Friday Fun

I am thankful this morning for my daughter who loves to sing, dance and play with her puppy!! Altough it is gloomy outside we are going to have a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter and moments I never want to forget!!

Abby loves to play with Harley

Harley loves to play with everything except the puppy toys he has.  :)

Winter Wonderland

Last week we took the kids to Atlantis Park in Garden Grove and they created a winter wonderland. They had crafts, sleding, train rides and lots for the kids to do. This was our first time and we really enjoyed ourselves. The kids absolutely loved sleding, making crafts and just playing in the snow. Remembering these moments are what inspire me!!

Isabella loved the snow

Mason and Aaron

Successful snowmen craft!!

Whatever Wednesday

So I thought this is perfect for me today!!

1. My daughter had soccer practice tonight at 6:00pm and when we got there.. no soccer girls...hmmm....call the coach...practice was cancelled. Isabella was so bummed, she really wanted to practice.

2. It's official we have booked tamale making at my mom's for Saturday, December 19th. I am so excited. Come join us for some amazing girl bonding, coffee and or tea and pon duece a (mexican sweet bread)!!

3. Every weekend from now to Christmas is booked...yikes I can already tell this month is going to fly by.

4. Darin had 5 pairs of jeans delivered today from old navy.. now what do I get him for Christmas. The man is famous for buying what he wants, when he wants and it always seems to be before his birthday or Christmas.

5. My new puppy eats everything in sight and if any of you know me well, you know I am not the best at keeping things picked up off the floor. He is eating files out of Darin's briefcase. I really hope Harley does not want to grow up to be like Marley.

6. I am scared I will keep going through the normal motions this holiday season and forget to make a difference in someone else's life.

7. I LOVE helping others.... but how can I help others that won't accept the offer. Why are people so hesitant to accept help?

8. I wish I took more pictures to post with these blogs.

9. For the first time in my life I am going to make my kids, niece and nephew their Christmas gifts. I hope they like them half as much as they like the things they have gotten in the past.

10. Vacation.... I want to go!!!

11. I miss my two of my oldest closest friends.

12. Goodnight....Sweetdreams...Hug someone you love tonight!!

Ten Things

Top ten things this month that I am so thankful for...





1. My Mom.. my kids light up when she is around them. The bond they have with her is so wonderful. Thank you mom for giving them unconditional love.



2. Abby has officially given up the pacifier... now I just have to work on potty training.



3. My husband... he works so hard so that I may stay home with our children and be the guiding light they so crave.


4. Abby and Aaron... they truly enjoy each other and love to make each other laugh

5. Abby and Madison are the two girls in my life who keep me on my toes, but life is complete for me when they are around. Thank you Amy for allowing me to be a big part of Madison's life. She is such an amazing girl....just like her mom!

6. Darin helped prepare thanksgiving dinner, so that I could play with the kids, thank you. What an amazing man!! Love you!!

7. Spending amazing quality time with family and friends... Although it may not be as often as we would like, each time we are together it really makes me smile. :)

8. My MIL has allowed me to borrow her sewing machine and I have found a new love and sense of self preservation when I sew.

9. Soccer for the kids this year was amazing for them and me. I really enjoy being outside with them and watching them go for it!!!

10. Bringing home Harley... although this doubles my work load at home, the joy he is giving my children is such an amazing sight. I am happy to work a little harder so they may have a few more special moments just being at home and being a kid.

October - Where did you go?

October brought so many great moments for me that I never want to forget. Here are a quick few moments...

Denyce and Mike's Wedding Celebration in Napa
Napa - our adult weekend away

Aaron loves to ride his bike

Cheetah #1, Batman and Cheetah #2

Carving pumpkins

Isabella was quite the artist

Disneyland for Isabella's 8th birthday

D-land - keeping Mason and Aaron busy

Soccer Stud

Isabella's birthday - she got a white board and was so excited

Birthday girl

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Busy October

October has been a busy month so far. Weekends are filled with soccer, weekdays we have practice, Isabella turned 8, Disneyland, baby showers, weddings and we still have two weekends left. I love watching my kids grow and everyday is a new adventure. The best part about the adventure is that I am involved in some way every day!! Enjoy a few pictures over the past few weeks!!

Aaron loves to run at soccer.

Isabella plays forward and loves to score.

Isabella loved her white board for her birthday

Isabella loved Hannah Montana movie... thanks Montoya's

Birthday girl!!

Disneyland with the Montoya's!!

Isabella makes the best brownies

She will set up the entire kitchen table with school supplies student name tags. Jailey is one of her friends from K and 1st grade.

Her classroom

Ready for school. What a big girl!!