Daddy/Daughter Date Night

(sophie insisted on popping into the photos with her apple)

(daddy and syd before they left)

(sydney and her friend Shay)

On Friday night Nick took Sydney on a date to her first daddy/daughter dance at school. We had originally told her that Nick was busy that night and they couldn't go. She was bummed but understood. Then Thursday night we figured out he could take her. So Friday I ran over to the school and purchased their tickets and we surprised her with the news that they WERE going. She was so happy. We curled her hair, picked out a cute dress and got her looking dazzling. They had a great time. They danced away the night, ate some delish dinner and spent the night with some soccer dads and girls that were there. Sydney came home with a giant smile on her face. I am so glad they had this time together. I know they share a bond over soccer but is was so nice to see them have this special time together.

My Breakfast Guest

(mangos were on the menu)

Here is what my breakfast buddy looked like today. She plays hard and sleeps harder. I couldn't resist how homeless she looked today especially. She cracks me up everyday.

Cute little side note: She knows I have a baby in my tummy and apparently so does Nick. His belly houses a baby Sophie refers to as Tuster. She is very vocal about letting everyone know too. I think she might be a little disappointed when no baby materializes from her dad.

Best $15 I ever spent

Today at IKEA Nick and I decided to pick up this art easel for Miss Sophie. We picked up some supplies with it as well. Chalk, crayons, markers and a bolt of paper. This girl didn't leave it all afternoon. I had debated buying it last week but didn't and had a bit of regret about it. But I was all over it today when Nick was the one to suggest buying it for her. And we are so glad we did. She LOVES it. She is our art lover. She loves to color, make grids on paper with rulers, draw pics. I hope this continues to charge her imagination and keep her busy.

A Few Musings Right Now

I saw this on a few friends blogs and since I clearly don't have anything to blog about, I thought this was a nice change to staring at my previous post.

So Right Now:

I am thinking: I really need to get packing for this Virginia trip, I hope Sophie does well on the plane, I still have to get her a few little goodies for the plane, i loved my lunch date with Jennie b. today, all of a sudden my tummy really seems to be beginning to pop outward.

I am wearing: an orange and white Maxi dress with a white tee., although I'll be changing into warmer clothes to take Syd to soccer.

I am creating: a clean house for my family in my absense, although I always wonder why since I have to come home and re-clean everything. Hubbies just don't do that stuff. I am also making some new softie blankets for Baby Girl Garces which I am very excited about. Nick took me to LA to the fabric district to shop for material last week.

I am going: to soccer later (what else is new) while Nick gets to enjoy some male bonding time at the Laker Game. (um, yeah, I'm jealous)

I am reading: the 8th Women's Murder Club book by James Patterson.

I am hoping: the next 3 months go by really fast so that I don't have to be pregnant anymore and I get to meet this little girl.

I am hearing: my kids ACTUALLY quiet and getting along. It must be a miracle.

Around the house: there is laundry needing to get done, floors to mop, carpet to vacuum, packing to do, and me procrastinating to get it all done. At least I did manage to get my detailed packing list done, so when I do get to that it won't take too long.

One of my favorite things: right now is sleeping, I don't know why but this pregnancy has wiped me out. Feeling baby girl Garces get the hiccups everynight around 10:00pm. A clean house. Well behaved kids and husband for that matter.

there you have it. What is going on Right Now. I am really looking forward to this trip Sophie and I are taking in 2 days. I've made my list of places I want to eat, Pei Wei, Firehouse Subs, Tony's Pizza, Foster's Grille. If it sounds like I've built this trip around food, you would be right. I'm pregnant and who are we kidding I would be eating all this if I wasn't. I might have to hit up these fine establishments twice, we'll see what kind of time I have. I'm happy to have shopping time with my mom and sisters. I'm excited to see Papa Paul, ( as Sophie puts it). I'm excited to laugh till my stomach hurts. Make yummy sweets with my sisters. Take Sophie to see the snow that is still on the ground. She will love it. I will love it.