She-Woman Man Haters Club

My sister in law Melissa has done the coolest thing. She started a girls night out club called the She-Woman Man Haters Club. It meets the last Wednesday of the month. It started last month with bowling but I missed that one. This month we went to watch Mamma Mia at the Dreamcatcher theater. I felt like a teenager! It was so fun, we were all giggling so much and eating lots of junk food. The movie was fantastic and it felt really good to be viewing it with others who appreciated it. Kirk and my brother would have divorced us if we had made them watch it. I do admit it was "puro queso", the ultimate of cheesiness, but it was also heartwarming, ear candy deliciousness. Abba makes me think of my Mamma Mia who loves Abba and listened to them a lot when we were young. She even named my brother Fernando after the Abba song, Fernando, which is such a beautiful song, but it really just makes us chuckle and tease my brother.

End of Softball Season

We had a bbq at the softball games Kirk played tonight. Kirk plays on a mens league in White Rock every year. I love going to socialize, I'm not the best spectator, I almost always miss all the good action. I can't help it, I'm too busy visiting with all the other wives/girlfriends/friends. Lately, most of those other spectators are moms, it was a stroller brigade tonight. Emily and Matt provided the lions share of the work and bbq. I made peanut butter cookies. I'm glad we were able to participate so much this year, I wasn't sure how it would be with a new baby. We have endeavored to be a family that doesn't disappear once they have a baby. So far that is going pretty well.

There was a new baby (approx. 1 week old) who showed up to cheer on his dad. Little Jack and his wonderful Mom Jen and Grandmother showed up for the second game. Welcome to softball night Jack!

Cousin Rebecca

We went to a bbq at my Aunt Susan's last night. Her daughter Rebecca was home from Houston for the weekend. Everyone loves hanging out with Leah. It is entertaining to see my aunts fight over who gets to hold her and change her dipes!

Spanish Market

Today is the sixth anniversary of Kirk and my fourth date. We met on July 21, 2002 and went to the Spanish Market the next weekend. Kirk had a navajo taco for the first time and we have been going ever since. I have two cousins that exhibit at the market, so it is always nice to visit with them.

This year was a new experience, as are all, now that we are pushing a stroller with little Leah in it. Here's to six busy wonderful years!

Friday Night

Watching Old School with Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn. Leah nursed her way into oblivion and conked out on the recliner tonight, it was so funny to see her. She looks like Homer Simpson. We have been watching a little of Criss Angel's MindFreak lately and I joked that I performed a mindfreak on Leah and that's why she passed out. Good times!

Shopping on Monday

Leah, Linda (my mother in law) and I had a leisurely lunch at Towa Golf where my sis works. We waited for Kirk to get off of work and headed to downtown Santa Fe. We bought toys at Toyopolis and got some more of our wedding china on deep discount at Nambe. We finished off the evening with margaritas and mexican food at Maria's Mexican Restaurant. It was really fun to cruise around the plaza and enjoy the summer afternoon.

Leah's Shots

Leah got her 4 month old shots today. She cried a little bit, then immediately forgave Nurse Angela and smiled at her. What an angel baby!

Breathing Space

Today is my first day off in six days. Whew, I am tired. Thursday was busy as described below. Then Friday was deep cleaning house day. My aunts Susan and Margaret came and helped and I am so grateful. The house looked amazing for this weekend. Leah was baptized on Sunday morning.

My mother in law, Linda, arrived on Friday afternoon and we didn't stop until last night when we got home from the airport after dropping her off. Saturday was breakfast at a fab little breakfast spot, then we went and bought trees for Leah at Santa Fe Greenhouses. One of the pair of "Shademaster Honeylocust" trees is from Grandma Linda in celebration of Leah's birth. She wanted to do this when she was here for the birth, but it was too soon for our schedule. The other one is from Kirk and I in celebration of her baptism. We are putting them in the front yard in our circle drive. I am very happy to be adding trees to our property.

Saturday afternoon was cooking and prepping for the party. Aunt Judy, Linda, Deborah and I cooked all afternoon and Kirk primped up the yard. We made quiche, strata and dutch baby pancakes. Camila made fruit salad and we served coffee, tea, juice and green chile.

Saturday night was fun as well. Miguel and Camila (her padrinos...spanish for godparents) joined us for lasagna and Leah time. Sunday morning brought us to our goal moment. Leah was baptized in Pojoaque at 10:30am. It was a beautiful mass and Leah didn't cry. She did do a little leap when the water hit her head and I almost lost her into the baptisimal font. Fun times!

The whole family came to the house after mass and we had guests all afternoon. We finished off the day with champagne and opened Leah's cards. Leah had a special cake made by Deborah. It was a mini wedding cake with two tiers. It was pink and brown and was in the style of those topsy turvy, mad hatter cakes. It was precious!

More on Monday and Tuesday later.

Getting Things Done

I got two things done today that have been bugging my to do list. I repotted my Christmas cactus and potted the one I started for Leah during my pregnancy. I also cleaned out the easier half of the garage. The other half needs is harder because I have to go through boxes and organize and get rid of stuff. It's not a fun job going through stuff I haven't seen since I moved back from Seattle in 2002.

Busy Day

We have Leah's 4 month well baby group today at Dr. Friedman's. I can't wait to see how much she has grown. Last weight was 10 pounds. Then, we have a playgroup at noon. I am looking forward to it, I have worked hard to get it started and hope it adds lots of positives to our life. That will probably last for a couple of hours. At 4pm I have an appointment with my therapist who is so supportive and positive. I feel so good about myself and what I am doing for myself and family when I leave her office.

This evening is packed too. There is happy hour at the Pink Adobe's Dragon Room for AIGA, the professional group for my profession of graphic design. Kirk is also playing two games of softball tonight. Something is going to have to give, and unfortunately it will probably be happy hour. Feast or famine!

Sydney

Sydney, our dog, had her 6th birthday on Monday. She is at the vet today getting a thorough teeth cleaning. Kirk dropped her off before work and will pick her up on his way home. That means she is having a super fun day being spoiled by animal lovers and smelling lots of interesting smells.

My Little Buddy

Leah is my little buddy, she accompanies me everywhere I go nowadays. It's kind of hard sometimes, but it is nice to have company. We went to the dentist and she sat on my lap while I got my teeth cleaned. She charmed Dr. Rehorn and the hygienist. Then we went to have lunch at BODY, everyone was commenting on how Leah has good energy. I'm flattered, but I have to wonder to myself, "Don't all babies have good energy!". I bought her a little pink t-shirt dress with fairy wings on it. It is adorable. I want fairy wings on my clothes too!

The Start!

I am finally taking the plunge into blogging. I read many blogs and use google reader to handle the deluge of information. I am nervous about keeping up and being disciplined to blog often enough to keep readers interested. I am excited that I am finally starting to do something to keep my family and friends updated on Leah and our families activities. I guess that is all for now, I better get Leah and feed her.