Loving This Weather

It's finally here....spring, or better yet summer, has made it's appearance and we couldn't be happier around these parts!  I make it no secret that I despise cold weather - except to hide in comfy clothes like skinny jeans, tall boots and cozy sweaters - and it has thoroughly out-stayed it's welcome this year.

We were lucky to go on a mini family getaway this weekend last minute and take in the amazing weather - if you follow on Instagram (#mangominivacay), then you already know...far, far too well. Sorry for the overload of pics, but they were too good not to share! More to come on a later post recapping our great weekend away.

As soon as we got home from Kansas City yesterday, we made sure to get outside. C came with me on a run around Lake Zorinsky and we stopped along the way so he could swing in the park and play in the sand! I tell ya, all of the money we've spent on toys and he could've spent three hours playing in the dirt with a tiny, plastic shovel.  Note to all of you future mamas - tupperware, toilet paper, a ball, a long-handled spoon to bang on things with and a plastic shovel...this is seriously all you need and your child would be damn happy!

We are looking forward to soaking in all of this gorgeous weather in the coming months and to introduce our little monster to all of the things this big, bright world of ours has to offer. Bring on the sun!

Just love this little guy

I made a note to pick up some sleeveless shirts for hot days to come.
Boy needs to show off those guns!

"Whoa! Wah-wah!"

Happy Monday y'all!

(That's my Monday, not yours.)  :)

Soaking Up The Gorgeous April Weather

Last Sunday was such a nice day. Little man and I got up early for a run around Lake Zorinsky. I decided to bring the camera along for some pics....the only thing is that I had a sleepy boy on my hands. As much as I would love to be a photographer in my next life, I realize I have a long, long, long way to go. :)  It was a gorgeous day...and made for a relaxing run and great views.

Lounging in the grass

Hanging out on the dock
{Notice my leg in the corner :)}

So serious

Ahh...

...cannot even wake up for my big photo debut.

Later that day, we headed to lunch with daddy before he left to work for a couple hours and then little man and I hit up Westroads for some shopping. {Again, my bags were full of goodies for Cruzer, not much for me...wah, wah.}  I have to say my favorite part of the trip was when we were walking through the main area of the mall and a group of people broke out into a flash mob dancing to "Tonight's Gonna Be a Good Night" for the new Joe's Crab Shack opening up...it was pretty cool to see.

After shopping, we went to Gene Leahy Park downtown and lounged around on the grass enjoying the gorgeous day right by the water.  Of course we had to take some pics.

Enjoying the sun at Gene Leahy Park

My baby blues

Laying in the grass

First day wearing shorts!

View of the water

Afterwards, we met up with the hubby, Nanu and Grammy for dinner at Nichola's Ristorante. It was a new place Nick & I noticed across from one of our favorite restaurants {Hiro 88}. It was so cute and quaint. We got a table on the patio where there were strung lights in the trees and had a great meal. Food was excellent even according to Nanu {who makes some mean Italian food}, conversation was great and the weather was perfect. It was a great night to end the weekend.