zell’s Neighborhood

Finally, an actual post! Not one of those QOTD, either. Wow, huh? lol. I want to make this a weekly habit. I'm gonna try to at least. I know I've attempted this how many times, but end up failing. Now that so much is happening with our family, I'd really like to jot it all down before I forget.

Today is Friday which we always look forward to like most of y'all. The Mister's work has designated today a "down day" since Monday is a federal holiday. Four day weekend, woot! He's doing all the errands for today so I can rest easy until later. <3 Lulu & I also look forward to Fridays because it's "Dress Down Day" at her school. They wear uniforms, but for $1 (goes toward classroom funds), she can wear non-uniform attire. Today, she has on a Gymbo polo and a denim butterfly skirt-all. So cute. :) I should actually write something up about her starting Kindy. I started a post a few days back, but have yet to finish it. Procrastination is my middle name. :P

Later today we're heading out with friends to go bowling and then probably head to their house or ours to play some card games. They are awesome! Sun is such a good friend. We txt each other all the time and she's majorly in love with both the girls, which they of course, reciprocate. What's so great is that because of them, she's taking child devolopment classes to start up a daycare service in her home. She's really excited about it and shares with me about what she's learned. I'm uber happy for her. :)

Saturday morning we're going to visit a fruit orchard. Lulu has been bugging me all summer about picking fruit from the "Earth" and not from the store. The farm is finally open, so we'll be driving there to enjoy harvesting fresh fruit and have a good time. She's been really into caring about the planet which I absolutely love because I'm such an enviro-nerd. :)

Sunday, I'll be prepping things for Lulu's birthday the following day. She is so excited about being "5" and becoming a "big girl". Her theme this year is My Little Pony. At first it was butterflies because that is her very favorite insect, but then she saw the Ponyville Rollerskate Party Cake and wanted that, too. She was flip-flopping for awhile until I made the final decision for her. I figure that, next year, she might not be into MLP as much as she is now so we'll do that while she has an interest. I've incorporated butterflies into her theme and in her gifts, so it's not a complete loss. Next year we may just have an all-out butterfly extravaganza. We'll see. :) In the end, she'll be a happy chicky.

I cannot believe she's going to be FIVE. That is half a decade people! I can still remember Dr L laying her on my chest for the first time. The euphoria I felt when I laid eyes on her. My little long legged baby is now blossoming into a beautiful little dancer. I'm looking forward to a lifetime of celebrations with her. I, honestly, and truly love being a mother and am so thankful to have her and Minn in my life. :)

And lastly, I just had to share this funny with y'all. Click on the picture for a better description.

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend! I know we will!

What's your definition of home?
Submitted by NayNay72

"Home is where the heart is"

And there is no question to where my heart lies. :)

How do you react when you're stressed?
Submitted by Deep Thinker

Ugghhhhhh...

What are you looking forward to this week?

Looking forward to my baby girls 5th birthday on Monday (Labor Day)! I'm still counting that as part of the weekend since it's a holiday. :) Also this weekend, hanging out w/ friends and visiting a fruit orchard. Busy days ahead!

Show us your latest purchase.

Guess who's birthday is coming up? hehe.

Which side of your family do you resemble more?

Most def my father's side. The more I age, the more my dad tells me I look so much like his eldest sister, my Tia Lupita.

What is something that can always make you feel better?
Submitted by meehshell

My little girls. Whenever I'm having a bad day, all I need to do is ask for a hug or a cuddle and look into their eyes. They instantly lift whatever made me feel bad/sad away. Sounds so corny, but it's the truth.

but so little time.

It's an everyday dilemma.

Who is your favorite game show host of all time?

Hmm... I don't really care much for game shows or their hosts to be honest. But if I were to pick one, I guess it'd be Alex Trebek. He's just the most memorable to me. Jeopardy was a show that I watched with my Dad. We'd always try to figure out the "questions" and keep score of what we got right.

What is your preferred method of transportation for trips over a couple of hours and why?

If its a couple of hours, then by car. Srsly. Yes, it takes longer but it's cheaper than flying by air and you get to take in the scenery on the way to your destination. No waiting at the airport, no crowds (germtastic!), etc. I suppose I just like that fact that on a road trip, we're not trying to rush from one place to another... we take our time and enjoy the open road.