Cruise #3 - Mazatlan

Our second stop was Mazatlan. We went to El Cid Hotel and Resorts because they are known for their really cool pools, slides, and water falls. I guess in other countries they don't worry about law suits because I know in the states no place would allow you to do this. The resort is located right on the beach so we also went Para Sailing. I had never done it before but Josh had. It was amazing, but I couldn't help but keep thinking about "what if..." the rope broke, or the metal piece snapped or the parachute flew away. So the 8 minutes up there was plenty for me.

Cruise - Cabo San Lucas

Our first stop was Cabo San Lucas. Not much there, but we walked around and found some interesting stuff. We especially loved the sign that my sister is standing by. When we got back on the ship we had 3 soft serve icecream cones for lunch. They were so yummy! That night after the entertainment show we played name that tune, but you had to go up and sing it when you knew the song. We won 2nd place and it was actually kind of fun. Josh got into it at the end and was totally dancing.

Mexican Riviera Cruise

We had a blast on our 7 day cruise through the Mexican Riviera. Before we left port we had to participate in an emergency evacuation and wear these life jackets. It has become tradition to take a picture wearing them. I don't now why we look ridiculous. These pictures are the first 2 days at sea. The cruise director must have liked our group because he made all 3 of us do the sexy legs competition (for guys) and sexy bicep competition (for girls), hence the picture of the 3 of us. That night we had a formal dinner. I is a lot of fun to get ready for dinner and have a nice, quiet luxury meal with no clean up and no kids. I can't remember what the food was except that I ate way too much.

Beach Camping

Sorry there is going to be a lot of pictures in this one since I haven't blogged in almost 2 months. The beginning of August we went beach camping with my side of the family and it was fun to be with everyone and of course be at the beach all day, but camping is not my thing anymore. I use to love it before I was married so I tried to think of the reasons I may not like it and here they are...
1.NO SLEEP - Have to live in a tent that isn't sound proof so every time a baby woke up, which was usually mine, I would jump out of my uncomfortable bed that always seemed dirty no matter how hard I tried to keep it clean, check to see if it was Elle. If it was her then I would try whatever I could to get her back to sleep if that means taking her in our truck for 4 hours just to get her back to sleep.
2.BATHROOM ARRANGEMENTS - Do I really have to go here! The bathrooms stink, the toilets are always filthy, good luck finding a bathroom with toilet paper especially when you need to use it in the middle of the night, there isn't any soap nor paper towels, the showers are quarter operated but you most likely won't get hot water, and you never feel clean even after taking your shower.
3. MEALS - The clean up stinks.
4. BABIES - Camping and babies don't go good together. They have nothing to do except lay, dig, and eat the dirt.
Even though this sounds bad I did have a good time but I need to remind myself so when next year rolls around I will remember that it's not a relaxing vacation.

The Ninja's

Tyler came out of his bedroom one night with all of his "weapons." I didn't get that picture but there were at least 12 "weapons" in his pants, down his shirt, in his hands, and around his waist. So then of course Josh had to join in and they had a little battle. Way cute and fun. I'm glad that Josh was around because I would of hated to have to play battle with Tyler.

Bachelorette #2

Really quick. Just wanted to tell everyone and anyone who wants to come to watch Bachelorette or just hang out Monday that we will start it around 8:30-8:45 so that way we don't have to watch commercials. But come earlier or later if you want. Some of you have asked to bring a goodie and go for it, but you really don't have too. I'm going to have strawberries and cream, rice krispie treats, and chocolate. I am really excited. I really do think she's choosing Jason too, but you never know. I was also watching a clip on the internet and it sounded like Brad was showing up. We'll see.

Bachelorette

So I've really gotten into the Bachelorette this season. Anyone want to get together at my house to watch the finale after the kids are asleep next Monday?

Tyler finished his first 8 weeks of preschool through the city of Corona. 1 more year and he is off to kindergarten. Can't believe it.

I love my kids!

Josh took Tyler with him to the Dodger "all you can eat" right field on Saturday. All of the Bladh boys went and they ate way too many hotdogs, nachos, peanuts, sodas, etc. Not to mention it was 110' that day and they were there for the noon game. I just told Josh to pour water on him every inning and cake the sunscreen on. Regardless they had a blast.
Here Tyler is driving home from the game. Poor guy he was so tired.

Every now and then in the morning I will go into Elle's room and find Tyler has climbed into the crib with her and he has filled it with tons of toys. Last week I took these pictures because it was just so cute. Not to mention Elle is totally walking now. I've been meaning to get it on video. Maybe next week.


Tyler just had his birthday and Josh's mom got him these socks that needed to be first placed in water to expand into socks. So we put them in the sink and they of course turned into socks. We were up really late that night. We put up his new trampoline and he didn't get into bed until 10:30. When I told him it was time for bed he just threw himself crying, "I'm not even tired." I had to fight him to get on his pjs, and to brush his teeth, and to say his prayers. He literally cried and yelled out I don't like you's and you are mean's. It was so sad, but kind of funny at the same time. Anyways, the socks... As we finished brushing his teeth he told me he wanted to wear his socks to bed. Now they were still soaking wet in his sink and so of course I told him absolutely not. I decided I didn't want to fight anymore and I put the socks on thinking he would take them off right away. He didn't and went to bed with them on. I barely got to take this picture of him.

Flat Tire Again!

My sister, Kristi, just finished High School and she invited me to her graduation from Don Lugo High School. I was suppose to take the kids with me to the restaurant then drop them off at Grandpa and Grammie Bladh's home because Josh was working, then meet over at my parents and go to the graduation. Well, on our way to the restaurant I thought I hit something in the road, but I think that a lot because I am so prone to getting flat tires. In fact I have already gotten one this year and had 2 last year. So I keep driving because if you know Archibald, it feels like you have a flat tire when you are driving on it anyways. I get on the freeway and I drive about 4 miles and then I hear this awful sound. Like someone's muffler is gone. I notice people starring at me so I get over and sure enough less then a mile from off of the freeway and my tire is completely flat. We waited about 40 min. on the freeway until Josh's parents got the kids, my dad came to pick me up, and AAA came to change my tire. It wasn't all too bad. I missed dinner, but made it to the graduation. Here are some pictures of our event. Just glad I didn't have to change the tire!

Our getaway

We just got back from a weekend cruise without the kids and it was so relaxing and fun. It definitely wasn't like a week cruise but hey it was without kids. We didn't even get off of the boat because when we arrived in Ensenada we looked out and decided that the ship was nicer. We pretty much layed out in the sun, ate, slept, and made some new friends. We were so nervous that we'd get put at a table with people we didn't want to talk to, but we ended up making friends with another couple and hung out with them almost the entire time. I forgot my makeup... my worst nightmare. I had this feeling I was going to do it and of course I did. So I bought some mascara on the ship and then one night I went to the gift shop and used their tester makeup. I know that sounds bad but we got so much sun that my face looked blotchy and I didn't want to spend $75 on cover up if I didn't like. If you've never been on a cruise or have only been on a weekend one; nothing compares to a week cruise. The ship, the food, the entertainment, and the people on the ship are much better. We are looking forward to our week one to Mexican Riviera in Sept. I think we still have one more cabin if anyone wants to go! Here's some pictures

Who is right?

Josh and I have been having this very light argument about what chores are okay for women to do. When he was unable to mow the lawn we paid Chaz (his brother) do it. I mowed it once just because I was sick of seeing it not nice. When Josh came home, he got upset because he said that mowing the lawn is not for women to do. Now I can understand that it is more of a man job, but I enjoy doing it because I can be doing something while Tyler can play outside. Now our question is does mowing a lawn and pulling weeds (yard work) fall under the same category? In other words if a women shouldn't be mowing the lawn should she be pulling weeds, adjusting sprinklers, edging the lawn...? Give us your complete and honest opinion, because Josh totally thinks he is right and I know that I am right. (He said I couldn't put my opinion because then everyone would be on my side.)

Us at the Beach

I feel like a complainer after that last post. How embarassing. I guess I just needed to vent, but I should written it then erased it. Anyways. We went to the beach last week when it was 105 and at first elle wasn't so sure, but then she didn't want to leave. She kept crawling/walking right down into the waves. She was probably watching Tyler. That kid is crazy. He lets the waves throw him everywhere. There were a couple of times when he went under and scared me half to death. He didn't care and just laughed. I feel very blessed for everything that I have and especially my family. Josh is so great and I love him.

April

Well since a month has past and I have neglected my blog once again I have a ton to update.This month Tyler started preschool. I dropped him off, he gave me a hug and ran off. That was it. Then it was Josh's turn to drop him off. Tyler got there and ran off again.But Josh was so sad to see Tyler old enough to leave. Sometimes he is more emotional then me. But that's okay because I love him for it. I painted my bedroom/bathroom, got new bedroom furniture, moved out my old stuff, and put the new stuff together, sealed all of our tile grout, washed down our exterior walls, dug all of the weeds, mowed the lawn, broke up cardboard... and other normal male projects. All because I have no patience when Josh is not capable and has no time. His knee is getting much better, but then he got this awful stuff flue that has lasted 2 weeks now. Maybe this is all a plan, to see how much I will do on my own.
Elle is doing so much better. She really is close to walking now. Now taking a couple steps all the time. She talks up a baby storm and she really loves to sing songs and do the hand actions to them.
Josh and I are going on a little weekend cruise the first weekend of June and then a 7 day one in Sept. If anyone wants to go on the Sept. one. We got an awesome deal!
We also got our house toilet papered by some girls whose husbands were away. Hmm, I wonder who that could have been. Wish I could have been helping. I am really looking forward to doing that with my kids.

I don't like musicals too much. I feel that I don't understand what is going on and they are just singing the entire time. Josh loves them so we go; however, Wicked is so good that this was our 2nd time going. Well worth the money. You should go if you haven't.