Our city

I don't think I'll ever tire of living so close to downtown Chicago.

It is so beautiful.

Whether it is summer or winter.

Or my favorite..FALL.

It is absolutely gorgeous.

This weekend we took the kiddo to Millennium park

He had so much fun

He even tried drinking the fountain water.

I think the city gets more fun the bigger Lucas gets.

We only wish we could have that as a backyard.

Helluva Party for a helluva man..

This weekend we finally had my hubs graduation party. It was such a blast. Everyone came over, and we had tostadas and tacos. Also some delicious tamales.Not cooked by me, My mom had that job. I decorated and my father in law provided us with endless beer for the masses. I'm really getting into entertaining. I'm drawn towards details. Once we  own a home, I see us throwing tons & tons of parties. For now we shall throw our parties at my mother in laws huge backyard. Anyway the point of the party was to celebrate my husband, and that was achieved. He seemed so happy, all his friends made it. They seriously are the best. He is so lucky to have them, and vice versa. I came along when he was finishing his first year. I remember him failing a couple of classes that semester. (Ha ha ....) We had some great times. We still do, just different. Congratulations to my dear beloved. I am extremely proud of him. He's now talking about going back and getting his Masters. I will be here sitting next to him as he does his homework next time, and when he's crabby about going to class. That's what we wives do : ) at least the good ones.

sunday goodness

HAPPY MONDAY!

btw! This whole outfit was thrifted(except shoes :/) shirt(gap) 3.99..skirt(petite)..2.99

we had an amazing mothers day.

The Shwabe tradition consist of the women of the family seating back, and the men serve us brunch. Just lovely. We had mimosas, i had one glass. Gosh i love my child and I'm so lucky to be a mother.

Party planning is a bitch

Man!..ok so I'm not much of a planner
and my spontaneity sucks..I always end up needing something vital.
Anyway, I'm hoping to plan I've been planning L's big 1st bday for a while now.
I'm so excited to celebrate with everyone my little guy.
In addition I'm planning my Dh's( darling husband) "Fiesta de graduacion".
I know a Mexican themed graduation party! So close to Cinco de Mayo lmao!
I't getting down to the wire. 
For Lucas the theme is color.
Just plain color explosion everywhere! Rainbow if you must.
People have been asking.."what's the theme". I say color or brights..or the rainbow.
I get a crazy look.
Well I'm kinda used to those anyway.
I rebel against buying anything themed, at least until L is addicted to some cartoon.
He doesn't have any "popular cartoon" anythings. 
These items are too expensive and over rated.
But alas..I know he will see something on the pesky t.v.
(that I try to avoid getting him hooked on) 
and I will have to give in, at least an inch.
I am a sucker for his smiles.
I will be taking pictures for his invite.
Last year around this time I was sitting uncomfortably on the couch writting him a post 
on his dear babe mommy journal.

May 8 (32w6d)

Hello beautiful baby , Today is a great day. Your moving around and it’s oh so lovely it’s a little hot but I love it because the days are numbered until we meet you . In seven weeks you should be here with us, next to me and daddy. We’ll I’m not going to lie that I’m not a bit scared but not as much as I think I should be. Anyway about Lola, She’s doing well but I can’t wait until that cast comes off and she’s back to her normal self. It’s so stressful and daddy and I have to deal with it. I would really want her up and well by the time you get here. I really think that she’s gonna have a really hard time when you get here because she has been my only baby for so long and I love her but there’s tons of love to go around. She’s forced to be caged at this moment with a cone around her head because she can’t keep it on. But enough of stress let’s talk of you. Well I haven’t seeing a picture of you in like three months and I really want to see what you look like. Although all that matters is your health I still wonder who you will take after. I mean not to brag but I was an adorable child : ) . I really hope to teach you to be kind and to always be grateful for what you have and not think of what you lack off. I even have a hard time understanding this sometimes and feel bad when I think I lack some material item that I don’t need. I’m really trying to change that about me. I guess it has to do with how I was raised not having much and always wanting to preserve everything I got. I hope I’m a great mom to you. Till next time ..love MOM

It still makes me sad to read stuff about Lola..I'm sad she won't be in L's life. 

Anyway 6 weeks until 1'st BIRTHDAY! 

Let the official countdown begin!

Just because they are cute!

                                 Seeing these two together melts my heart. Love them to pieces!

We officially live in the zoo. 

             "Small boys become big men through the influence of big men who care about small boys"

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