Happy 4th of July!

Starting off the day in his patriotic pjs :)

It was a hot day, so we didn't last long outside in the morning. His cheeks got flushed within minutes.

So we tried again in the evening, but he was too wound up to let me take many pictures of him.



Happy 4th of July everyone! It was much different this year than last year. Remember this little man?

Back from Vacation

Some of you may wonder why all of a sudden there were old photos of Tyson. It's because Mama and Daddy were on vacation in Mexico! No new photos of the kiddo yet, but here are some lovely photos from our trip.

Our beautiful balcony:




One of the drinks of choice:


Funny distortion


Self-portrait
Gorgeous beach and weather:

We booked our vacation!

We take our big vacation each year during our anniversary. It's been our tradition since the honeymoon and I love it! This year, we'll be celebrating our 5 years together. It does not feel like we have been married that long, but I suppose that's a good thing! Our good friends, Matt and Natalie are traveling with us, which will make it all the more fun.

We are headed to the Iberostar Tucan in the Riviera Maya, Mexico for 7 glorious days from November 14-21. It's all-inclusive and has great reviews on tripadvisor.com.

I can't wait! We leave exactly 3 months from today. :)

5 Things I Want Now.

1. A new pair of black peep-toe heels. I had a great pair last summer, but I loved them so much I wore them out by wearing them everyday.

2. Bookcases for my office. I've already lusted over the Set of three Tuscan bookcases from Ballard Designs and they are still my #1 favorite. I just can't find anything else I like better!

3. Some fun new cheap summer tops. Something that I won't feel guilty about spending some money on, even if I hate my choices by fall.

4. A good pedicure. I need to treat myself soon, otherwise no one will be seeing my feet despite 70 degree temps!

5. A vacation. Cancun would be nice...or anywhere just for a few days with the husband.

Work, work, work.

Ryan and I have both been overwhelmed with work lately. He's been traveling to 4 states virtually every week while I have been consumed with my old clients, several new clients and some of my coworker's clients while she is on maternity leave. Not to mention my activities. It's becoming too much for both of us!

We thought about escaping to the lake for the weekend, just to get away from everything for a little while. It looks like our the nice weather we were expecting for this weekend is not going to happen, so we may just try to relax at home.

It's funny how work is always dead or super busy. We just can't win!