Fun Times

So we had friends in from out of town for a week. It was really great because we'd never met before, just been talking online and on the phone for a year or so. Maddox, Zaleigh, Stacey and Jenny were an absolute blast the whole week they were here. We went to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. Adventure Island was a blast because it was Mariana's first time there, and she loved it. She'd cry whenever we lifted her out of the water.

Then Mad and Zale took Phil and I to Arabian Nights. It's a really nifty dinner theater in Orlando. It's a really great horse show. They treated us and we had a blast.

Oh and we went to Ybor. That's the first time I've gone out dancing in years. I mean since before I got pregnant with Mariana by at least 3 months. So it's been quite a while. Well, my parents were super sweet and kept Mariana overnight, so we stayed out almost all night. Everyone actually got to meet and stuff. Meghan, Alan, Chris, Nina, Jenny, Stacey, Caitie, Mike, Phil, and I all met up in Ybor. Mike, Caitie, Phil and I drove together and Chris, Nina, Stacey, and Jenny followed us. We met Meghan and Alan at Prana. Let me tell you it was so funny. We went up to Ybor and Phil missed the exit, then we turned around and got a little lost for about 3 minutes. So we get back on the interstate and make it to Ybor, park in the garage, and head over to Prana. They wouldn't let Mike in because he was wearing shorts so we pitched in and got him some jeans from a store on the strip. So, we finally got into Prana after about an hour of things holding us back.

We ended up on the roof for most of the night. We had the best time. First of all, it was Reggae night on the roof with a live band doing cover songs. So we had a blast. We went up there after a little while on the fourth floor. We originally went up for air and ended up being up there the rest of the night. We girls started dancing and the band called us over to dance in the middle. So we all went over and eventually Chris and Phil joined it. Stacey, always hating to see someone left out, went over and beckoned Mike to dance with her. I swear, I've known the guy for about 14 years and NEVER seen him dance. He danced the rest of the night. He and Stacey danced the night away. Phil and I danced the night away. All of us were out there on the dance floor for hours at a time. It was really great because I haven't seen Mike have such a great time in a long time. Phil and he got to kick back and relax, we all had a blast. Then after Prana we went to IHOP and had a 3 am breakfast. Twas a really fun night. I think the coolest part was that it was one of the first nights since becoming a mom that Phil and I got to go out and just be Phil and I again instead of Mom and Dad. Not that I'm complaining, I wouldn't make a habit of it. Though it might be worth it to see Phil and Mike dance more often. Surprisingly enough, they both dance really well... Well, I knew Phil did, he's danced with me before, but Mike surprised the hell out of me.

Father's Day

Today is Father's Day. I got up this morning with the baby and let Phil sleep in. Mariana was an absolute sweetheart today. Phil and I love her so much. My parents and brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew, and Phil's sister and her husband came over for dinner. It was really really good. I love the fact that my whole family can get together and have fun. It's wonderful having in-laws and a family that think of each other as family as well.

I made Phil a picture of Nana for Father's Day. Being low on funds, we sometimes have to get creative on gifts. So, I took a picture of her this morning while he was asleep and used photoshop to edit the picture and create a new background and add some neat effects. Then I bought a 4 dollar frame, framed it, and gave it to him. He loved it. I spent hours on it this morning. Mariana sat at her little desk punching keys and moving her mouse around thinking she was doing it.

I've sent in my FAFSA and begun all of the prep to get back in college. Education degree here I come.

I was thinking about it today. Two years ago the week before Father's Day I found out I was pregnant. Phil was a week away from turning 22. Now we're 24, well he will be tomorrow, and we have a beautiful little girl. You know by the time I turned 24, I was supposed to own a house, have a degree, start my career, and just basically have everything in order financially. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like had we not gotten pregnant. But, I saw Phil today when Mariana ran smiling and giggling at him with his Father's Day card in her little hand, and I realized something. No matter what I do or don't accomplish in the rest of my whole life, I have truly been successful in all of the ways that truly matter. I made Phil a dad, and I created a beautiful life with him and God. That's enough for me.