Our good friends Chad and Rachele got married this weekend. It was an awesome time had by all including Selena.

The wedding was at Mt. Springs Lodge. Beautiful place. We stayed in a cabin that could have easily fit 30 people comfortably…no kidding!

Friday night

The rehearsal. KC had to fend off a duck that tried to attack Penny (Rachele and Chad’s dog the other grooms lady), it was cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Selena passed out, so we stuck her in her stroller and continued to mingle and ended the night playing cut throat.

Day of the wedding

Started the day off bright and early with a few cups of coffee. Got my hair and makeup done with the ladies. BTW I was a groomsman. This is the first adult wedding I’ve been in (I was a flower girl in my Aunt and Uncle’s wedding) and I was a groomswoman. I was very excited and honored.

Anyways….Rachele’s hair stylist rocked. The wedding was awesome. Selena wouldn’t let us hand her off to anyone and freaked out before walking down the aisle, so I had to walk down carrying her and I had to carry her during the whole ceremony (she passed out halfway through). I had no idea what to do with her. I hope Rachele doesn’t get upset. I don’t think she saw.

During the ceremony the duck tried once again to attack Penny, but KC intervened. For the recessional they played the Beatles, “Here comes the sun,” and the sun actually came out. Their wedding was almost rained out, but it stopped just for their wedding, the sun came out and then the rain came again.

The reception rocked. Chad and Rachele looked gorgeous. Dancing, good food and good conversation was had by all. I even got the band to do a second line in honor of the bride and groom. Can’t have a wedding without one.

….and later that night

Good times were had by all and the next morning wasn’t so great. But we all met for brunch before driving back to the city. I have to say it was a fantastic wedding. Better pics will come later.

In other news….Selena said her first word this weekend, “MOMMA!” Awesome. She also had her ultrasound and is ok. Thank goodness.

Her first step down the road to food independence.

4th of July = Selena’s first overnight trip

We went to the Tulalip Indian Reservation to stay with Chad and Rachele for the 4th at their cabin. KC also came with his girlfriend and her two kids, so we had a full cabin….so to say. Selena went to bed late and woke up at all hours of the night and met the new day at 6am bright and happy….egads, her parents weren’t too happy. The 4th of July consisted of the beach, blowing up fireworks and naked dudes…ok well we had two streakers down the beach. Someone threw a bottle at the streakers, so their hot headed dad came over and almost started a wrestling match….but all was calmed.

It’s Official… Amelia Island

Our new trip is Amelia Island. Located in Florida on the East coast, Amelia Island is a lot farther than Pensacola, different body of water too….should be interesting. Our condo is booked, all that’s missing is our plane tickets….woops. We’ll get right on that.

Hot Summer Days

Yup its been in the 90s this week. I love it. Bring on the heat baby! Now all I need is a swimming pool.

Rice Cereal Anyone?

Selena had her first week of rice cereal….she loves it, she wants me to dump all of it in her mouth at once, I can’t feed her fast enough. I tasted it and it’s not that good. Selena doesn’t know what she’s missing yet, but just wait.

World Cup

The World Cup is on Sunday and I’m rooting for Spain.

And finally I’ve been able to finish a painting/drawing….

It’s a little odd, but I feel like I’m inspired again….check it out.

I really thought that title just sounded good…hahah. Looks like the Pensacola trip will have to change locations. Oil has washed ashore all over the coast. It’s really sad and I wonder if Selena will ever see the white sands of Florida? I really hope she does, Florida has my favorite beaches. I’ve learned in the past ten years to not take people, places, things and memories for granted. On my worse day I know I have it far better than some.

In other news…the US has advanced again in the world cup. Another game commences.

Selena rolled over on Friday, June 25th, and I think this time it was on purpose. I wish I had a video camera. I mean I have one, but I’m just not fast enough to catch a roll like that.

Today is KC Franks birthday and we’re hitting up Theatro ZinZanni. It’s a 4 course dinner show. Serving food is part of the show. I took Peter for his birthday a few years back. They change the menu and theme every year, and it makes a great date night. I plan to drink like a normal person tonight. Its been over a year since I’ve had much to drink.

In other news

We found a nanny….my mom. She’s moving down the street and will rent a house while taking care of Selena. We’re really lucky to have her in Seattle. I know at times we fight and that just comes with a mother daughter relationship, but she’s a lifesaver in more ways than being a nanny.

Work is starting to get back to normal…although I feel like I’m always catching up and probably will be until I’m back to five days a week (starting in August). I’m going to apply to a PHD program at Seattle University, but I have a ton of work to do to preparation.

We want to introduce rice cereal to Selena this week.

Watching the World Cup in about an hour and a half. Peter is currently making breakfast….yumm. What a great guy.

Selena had her “almost four month” check up.

Her Latest Stats:

12.5 pounds and 24 inches long. 50% for length and 30% for weight. She’s kind of tall, and rather petite, but healthy. The boob juice is working. Since she’s not quite 4 months, we have to wait and get her shots this week. Also, the doc. said we can start introducing rice cereal to her. Food here we come.

Physical Therapy

She had a physical therapy appointment this past week and her head is much better, but we need her sleeping with her head turned left. We have two months to average out her head, otherwise we have to get a helmet she would wear for 6 weeks….egads.

Oh and…

Selena turned over from her belly to her back on Tuesday June 8th. Quite impressive. She’s also found her feet. Yum yumm. I think our exercises from physical therapy are helping her to learn how to control her body quicker.

Sarah and Sean Visit

The grandmothers (Mims and Bebo) came for a visit. We had a good time hanging out, BBQing and just talking. Selena likes her Mims and Bebo. Peter and I were able to have time to ourselves, which was nice.

Selena developed a slight cold and started teething at the same time, so we had to bust out the humidifier and use a dropper to put saline in her nose and clear it out, and we had to give her some Tylenol. We’re gonna have to keep a close watch on her.

World Cup

The World cup has started….I honestly thought US would lose to England, so it’s a nice surprise we tied. Let the games begin! Speaking of games we were given field passes to the Sounders Vs. DC United this past week. It was sweet…we met one of the owners and had free beer, doughnuts and nuts (nice combo). I’ll have to post some pics.

In other news we’re going to check an open house down the street and just relax while we can.

I’ve been lazy about writing, or rather haven’t found the time.

I’m back at work and am enjoying being around adults, but also I miss Selena. There are sometimes I would like to hide out in a hotel room and just sleep. There go the days of sleeping in…now sleeping in is 8am….egads. I get up so early for work I’m surprised I’m not falling asleep at my desk. It’s been a rather hard transition this week, but all will be better soon.

To catch you up on what we’ve been up to

Selena continues to grow over night and is very talkative, laughs and has started to commando crawl. We’ve been doing physical therapy with her because of her neck and all of her exercises are helping her with rolling over and crawling. She hates to take naps, so we battle her every day and she’s extremely active, like her mom….aaaah. Nighttime is working out so far. Peter says he can’t work from home with her so we’re getting mom to watch her twice a week until we find a nanny. I’m just plugging along trying to figure out how to have some “me” time, being a mom, working and being a wife. Peter and I’ve been trying to figure out our relationship in this whole parent thing. I think we’re doing pretty good, but we have to keep communicating about our worries, issues and frustrations. It’s a whole new world.

I learned something new

A raccoon crawled under our deck and died just out of reach. So Peter had to use a shovel and broom to get him out. Animal control only picks up dead cats and dogs, so they told us to throw him in the garbage…made me sad.

The oil spill issue has really gotten to me. We’re suppose to take a trip to Pensacola in August and they’ve already spotted oil off the coast. I hope our white beaches of Florida aren’t ruined forever. The spill will have lasting effects and no one knows the real damage as of yet.

Selena has her 4 month appointment this coming week. I can’t believe its been 4 months already. Wow time flies. Peter’s parents are coming in this week. I’m excited to see them.

In other news the Sounders beat New England Revolution last night in a shut out….woop woop. The World Cup starts this weekend.

Aunt Linda came for a visit. We had a blast and managed to squeeze in a ton of stuff in three days; we went to Pike Place market, walked on the waterfront, bought crabs from the market (yummy), ate on Lake Union, visited two wineries, Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Columbia winery.

On the last day of Aunt Linda’s visit we went hiking all day. Man that was a work out. I’ve realized how out of shape I am. Peter lugged Selena around (he got the biggest work out). I had to breast feed on the trail….that was interesting. The entire hike we dreamed of giant burgers smothered with cheese, and our dreams came true. It was a nice way to end the weekend.

Nap time Sucks

Selena’s schedule was all messed up the past four days (not that she has much of a schedule anyways), but she’s been waking up at 5am ready for the day….egads. Mom is not a morning person and probably never will be.

Today I’m battling her with the nap….I’m trying to get her to take a nice long one, but it’s not working and this is the 4th time in a row I’ve put her down for a nap. Maybe I just need to wear her out.

Next Monday I start work again. I’m happy and sad all in one. I do need to be around adults, otherwise my language skills will be reduced to baby babble….hahha.

Selena is finally eating from the bottle…woo hoo! This is a good thing, because she’s going through a growth spurt right now, and my boobs are having a hard time keeping up.

She keeps changing over night and is so big.  At her 2 month checkup (last Friday), she weighed in at 10 pounds, 4 ounces.  She also got her shots…eek.  I actually cried, it was horrible.  The doc. says she has torticollis….basically she only turns her head to one side, sleeps on one side etc.  Her muscles are developing more on one side of the neck so we have to take her to physical therapy….yeah we’re bringing our infant to physical therapy.  We’ve already started working on her neck at home.  We’ve switched everything around so we can get her to turn her head the other way.

Selena giggles, coos, smiles and interacts well.  She can hold her head up on her own and we practice tummy time daily to get her crawling muscles going.

Swimming

I took Selena swimming for the first time this week.  She was interested, but cold.  We went under water a few times much to her dismay.  I’ll make a swimmer out of her eventually.  After swimming I had to put her in a warm shower and a bath.

She watched her first movie with me today.  They have a mother’s movie day at some theater out here and kids can come along. She was pretty good during the movie.

In other news…Peter and I had our one year wedding anniversary, although we’ve been together for nine years. We celebrated with dinner, a movie and, Peter made me a gift. Very sweet.

Lately Selena and I have been going on many outings and playing.  I’m also trying to do freelance work at home and get in shape….oh the plans I have.

That’s right…we’ve been trying to teach Selena how to use a bottle.

Three weeks and three bottles later

I almost want to laugh when I see her and Peter go at it. Neither one will give in, but in the end she needs to eat so she gets the boob. I have a feeling we’re gonna have a showdown, but until then we keep trying and hoping. She can’t eat from the boob forever….although some kids do…hahah.

I joined the Peps group (parent group), so I meet with new parents in my area. So far its nice, I get a lot of questions answered and I’m making new friends.

A theater in Bellevue lets moms bring their kids and watch new movies. Next Thursday I’m going to see “Hot Tub Time Machine.” Woo hoo I’m excited since I’m a movie buff and can’t really go to the theater. I also found a place to take Selena swimming, but I’ll wait a little while to take her since she seems to have sensitive skin like her mom and dad.

In other news the Sounders are playing next week and we need to figure out what to do with the wee one and our one year wedding anniversary is next weekend…(although we’ve been together 9 years now…hahah wow that’s a long time).

Dad and Terry came for a visit and had a good time meeting Selena. Actually, Selena really enjoyed playing with Terry. Terry is great with kids, which isn’t a surprise since she teaches 2nd grade.

We went out to eat all the time, dad was getting over some sickness and the weather sucked balls, so we mostly hung out.

Dad left me that stupid chime outside our house for April Fool’s! I think we’ve been passing that thing back and forth for ten years, we’ve been doing it so long neither one of us can remember how long, or how it started. All I know is when I swing by New Orleans in August, he’ll find it somewhere in his house when he gets back from Hawaii…hahhahah.

Easter Weekend

In other news….its Easter weekend and we’re going on an Easter egg hunt, although Selena will probably be sleeping, its sort of a kick off to what will be the future of kid outings.

Sunday we’ll do nothing….take a walk and just relax…in fact Peter and Selena are both taking a nap right now….hahahah. I wish I could take naps as easily as those two.