Going to the Zoo...

At the end of February, we spent a day off going to the Phoenix Zoo. Yeah, I know that was forever ago, but I am now just getting to it. :) Too expensive, but still way fun. Ben had a blast looking at all the animals. We saw rhino butts, eating giraffes, boring elephants, lazy tigers, sleeping lions, angry monkeys, quacking ducks, and more, but I think he enjoyed the birds the most. Funny, huh? Oh, and he also got to hug a goat. :) The best part? Nana took Ben on the carousel. When it was over, he clung to that pole and screamed until my mom ran over to the attendant and paid another dollar to ride the carousel again. He loved that ride so much! By mid-afternoon it was getting cold so we headed home. Ben was asleep within minutes of being in the car.

All You Need Is Love!

Valentine's Day was awesome this year. In the morning, I gave Eddie his present: a hilarious card, hand-made coupons, and a gift certificate for a massage. He went out and picked up the Edible Bouquet that he had ordered me. Yum! I told him I wanted a healthy Valentine's Day since I am still battling holiday repercussions. He also got me a card and flowers.

Since we figured no one would want to babysit for us on a Saturday V-Day, we made it a family day. We got Ben a present and took him to the park. We had a mini picnic and played soccer and volleyball. Later, we had dinner with Eddie's family and stopped by my mom's work to give her flowers. We headed home, rented a movie and curled up together for a romantic evening. Sounds simple? Yes. But I tell you what, it was absolutely perfect. I loved spending the day with my two favorite guys!

And it's not over yet! Valentine's Day has been extended! Friday night Eddie and I will go on our own romantic outing for dinner and a movie. I don't know where, but he promised me romance and a steak! :)

BFFs Reunited!

This past weekend was a blast because I got to see lots of my gal pals that I haven't seen in forever. On Saturday afternoon I had lunch with Emily and Kierra. And then, surprise! Tiffany showed up. It was so great to hang out with all of them.

Later that day, I had a triple date night with Heather & Brett and Jenny & JR at Glendale's annual Chocolate Affair. We ate chocolate and had lemonade till we got sick (well, at least my boys did that night :( Sad, huh?). We actually ran into Tiffany & Mark and Kierra & Rob while we were there. What a great time!

Sad thing was that we were all so tired at the end of the evening and it wasn't even 10pm yet! Funny what marriage does to you, right? Kinda sucks the life out of you or something... :) J/k. Anyway, I didn't take any pictures because I am forgetful like that, but the other girls did so I will wait till they post and then nab those pics for me! :)