It's Sunday... I have a moment...time to post!!

So it's Sunday morning and I had my niece and nephew spend the night. So I have five kiddos all needing something different. One wants me to teach him how to jump on Xbox 360 football, one wants a wallet and credit card to play store with and another is hungry.  HOLD a moment....

ALL DONE, now lets see if I can finish this post before they need me again. Not likely.. he he

It has been almost two months since my last post and once again I wish I could find the time to post more on the small daily things, but it's just hard. Working full time, two of the three kids playing sports, homework and keeping up on housework. A lot of things get missed.  I try not to focus on all the things I am not doing, but rather the things I can do. I know it is not enough, but will continually strive to do better.

So here are some pictures of our fun times this past month or so. Enjoy the update:

My very amazing friend throws a Easter party every year for 30+ kids and their parents. The kids just LOVE it. Aaron holding the guinea pig

Abby loving the Guinea pig, too

Isabella after the hunt. Still such a great kid at heart.

So in mid March our wonderful cousin came home from Colorado. We had an impromptu to gathering at my mom's and of course the cousins got together and DANCED. Have I ever told you how much these kids love to dance, we love these moments.

The best dance crew in town!!

Maddy and Abby on Easter

Many baseball games these past few weeks, here is a quick picture after one the games at dinner.

So I was bale to take two days off while the kids were on spring break and we went to the movies and then hit the beach. It was beautiful at our house around 80 degrees but when we got within half a mile of the beach, overcast all day. The kids really did not mind, they still had a blast playing in the water, catching sand crabs and building sand castles.

I just loved watching them

Have I mentioned they like to dance and do skits. Well one night my parents came over for dinner and only the girls were home so they go together and did a skit/dance for us. They even got in matching outfits. It was wonderful!! Love these two girls!! 

Here is Abby in her solo part... just a rockstar I have on my hands

 I was lucky enough to get away on a Sunday and see my wonderful friend. She lives up north and came down for the weekend with her hubby and new beautiful baby girl. This was my first time meeting her she is an absolute doll.

Although our moments together are few, when we are able to see each other, I cherish our friendship immensely.

Pool day yesterday. It was warm enough yesterday to hit the pool and as always it was a blast for the kids and us. This picture is Darin, Aaron and then Isabella. Love that Aaron is hunched over and Isabella is striking her top of the pyramid pose.

All done....

Grandma and her grandkiddos... no more babies around here. :)

Aaron and Mason holding maddy and abby.

So that is all I have for photos, but a few other updates:
Isabella changed soccer organizations, that was a lot of stress but we finally found a new home with Canyon FC in Anaheim, and feel so lucky to have found a wonderful new soccer family. Their is another Isabella on the team so our little girl will go by Yaya on this tea, and she really likes it.

Isabella also did a cheer competition with the boys and girls club this weekend that she enjoyed.

Last but not least as I am ready to wrap this up and see what how much of a mess I have behind me. I hear all five kids playing together, they are in Aaron's room and they are playing Insurance. As many of you know my husband works for Belfor, a general contractor focusing on insurance claims etc. So I hear them saying, OK I am the adjuster for state farm and you will be estimator, the little girls ask who they will be and Isabella assigns them to be the homeowners and the buyers coming into the office to buy insurance.  That is  a perfect example that kids ARE aware of everything that goes on around them. Sooo cute.

Ten Things That Made Me Smile :) February

February has improved significantly over January. I have a lot to be thankful for this month and once again Thank You Emmy Mom for allowing me a moment to share some of favorite memories for the month.

1. My fantastic sister. She came to my rescue as always. She made this amazing pinata for Abby's party and did a beautiful job!! Thanks sis, I couldn't have done it without you!!

2. My ability to be a little creative and find a great idea on pinterest and make this adorable Minnie cupcakes for Abby's party.

3. Celebrating Abby's 5th birthday. She is such an amazing little lady I just love her to pieces.

4. My husband getting a new job with Belfor!!! Congrats babe we are so proud of you, the possibilities are endless. :)

5. Enjoying a little soccer and fun in Coronado with some great friends!!!

 We were the only ones at the pool and the kids had a blast running around and us grown ups just chillin!! I could have laid there all day!!!

 Sara and I

 6. My hunny and two big kiddos going fishing and catching these!!! They were so proud!! I couldn't have asked for a better dad, he loves spending time with them doing things like this.

7. Reading this from Isabella. Although at this moment she was very sad thinking about loved ones she had lost. It filled my heart with love and a smile that my sweet daughter is filled with love for others.

8. Receiving wonderful news from my cousin that she is expecting her first baby!! We are so excited for you guys!!!

9. Great phone conversations with amazing women who I wish I saw more of!!

10. Super bowl.. having good friends and family over for the day and making lots of yummy food.

 

Ten Things That Made Me Smile :) JANUARY

Once again, here I am writing and commenting that it has been long since my last post. A wonderful woman always inspires me around the first of the month, be sure to check her out here: Emmy Mom to remember 10 things every month that made me smile. There have definitively been many things to smile about, but it has also been a tough beginning of the new year for us. Everyone tells you how wonderful being a parent is, but no one mentions or focuses as much on all the HARD moments. We have been having a lot of TOUGH moments with my 10 and 8 year old lately. They are still the light of my lilfe, I am just scared more then anything else that I am not doing all I can to help them choose the best path when life throws you curve balls. Well enough about that, I should focus on the 10 things that did make me smile this month..... so here goes:

 Getting a new face lift on the exterior of the house...more to come in a seperate post, someday.. hehehe

 Celebrating New Years in the Mountains with my family and being off work for 5 straight days!!

Having my husband tell me how much he loves me

Having a job. Darin was laid off mid January, but with me having my job has allowed this moment to be a little less stressful.

My handsome boys... they really bring an amazing joy to my life.

Watching my big girl play her heart out in soccer. She loves so many aspects of it and I am so blessed she has made some true, wonderful friends.

 

Aaron celebrating his 8th birthday with our loving family and great friends

More special birthday memories

My sister getting engaged and allowing me to join her in all the fun that comes with planning a wedding.

Setting dates to get together with some of my favorite ladies, I do not see as often as I would like.

Date Night

Darin and I don't get out too often by ourselves, but Saturday my parents took the kids so we could attend an amazing wedding for a beautiful young woman. It was such a wonderful evening filled with laughter, love and great friends. I spoiled myself a little before the wedding and got my makeup done by Flawless Faces in Costa Mesa. As always, she made me feel like a beautiful princess. If you ever have somewhere to go where you feel like pampering yourself, please see Carina at Flawless Faces she will do a fantastic job!!

The wedding was at the Mission Inn, Riverside. If you have not been there, please check it out, I was absolutely amazed at how beautiful it was!!

Bride and her so proud daddy

My very handsome husband in a suit. This was the 2nd time I have seen him in a suit, the first time was at our wedding.

This is his best side :)

The happy couple.

I am so lucky to have such a great man in my life!!

It is always so great to attend weddings with your spouse. While listening to the minster speak to the bride and groom about marriage it just reconfirmed why I married this amazing man 9 years ago and look forward to spending the rest of my life with him!!!  

Here are a couple more pix of my makeup.

Ten Things That Made Me Smile :)

July brought many emotions. Some wonderful, some a little sad. May we hold close the ones we love and always live life to the fullest.

1. The five of us together

2. Seeing my dad so happy with some of his wonderful long time friends

3. Getting most the 2nd cousins together, our family loves kids

4. Flowers in ocean. My grandfather is now with his wife and creator. All is at peace.

My dad and his family being there for each other during this time.

5. Celebrating my sis-in laws 35th birthday.

Melissa and all the kiddos

6. Disneyland with all the Dabalack's

All wet, but big smiles!!

7. Abby eating ice cream as we are leaving California Adventure. ( I just found out that we may have gotten the last ice cream from here for the next few months. They are closing the train to remodel)

8. Heading to San Clemente Beach for my sis's birthday!! It was a beautiful day.

9. My hubby asking me to help him start South Beach.

10. Visiting with my family from Florida.

Ten Things That Made Me Smile :)

Yikes... I am a little late as always, but really love posting at least 10 things that made me smile last month. I may not post often, but I hope the kids enjoy this in the years to come!!

June was a busy month and we loved every moment!!

Disneyland with the kiddos

Abby attending her first birthday party for HER friend without her big brother and sister. She loved it!!

Soccer games

My garden growing wonderful veggies

Isabella supporting her BFF at her dance recital

Celebrating my mom's birthday at Rooftop with just the grown ups!

Celebrating father's day with my dad and family in the morning at Central Park

Then celebrating Father's dad with Darin's dad at Disneyland!!

Our family vacation at the River

Visiting NY and seeing KB in her home town!!

Attending the Transformer 3 premiere in NY

Yankee game with the hubby

The summer is here and we are looking forward to spending time with family and friends!!