Car Wash, Fat Lip, and Chuckie Cheese

Well I knew this was going to happen. It takes me forever to update my blog and before I know it, I have several events to document and I cant remember all the details I wanted to share about them. I guess starting with pictures is the way to go...

One of the many ways we try to sneak in some good quality family time...a car wash! Everyone gets involved! LOL! Its amazing to see how much fun Isaac has when he is "helping" John and I do things around the house. For now, he is my little helper...that wont last long, am sure of that, so I will enjoy for now.

This poor child was blessed with his mothers clumsiness. It seems like he gets hurt on a daily basis. This particular fat lip happend at school when he was playing near a cabinet and turned his face right in to it. He has had several bumps and brusises in his 2 years of life...I fear for what the next couple of years will be like. He is already way too daring.

Ah yes, Chuckie Cheese...I have discovered a great, cheap (yes cheap) place to take my son when we are tired of the park and ready to get out of the house. I say cheap because I seriously only spend about $5 when I bring Choo Choo here...amazing you say, yes! He does not like moving rides and is perfectly content just sitting/climbing on them pretending he is driving! He likes to play a few of the games but is mostly fascinated by the "Chuckie Cheese Band." I will enjoy this for as long as I can, because like many things, it too with change.

I have so much fun watching him play and use his imagination. He is just such a fun kid...light of my life, always making me laugh and showering me with his hugs and kisses!

Night out

Last night I was invited by a group of assistants to attend an LA Sparks Basketball game at the Staples Center. I was reluctant to go for a few reasons:

1) I only knew one of the ladies that was going to be there
2) Time away from my family (very hard for me)
3) Late night and had work the next day.

Nonetheless, I am happy I decided to go, it forced me out of my little shell for a while to enjoy a game in a private suite, with some very nice ladies. There was great food and wonderful conversation, not to mention the game was excellent. Went into overtime and the Sparks Won!




What made my night even better was the fact that my husband decided to go with me and bring "Choo Choo" along. They were able to get seats directly below the suite, so I could literally peak over the side and see them eating their popcorn and hotdogs! It was so cute to look down at them, Choo Choo clapping and pointing things out to his papa. I could see John occasionally mouth to Choo Choo to sit down or the "man" will get mad. The "man" being one of the staff members guarding the door near where they sat. I so wanted to be sitting down there with them, as I miss them both every day and long for more time with them, but again, it was great for me to get out and be with other people.

Stupid me, left the camera in my bag all night and forgot to get some photos to share...

Not left out...Just deserves his own post

My poor husband was neglected in the first post...not to alarm you all...I do love him very much! Hahaha! He is an amazing father and husband. He works very hard to make sure we have a nice life together. He has sacrificed so much for us, number one being that he left his home and daughter in the Philippines, to move here to LA . I know its not easy for him and he misses her so much every day. I know for a fact that I could not do it.

For those of you who know John, know that he is so outgoing and friendly. He can strike up a conversation with anyone, about anything from cars and sports to just random stuff like a crack in a sidewalk. He makes friends instantly because he is a very loyal, trustworthly man. I admire him for being so head strong, knowing what he wants, and not letting anyone tell him any different. He puts on a hard exterior, but deep down he is a huge softy and would never let anything happen to those he cares about.

He and "Choo Choo" have a very special bond. He can make him laugh with just a simple silly face or a strange (sometimes annoying) sound. I am incredibly jealous that Choo Choo has most of John's features. He is built like his father, long torso, short legs (chubbier of course), he has his nose, eye and hair color...he even inherited his fathers temper, poor kid! Hahah! I guess the only thing he got from me is my skin color, but even that changes immediately once he is in the sun...lucky kid.
I am grateful to have found John and am forever thankful for the life we created together.