Oh, y'all. The week I've been dreading is here. Thursday, V will be a ONE YEAR OLD. To get all mopey and sad about it, this past weekend was the last with our under 1 "baby". I'm in denial. And not like I'm biased or anything but she really is the coolest kid ever. She may not sleep for shit but she's hilarious and so much fun - what more could you ask for? (Oh yeah. Sleep.)

So the weekend. Saturday, we ran errands for the party and bought a billion things and somehow I still need to pick up a few billion more. I'm excited for her party but dude, I'm ready for it to be over too so I can move on in my life.

Also have to share that we had lunch at RUDY'S. Y'all. We are lucky to have such good BBQ in our area. Oooh and the cream corn. This is why I can't have nice things. (Such as a nice body.) Violet got her first taste of that and it's safe to say she's hooked. Whoops.

While we were there, V was "talking" to a boy around her age at the next table so we got to talking to his parents and the mom and I exchanged info so we can get the babes together. Ever tried making friends as an adult? Shit's hard! So it's nice to have baby matchmakers that way.

1. Morning hair // 2. BBQ! // 3. Violet ready for BBQ!
4. Trying to love the curls // 5. Save the date happiness // 6. Just dragging my kid around
7. V doesn't leave poor Niles alone // 8. Weiner outfit! // 9. Nap time sillies

Sunday we did a whole lot of nothing (those last two pictures above) but nap and play while Ronnie was gone doing volunteer work. He's getting in hours every Sunday as part of his dietetics program and though we miss him, it's nice to get in some time alone with V.

 

In the afternoon we went to a birthday party for my friend's "Irish Twins" that just turned 2 and 3. (How any mom does the one baby after the other thing is beyond me. Those moms are my heroes.) I was bummed for V that she can't walk yet and join in with the big kids but she had a good time watching and crawling around in the wood chips. At least we know girl's not afraid of getting dirty.

I'd never been to the park where the party was held and it was so pretty! Definitely a place I'd like to go back to with Ronnie. It's about 40 miles NW of San Antonio so it was a trek and then when we got there it was like 10 degrees cooler than SA and got so windy that we couldn't stay long. (It was like 60 degrees but you know us Texans. Bad asses about everything but cold weather ;)

 

I'm linking up with the cool kids even though my weekend was far from cool.

Birthday & BBQ!

OK so I feel like an annoying person with all my weekend recaps....
But 1) I have a horrible memory and I want to have this journal of my life for later on...
And 2) I am truly always working for the weekend. I live for these 2 days off {as I'm sure you all do!} and I just cherish every bit of my Saturdays and Sundays. These weekends are the most important days of my life! :)

Saturday, we met up with Ronnie's family for a belated Birthday lunch for their dad. Ronnie's step-mom couldn't make it but Ronnie's sister, Krissy and her boyfriend came and we had a great time! First stop was the famous dance hall, Gruene Hall  for some beer. Ronnie's family is just so laid back, it's easy to have a great time with them!

Krissy & Ronnie with their Dad

Krissy and her honey, Darren 

Then we went next door to The Grist Mill where I had quite possibly the yummiest chicken spinach salad EVER {but forgot to take a pic!}. There was lots of laughing and lots of YELLing over the loud birthday party next to us but we had such a fun time. I'm so grateful for such awesome future in-laws!

Partial view of the restaurant from the patio. Such a pretty day!

Us

And then today? We've had the best lounge day EVER!! I did lots of dog walking, cleaning and movie watching! Ronnie just kinda came along for that ride and gladly chilled out with his laptop for most of the day.

We did actually leave the house ONCE though. ha! I realized I had a Living Social deal expiring soon and Ronnie freaked out like a kid on Christmas morning when I told him it was for one of his faves, Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse BBQ. It's this funky little place right down the street from the San Antonio Zoo and they have a really awesome "Beer Garden" patio and of course, GREAT bbq! The patio is dog friendly and they even have a tree house cigar and wine lounge! If you're ever visiting SA and are near the Zoo, try it out! The brisket and potato salad are my faves!

Thanks for sticking around through these posts, it means a lot!..Now, go get ready for bed! It's back to work tomorrow!! :D

Busy Weekend Recap

This weekend was so busy and I love it that way!

Friday night, I saw Wicked with my mom and sis, for her 17th birthday! She was super excited but I'm so bummed that all my pictures came out really bad. My damn flash always whites everyone out. It was such an amazing show but I have to admit I was VERY bored by a couple songs. { Just keeping it real! :p }

Saturday, Ronnie & I just did some driving and ended up in Gruene where we had an amazing lunch at the Gruene River Grill and had the best view of the Guadalupe River. I had this exact salad {stolen from their website} and I wish this place was close by because I could go for some more right about now! :p Afterwards, we scoured the Gruene River Antique Shop - I freaking love that place!

Saturday night, I went to dinner with two of my three BFF's from high school. We lost touch after high school but were reunited through Facebook recently and figured it was time for a real reunion! We ended up talking at the restaurant for FIVE hours! During that time my phone died and I had an upset fiance when I got home because he'd been so worried. ha! I'm a fool for not taking any pics that night but we had a blast and will definitely be doing that again - next time hopefully the missing BFF can make it!

Sunday, I hung out with this hottie and his great family at Landa Park.

We had a little bbq for his Mom's bday which included lots of yummy food, lots of laughs and trying out some whipped cream flavored vodka for the first time. {that shiz was amazing!} We're so lucky the weather turned out to be gorgeous! It felt sooo good sitting directly in the sun all afternoon...Not so much later when we got in the car and realized we were incredibly sunburned but it was worth it :)

Then after all that sun, we had a relaxing night at home full of cuddling on the couch with the dogs, laughing our a's off at tosh.o and then we finally knocked out......for 9 whole hours!!

But today? I currently feel like I had about 3 hours of sleep and am beyond irritated with everyone at work. ha! Coffee has been no help either. {note to self: 9 hours = bitch and a half the next day.}

Anywho...Hope y'all have a Happy Monday!