Aiden is coming

 

My very best friend is having a baby boy and I could not be more excited for her. A baby boy! A lot of my friends from high school already have children, but this will be the first of my close circle of friends to bring life into this world. A beautiful amazing miracle, that still humbles me. It may not be in the best circumstances, but I know that she is a strong amazing women who will be an outstanding and loving mother. Her due date is weeks away, June 23rd (!!!) which feels so soon.

 

I first met Rochelle when we were eight years old. She was one of my very first friend's and lived just two doors down from my childhood home. We got 90's perms together and roughed it through middle and high school together. She moved to Austin, TX last year and ended up coming back and shortly announcing her pregnancy. Aiden's birth will be very bittersweet for me. I am not currently in a place where I think that I could properly care for a little baby of my own. Although I do sometimes dream of having a beautiful family. And I think one day, maybe sooner than later, or later than sooner, I will have one. When the time is right!

 

In the mean time, it's been so much fun, crib shopping and prepping and painting everything for Aiden. I have never in my life gone into a store and run toward the baby section. I have bought more bottles, diapers, binkies, and spoons for this little guy. I never knew little baby suit jackets could be so cute! I come from a very small family, so this little guy will be like a new part of the family. I get to be an auntie! and I am so proud and excited!!

How to NOT go to Vegas and Arizona Wine Country

My plans this past week end included a nice little escape to Las Vegas from the soon to be 100 degree weather here in the Valley. That did not happen and I am very sad to say I lost money and some respect for some people in my life. Oh well, C'est la vie! On a more positive note, while trying to decide what to do with my last free weekend before summer school, my girlfriend called. We were bouncing between trying to do Vegas, LA, San Diego, or going up North. Phoenix is really an amazing place to live because it is within driving distance of a bunch of great vacation spots. We decided on wine tours!

I had never been to a wine tasting before. My exquisite taste have been exclusive to the likes of Bud Light. Thank you high school and freshmen year of college. Arizona wine was surprisingly excellent! We only made it to two wineries (thank goodness, because I had to nap in the car). We spent an excellent afternoon basking in the "spring" sunshine and enjoying the creek.

Have you ever been wine tasting? What's your favorite wine?