Life Lately

This morning was just the greatest. Michael was completely exhausted by 6 A.M. It was his third time awake since he was tuck-tucked so it's understandable. I know buddy, I feel it too. He ate, laughed at JR sleeping next to us for awhile, and then snuggled for a good solid 10 minutes. I mean full head on the shoulder, didn't move a muscle, could have been completely asleep cuddling. I hardly moved a muscle either. And then when I couldn't stand it anymore because my neck was kinked and I had to move, he still cuddled. I love you, baby boy.

JR started another semester of school last week, and I started a full schedule in the office this week. Life has been pretty crazy at our house, but we're having fun too. JR decided to take a photography class and last weekend we got to buy a nice camera. It's been fun to watch him experiment with a new toy. He's documenting all the most super important things for sure. Action shots of Michael (which always include drool), Gus, and me mid-bite at dinner. I'm hoping that so far he's only practicing and my mouth full of food doesn't make his end of the semester portfolio.

Because of our new schedule, nights are getting later and our hours together are fewer and far between. We decided to make more of an effort to have a real date night. JR and I trade off weeks planning date night, and so far (week one down) it's been really fun! 

Our first date night was dinner and Cupcake Wars with Jeffica. We ate at Los Cucos - guys, they have stuffed avocados, what?! - and every one of us loved what we ordered. And also Maelyn loved the beans. Over dinner we came up with a budget, decided on a Hollywood theme for Cupcake Wars and then split up boys vs. girls to shop for ingredients. Jessica and I cheated a bit, and ultimately ended up loosing to the boy's creative red carpet premiere. I would, however, like to point out that in the still of the night, after cleanup and warring was over, JR did admit the girl's cupcakes tasted much better.

Boys: Red Velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Topped with the cast of BBT,

a red rope and flashing cameras.

Girls: 1. Vanilla cupcake with caramel, chocolate popcorn and a straw on top, and 2. Lemon infused cupcake with a strawberry and white chocolate star for our "Walk of Fame". Both cupcakes had butter cream, white chocolate frosting.

In other news, Michael is now mobile. He scoots all over the town. It's pretty funny. His little butt, I am convinced, does most of the work. If he's scooting it is UP. In the air. He uses his little butt a lot, but the funniest part is that his arms usually get stuck under his belly and he tends to face plant a lot. Also, lots of cleavage. Lots.

Happy almost Friday (!!!!!). Have a great weekend!