Newest Addition: Baby Wyatt

So much to update on, so little time! So most important things first!!!! My LITTLE BROTHER had his first baby... so so so fun!!!!

We got a call Saturday morning that my newest little nephew was about to make his entrance into the world 2 weeks early, so we headed up north to be there for his grand appearance. He is so stinkin' cute, tons of black hair, looks like his Mama, and just as teeny as can be... we love you already Wyatt Scott Zaballos!

Hanging out in the waiting room with Daddy to be "Uncle Cott"

Our chance to visit little Wyatt once he arrived - we love him!

Proud Grammie & Papa- this makes 4 grandbabies for them!

Welcome Wyatt to the "Clan of Chaos!!!"

(From L to R: my sis Danika, her son Jude & her other son Owen, my mom Debs holding baby Wyatt, and of course my goof ball Emmie down below)

And we had time to celebrate my honey's birthday, the day after Wyatt's arrival- lots of celebrating to do! Happy Birthday Bubs, I love you!!!!

(Baby Haddon Update: I am 7 months along and can't wait to meet our little guy to add to the clan of boys!!!)

Annual Family Vacation

So this year we got to enjoy our annual family vacation in my parents new cabin at Bass Lake. It was so much fun- a good mixture of relaxation and action! And of course, a tradition of my family's- a competition... in the years past, we have done a cookie competition, but this year we switched it up to a Homemade Ice Cream Contest and my hats off to Lisa who finally took home 1st place- way to come from behind girl--- I envy you!!! (Lisa and I have lost the cookie contest 3 years in a row so this was a big victory for her!)

The Zaballos Fam

Lots of laying around and soaking in the sun

... and playing in the sand or dirt, one of Emery's favorite past times!

And of course lots and lots of boating, thanks to my honey!

Emery even went tubing, but she would only go if she could ride with "Auntie Simie" (my sister!)

Feeding the ducks and geese

And a bike ride or two- Emery held Jude's hand the whole time and gave him kisses every few minutes, she's in love with him- isn't he just the cutest!

And My Honey, still eating Ice Cream even when the contest was over!

...another great vacation!

Drumroll.....

And that's all I have to say about that.

Today's the BIG day...

So, let me back up a smidge- I had this wonderful weekend this past weekend, celebrating one of the most special people to my heart- Miss Monica- who's about to get hitched to a total hunk and so we all were celebrating with her in her excitement! It was a great time to reconnect with some sweet faces from college (see below!). I really had the most wonderful time, it was SO fun and refreshing!

That leads me to point # 2.... some of those girls (not to name names- huh hum) were a little "disappointed" in me for not posting that I was pregnant! So here it is, the official post that I am pregnant, due in Nov.

Here's point #3 which leads me to "Today's the BIG Day".... I find out today whether we have a boy or a girl in there... and to be honest.... I really, really, REALLY want another girl, but think I might be having a boy... aiy yai yai..... we shall see at 4:00!

Suit #2....

We're on a roll here with this hot weather, so I thought I would keep the swim suit updates coming... Here is darlingness #2 from Auntie Danika- the Red Cherry Suit. She had it on by 8 am and wore it everywhere- including the store and the boat repair shop! She calls it her "party one"! I guess if she's planning on wearing them everywhere and all day long- it's a good thing we have 5!!!!

Weaknesses

Self confessed weaknesses:

1. Target, there's always something new & spectacular- like this suit

2. Little girls bathing suits (Emery has 5 for this summer!!!)

3. A-line bobs on little girls (we're almost there, thanks to my sister's talent!)

I love this little chickie, she is such a delight, just want to smooch her all day long! I LOVE MY JOB OF BEING HER MOM! Thanks for a great mother's day :)

(Had to get a shot of the almost-there A-line bob- if it weren't for the squirrely curls I think we'd be there!!! But they're cute too!!)

... I know I haven't posted anything on my blogs lately, more news and updates to come.... soon.

Easter and Such....

It's funny how time flies... here's a picture when Emery was just 2 weeks old- Easter of 2008

And here was a picture from this years Easter celebration- 2010!

Well, we have had some fun times in the past few weeks even though I've dropped the ball in posting about them... here are a few pics to capture the moments!

We got to celebrate Easter this year with our cute little Nephew, Griffin

Such excitement with every egg that she found!!!

They had so much fun the first time, we hid the eggs again and let them do it again!

Loved the look on her face!

We also had a "Pre-Easter Egg Hunt" at the park the week before, it was a big hit with lots of little munchkins everywhere!

We've also been planting flowers and Em's been filling my bird bath with mud, so now it's technically a "mud bath spa" for the birds :)

And Emery can't resist a chance to mow the lawn with Daddy!

Today she's 2...

My favorite cuddle bug and birthday girl...

I can't believe it, my little girl is already two! What a fun adventure, what a HUGE growing opportunity for my husband and I as we explore parenthood, what an ENORMOUS amount of love I have for such a little peanut- I love her to pieces! Happy Birthday Emmie, we are so thankful to God that we have you, you bless our hearts daily!!! I look forward to everyday with you :) ~ Love, Mommy

Candles in her French Toast... a little unsure of them!

A special birthday dinner with the Haddon family... and Elmo :)

She was all smiles all day- she felt loved, especially from Daddy!

Lots of love from Grammie and Papa or "Mike" as she calls him!

And her partner in crime was there, egging her on all night like normal :)

Cousin Griff, Auntie G and Buddy-

Excitement was not lacking, this was her response to everything she saw! How easy to impress a 2 year old!!!!

See, I wasn't exaggerating, it was a card with an elephant on it...

Or a view of a card board box, it didn't matter, it brought her lots and lots of excitement!!

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY MUNCHKIN!!!

Happy Love Day...

Love is in the Air!!!

We had a great weekend, one of Bubba and I's best buddies from Cal Poly was able to drive up from San Diego and spend the weekend with us. We had a super fun, relaxing weekend with lots of great time to catch up with Josh. Best part about it, he loved Emery and she LOVED, LOVED, LOVED him- she followed him around where ever he went, and especially melted over the GIGANTIC pink teddy bear he brought for her... thanks for making our Valentines weekend so great Josh, it was GREAT to have you in Bako!

A lunch time picnic at the park & lots of playing around!

pure bliss on her face-

Waking up from naps, what a snuggle bug she was with him!

Early this morning making a special breakfast for Valentine's Day, me and my helper!

Little Valentine's treats, boxers for the fellas...

and Elmo socks for the little lady!

Holding hands with Daddy at Breakfast...

A sad good bye when Josh left, we look forward to the next visit!