Take it Back Now, Y'all! - January

There's nothing like reminiscing...especially if it is due to being a momslacker most of the year.

I promise, it was worth every computer-free moment (for me, at least...maybe less for you since you didn't get to read about this awesome nugget). :)

Welcome to JANUARY in REVIEW!

At Grandma and Grandpa's house one random day in January, OG wore:
-"Love my family" in Spanish Sparkle-T (Children's Place outlet - I am so glad they are carrying shirts in different languages!)
-Kitty Cat pants (Target)
-**OUTFIT ENVY ALERT** Those Robot Socks

Dada "teaching OG to be an artist" - aka: playing with Star Wars Toys :)

OG is big into stickers...I may have mentioned that a time or two before...

Then, another random Tuesday in January, Grandma decided to let OG help her make the juice - and a mess.

 And finally, one random Friday while hanging with AG and EG at Auntie C's house, Olive decided that she LOVES grilled cheese.

Ok, ok...so January may have not been filled with many stand-out moments, but every day was a new adventure with our little lady.  <3

Also, this was the month momma got a rad make-over from Aunt Mimi.
I finally decided "the heck with it" and colored my hair the way I have always wanted to.  Life is too short to not have fun with your hair. :) And...if a narcissistic idiot rapist can be President, anything is possible...right?

*After writing the title of this post the below song was stuck in my head, and I figured misery loves company, so here you go.
You're welcome.

Heh...so yeah...OG is 3 now...

One day I'll catch up...

So, now that it's mid-September, let's talk about this past January!

***cut to: current situation***

It's now almost mid-November.  Wowza. I have been working on the short masterpiece above for almost TWO MONTHS. "Heh" is right...

As stated, this post was originally going to be a throw-back to January of this year but nope, I am just going to have to play catch-up later because -

OG JUST TURNED 3!

We did it!  Everyone is still alive and happy and not actin' like they were raised by wolves! HIGHEST OF FIVES!

And, because I have a sneaking suspicion that this may not be posted for another 2 months if I don't just shut my yap stop typing and add some pictures, let's just dive right in:

OG's birthday adventures included Momma and Dada skipping work (wee!), going to breakfast with Grandma, then hitting up the Zoo with Autie T!

OG wore:
-Her new favorite outfit (thanks to Aunt Mimi)

Wonder Woman and Grandma

Wonder OG and Momma, being goofs.

Who IS this old lady, you might ask?  Yep, OG has aged a tiny bit since the last post.

You didn't think I could have been referring to OG's ageless mother with that "old lady" comment, right? *winkwink*

The waitress fell in love, and decided the birthday princess needed a brownie for breakfast. 
Who were we to say no?!

With full bellies and being pumped full of sugar, it was time to go HOG wild at the zoo!
(do I get a bonus point for each bad/punny Mom Joke?)
...
No?

Auntie T and OG looking for Unkwi at the zoo

BIGGEST GIRL!!!!

Making friends with wild animals...and hippos. ;)

Also, about this time I should also note that the camera on my phone was NOT purposefully smeared with anything to give it that "heavenly" soft look...the glass cracked, and I'm cheap, so it is now covered with a piece of plastic. 

Riding the train - OG was lucky and got to share a car with Auntie T

Wonder Woman is on a mission

Annnndddd...a tuckered OG and Dada agree that it's time for a nap.
Not pictured: Momma, nodding off in a corner somewhere.

Then, the following night we had Party #1 - the Friend Party

Yep, party 1 of 2...the curse of a small house is that a lot of people won't fit at once, but oh! did we try.

There wasn't much good photographic evidence of the party (envision a sea of kids running through a crowd of adults' legs while screaming with glee, riding tricycles, banging on drums, etc.) but some thoughtful adult managed to get these gems...

OG wore:
-Her Halloween Costume (Catboy, for those who aren't hip to PJ Masks)

I promise, she WAS excited for cake...

The "adults table" and OG showing off her cool gift from  Auntie Mimi

A small tidbit of the chaos.

3 of her favorite pals having a dance party in her bed.

A couple of old hags tried to join in the cool kids party :P

Then, on Sunday...Party #2 - Family Party!  And OG was once again Wonder Woman...

Kitty Cat Cup and Grandpa watch as OG blows out her candles.

FEED ME.

Dada with the gift assist!

"Wha-ssin there?!"

Grandpa got OG her own tool set! Now she can stop hiding his...

Happy 3rd birthday, my little big girl sugarbiscuit! <3

(wo)men at work!

Paging all reader(s)...are you still out there? End of 2016 RECAP!

Yes, I am aware it's now the end of MAY. beginning of JUNE (it took me a few days just to post this - heh...)

I officially suck at this blogging thing. I received a certificate from Don'tstartthingsyoucan'tfinish University and a medal of honor horror from The Actual Bloggers of The World Club LLC.

[insert desperate attempt to apologize and grovel here]

May we be friends again?

...

Now, let's talk about things that happened this past winter, shall we?

END-OF-DECEMBER RECAP: Lighting Round Edition!

After Christmas, Olive was hanging with Dedi and her cousins - which, of course, then turned into a fashion show.  I opened the door and loved the nerdiness they concocted!

PJs - check!
Pool Ring Crown - check!
Hello Kitty Specs - check!
Mardigras Beads - check!
Sock Gloves - check!

Then, at some point between that point and the end of 2016, we tried a new little cafe near our neighborhood - loved it!  It's so kid-friendly! They had a whole room with kid sized furniture, toys, books and a chalk wall. Aaaaand OG was rocking some new threads and kicks as well. :)

-New (at that time) high-top kicks from Auntie Shmister!
-Pencil Pants
-Black-with-rainbow-sparkly-threads sweater (Target clearance, der!)

Annnnd...that's all!  2016 wrapped in a bow and delivered!  I hope you all had a great year (y'know, 5 months ago) and now we move on to 2017!

xoxo

Christmas in NOT July, thankyouverymuch

Hello again, dedicated reader(s)! AHA!  I'm finally getting around to covering Christmas...I mean, hey, it's only March #nobigdeal.

I had written a long paragraph on my feelings about and history with Christmas, but meh...no one is here for that (also, I think I posted the same type of rambling last Christmas).  Let me just say that I never truly loved Christmas or the holiday season until I had a nugget and was able to experience it with her.

Moving on to the part you all actually CARE about:  show me that toddler!

Rewinding back to early December, we took OG to the local mall to meet and greet the one-and-only Santa!  As you may recall, last year was a mess. No one was happy.  If you don't recall this was the BEST shot they got:

Luckily, this year was MUCH better!  OG was still shy, so she did run away on the first attempt. Then, after a short walk around the mall (and purchasing some Tsum Tsum stickers as an incentive), we approached again and she agreed to sit on Santa's lap.

Santa's unwitting helper, OG, wore:
-Black & Red striped dress (Meijer?)
-Black leggins
-Red sequined headband
-The coolest toddler army boots ever...they are a total OUTFIT ENVY moment!

OG sharing her stickers with Santa

No smile, but no tears either.  And at least Santa is smiling in this one! We'll take it! 

After a successful Santa visit, we were driving home and OG happened to get a *bit* carried away with her new stickers...

Intense session of "let' stack all of the stickers on one hand"

Now onto "let's peel them off one-by-one and stick them..."

"...all over my legs and seat!"

Then: CHRISTMAS EVE!  As always, we spent the evening before Christmas at Dedi's house - celebrating with family!

OG wore her Christmas dress again.  No judgement.

The antlers strike again!

What a cool ladybaby...

Momma and Dedi in their holiday finest! The "Christmas Mink" and Antlers.

The whole gang playing "The Wrights" - family edition

Mike won an earwax candle kit! hahaha Look at the joy on his face!

Playing "Shut Yo'Mouth"

Fact: No one looks more beautiful than when playing "Shut Yo' Mouth"

We spent the wee hours of Christmas morning at our house, opening gifts.

OG Wore:
-Her 2017 Christmas jammies (flannel pjs with cute deer and whatnot)

SANTA BROUGHT A TRAMPOLINE!!!

OG loved it, of course!



Here's a clip of the action!

Then, off to Dedi's for brunch and gifts with the Wolfslers!

Family Portrait - en route!

Family Portrait #2 - "You guys are embarrassing me"

Dedi and OG opening gifts

Awee & EG opening their stuff - not paying attention to the fact that I'm taking pictures

Dada was SO thrilled to get a Justice box - haha

Next stop: Grandma & Grandpa's house! I think we were all a bit sleepy at this point, so I didn't get many pictures. #mommafail

New art table and art supplies!

Weee!  Thanks, Grandma & Grandpa!

And finally, a post-Christmas walk checking out the local lights...

xoxoxo