I did it!

 

I truly thought it would be harder for me to attend the shower. But somehow God gave me the strength, will, and peace of mind to do so and enjoy myself. It was wonderful to see how happy my sister got when she saw us. In fact, she received us with a huge hug. Seeing George's face was also a great motivator. I'm so glad I didn't miss out. I started thinking of how much I love my family and how they've always been there for me. It's funny how just being there made me happy. My heart felt content at the thought of holding my little niece soon. She is coming into a family that loves her so much. A family that will be there for her through it all. So yes.... I'm so glad we had the courage to go and support Jackie and George. :)

She's here!

and yes, I'm excited. As someone who's not only been irregular her whole life, but battled infertility for so long, seeing Aunt Flo here is an excellent sign that things are right on track. I'm so happy :)



My Ovulation Chart || Ovulation Calendar

The Past Week

has been a tiring week if nothing else. I think it's because I finally ovulated and am now just waiting for AF. I've been hungry like never before, and I wouldn't be surprised if I gained weight. :( I admit, I've had no self control whatsoever. Any who, that plus coming back from vacation to a busy work week was enough to send me straight to bed after work. I'm truly hoping AF shows up between today and tues. It would really be a great sign that my fertility has improved. Hubby and I really want to try as soon as we're able. It would be perfect if we got pregnant this coming up cycle. Perfect, yes...but we know it possible won't happen. Still our hopes are there and the fact that I ovulated is certainly a great sign. Nothing else happened... took a few pix throughout the week, had way too many vivid dreams, and felt sick to my stomach today on my hike. Also been moooooody...according to hubs...lol

So here's to a good productive work week which will hopefully reintroduce my dear aunt flo and start a new cycle in our lives... :)

Have a great one y'all!

Titanic 3D

was amazing! I had forgotten how much I enjoyed romantic tragedies. It was simply amazing. Between me and you I could care less about the 3D experience, but the overall story is what gets me every time. In the end I cried like a baby. I don't mean shed a tear or two... I mean I sobbed and had trouble catching my breath. I really shouldn't be allowed to see this ever again. lol

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

You know that saying "I need a vacation from my vacation"? Welp, that was me yesterday. So today, I woke up bright and early and asked my hubby to spend Easter at the Hungtington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens with me. He didn't hesitate once. In fact, he thought that would be an awesome idea.

So we headed over and I just have to say how much I fell in love with the charm and absolute beauty of this place. It's not like the Arboratum... it has it's own charm. I love both places so much I could jump between both all day. However, the Huntington is a bit more steep in price. I guess that's because it's a private park as opposed to the Arboratum which is part of the LA County Parks and Rec.

The Huntington is separated into various garden settings which are the backdrop to a gorgeous art museum and a sweet looking library. We spent all day there taking hundreds of pictures. It was THAT beautiful.

The fact that it's spring time and the weather was so perfect totally helped set the tone for an awesome day. I'm definitely thinking of going back but later in the spring or early summer. God permitting of course :)

...so we headed to Las Vegas

On thursday we headed to Vegas. Not the place I wanted to go to at all, but it's a spot my mom always enjoys; and as it turns out it was her choice since it was her birthday.

Still, we did a little playing on the slots, a lot of buffet surfing, and a whole lot of driving around.

As thankful as I am that I got to get away, I will say, that I'm so over Vegas. I missed my house and my little garden waaaay too much. I missed being close to my pets and my little angel baby.

It's crazy. It truly is how attached I've become to my home in the past couple of months. Plus, with everything that happened and Easter... Vegas just wasn't what I wanted/needed.

Bridge to Nowhere

Last year on Cesar Chavez day, my friend Emyly and I drove up to the East Fork River in Azusa to partake on the infamous "Bridge to Nowhere" hike. I remember it being a nice and sunny day. Unfortunately, to our surprise, the river was much too high and the current much to strong. In fact, that day we witnessed the almost drowning of one girl and someone actually ended up drowning and being dragged by the current. Needless to say, we didn't do the hike. 

About a month later I did finish the hike with my hubby and cousin, but not with my friend Em. So this year we decided to finish what we started. And gladly WE DID IT! 

It was nothing compared to last year. The river although still wild, rose only to my knees and the breezy weather sure kept us cool. Although a very long 10 mile trek to and from the bridge, it was an awesome hike in which we proved to ourselves that we could do it! We're strong and determined :)

Happy Birthday to Salvador!

That would be my step-dad. He is such a sweetheart. Always there for my mom and my nieces. He truly is a gem :)

Hubby and I took him, my mom, and my nieces to the Arboratium and then to lunch at Olive Garden. It was nice and sunny... perfect weather for a nice walk through the park. Everyone enjoyed themselves on our walk and by the end were starving enough to truly enjoy our meal at the Olive Garden.