Birthday Foolishness . . . El Guapo Edition

Today's Music - The Ramones - I Don't Want To Grow Up

To the guys who brings us Foolish Friday, Funny Limericks, and Sunday Night Cookoff a big ole HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! 

Here's my shot at a limerick in honor of Guap. 

He brings us Foolish Friday

It makes it so I don't cry that day.

It's signals the beginning of the weekend.

So then I start thinking.

Soon will be Sunday, and he'll be a drinking.

I've been lucky enough to run across some great people here in the blogosphere; as well as, make some great friends. I have enjoyed getting to know Guap, and have enjoyed the stories and recipes we have exchanged. Of coarse, I didn't do the cooking when I was sent a wonderful recipe for Roasted Garlic Soup. (I'm not allowed) However, I had my hubs whip it up. I coached along from the couch while following along with #SundayNightCookoff. 

In honor of your birthday I have put together my own little poll. 

If you could spend El Guapo's birthday with him, 

what would you do?

A.) Have him cook for you.

B.) Would you cook for him.

C.) BRRRRAAAIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!

D.) Go grab a burger and a beer.

E.) Attempt singing La Bamba at Karaoke with him.

F.) Other

Since I'm not as fancy as Guap, please answer the poll in the comments. Then hop on over to his place and wish him a happy birthday! 

  

Happy 6th Birthday ~ Lizard

Can this really be happening? 

Where did the time go? 

Wasn't I just in labor for 19 hours?

Wasn't I just setting eyes on you for the first time? 

Why am I sitting here crying?

Could you really be SIX YEARS OLD?!

  

It is true. My sweet baby girl is turning 6 today. I look back and think of the how we had everything planned out. My hubs and decided we'd get married, and wait five years to have a baby. So when that five years was up, we began "trying." Didn't think much of it at first. It's just going to happen. Well six months of trying, counting days, and pulling out all the tricks, I was beginning to feel like it would never happen. So, the hubs and I decided to take a vacation. Not just a vacation, but an all-inclusive vacation to Cabo San Lucas in January. We had been looking forward to our trip. I'm a planner. So, we I had it all planned out. One thing I forgot to plan for was the dreaded on set of aunt flo. You see, my body is a planner too. It is like clock work. So days before we were leaving, she hadn't shown up. My heart started to race. I knew. I just knew. So what did I do? I took a test, and I called my sister and mom summons them over. As soon as they got there, he knew something was up. We ran to the bathroom, and well...you know, I peed! POSITIVE! I ran out and told my hubs. He didn't believe me. He said, "but we're going on vacation finally. It's all-inclusive." He was truly in shock. Once he realized he could still enjoy some Corona and drinks with little umbrellas in them, he was cool.  Then, I think it really started to sink in for him. We talked about what it was going to be like. He already had a son that was now 12, and now a new baby on the way. It felt like our plan was coming together. 

There is one thing I could not plan for though...how much I loved her, instantly. From the time I found out we were pregnant, to the first time we heard that little heart beat, to the first sonograms to the next one, to the first time I felt her move, and until the day I finally laid eyes on our beautiful baby girl. I still have that first glimpse of her etched in my mind. I think of that moment often. It was like time stood still for that very moment we had planned for. I am so thankful. 

I recently ran across the email I sent out with pictures of her, and announcing that we were home. 

Well- Ryan is finally here. She was born on Sept. 7, 2006. She weighed 7.4 oz. and was 19 inches long. We finally were able to come home on Sept. 11. We had to stay a couple of extra days because she was a little jondice, and was having trouble with gagging which led to choking. So after phototherpy, an upper GI scan, and many labs results later she was given the okay to go home. She is a beautiful and healthy baby girl. I can't wait for all of you to meet her. You'll fall in love instantly!! (I know we did!)

Kari, Jason, Drew, and Ryan

This brought an enormous smile to my face because along with it, I have the responses. It reminds me of how blessed we are. The last 6 years (and 9 months) have been the best years of my life, and I could not have asked for anything more. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!!! 

Here's a few of my favorite pictures from the last 6 years.

DID YOU REALLY EXPECT ME TO PICK JUST ONE? 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY GIRL!

I LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE ADVENTURES WITH YOU.

XOXO! 

According to KBar...

Me: Hey Mel, I hear it's your birthday!

Mel: Yep! I'm finally 21. Can you believe it? *adjusting her tiara*

Me: Ummm....really? You're still going with that? 

Mel: What?!?!?!

Me: Alrighty then, grab your ID. Let's go get a drink. 

Mel & Me: *clink* CHEERS!


I can not tell you how much I love this girl! When you look up the definition of a friend, I'm pretty damn sure she would show up. Mel, you have been a guiding light for me. You inspire me in so many different ways in my life. I feel blessed to have crossed paths with you and your family. One of the best days was when I got to meet you and the whole family...on Mother's Day no doubt! You inspire me as a mother, a friend, a wife, a writer (I use that term loosely), a human, and soon to be runner again! I'm so happy to be able to wish you a birthday in this fashion. Hell, if it weren't for you I wouldn't even have the option. Thank you my friend...I love you.

Mother's Day 2012 with Mel...aka...According to Mags

And now I leave you with this little gem.

Wait...Did you think Ryan would let me leave her out? Ummm...NO WAY! 

Happy Birthday Mel! Sending you Bright Birthday Wishes!!

Go check out Night Light Stories, and Mrs. Mel will send you birthday wishes too!

Wait! We have some more folks that want to wish you Happy Birthday. The Amatos, Amatos, Amatos, Amatos, Amatos, Amatos,  Donna Amato...Geno and Sofia too. Clink the link above to hear what I have dubbed this her theme song. Sing along with me. Won't you?


According to Donna...

This video is pure AWESOME! 

It was awesome to work with some of the really great people to put this together. Look at you, bringing people together! A special thanks to all of the following people. Go check out their "According to..... Birthday wishes. 

ElGuapo

ODNT

My Blog Can Beat Up Your Blog
The Joy of Joe
Betty Rants, and the Raggs
Sandipaints

*For those of you that read the this post on Sept 1st you may notice a few differences. I'm not pointing any fingers mostly because I'm using them, but someone erased all the contents on accident. I learned a very valuable lesson. Don't do that again. Thank god for my Mac. Thank you Apple for screenshots in your history. I just wish they went all the way to the bottom of the page, but I just had to redo this post since it was for Mel. :)