Project 365 - 2011: 2011

Saturday, December 10, 2011

10/20/11 - Wacked out Weather

Lately our weather has been nuts. Let it be known that today was the first time I have seen my car tell me it is "Icy". Although he is wrong (like most men hah), it gave me chills as a forewarning of what is to come in the next few months. Boooo Old Man Winter. Skip us this year!

10/19/11 - Larry the Lobster

Another failed attempt at trying to get Larry to prance around in his adorable little outfit. Instead, Larry decided to lay very, very still.

10/18/11 - Shades of Fall

Fall is honestly one of my favorite seasons. Seriously, how often do you see a something of nature this color? Unless it is a flower, never. I can't help myself to pull out the camera during this time and snap a few photos. I love the color this plant has turned. It might just be one of my favorites in the house.

10/17/11 - Orchadia

Wow this photo really shows its fakeness. I have this orchid in my bathroom as a little pizazz and as I was getting ready this morning, I realized how beautiful this flower truly is. I dunno - the random, weird thoughts that just go through my mind. As pretty as orchids are, they are DEFINITELY NOT as amazing as Gerber daisies or roses (hint hint!) :-)

10/16/11 - Happy Birthday, Boss!

In honor my boss' birthday today, I made him a confetti cake. No Vanessa I will not make you your own confetti cake until you birthday. Anyways, Nancy and I also attached a few lottery tickets along with it. Can you spot the winner? Don't worry, Steven couldn't either, but boy did he get red in the face when he realized what we had done!!! Such a good moment!

10/15/11 - Calling the Tooth Fairy

Shox has lost (what seems to be) his first tooth!!!! It was definitely a Proud Mom moment especially since I was able to recover it. At first it took me a while to figure out A) why he was bleeding and B) what this slimy hard thing next to my hand was. Our little boy is growing up so fast!

10/14/11 - When Cuteness Strikes

Shox has really gotta stop acting all cute. It makes my daily activities suffer. All I ever want to do is just hug the little guy...until he starts biting me. How could anyone resist such a cute monster?

10/13/11 - Fall is Here!

It's beginning to look a lot like FALL!!! Check out our very pretty tree in the front yard. It has a great Chardonnay color....hehe can you tell what's on my mind?

10/12/11 - Is This Necessary?

On my way home from work today, I encountered this accident-just-waiting-to-happen. Seriously dude, if you're going to ride with your leg out the window, at least keep your shoes on. No one wants to see your holy, stained socks on our way home.

10/11/11 - mInePad

We did some sellbacks and some switcheroos and now Domingo and I have our very own iPads each. While his is newer, etc I have already jazzed mine up. There's no way of confusing who's is who's now!!! Isn't it purdy?

10/10/11 - Monday Morning Cutie

In getting ready this morning, I take a step out into the hallway and was greeted by this little friend of mine. I think he was trying to get me to stay home by trying to act all cute. It aaaaalllllmost worked too!

Friday, December 9, 2011

10/9/11 - The Shox Payback

I think Shox was still upset about yesterday's lobster encounter and took it out on Stephanie today. He's gotten pretty good with his paybacks as during this "attack" process, he has learned how to massage your back (which is FABULOUS)! Just make sure to keep all ears, noses, and ponytails out of his reach as it will be eaten and destroyed!

10/8/11 - More Trick than Treat

Stephanie and I dressed Shox up today and took him over to Petsmart for a lovely Halloween photoshoot! Shox has made it abundantly clear in the past that he hates to be dressed up and he didn't miss a beat today. He refused to be festive and spread his "lobster" cheer! Steph and I had fun, however, taking him and seeing all the other doggies dressed up as the most random costumes. Shox did meet another lobster, but that lobster was at least three times the size of Shox. It was the cutest bulldog that just wanted a friend. Don't worry, Unsocial Shox paid no attention to him. He refused to be social while looking so ridiculous.

P.S. If you stare at the lobster outfit long enough, it looks like a Sesame Street character trying to eat Shox. Trust me, it'll make you laugh!

10/7/11 - eMMMpanada

I received this really cool recipe via e-mail from Kraft the other day for one HUGE empanada. It lacked a bit of spices, however, it was not only super easy to make it was fun and pretty good. Quite proud of my Betty Crocker abilities!

10/6/11 - Doggie Destruction

Amongst the package from Cousin Poopy Diaper, Grandma Tejas sent Shoxy a cool rope plus ball toy that tastes like chocolate....don't ask how I really know that though. Anyways, this toy honestly lasted no more than one evening at the Colorado-Ramirez household. I really don't think I see this one lasting much longer.

10/5/11 - Thanks Cousin Poopy Diaper

Shox received a special package today from his cousin Tabor. Tabor was so kind that he sent Shox the bestest stuff EVER! We love the doo-doo bags plus the gift card (which will obviously be used on clothing)! Thanks Cousin Poopy Diaper!!

10/4/11 - Stop HERE

Seriously, when is this construction going to end?!?! I love how this intersection is very adamant about stopping THERE on RED. I get the hint Construction Crew. Don't worry. I go through the retail parking lot anyways. Saves me a whole five minutes of stopping there on red!!!

10/3/11 - CHEEEEESE

Just driving back from lunch today to let Mr. Shoxy out....nothing else exciting going on. This is my "I'm beyond super excited to head back to work" face. Not too sure who is driving my vehicle though...

10/2/11 - Holy Rosary

Today we attended an outside mass near O'Hare. It was such a beautiful place and Domingo's dad got me this Rosary to hang in my car. It is of course blue and I love how the light catches it (especially in the mornings)!

10/1/11 - Blast From the Past

My dad decided to send us this photo today to remind me how adorably cute I was (and of course still am). I don't typically use other people's photos, but this one had to be posted. I remember seeing this every morning when I walked towards the kitchen as my parents have this hanging in the living room. It truly was a good way to wake up as HOLY COW that print on our "jumpsuits" is absolutely horrendous! Hah, even at age 5 I was taller than my sister :-)

Monday, October 31, 2011

9/30/11 - Obnoxious Much?

I think we get the hint here....I mean with the pink paint and the ginormo arrows, who could miss this thing?

9/29/11 - Stephanie Cubed

Another chilly day in Chicagoland with Stephanie cubed sporting their North Face!

9/28/11 - Rabies Shot? Check!

Poor little guy got sticked with a needle a few times to get him up-to-date with all of his vaccinations. He officially DONE for now and we couldn't be happier. He was definitely lethargic later on in the evening and here he was hiding from me because all he wanted was to go to sleep. Poor thing!

9/27/11 - Matching Babes

Yes, we have matching polos on. No, this is not a joke for awkwardfamilyphotos.com

9/26/11 - Construction Woes

Uhhhh...you think they want us to stop on red? This construction has been going on for over a year now and I'm quite over it. Please be finished with this soon!!

9/25/11 - Nutter Butter

We tried yet another Kong recipe today and just filled it with peanut butter. This little guy went to town!! He got just a smidge dirty from all the peanut butter, but you can just see the joy in his eyes!

9/24/11 - Greasy Smile

After breakfast this morning, I discovered my eggs left a greasy smile behind. Now I realize this isn't nearly as cool as one of those bagels shaped in the face of Mother Theresa or Queen Diana, but it's almost as cool....right?

9/23/11 - Toy Dog

Yes, people this dog is real. He is not a toy but totally looks like one at times. I'm the luckiest person in the world to come home to this cutie each day (oh and Domingo too of course)!

9/22/11 - Rainy Rainbow

On my way out from work today, I had to stop and see if I could capture this rainbow on camera. I always hear how difficult they were and this photo definitely proves just that. In real life this rainbow was so bold and beautiful. Too bad I wasn't able to capture it exactly...

9/21/11 - Up Close

Apparently I was disturbing his slumber. And we all wonder why he bites me the most, haha.

9/20/11 - SharKEY

I put my creativity to work today when someone told me they needed a new key card for work. Well, they never said what kind of sharKEY. Muahahaha, I'm so funny!

9/19/11 - Eat Your Vegetables

I tried a new Kong recipe today that had chopped carrots and apples inside sealed with mashed bananas. We also found out that Shox is just like his parents. I came home today to find little bits of orange all over the kitchen. Apparently, Mr. Shox doesn't like vegetables just like Domingo and I. Hay dios mio....what are we going to do with him?

9/18/11 - Going on a Road Trip

On our way to grandma and grandpa's today, we took a photo. Shox also looks like he wants nothing to do with not only me, but the photo. Yeesh - party pooper.

9/17/11 - Mini Size

As I was out shopping today and I came across these shoes that looked oddly familiar. Domingo has these shoes or at least they look extremely close to these. How cute are they??

9/16/11 - Army Men Cake

Our last and final Hunting Season motivational dessert was the ever-so-cool cinnamon cake. This recipe is my grandmother's who used to make this for me every birthday. I hadn't had it in years so it was fun and truly special to make. Did I mention it came out SUPER yummy???

9/15/11 - Topshop Chicago

Topshop (a British clothing store) finally opened up here in Chicago! My sister first introduced this to me a few years back when I was visiting her in London and it was love at first sight. Now of course a few years later, the clothes are still crazy but super cute! It's nice to go into this store and bring back such fun memories!!

9/14/11 - Kong Recipes

I got some awesome recipes for Shox's Kong toy and one includes doggy food. He could totally smell it as soon as I got home so this should go over verrryyy well. What a spoiled little guy!

9/13/11 - I have a Puppy?

I know this blog has slowly turned into a photo album of Shox, but I can't help but to snap such cute photos of the little booger. These new bones we got him though have been a lifesaver. They help with his chewing and biting big time. The only problem is we constantly have to be sticking our hands under the couch to pull them back out. Silly doggy!!

9/12/11 - Yogurt

Ok really Chicago....can you get your stuff together and open up more yogurt places? PRETTY PLEASE?!?!? I dream about having a place where I can get yogurt like this near my home!!! I'd be the bestest customer too. I promise to keep it in business!!!!!

9/11/11 - Only Child

Shoxy's Aunt Nike was nice enough to pass on her clothes and they totally fit perfectly! Stephanie (Domingo's sister) and I dazzled Shox in such a fitting tee today!

9/10/11 - Timberrrrr!

Domingo and his parents did quite a bit of landscaping in our backyard today and boy did they do a great job!! After many attempts to knock down this tree, Domingo, physical force, and chain saw all got the sucker down. The best part of the whole event was watching Domingo's dad climb the tree in the beginning. It was crazy!