can't.

Camera...

Hi Everyone...

So the reason there have not been any posts lately...

I was such a klutz and put the digital camera through the washing machine....go me!

Things have been running as normal around here. Eban had his birthday party this past saturday, and it was really fun. Of course, for this newly aged 9yr old, the highlight was getting the Nintendo Wii. Nothing else mattered much, haha. I know Nayeli has a video taken of Bella from that day, so maybe I'll be able to put it here once I ask her about it.

That's about it for today.