:) Pink Lady Maynard (:

Summer has arrived!  We decided to get the Busch Gardens Williamsburg Fun Pass this year. Noah is loving it! The Sesame Street kids' area has a splash pad, handful of kiddie rides + character show. Our first trip was during Memorial Day weekend and the park was packed. We didn't get to do too much, but Noah still got a kick out of taking photos with Elmo and Big Bird + seeing the train and riding the Skyride. Our second visit was on a Sunday afternoon, and much less crowded. Noah absolutely loved the splash pads in the Dragon and Sesame Street areas. He didn't want to leave. We also caught part of the Sesame Street character show. It was amazing to see his face light up and hear his excited squeals over seeing all his favorite characters. I swear, watching him in his state of pure, innocent childhood bliss is the essence of my life's defined happiness. I am over the moon, in love with my sweet little boy. He is, and will always be, my entire world. Memorial Day weekend ...

🌻 It is almost summer! 🌻 2014 must be the year of speed. This year is flying by! I am desperately holding on to the heart strings of my not-actual-new-year-resolutions and grand desires of attainable goals, plans, and memories. Today my mini ninja is officially 1 1/2 years old aka 18 months old. I guess it's time to start planning his 2nd birthday. Ha. 😝 Spending quality time with loved ones and making memories seems to become more important, as we all age. Time is limited and spending it wisely, on things that actually matter, is essential. I believe we should all strive to make every second, minute, hour, day count. Why live life filled with worries and wasting our precious gift of time on trivial matters? I have learned, from wise mothers, that our little ones are only little for a very short time, and that snuggles and hugs should take precedence over mundane household chores. Dishes, laundry, and cleaning can all wait.  My father always says that we are not promised tomorro...