Adios for a minute

Tomorrow I'm off to.....

With these guys......
To see these guys.......
All the while missing this guy.....
On our way to an 80's party. More pics from our vacay to come as our adventure is unveiled. We'll be back in Cali in July.

My dancing Kiddies

It don't usually watch other people's videos so I have never really wanted to post any.  But this cracked me up so much and I really put on for my family on the East coast to see.  I caught my kids dancing on their own the other day.  Sophie had turned on music and she and Nico were dancing up a storm.  sorry it's so grainy.  I filmed it on my digital camera and not my video camera. Enjoy!!!

a minute

I need to take a minute and acknowledge the Lord's hand in my life. I am so grateful for personal revelation. Not just for me but for my family as well. I am grateful for a Heavenly Father that looks out for me and my family through others. And for others faithfullness to be in tune to be able to recieve revelation for me. The Lord is truly mindful of his children and their needs and worries. I am so grateful for an earthly father that is open to the promptings of the spirit. Dad I love you so much. My testimony has just been strengthened by you. Our Father in Heaven surely knows of our struggles and our strengths and provides oppurtunities for growth in all aspects of our lives. I am grateful for repentance and that if offers me the chance to become clean, giving me a fresh slate. So that I may try harder. I know my life is the life I was meant to live. It is my job to make it the life the Lord envisioned and planned for me. I know my Savior lives and loves me and my family. And I am so grateful for him.

Preschool Graduation

Today my little Nico man graduated from preschool. He is now a Tiny Tots graduate. Wait... when did my baby boy get this old. It was such a cute day. As they were walking in, leave it to my son to be walking in picking his nose and eating it. And doing it the whole time. What can I say, that is definately his father's son. They sang darling songs, did the alphabet in Sign Language, said the pledge of allegiance and all got adorable leis from a little girl in the class as they walked in. Such a wonderful little day. And made even better because Nick was able to swing his schedule at work to be there. Nico was so excited to have his policeman DAD there. (Nick came in uniform, on his way to a job fair)

The whole class, how cute are their caps and gowns.
Getting his certificate.
Blowing me a kiss at the end of a adorable song where he signed my name.
Nico and his friend Kinsie.
Policeman Daddy and Nico.

All the kids had their hands traced on this poster and in each hand was what the kids wanted to do when they got older. Here are some examples of what kids said, I want to be a..... mermaid, a robot, iron man, an in-n-out worker, a nail lady, house builder, policeman, take care of babies (how sweet), train conductor, and even an I don't know. I loved them
Nico wants to be a baseball player.
How cute are his curls popping out of his cap.
Saying the pledge.
Signing the alaphabet.
Me and my little guy.
Nico and Sophie.

Nico and his friend Dylan.

Nico and his teachers, Ms. Elaine (above) and Miss Diana (below)

The next thing I know he'll be leaving on his mission.

Mommy Tag

1. What time do your kids get up? I get them up @ 6:30
2. On a good night, what time do they go to bed? 7:00 for Sophie and 8:00 for Sydney & Nico
3. How long have I been a mom? For 7 1/2 years
4. How old was I when I became a mom? 22
5. What is my favorite kids show? Whatever will keep them quiet, Sydney-hanna montana, Nico-Power Rangers, pokemon, Sophie - yo gabba gabba
6. Least favorite kids show? Don't really care
7. Favorite chore? Vacuming
8. Favorite meal to cook? Homeade Macaroni and Cheese
9. What's the meal cooked most often? Tacos
10. What's the kids favorite? Sydney- tacos, spaghetti, Nico- ribs, pasta, Sophie-rice,corn and oranges
11. What's my favorite thing that I do with the kids? Sydney and I have just started enjoying shopping together, Nico- is happy when I watch movies with him, sophie- she is really starting to enjoy books
12. What are the 5 things that make me smile while being a mom?
1. When they get along
2. When they make each other laugh uncontrobally
3. Sophie calling for daddy in the middle of the night.
4. Seeing the look in their eyes when they finally get it.
5. Hugs and kisses all day long.
13. Where do I want to take them someday? Italy
14. When was the last time I went out without the kids? A couple weeks ago, to a Dodgers game.
15. One thing you said you'd never do as a mom?Let them get really dirty, ironically my kids seem to be the dirtiest kids on the block.
16. Favorite past time with the kids? FHE night playing games
17. Advice for new moms? Take it all in, remember every little moment you can.
18. What's a scary or heartbreaking moment you've had? Sydney had surgery at 2 1/2, and watching your child get wheeled away knowing they were going under was very scary.
I tag....anyone who wants to do it.

What my kids wanted to do at 5:00 pm

SWIM





How Freakin Cute Is HE?

Sophie Update

Quick update on Sophie. She recovered and is back to her crazy self. She made it through the night without any more instances and woke up fine. I took it easy with her yesterday just to be sure and she did great. She is now back to her table climbing, binkie sucking, blankie carrying self. My little dare devil is back. Although Nico's bedroom door has remained shut, leaving her no access to the bunk beds. Because heaven knows she would be back on that ladder faster than I can blink.