Pieces of Us

::sickie::

2010-08-20T15:33:00.000-05:00

My poor Jeffrey is got sick this passed weekend. He was fine Friday nite but Saturday morning he woke up with a high fever and we still had to go to his cousins Noabella's birthday party. My poor baby continued having fever all through Monday when it finally broke around 3 or 4 pm. Then Tuesday he started having a strange cough. So Wednesday I took him in to see Dr.Prier and turns out he had a virus and a mild ear infection because of the virus. Jeffrey's only had one other ear infection in his whole little life. My poor papi, he's starting to feel much better but I hate seeing him sick. Thankfully he's back to his goofy self.

::first photos::

2010-08-10T15:23:00.002-05:00

Such a horrible picture but you get the picture. This is our sweet little birdie at 6 weeks! ♥

Jeffrey's first picture with his new sibling.

Doesn't seem to care too much about it...hahaha

::MuVeees::

2010-08-09T13:57:00.001-05:00

We took Jeffrey to go see Toy Story 3, it was his first time going to see a

movie in theatres and he did pretty good considering he's only 1.

13 months

2010-08-09T09:08:00.001-05:00

Jeffrey at 13 months.....

He probably weights about 28.5lbs
Is tall, this kid of mine. :)
Wears size 5 or 6 shoe
Wears 18-24 or 2t - he goes thru clothes like water
Found out he was going to be a big brother! :)
Isn't sure what to think of it.
Got his first stomach virus and it killed me to see him throw up everytime he drank something. :(
Along with his stomach virus he had fever and got a small ear infection as a result of the virus.
Has been very clingy because he knows theres another babe on the way.
Didn't do too great at Dad's graduation.
Is still teething so he's not entirely him self.
Likes to chase his cousins around when he see's them.
Is liking sand alot more than he did the first time
Is extremely interested in Toy Story.
Went to see his first movie at the theatres. :) Toy Story 2!
Runs around everywhere.
Can't wait to be out doors.
Loves the play ground.
Clinches his teeth together and shakes when he's overly excited, this is hilarious!
Runs around at church and doesn't let mom or dad listen to the classes.
Says HI to any stranger he see's while we're out and about.
He's into Dinosaurs and Animals aside from loving TOY STORY.

This child is a real blessing in our home, he's so loving and funny. I can't wait to see what else he's got up his sleeves. :)

Finally the day has come................

2010-08-08T11:08:00.002-05:00

That Juan graduates from college!!!!

The day begun early because Lover boy's graduation started at 10am.

We held a lucheon at Lupe Tortilla in the Woodlands for our families

to come share this special day with us. I had original told lover boy

we should pack the night beforeso we could spend the rest of the

weekend in Houston and we could leave straight from the graduation

to the lucheon but his response was "nah, we'll just come back and pack up quickly."

Yeah, RIGHT! With a child that is very needy at this point because

he feel's he's being replaced by a new one makes things extremely difficult.

I had the camera ready and was really looking forward to cheering Lover boy on his

special day. Little did I know what Jeffrey's plans were. Everything started off good but then

Jeffrey got sleepy and I started feeding him so that way he could fall asleep but then

it all went down hill from there. The ceremony hadn't even been going on for

30 minutes when Jeffrey had a meltdown. The worst I had ever experience

in his whole little life time. I left the arena into the hall to calm him down and

maybe put him to sleep but that didn't work. He was crying and yelling and to top it off

I couldn't go outside because it was blazzing hot and everytime he'd get more

and more irritable. Finally one of my sisters came down to take him from me to see if she

could put him to sleep and it worked for a little bit but he woke up and was even more

upset. I was only able to take a couple of pictures of Lover boy and then went

to get Jeffrey to try and calm him down again. It never worked, I was unable to calm him

down and I couldn't handle it anymore. I broke down in tears and was hot, exhausted

and emotionally drained. Lover boy was the ONLY one who was able to put him

to sleep. We then went home and Lover boy packed while I waited in the car with a sleeping

baby. But he soon awoke and was in an even fowler mood. We drove down to Lupe's

to have lunch with everyone and Jeffrey was still acting extremely bad. I was fed up!

I was in a very bad mood, and my poor Lover boy couldn't enjoy his day too much

because he had a cranky baby and wife. :( We went to our hotel room in Houston and Jeffrey

was able to take a good nap and woke up as the happy, sweet,

loving baby I always knew was in there.

I'am so proud and happy for my wondeful Lover boy, it was a very tough last semester

but he gave it his all and was always on the dean's list for outstanding grades.

I love him for all he's doing to make sure his babies and I have the best

possible live. You are such an inspiration to alot of people and so many admire you for all you do.

Pearland

2010-08-02T21:08:00.000-05:00

I had been promising my sister that we would be going down to Pearland to visit her.

She just moved down there and from where I live it's a pretty far drive so we normally

meet in the middle which is my parents house. Anyway she wanted me to come see her new

house, which is lovely by the way. But while down there she took us to some interesting places.

First, she took us to this HUGE market place but we were only there like maybe 30-45 minutes and we split.

It was too dang- on hot, Jeffrey was sweating like he was in a sauna and he was in a VERY bad mood.

I couldn't give him enough water to cool him off, so I had to strip him down to his diaper and even then

he was still not cool enough. We went to the indoor part of the market place but that didn't help

too much it went from feeling like it was 110 degrees to 95 degrees, it was hot either way. So we ended up

leaving because we could not stand it anymore. That same weekend we celebrated Alan's birthday because it would be during the week come next week. So we went and bought him a cake and sang happy birthday to him. He enjoyed it and the rest of the time we just watched movies and cracked jokes.

It was a good weekend but we were ready to get home and relax for a before the start of a new week.

Number 2.............is on it's way!!!

2010-07-30T10:57:00.001-05:00

YES........we are pregnant with numero 2!!!

I know this looks gross but it's for documentation purposes.

I had a small suspision that I might be pregnant so

Lover boy went to go buy a pregnancy test and brought it to work.

As you can see I was preparing to take the test.

The second line came up almost instantniously!

It was a surprise because we had just started trying to

get pregnant with number 2 and thought it would take a

couple of months but NOPE it was done on the first try....lol

And so our journey with number two begins! ;)

A night out!

2010-07-26T21:03:00.000-05:00

Let me be honest in saying that Lover boy and I rarely get a date in. I know how pathetic, right?

But I think because Lover boy is always busy with school and I'm always busy with taking care of Jeff

that we don't always make time for each other or just watching a movie at home, is sufficient enough for us.

However, we've noticed that we needed to make more of an effort to actually do stuff that doesn't

require us staying home. So my MIL was gracious enough to babysit Jeffrey so we could go on a

double date with Juan's brother JR and his wife Whitney. I must admit that I really like getting all dolled up

with fancy clothing and go out. This date wasn't all that fancy but we had a really fun nite.

First we started off by going to have dinner at Texas Road House and then we ended the night by watching

"Inception", it was a pretty good movie but you had to be paying very close attention to not get lost.

Overall we had a wonderful time and it was nice having some time without Jeffrey,

although I missed him terribly. :)

Mamacita

2010-07-20T16:40:00.009-05:00

Carol is the one on the right wearing black

Happy Birthday to my absolutely beautiful sister Carol, we love you SO much and I hope your having a blast on your trip! Hurry back so we can celebrate!!! (in case your wondering why my title says mamacita, it's what we call my sister.)

Dallas here we come

2010-07-16T16:38:00.038-05:00

My sister in law, just moved into a new apartment with her two boys and she invited us to come see her new pad. My mother in law, brother in law, two kids, lover boy, Jeffrey and I packed our bags and went for a visit to Dallas. Her two boy are about two or three years older than Jeffrey but they still play together some what. Saturday we woke up and took the kids to Incredible Pizza, did you know they have a toddler section? Boy did Jeffrey go haywire there, this little electric car in particular. He seriously rode it like 8 times along with the mini carousel they had. We had a fun afternoon, then we went and did a little shopping and finally grabbed our bags and headed over to lover boy's aunts house. Where his Uncle grilled some mean brisket, the food was delicious. Saturday, we all just chatted with each other and everyone was amazed at how much Jeffrey had grown. The last time most of the family saw him was during Christmas when he was five months old. They gave Jeffrey his birthday gifts, played games and then we were out!

Sunday, we woke up and went to buy some stuff for breakfast, came back home and ate with the family. We then left to go explore Arlington a little bit and during our exploration we found this shop that had Mexican ice cream and other yummy treats. We bought the most delicious food there and sat down to savor it, it was heaven. We went back home chilled a little longer and just before leaving lover boy's Uncle Sam, gave us a little tour of his new Harley Davidson. Jeffrey was smitten by it, he wanted to just sit on it and touch all the gadgets. Then Uncle Sam and Tia Ida took Jeffrey for a small spin down the street and back, he thoroughly enjoyed it but when he saw us on the side walk he started to cry...lol....poor boy, he probably thought they were taking him away. After that we said our good byes, loaded up the car and started our route back home to Huntsville. We made it home just before 8 pm and were exhausted but we had a fun little weekend trip.

Back again

2010-07-14T16:38:00.000-05:00

My parents left for a week in a half with my two sisters, their six kids to California to take them to Disney Land. They had a blast but not seeing my parents or not having them around is not a good feeling. I missed them SO much that when they got back this passed Monday. Lover boy and I drove down Wednesday nite to see them before we went outta town the coming weekend. I loved getting to hug them, kiss them and have conversations with them. I love them so much and my heart was full again after spending time with them! :)

Huntsville's Birthday

2010-07-12T16:34:00.000-05:00

Today was Huntsville birthday, so after work lover boy picked me up and we headed downtown to enjoy free food, drinks & a parade. This is what I love about small towns, they do these kinds of events all the time. We got there and they had a children's area where we took Jeffrey but he's still too young for that, however we did sit down with him in the paint area and started painting a Sam Houston mini statue. He was into for a couple of minutes and then he wanted to be set free. We had a nice family outing, it was a change from out regular routine.

The parade is slowly makes it's way over to us

Jeffrey was in awe

Native Indian wagon

Come on let's go partay!

2010-07-10T16:01:00.001-05:00

Can you guess where we had Jeffrey's party?

We originally had the huge outdoor party planned for him 4th of July weekend but thanks to Hurrican Alex we had to posepone it and then there was still a chance that it would rain every weekend in July, on top of all that the HEAT in houston is seriously unbearable and we've been super busy with so much that we really just wanted Jeffrey to enjoy his party and not have to much stress. We ended up having in July 10th at 10:30 am before the rush came through Chick Fil A. The staff were SO amazing and accomidating, we had so much family there that we really didn't want to invite anymore people. I mean, seriously! There are 16 cousins for Jeffrey on my side ALONE and another 5 on lover boys side. Did you know they have a toddler section in the playground at Chick Fil A? Jeffrey was there for hours playing with his younger cousins. He LOVED the chicken nuggets, fries and his water. We did order custom cup cakes with just primary colors, we were so busy making sure everyone had their food and making sure Jeffrey was okay we didn't take pictures of the set up...oops! We went ahead and printed Thank You cards in advance so we wouldn't forget anyone and passed them out at the end of the party. Anyway, I think it was successful and for his second birthday it's seriously going to be off the chain. I've already found things on clearance for it, so I've been buying them and I know it'll be the party of the summer!!! :) Happy birthday my love, hope you had a blast!!!

Molars

2010-07-09T15:58:00.001-05:00

My poor Jeffrey bean is getting his molars and has been having fever for the passed four days. So sad! He's been so cranky and whining that we don't know what to do sometimes. He isn't sleeping well and the Tylenol & Motrin doesn't seem to last very long. Hopefully he's better soon! :(

July 4th

2010-07-04T15:48:00.005-05:00

We had a very nice, quiet, cozy, country 4th of July. We had a pretty interesting night the day before so we were exhausted the next day. We didn't want to make the drive down to the Woodlands to see the fireworks so we stayed close to home and watched the fireworks in Huntsville. Most of the town came out to see the display and lots of cars on the freeway pulled over to see the show. My sister Michelle and her daughter Amanda came up to be with us for a couple hours and then had to go home. It was a nice first 4th of July as family, I'm sure it'll get more interesting once Jeffrey gets older.

I gotta a date with the nite...............

2010-07-03T15:26:00.001-05:00

Lover boy and I finally got a date nite in, it was just a movie but it was very nice to just be the two of us for a couple hours. Lover boy took me to go see Eclipse because I'd been talking up a storm about it for months & weeks. He's seriously too good to me! :) I have to say, the movie was missing something. It wasn't my favorite but I'll still buy it and watch it again. I do have to say that the fighting scenes where much better than the ones in Twilight. :)

Play Date

2010-07-02T14:38:00.001-05:00

My friend Kristi and her son Sheldon - which is 6 months older than Jeffrey, invited us out on a play date the day after Jeffrey's birthday. So Jeffrey and I went, had a very yummy lunch and enjoyed their company. Kristi was actually one of my first friends I made here in Huntsville, she seriously is too sweet and will bend forwards & backwards to help me. We went to go eat at potato shack (it seriously has THE best baked potatos in town) while our baby boy's played around and enjoyed each other.

Sheldon - he's a bit shy

playing around with the candy machine

I think Shell found the stroller to be much more interesting...haha

hey Jeffrey, lets play with this instead

Shell was playing there first & Jeffrey came close, roared at him and scared poor Shell away...haha..we were laughing pretty hard - such bad mother's!..hahaha

A beautiful child is born.............

2010-07-01T23:02:00.160-05:00

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY DAY MY SWEET EFFY BOY!!!!!

a YEAR later!!!

How it all started.......

The day we found out we were having a BOY!

Two weeks before I had Jeffrey

One week over due! (I know I look like death) Induction Day!

Jeffrey's heart beat during labor.

My crazy contractions (i'm the middle line)

first pump of epidural

Saying hi for the first time

07.01.09, 9lbs 7lbs, 22 1/2 inches, 11:02pm

One day old!

So I never really gave the details of Jeffrey's birth on here and I want to remember every detail of my first born. Alright here it goes! Originally when I first found out I got pregnant and went to my doctors appointment they asked me when was the first day of my last period AND I was always EXTREMELY regular so I knew the exact date of my last period. Well that what the doctor wrote down as my due date: July 5, 2009 but when we went to get our ultrasound to find out the gender - I believe I was 18 weeks at this point. When the technician measured the babys size she said "honey I think your two weeks further along." I was in shock because I was so certain that I couldn't have been pregnant before but I went along with it. The ultra sound was a Friday and my appointment to see the doctor was the following Tuesday. So there I told him what the technician had said and he looked at my chart, the ultra sound images and the measurements. So he said "well we'll have to go with the measurements so that puts you at 21 weeks, meaning your due dates is now June 24, 2009." I was still unsure about it but I just went with it trusting that he was a doctor and new better. But I just want to point out that by this time I had maybe gained zero weight from my original starting point. Anyway, June came and at my first appointment he said that everything was sealed up tight, no dilation. Went two the next two appointments and they same thing. By the third appointment he said I was dilated 1 centimeter and 80 % effaced. My due date came and still nothing, AT all!! I went in for an appointment, he checked me and still the same as the week before. So he said that he was a little worried that my body wasn't showing signs of labor at all. He said he'd wait one more week and see because he didn't want to induce me if I wasn't ready or the baby wasn't ready. By this point I had gained 33lbs and I had a massive belly, nothing else I was ALL belly! So the following monday I went to my appointment and over the weekend I had tried EVERYTHING to get my self to start going into labor but nothing worked. At Monday's appointment doctor checked me again and by this point I was 1 1/2 centimeters dilated and 90% effaced. He said he'd give me a day to rest and to go into the hospital Tuesday at 6:30 or 7:00 pm so they can start to induce me. So I lougned around the rest of the day, my last day at work had been the Friday before, so Tuesday I woke up and got all my stuff ready and fixed my hair. My mother in law came around noon time to be with us before we went to the hospital so she took me to lunch. By the time Juan came back from summer school, we only had about three hours before I had to leave for the hospital. Juan painted my toes and massaged by feet before going to make a quick stop at Wally-Mart. When we got off at wally my husband and MIL said to walk - no wheel chair. So I did but I was SO tired and felt very heavy!!! I was actually told not to eat anything two hours before being induced by I figured they'd end up giving me an enima so I might as well enjoy some food. My sister Michelle met us up at Wally and then we all left for the hospital. I had already pre-registered so I didn't have to waste time. I was told to go upstairs to the second floor and they'd be waiting for me. So I get there and they took me to my room gave me my hospital rob, they hook me up to the monitors and all other stuff. Doctor comes into see me and said that they'd be starting the pitocin dosage at 9pm. So it starts and they said to rest as much as possible. At 3 am, I could start feeing contractions but they weren't painful but for some reason my nurse wanted to make sure to see if jeffrey really was in his correction position so she brought the ultrasound machine into the room. She checked and looked and checked some more. At one point I saw her face and I felt like she thought something was wrong but she tried to play it off. She said well this baby's gonna be a good size baby - little did I know then that she was absolutely wrong. By 7 am, I started feeling the contractions coming stronger, 11 am came and I was in SERIOUS pain. I was just trying to breath and breath through them, the nurse came to check me then and I was barely a 5! WHAT??? I was freaking out, I was in so much pain and I still had 5 more centimeters to go. They gave me some pain medicine at this time which helped me go to sleep for a couple of hours but that wore off and I woke my self up with the moaning I was doing. It was 3pm by now and I was only a 6 by then. So the nurse said we could go ahead and get the epidure no if I wanted one and I had said I wasn't going to get it but the pain was SO awful and I was progressing so slowly that I went for it. I felt pain immediately and started to rest some more but my nurse (a new one by this time) noticed that my contractions were dropping while I was on the epidural so the up'd the dosage again on the pitocin. By 6 pm I was at a 7 and the epidural was lossing it's effect. 9 pm my nurse checked me and said that I was still not all the way there yet and Jeffrey's head wasn't come further down the birthing canal was he should. She mentioned that we should be prepared in the event that he doesn't come down all the way, there might be a possibility of a c-section. I was balling and nervous as heck, I was determined to get him out and advanced as much a possible. At 10pm my doctor came in and checked me but was saying that Jeffrey was still high up and that I was at an 8. During this whole time my cotnractions were off the charts - litterally! They were so intense that the doctor and nurses where concerned. The epidural has lost it's effect and no matter how many times they added some more, it just wasn't working. I wasn't able to breath right so they started giving me oxygen. by 10:45pm my heart rate and Jeffrey's heart rate started shooting up. Doctor comes in and say's I'm sorry sweetheart but we have to get this baby out now before things get worse. He said "we are going to have to do a c-section to get the baby out fast and safe, you and he have been laboring way too long. This could lead to very serious complications." Bawling my eyes out and in so much pain I said okay. So sadly I didn't have the experience that I was looking forward to and for a while I felt that I just wasn't woman enough to birth my child like most do. But after many prayers and looking back. I do not feel that way at all now, I wish things would have been different but the most important thing to me is that my son and I are here and in great health. Some day I'll know why things had to be this way and I could still - If I choose to try and give birth naturally but a whole other post for another day. It's been a true blessing having Jeffrey as our son. He's made us better human beings, I thank god everyday that he found me even an ounce worthy enough to be his mother for eternity.

To Jeffrey...your are my greatest achievement! You will never fully understand how deep and unconditional my love for you is. I'm so very proud and honored to be your mother, not only in this life time but for eternity. I love you panda boy & happy 1st birthday sweetheart!!!!

12 month stats

2010-07-01T14:31:00.000-05:00

Jeffrey at 12 months is:

27.5 lbs
32 1/2 inches long
STILL above the 95% tile for his age group
size 5 shoe
size 5 diaper
18 to 24 months clothing
doctor said he's the size & height of a 2 year old - are you freaking kidding me?!?!
eats solids like no bodys business
drinks whole milk
points to everything
points his finger and says NO
says NO for everything
gives high fives
is walking and running
says thanks you, gracias, dada, stop, ball, baila or dance, baby
has something to say all the time
hears music and stops everything he's doing to dance
sings in his own way when their's music
is facinated with toy story
is a bit rough with other baby's
he likes to roar at other people
is very interested in motor cycles
loves to play with other kids
doesn't get bullied around easily
naps probably 45 to an 1hr is we are lucky
is thrille when mama comes home
LOVES to crawl under forts that mama makes with blankets
brushes his teeth with out fussing
bathes him self with no help
loves food that most children don't
isn't shy AT ALL, he'll go and play with anyone that gives him attention
has the coolest kicks for a child his age
would love to be sent to nursery on Sunday's if he could
is very independant yet loves to know mom and dad are their
isn't afraid of dogs even if they bark at him, he barks right back
could sit and dig through mom's purse for hours on end
makes a puppy face when we don't let him get something he wants
can't get ENOUGH of things that have wheels!!!
he has such a sweet and funny spirit about him.
has been partially weened off breast milk and it adjusting pretty well
has some molars coming in & are seriously kicking his butt :(
doesn't like to stay in the grocery cart
he's rather be running around causing havoc
he stands on his tippy toes and know's how to open doors already
is a genius, this kid :)

Sadly this time he had to get 3 shots and a TB test on his arm. I was preparing him all week for this telling him that it was going to hurt by that it'd be over quick. As soon as the nurse put on the gloves he knew something was up. Daddy held him in his lap this time because mommy was too nervous to hold him. The TB test was done pretty fast but it was a little painful, then came the three shots and he was SO pissed and hurting he wanted to just get outta there fast. Sadly we had his appointment and shot done on his birthday because we wanted to get it over with and he needed to go back to the doctors to see how he reacted to the TB test - which was perfectly fine and normal. All in all he is one of the healthiest and most advance kid the doctor's seen according to him, not me! I swear, I know I'm biased because he's my son but I'm quoting the doctors.

Come with me and you'll see...a world of my imagination

2010-06-27T16:42:00.000-05:00

Sunday night they were showing the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on cable

and we really like that movie so we put it on and Jeffrey was facinated by it. He was

just watching and eating his little tortilla chip....awww...he's so dang cute!

USA one game away from being in the finals!!!

2010-06-26T16:27:00.001-05:00

Can you tell how horrible hot we were that day? hahaha

My family got together to go eat at this really scrumptious authetic mexican food

& watch the USA game together! It was fun fun fun and Jeffrey loved being with his cousins!

His first trim...

2010-06-20T16:52:00.001-05:00

before

after

His hair in the front was too long and was getting in his eye & on his nerves so with a lot of hesitation, we trimmed it. I was freaked out at first but it was all in my head. He doesn't look 12!

Father's Day

2010-06-20T15:34:00.009-05:00

Happy Father's Day, Lover boy!

Jeffrey is OH so very lucky to have you as his father!

We love you and I know you had a great day!

And to my father, I love you SO much and I thank Heavenly Father every single day

that I was blessed to be your daughter. I don't know of anyone else who works as hard & worries

about their children as much as you! I'am who I'am today because of you and mom's example. Thank you for all that you do and for all your love!

AND to my father in law, thank you for all you do for our family! We love you!!

Ian's Surgery

2010-06-16T15:32:00.004-05:00

Ian is the little crazy dude in the middle in this pictures. He's going to get some tubes

inserted into his ears today and we know it'll all be smooth. We love you and hope

your back to your crazy self in NO time!

The World Cup

2010-06-11T15:31:00.003-05:00

I have SOCCER fever! I love soccer and I've been waiting for the world cup for FOUR years!!!

**picture via google**

My mini Justin Bieber ♥

2010-06-10T14:40:00.000-05:00

I'm SO in love with Jeffrey's hair even though it bothers him when it gets in his face. He dances when he hears Justin Bieber's "Oh Baby" song and his hair reminds me of this cute little kids!

The Huntsville Aquatic Center

2010-06-07T14:20:00.000-05:00

Since it's been blazing hot around hurr we have been going to the Huntsville Aquatic Center, which is a kiddie pool with an olympic size swimming pool for the parts. I'am seriously darker than dark! We have so much fun at the water park that we never have time to take pictures - opps! But Jeffrey gets SO worn out with the pool and sun that when we get in the car to go home he's dozing off pretty much. This is what I love about summer - pool, sun, tans, shorts AND lots of fun activities!!!! :)

Bucca di Beppo....say what?

2010-06-05T14:09:00.001-05:00

Have you tried the very tasty restaurant Bucca Di Beppo? If not you should totally run not walk and eat there, it's absolutely fabulous! We went to eat there with my family and in case you didn't know

there portion size is huge! Your suppose to buy at least two entree's and split them with family. It was heavenly and the atmosphere is so cozy and family like, they even have an are called the Pope Table. Which so happens to have a lazy susan in the middle of a circular table with the popes head on it. According to the waiter, it can only be used if reserved and you have to have more than ten people to use that area. Also, they have a table inside the kitchen where you can watch the chef cook, I thought that was brilliant! The one we went to is the one located in the Woodlands/Shannondoah area.

Jeffrey's photoshoot

2010-06-05T14:01:00.001-05:00

Since this boy is going to be a year old in a month we thought it would be a great idea

to take some pictures of him and send them to our family out of town or for his invitations.

Here is just a small taste of his photoshoot with the very sweet Leah Brewer! :)

11 months AND he thinks he's a teenager!!!

2010-06-01T14:44:00.000-05:00

Jeffrey at 11 months:

has been doing the half and half - half of the time he's walking around & the other half he's crawling around.
She very good at eating solids & eating on his own
Likes to have only water & apple juice in his sippie cup
will wrestle his older cousin Ian, if he takes something away
Yells when they take something from him
Isn't too fond of this Texas heat! - can you blame the little dude?
LOVES the water & especially swimming!
no longer needs the little seat to take a bath in. He can bath just sitting down on his bum!
Say's mama for everything, every time I'm home!
He's delighted to see me when I get home from work! ♥
Does not like it when we don't let him explore.
I think he eat more off the floor than his plate.
Uses his pointer finger and tells you NO!
Gives his daddy papaow when he's not letting him do something.
Likes to smack open the bathroom door and scare whoever is in there - most times it's daddy!
Yells loud when he's frustrated and can't figure something out.
Doesn't like his car seat anymore.
Is rough with other kids his age.
Jeffrey loves to knock all the dvd's off the entertainment center after I've fixed them in place.
Jeffrey WILL not leave the kitchen alone! He loves pots and pans & cabinets!
He no longer likes to be seated in the grocery cart, he'd rather stand in the basket part.
At church he likes that all the ladies in Relief Society gush over him.
HE is STILL breastfeeding!!!
He's a size 12 - 18 months
And a size 4 or 5 shoe size
A size 5 diaper

Our little fish.....

2010-05-29T16:15:00.008-05:00

This was Jeffrey's 1st time swimming and I wasn't too sure what he'd do or think

but he ended up loving it & I loved that he crashes for about two hours

after swimming & being out in the heat! He likes splashing and louging around in his floatie

while dad pushes him around. This boy has loved water since the first time we put him

in water, it calms him and makes him so sleepy. Here he is before jumping in the pool!

Our newest addtion....

2010-05-27T16:19:00.008-05:00

After months of looking for a vehicle with good gas mileage, spacious & sport.....

we introduce to you the pointac vibe gt - we got it standard because the gas mileage is even better!

We get 200 miles on a full tank of gas, our car however is white with tinted windows

and is the sport package, except I couldn't find a picture of it online so this is what I found.

It's not anywhere near as roomie as my escape but it's nice & sporty.

I was going to get a mini van but the gas mileage isn't that great on them & I only have Jeffrey

right now anyway so I figured I could hold out a couple more years before I have to purchase the

not so cool - minivan! :) Unless that is I can buy me the swagger wagon by toyota!!!!

One step closer....

2010-05-12T16:00:00.008-05:00

This boy is crusing and show's no signs of stopping!!!!

My 1st Mother's Day - Officially

2010-05-09T15:53:00.015-05:00

This is officially my first mother's day!

Last year I was still pregnant and jeffrey wasn't out just yet so it didn't feel so
much like mother's day to me, however this year was a different story. This year I knew what it
was to really be a mom so it was that much more special. My celebration started Friday
afternoon after work, Juan and Jeffrey gave me my gifts a little early because we would be
spending the rest of the weekend with my mom & mother in law. My first
gift was a cobalt blue purse I'd been eyeing for a while now, t
hen I got a fish star necklace with the matching earrings. My gifts were
sweet and perfect for me, those two boys of mine sure are very sweet!
I spent all day Saturday with my mom and sisters, we did all sorts of fun things together.
I loved hanging out with them and we gave my mama her gift - a very nice & fashionable gold
necklace that she really really loved. Then on Sunday, my husband and his brother's arranged a
bbq for the mom's over at my brother in law JR's place. But that morning we went out to have
breakfast with my mother in law and we got to pick where we wanted to go, it was nice
but there's always something about not spending the day with my mother. Nonetheless
I had a good time & I got a picture of my first mother's day but my phone had to be
restored so I lost it. :( It's okay, there's always next year!
Hope you all had a wonderful mother's day!

Family Outing.....

2010-05-08T15:59:00.017-05:00

We went down to Houston for Mother's Day weekend.

We spent all day Saturday with my mom & my family. Since there are so many kids

in our family staying home & just talking isn't exactly something that we can do

unless the kids having some thing fun that they are doing.

Since the kids were bored and wanted to do something fun we all took them to Mountasia.

It's kind of like a celebration station or zuma sorta place. Everyone except for my brother & one sister couldn't make it out but everyone else was there & we had SO much fun riding goal carts,

doing miniature golf, bumper boats & so much more. I really missed having outing like this with my

family, it reminds me so much of my childhood and growing up. I want my children to

grow up knowing their cousins & grandparents and having fond memories of those times.

My dad even got in on the fun & did a little bit of the batting cages!
We had a good time as a family but the only thing missing to complete our family would have been
to have Henry right there with us laughing and cracking jokes, we still miss
very very much and although time passes he is still so very present in our minds.

Ditched work....opps!

2010-05-03T15:52:00.009-05:00

I'm not proud of this but I ditched work to spend time with

my sister and her boys, which Jeffrey happens to adore!

She actually came over Sunday morning to attend our Stake Conference

and we had a great Sunday taking the kids to the park,

talking, playing games & eating of course!!!

Come Monday, I was SO tired bc we had slept so late so I called in.

But Juan, Jeffrey & I spent the day with her and her boys in Houston.

Which we ended up meeting up with my parents later, I had SO much fun

and I was very happy to spend time with my sister since she's

going through a really rough time right now.

Either way I loved doing something spontaneous for a change!..lol

Stake Conference / Nanis' comes over

2010-05-02T15:52:00.012-05:00

We had our stake conference today & my sister joined us along

with her two boys & my other sister and her daughter tagged along as well.

Our conference was very refreshing and uplifting, it spoke about us

striving to be better people and following Jesus Christs example.

Another topic was about how at church we sometimes,

alienate people based on their race, background, etc.

It was interesting to think about and come to the conclusion that sadly even

here, within the walls of the church it happens. We were extored to be more loving and accepting people.

My sister really enjoyed the messages and after church we went home and

ate, played games, talked and took the kids to the park.

It was simply a lovely Sunday, perfect even. Spent with family & surrounded by the the spirit.

It's such a blessing to know that we can be a forever family, such comfort & hope!

The Airing of the Quilts

2010-05-01T15:51:00.012-05:00

Living in such a small town has this old historic charm about it,

actually to be honest. Huntsville isn't as small as other places I've been but the activities

and traditions that the town holds dear make it feel like a small town.

Huntsville has "The Airing of the Quilts" every year & if you are like me and asked your self...

"what the heck is airing of the quilts?" I tell you, it's a display of very unique quilts that are displayed

all over downtown Huntsville, for people to admire over or to purchase.

We went to check out the festival and get out of the house for a while.

Some of those quilts are very interesting & some put a lot of hard work on them.

After a while we got a little bored with all the quilts so we stopped by every antique store around the square.

I have learned to admire & LOVE all things antique!! If I seriously had money, most of those stores

would be empty by now..hahaha...anway, after browsing all the stores there is a church in

downtown that was having a yard sales & another thing that I LOVE is yard & garage sales.

I love old things. SO we walk on over & it feels like we are in an oven & Mr. Jeffrey is just not use to

this weather since he was too small to be outside when he was born, this is actually his 1st summer!

We browse around & found some cute things for ONLY $1, best bargin!!!

It was a nice and we spent out and about just killing time.

10 months

2010-05-01T15:48:00.032-05:00

Jeffrey at 10 months:

Plays all by him self in the bath tub & splash so much
is called "Effy" or "Eppy" by his little cousins
Makes a face when we say no or plain out whines
likes to play with the computer keyboard
Stands up on the entertainment center & pulls out ALL the dvd's
likes to see him self in the mirror and laugh at him self
eats solids but can't get enough of his breast milk
sleeps pretty good through the night
will jump or dance when we say brinca or baila...in spanish
loves to go mess around with all the buttons on his baby swing
likes to hit & push the door open when Juan or I are in the restroom..lol
Wants to go into the kitchen to pull out everything from the cuberts
wakes up around 7:00-7:30 am
if we don't want to wake up he'll pull him self up from the head board & jump until we wake up
LOVES the iphone app. "Peekaboo wild"...especially the music
likes to wander under the dinning room table and play there..lol
loves to come giving us kisses after we've disciplined him for something
take no more than 1 hour naps, if we're lucky
know's family members when we show him pictures of them
likes to look at books, he could sit there for hours.

He is such an amazing child, I feel so blessed that Heavenly Father allowed me to be his mother!

Te Amo Jeffrey!!!

The Park

2010-04-24T15:50:00.028-05:00

Today we took Jeffrey to the park and he LOVED it!

He was in heaven crawling all over the place, I on the other hand was about to

have a heart attack bc I thought he was gonna fall or hurt him self.

You know the typical mom panic attacks...lol

Anyway, Juan took a couple of pictures of Jeff and I playing around

& the last two photos are some that he fixed up to print & frame for our house.

Administrative Professionals Day

2010-04-23T15:50:00.011-05:00

We have really great bosses here at work & for Administrative Professionals

Day, they really went above and beyond for all four of the Administrative Assistants at work.

I work for both the Assistant Director over our department & Deputy Director of a section

plus I work hand in hand with the actual Director's assistants as well.

Both my bosses and the Director got us little gifts.

My boss gave me a sonic gift card & my boss gave me an itunes gift card as well.

The Director gave all four of us a $30 gift card to JC Penny and took us out

for lunch at a very nice and expensive restaurtant, needless to say we were spolied rotten!

If any of you have ever worked for a state agency or even government agency you'll know

that people rarely give you anything let alone recognize and appreciate your hard work.

I truely work with fabulous people!

Henry Allan Santacruz....

2010-04-12T15:48:00.062-05:00

At 5:30 pm I received the worst call anyone could get.

I was at the library with Juan and Jeffrey, Juan was doing some family history

and Jeffrey was exploring the kids section, I was chasing him around. My phone rang and it

said "Daddy Escobar" calling....I picked up and it's my brother.

He said, Hey Cindy....how are you? Oh, I just got off work and we're at the library

picking up some books and using the library computer. Why? What's up?

Well.....Henry passed away about an hour ago. He was too weak for the

surgery and he didn't make it. No, No, No....you're lying....it's not true! it's not true!

I'm sorry, Cindy....they did all they could but he couldn't make it and Nanis needs us all to be with her.

Are you coming down? (I'm bawling at this point) Yes, I'll be there as soon as I can.

Still as I write these words...they create a huge knot in my throat.

I can't believe my brother in law is gone. As much as I would have given anything

to have him back with us, I know the Lord took him for only reasons he knows.

He was an extraordinary man, father, husband, brother, uncle, brother in law & friend.

I have a firm testimony that families can be together forever and as cliche or as cheesey as

that sounds, I know this to be true. I have the amazing comfort and hope that

my sister, her boys and the rest of our family will be reunited with him someday.

My sister was very unconsolable the night he passed away but

with the knowledge she has of the great gospel of Jesus Christ, she has been able

to find comfort, peace and hope that she will be with her loving husband one day.

No one is ever prepared to lose a loved one and I had never experienced it as

an adult and it's very hard but through this whole expierence - Henry having cancer and his passing away.

Our families testimonies have grown and our family is closer than ever.

I always admired Henry for his ability to serve other selflessly and his commitment to the Lord;

and his work. I had never seen my sister so happy until the day she met Henry.

I know people always talk about how they met their soul mates but Henry and my sister

really were soul mates, they knew each other in the pre-existance and they found each other here.

A love like theirs has rarely existed here on earth but love like this last through all eternities.

We really really miss seeing Henry around, at parties, family gatherings, hearing his voice or seeing his

smiling face but it's comforting that he is no longer in pain or suffering from cancer.

After Henry passed away his son's would dream of him and said that they would see him

around waving and saying hi to them. I believe because of the tender spirit his children have

they have been given the opportunity to feel the presence of their father and see his face at times.

I know the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is true and that through Christ's attoning sacrifice we can

return to live with our Heavenly Father and we can be eternal families.

Henry Allan Santacruz

October 13, 1974 to April 12, 2010

Henry needs surgery AGAIN.....

2010-04-10T15:48:00.007-05:00

Henry is other lung is producing fluid now and as a result he is having to get surgery AGAIN!

His last surgery, although a success was very painful for him and it took him till yesterday to

have to breathing tube taken out. The doctors are saying there could be risks

to this surgery because Henry is still some what delicate from the other surgery

but we are praying and fasting that everything will be okay. I called my sister yesterday and told

her that we are praying and fasting that everything goes well with Henry's

surgery. We love Henry and my sister so much, we just want them to be

happy and return to their normal lives soon.

Please pray for my sister and Henry.

Jeffrey's 9 month Check-up

2010-04-07T15:46:00.049-05:00

He's 24.7lbs & 28 1/3 in long......He's STILL above the 95% tile for his age group.

He's still nursing and loving it!
Dr. said he's the size of a 13 month old...lol
He's crawling all over the place and very fast by the way
had his 1st easter basket & loved his toys
he such a flirt with all the little girls he sees
Favorite toys: trucks, balls and little cars
Favorite movie: blues clues & backyardigans
blushes his teeth on his own, he wouldn't let us get near them
has five teeth so far
walking more while holding on to things
still loves being outside all day everyday
Favorite food: green beans, bell peppers, beans, & french fries
Is starting to little apple juice a little bit
Is pretty good at drinking from his sippy except when we are around
sleeping pretty good through the night
stops everything he's doing to dance when he hears music
he LOVES justin bieber's "oh baby" song, he never gets tried
would destroy all our board games if we let him
loves going to the kitchen to check out what we're doing
eats more stuff off the floor than outta his plate! yuck!!!
has gotten into a habit of pulling the corners of the apartment tile floor & then without warning riping off a whole square. Who does that? lol
is such a spoiled little dude with both grandparents
is probably the same size in height as his 2 year old cousin
plays rough with his two younger cousins
is speaking his own language but I love to listen to it
took his first picture with the easter bunny & didn't cry one bit! he was braver than the other 3 or 4 year old around.
He wears size 12 to 18 months clothing
wears a size 4 in shoes & a size 5 diaper
is a very observant baby!

Jeffrey we want you to know that we love you SO much and your the greatest addition to our family!

Henry's Surgery = Successful!!!!

2010-04-05T15:45:00.007-05:00

Henry had to go into surgery early this morning to have fluid in

his lungs drains and to put a plug so that no more fluid could

accumulate. His surgery went well and he is now recovering.

Sadly the surgery was very painfuly and he still has a breathing

tube to help assist him with his breathing but hopefully he can

have it removed by this Thursday. He's been in the hospital

for a week now so we are hoping everything goes

smoothly so he can come home, his children are eager to see him.

Easter Weekend/General Conference

2010-04-04T15:45:00.019-05:00

Easter was very low key this year, for one it was General Conference

so we didn't really have much time to do anything in between sessions.

Saturday, we did how ever made time to take Jeffrey to see the

Easter Bunny. He didn't cry or yell, he was pretty chilled out.

I guess it isn't until they are older and able to processes what is

going on that they have melt downs.

Anyway, Sunday we watched General Conference at home and

then during the break we went and had a little picnic at the park

for Easter. Jeffrey had a ball playing out in the grass and just

observing everything around him.

He got two baskets this year, one from mama and papi &

another one from Grandma Bea and Welo.

He was VERY happy with his toys. He seems to be showing an

interest in cars lately or pretty much anything with wheels.

Ian's B-day

2010-03-27T15:31:00.006-05:00

Ian had a birthday celebration Saturday,

his theme he picked out him self was

"Go Go Diego!"

It was all last minute so we drove down

to Houston on Friday, had dinner with my in laws

and the next morning we went to JC Penny to

buy lover boy some shirts he desperatly needed
& rushed over to my sisters house for the party.
turns out the party was moved til the afternoon
and we had to go back home that afternoon so
Juan could finish an assignment & to get things
ready for church the next day.
We couldn't stay but we were able to see my sister & Henry.
We stayed with them for a while and dropped off Ian's present.
He was out and about picking stuff for his party.
We dropped his gift off and had to head home not before going to see
my parents. Ian had a very awesome birthday and we wanted to wish him
a Happy 2nd Birthday....We love you SO much little dude!

New Moon release.....

2010-03-25T15:17:00.001-05:00

Lover boy rented the New Moon DVD while I was at work

and surprised me with it when I got home. We both watched it together

after we put Jeffrey to bed. Oh how I love this movie, I seriously never get tired of it.

I'm seriously thinking of re-reading the books.

It makes me remember how things were before Jeffrey was born.

I use to grab my books & laid down on the bed next to lover boy

while he did his homework.

Oh that was such a special time, when it was just he and I but

now it's a different kind of special time b/c we have Jeffrey.

Anyway, I think I'm going to start reading them again in time for the

release of the new movie eclipse.

San Antone!!!!

2010-03-21T15:41:00.029-05:00

We have been planning for about three month to go

to Sea World. My MIL bought the tickets & booked

the rooms we would be staying in.

After a horrible week we had, I was really looking forward

to going on a mini-vacation.

We left Houston, Friday morning around 6 am.

We stopped by in Katy & ate some delicious breakfast.

We had to make a stop about an hour away from SA

because the Mister had pooped his pants & he needed to

be fed & stretch some.

We finally make it to SA and the weather seems very nice.

Sun is out, not too hot or too cold.

We wait for my SIL to get to SA & then we go

the river walk. On the river walk they were having a

tejano battle of the bands. They decide we should go & check it

out but it looks really crowded & I have the massive jogger stroller.

So we get to the plaza were all the bands are playing & it's full

out packed. I mean, you could barely move packed.

We - and I don't really know why. Want to go check out what's on the

opposite end of the plaza. I had to put Jeffrey on the baby Bjorn &

lover boy had to push the stroller. It was so uncomfortable b/c

there were so many drunk people & most of them were wanting to

touch my son. Lord knows where there hands have been or if they are

even clean. By the time we reach the opposite side, I'm not

in a good mood. I want to get outta there & fast.

We finally were able to break free & leave that dump.

We start walking back to the river walk but by this point it's full blown

night time & getting really cold so we ended up going back to the hotel.

The next morning, we were to wake up bright and early & leave for

Sea World. Well we all wake up & it's super super cloudy outside.

Needless to say we didn't end up going to Sea World b/c it was WAY

too cold for the kids to be out & about. Oh and the wind was SO

hard it felt like your face was being ripped off. We decide to go

back to the river walk & check out what activities are going on there.

We all get into our car & lover boy tries to turn it on & it wont come on.

This is seriously the LAST thing we need. Another messed up car? really?

We had to have it towed to a mechanic who was such a rip off, charging us

$290 to clean some gas sensors. I was SO mad b/c the only reason he

charged us that was b/c he knew we were out of town & had to get the car fixed asap.

We were pretty discouraged & just went back to the hotel. Later that evening we went to

eat at Chili's & then my MIL was awesome enough to watch Jeffrey while

we went on a date night. We went to the Alamo and walked around but it was SO cold

we were only there for a little bit & then just went back to the hotel

b/c we missed our panda boy.

Sunday we woke up, ate breakfast & then drove back to Houston.

It wasn't the ideal mini-vacation I was looking forward to but

it was yet ANOTHER adventure.

On our way to SA.

At the river walk.

Very historic church in downtown SA

**Sadly these are the only pictures we have of our trip to SA, hopefully next time we'll have more pictures**

Spring Break Baby!!!!

2010-03-19T15:24:00.003-05:00

I really don't know why I get so excited when spring break comes...

I mean, I don't get a week off or anything but I'm strange

and I just get excited.

SO this spring break I had to work but lover boy had

off so we picked us my niece Amanda and she stayed with

us the whole week. Lover boy & Amanda have

so much in common.

They like movies - even the same kind of movies, music, books, etc., etc.

Lover boy, Jeffrey & Amanda went all over

town looking for things to do.

They had a blast & found some good deals on blue rays & dvd's.

During this week Jeffrey was teething pretty bad

so he was so whinnie.

I couldn't put him down or leave the room because he would throw a fit.

I actually got off of work early on Thurday & was scheduled to be off on Friday

of Spring break because we had been planning for three months to

go to San Marcos & Sea World.

Well I get off early on Thursday and start packing things up

Jeffrey the whole time I'm doing this is crying & I'm so

ready to pull my hair out. He's not like this normally so I

can't stand it when he acts this way.

We finally get all our things together & we get

in the car & Jeffrey threw a fit when I buckeled him into

his car seat. It got so bad that we were only made it to the Sam Houston statue

that I had to take him out of his seat & try feeding him.

That didn't work....He seriously cried the WHOLE way to Houston.

I was so upset & overwhelmed that we got to my parents house

& I had to give him to my mom to calm him down.

After about 20 minutes he felt better & we went to eat.

After that we went to drop off Amanda at my sister Elsa & Henry's house.

We spent the night there and were able to see Henry & chat with him a bit.

He didn't feel to well so we said good night and went upstairs to sleep.

It was gonna be an early morning.

New Ride....

2010-03-13T15:16:00.004-06:00

Since we were left with no vehicle after I wrecked my

car, it was time to start looking for one & fast!

Luckly the my insurance was SO great that they gave me

my money for calling my car totalled at the end of that week.

Lover boy found a car that he liked & was big enough for all three of

us & all of Jeffrey's things. That Friday morning the insurance company

gave us the check and by the afternoon lover boy had bought a

2004 durango suv, changed the title, gotten it inspected & had all

the stickers up to date. We were tremendously blessed. So now

we are riding in a new set of wheels. All we have left to do is find

one for the mommy. I'm dying to find one because I hate depending

on people to do things & to catch rides with people.

Total Disaster

2010-03-09T13:37:00.029-06:00

I don't know about you but it bores me when I go

to some one's blog & all the have are the happy sappy,

magical happy times.

As if we all don't know

that life isn't always happy & perfect.
I like reading about peoples challenges and how they overcame them.
Not that I like seeing people or like reading that people have
tough times. I can just relate more to people & they
they help build my testimony. Also, don't you just like
knowing your not alone when
your going thru something?
Anyway, all of February we had car trouble & finally the last
week of February we fixed my car but lover boy's
sadly couldn't be fixed.
So yesterday we wake up and are getting ready
for school/work & to go pick up the babysitter.
As we step out the door, it's poor rain & looks really dark & cloudy.
I dropped off lover boy first and as he's saying
goodbye, he tells me.."please please be very careful....don't speed!
Who cares if your late to work...just be careful."
I was like yeah yeah I heard you...be careful! Got it!
I pick up the babysitter & her daughter.
I was at a light waiting for it to turn green.
It finally turns green and I accelerate and pass just under the light
when the car in front of me breaks instantly. I too push the break frantically
and It all happened in slow motion.
I see the car in front of me get closer and closer.
And my car isn't stopping....it's skidding!
I rear end a car and my hood and front end is crushed!
I was so scared because Jeffrey was in the car when I crashed.
I quickly called the cops and pull into a parking lot along
with the guy I just rear ended. To top it all off, my babysitters
daughter wasn't wearing a seat belt so as I hit the car
she comes fly into the back seat of mine.
She was okay but was pretty sore for days.
I was literally not even a mile away from turning on our
street and dropping them off.
The cops get there and ask us our statements and can you believe
the cop gives me a freaking citation for failure to stop?
I mean, I just got in a freakin car wreck, with a baby inside the car,
my car is visibly messed up & I'm crying.
So to make a huge story short....my poor car was totalled! =[
I LOVED that car!
It was my first big purchase, it was my first car
I paid for by my self, it's the car I taught lover boy
how to drive stick, it's the car I drove to say goodbye to
lover boy when he went to his mission,
it's the car that we took on our first date back
from his mission, it's the car we drove off in
as a married couple, it's the car we used
when had our first move as a married couple, it's the car we brought our first
beautiful child in, it was part of our family!
And it was gone in an instant....I had to go get my stuff
out of the car as the auto shop & I was
seriously fight back tears.
All I can say is it's been a tough new year so far but we've learned alot
of lessons thus far, I appreciate every single one of them. It has made
our family stronger, our testimonies have grown and
we've learned to rely on each other & have faith in
our Lord that he will not leave us alone thru all this.

**This is not what the car looked like when I wrecked, this was after they took all the front end off at the auto shop to

see all full damage of the accident. Either way it's still pretty bad. =[ **

1st Invitation

2010-03-02T13:19:00.003-06:00

About two months ago,

a co-worker of mine invited Jeffrey & I

to her son Sheldon's birthday party.

This passed weekend was Sheldon's birthday party

but sadly my poor Jeffrey boy was recovering from a 24 hour stomach bug.

Needless to say we only stopped by to drop off the gift

Oh & that in it's self was a whole adventure.

wanna hear about it?....

well here it goes, we wake up Saturday with jeffrey

having a little bit of diarrea (tmi?)

let me back track & say that there was

NEVER a formal invitation given out

- to anyone.

It was just thru a text message.

& the text message didn't have her address.

i'm sure you know where this is going.

I vaguely knew where she lived

BUT not extactly.

I called her seriously like 10 million times.

I probably ran her battery died.

Finally we see some balloons & lots of cars.

& I finally spot her truck! yay!

Oh did I mention she was white?

normally it wouldn't matter but when you

pull up into a driveway

full of white folks...

& your hispanic...they'll

look at you like your in the wrong area....

AWKWARD!!!!

Juan even said to me you better hurry

& find out if this is where Kristi lives

cuz they are looking at us like we are

CRAZY!!

& we were, for not knowing the address

& for getting there late!

So that was just one of our exciting

adventures this passed Saturday.

so in conclusion, my boys first birthday wasn't

really his first b/c he never set foot at the

party. he has more parties on his agenda so it wont be his last!

My Birthday♥

2010-03-01T15:49:00.024-06:00

Today was my birthday and I have to say it was a great one.

Because we live far away, lover boy decided to go down to

Houston on Sunday so that we could celebrate my birthday

with my family the day before.

We went over to my sister Elsa & her husband Henry's house

so we could all be there & also to visit Henry.

Lover boy bought a really good chocolate cake & my mom

cooked chicken posole. We took pictures, had some good laughs,

chatted with each other, opened gifts & laughed some more.

It's was a great birthday not because of the gifts but rather because

I got to spend it with my family, the people I love most in this world.

On my actual birthday lover boy took me to eat lunch where ever I wanted

and for dinner my parents drove up to Huntsville and took us out to Farmhouse.

At work, my bosses gave me some gift cars and everyone said happy birthday.

I felt blessed to have all that I have. ♥

32 weeks

2010-03-01T14:36:00.001-06:00

Jeffrey is eight months old!

he doesn't look

he doesn't act

like an 8th month old.

he acts older

he's more alert than most eight month olds

he says mama now

it's the most incredible word, i've heard

he's crawling all over the place

grabbing onto everything to pull himself up

he will conversate with you

still eating breastmilk

& some solid foods

doc says he's growing as

if he were eating solids

*wow, i must have super milk or something*

loves to love on mama by pulling her hair

doesn't like when kids take his toys

is in a phase where all he does is yell

- pretty embarrassing when were out

people probably think we hit him or something

-totally NOT true.

he'll sit on our lap & chill there for hours

he doesn't have to be doing anything

he hates baby shows

he thinks he's grown, so he wants to see the older kid shows

He was in his first car accident this month,

thankfully nothing happened to him or me.

he barks like a dog -ruff ruff & moo's like a cow

he also claps his hands when we say bravo or he hears someone clap

he picks his booty up in the air as if he was going to pull himself up & start walking

Another Birthday

2010-02-23T14:38:00.000-06:00

So there's this girl...her name is Samantha a.k.a Samstown!

She is my sister....She's awsome in case you didn't know! BUT now you do!

she turned the big 30!

That seems old but I'm headed right that same way....so I guess I'm old too!

shhhh!...don't tell anyone!

let me tell you about Samstown.

She's beautiful, inside & out.

I was jealous of her growing up b/c she had the most beautiful hair & nose.

yes you heard right...I said nose! So what? don't judge me.

She had two beautiful boys - adriean & cristian.

I love those two boys as if they were my own.

I guess b/c I was with them all the time since the time they were born.

they are little punks - okay sometimes but i love them nonetheless.

Everytime I think of Samstown, I think of our summers in Astroworld or YW's Camp.

we love the same stuff & we even cut our hair similar without even knowing it,

until we see each other & notice.

She is a great big sister,

so I wanted to wish her the happiest birthday ever!

I love you Samstown!

P.S. she did have a pretty sweet birthday,

so I heard. =]

I'm glad your special day was awesome!

Nick & Mckenzie

2010-02-21T16:07:00.015-06:00

My dear friend from high school, Nicole

had her shower yesterday...

it was beautiful & even more wonderful is

that I got to see her purdy face/baby bump. ♥

we hadn't seen each other since my wedding..

say wha???

yeah, I'm a lame friend - but hey! so is she..not really.

i was suppose to attend her wedding June 27 but I was

VERY pregnant & could barely move...

So this passed saturday I got to see her &

a few friend from high school...

one of whome I didn't remember...&

I even played soccer with her...say wha x2???

I felt horrible, when she asked..."do you remember me?"

to which I answered..."ummm...you seem familiar but I can't remember your name."

most embarrassing moment of my life.

I'm just exaggerating...in case you couldn't tell.

so back to the story....Nick is having a GIRL.

i told her, i already know she's gonna be beautiful.

Nick has the most beautiful color eyes...

you know what would suck?

If Mckenzie - that's her baby girls name by the way.

didn't get her color eyes.

i wanted Jeffrey to have color eyes but

that doesn't matter now - he's got the most

AMAZING brown eyes anyone's ever seen!

this is a fact, you know?

I've had dozen of strangers tell me this.

Okay, i'm getting off subject again...

So Nick's baby shower.

I have to tell you...

she was late, an hour in a half late! i hate when people are late to their own parties.

i forgave her since she's 8 months pregnant & my friend...

I know, I'm awesome!

i've known Nick since middle school but back then

we couldn't stand the sight of each other.

that all changed when she started playing

soccer & when I realized, she's not really a blonde...hahaha

inside joke.

we because extremely good friends during high school.

she hasn't had the best love life, so when she

told me she was getting married...

I was thrilled!

she's an amazing person - despite everything

she's been thru, she's a beautiful human being.

she deserves nothing but the best in life.

not trying to be cheesey but i know for a fact.

she'll be an amazing mother to Mckenzie.♥

Birthday Fest!

2010-02-15T14:36:00.000-06:00

Have I told you all that I have 5 sisters?

yes, I do!

they are all awesome & beautiful.

So two of my sisters had a birthday.

It's late yet again - I know!

My sister Elsa & Tamy had a birthday this passed week.

Elsa's was on the 9th &

Tamy's was on the 12th,

they had a very nice & fun birthday with their families & spouses.

Elsa is amazing at sewing - she made my wedding dress...

I'm sure I posted about it before. she had to b/c

I was so anorexic looking that I didn't fit into anything.

I wasn't really anorexic, i was really thin.

Tamy makes amazing crafts & she creates some

very spectacular cakes. she made my baby shower

cat in the hat, hat cake!

Obviously I'm surrounded by extraoridinary sisters.

Yes, I feel lucky.

Wouldn't you?

Happy Late Birthday guys! We love you so very much!

Sweet Day

2010-02-14T16:17:00.002-06:00

This valentines day I had a tiny little sweetheart!

he's too precious for words

but I also had my lover boy

he's been my lover boy since I eighteen years old.

it's quite lovely

have i ever mentioned on here that

my lover boy gives the best gifts?

oh he does!

sometimes, just sometimes

he beats my gifts.

we had a very unconventional v-day.

first off we were on our way to Conroe to go

have a nice dinner on Friday.

in a previous post I mentioned how my car had stopped working

so we were down to one car, which was lover boy's car

but that poor car had been thru hell & back

not to mention my lover boy forgets to give it car maintenance
so anyways we are halfway to Conroe when we hear this really
awful sound coming from the car, we both look at each other
& hope it's not what we think it is.
by this point in my head I'm thinking
"It's 30 something degrees outside which with the wind feels like 20,
i have a baby that can't be outside too long (he had just gotten over his RSV),
I don't want to be stranded, we don't have another car we can rely on,
i don't want to pay a wrecker fee & how many miles are we from the nearest town?"
the car ended up stalling in the middle of the highway,
it's beginning to get dark, cars are blazzing by us,
jeffrey had just fallin asleep & juan didn't bring a warm jack.
we hadn't been stranded from longer than 10 minutes when a
constable pulls up & asks if we need a ride to the nearest town.
it was perfect timing & we felt so blessed, i'm not gonna lie
everything that could have gone wrong this month went wrong.
& we were a little discourage.
so that was a reason we had a very strange v-day.
we got a ride from my in laws back up to H-ville & spent
all day saturday at the house, jeffrey was not liking it.
jeffrey is seriously an outdoors kid, he loves being out & about.
So Sunday morning we both get up & I make our v-day breakfast I'd
been planning, I give jeffrey his gift & I give lover boy the
card I made him (see I was planning on going to by his gift Saturday, while he stayed
with jeffrey so I didn't have a gift for him & I felt awful.),
we quickly eat & get ready b/c my FIL is coming to help
lover boy fix my car but sadly that
didn't work out, so we had to drive with him my FIL back to houston
to pick up my mother in laws car she was going to lend us
until we got our car fixed. It was a crazy weekend/v-day
but it's one we'll remember for the rest of our lives..hehe

His very first V-day gift. He was just opening it, can you see his excitment?

Tasting out his new toys.

The yummy breakfast I made for my lover boy! ♥

My lover boy's awesome gift!

Amanda & Rob - Happy Birhtday

2010-02-03T14:36:00.000-06:00

I'm like 8 days late posting this but at least I didn't forget to call them on their actual birhtday! I can't believe Amanda is 19 years old & Rob is 24 years old, that's just CRAZY?!?!?! Rob and I are three years apart, he's my nephew by the way but I always thought of him as my brothers. We grew up together & I loved having him around to crack me up with his stupidity...haha...I love him & I'm so proud to watch him to grow up. I was seven years old when Amanda was born, she was like my little baby doll. I'd dress her up, play with her & take her everywhere we all went on our childhood adventures. She is one of my best friends & I seriously can tell her anything. I'm so happy that you both are part of our family, that I was able to grow up & have so many memories with you two. I love you both with all my ♥!

p.s. (I promise to post of picture of robear, I need to get them off my camera)

6 + 1 = 7

2010-02-01T14:38:00.000-06:00

*picture coming soon*

Yes, my baby boy is 7 months old today. Technically he won't be seven months until tonight at 11:02 pm. Man, does time go by quickly! He is such a blessing to have, that sweet face of his melts my heart & if it was possible I would frame it forever. I know I'm going to miss this phase of his life, the one where he depends on you for everything & can't get enough of us. I'm going to miss him trying to speak, trying to learn to crawl, him rolling over everywhere to get the objects he wants, miss breastfeeding him (yes, I know you all think I'm crazy but it's such a beautiful bond.), miss carrying him, miss his teethless smile, his tiny laughter....I'm going to miss everything & anything having to do with him.

Jeffrey at seven months:

Weight: 23lbs 7oz - since he's been sick he's lost some of his weight
Height: 28 & something inches
Head: Normal for his height & weight - Doctor says he's proportional all around. =)
Percentile: 95% for both height & weight

he's rolling everywhere around the house
laughing at all the silly faces we do for him
reaching his arm out so we can pick him up -(actually he's been doing this since he was three months old) except now he whines when he wants to get picked up.
he's been really sick sick for the first time - he was diagnosed with RSV & then because of the RSV he got an small ear infection.
starting to like some solid foods, among his favorite are: oranges, refried beans, bread & carrots
he still has yet to finish a whole gerber jar of baby food
he would take breastmilk over anything in a heart beat
is starting to lose the baby weight & looking more leaner - like a big boy
is actually keeping his shoes on longer than 5 mins.
gets the hang of the teething ring now - he hates to put pacifires or teething rings in his mouth
he's starting to pull him self up into a standing position
he can pull him self up into a sitting position
he's smacked his head once on the tv armoire, twice on the corner of the couch & fall back on his head twice while sitting - needless to say he wasn't very happy
he's now ignoring us when he feels like it - oh boy, will this only get worse?
he literally throws a fit if he gets ahold of our iphones or my jewelry & we take it away from him
he's starting to understand when we say NO & we are upset with him
he still likes to be rocked & cuddled with before bed or while being put to bed
he is still a morning person UNLESS he's sick
when we say BESO, he'll actually lean over & kiss us - it's the sweetest thing!
he is not shy with peope, he'll go with them & laugh with everyone
he really LOVES to be around children - he likes watching them
he is spashing so much in the bath tub now - he really relax's when we bathe him
only cry's when I leave the room - I guess he thinks I'm leaving
he NEEDS to know where I'm at every second when I'm home
he acts so spolied when I baby talk to him - he makes this hilarious face
he wont stay still when we are changing his diaper
not really liking his carseat anymore
he LOVES watching kid movies, as do we =P
his favorite toys right now are: three rubber little fishies, pablo -from the backyardigans, his little stuff monkey friend - georgie, balls - all shapes & sizes, some maracas & books
he can say bye with both hands
he turns his head left & right to mean NO
he still smiles in his sleep, like he did when he was first born - I love to see that!
he loves playing peek-a-boo
he's a silly one but he loves when Juan scares him - he'll be playing very quietly & Juan will out of nowhere say BOO, pretty loud. he'll jump up & then start smiling - it's too funny
while he's in his carseat he'll pick both legs up in a V and just smile - he thinks it's pretty funny & it is
when I make a sound he tries to copy that sound over & over
he cracks up when I start dancing to music - pretty much of the time it consists of me jumping up & down shaking my head all over the place & my hair going everywhere / he's my biggest fan♥
he loves being outside - it's his favorit thing

Happy Birthday G-Pop...

2010-01-27T14:34:00.000-06:00

I was passed 9 months pregnant in this picture - can you tell by my fat face?

Daddy, we love you so much & we are so grateful we have another year to spend with you!

Sickness....

2010-01-25T14:28:00.000-06:00

My poor littol baby has been sick for almost two weeks now

.....he has RSV (a Respiratory Infection) -

despite being sick he is still as happy &

smiley as always.

This is actually the longest he's been sick &

it's broken my heart.

I really never stop to think how much of a childs life

they spend being sick &

building their immune system.

We are truely hoping this goes away as fast as it came.

I need my baby 100% better!

Saying Hi & No...

2010-01-16T14:35:00.000-06:00

This month of January, Jeffrey has really become more active.

For one, he can now say bye with both hands -

he smiles big when he's done saying bye or hi.

I'm guessing he's just real proud of his achievement..

....he also has learned to say move his head

left to right - meaning NO.

I don't think he fulling understand what he's doing

but it never fails that we ask him something &

he'll turn his head to say no.

He is so intelligant that we are amazed sometimes

at all he knows for his age -

can't you tell we are VERY proud parents? haha

Special Union & Visitors...shhhhh!

2010-01-15T14:33:00.000-06:00

Two weeks ago we got a surprise call by my uncle, aunt & cousins

that they would be flying into Houston to spend the holiday weekend with us.

We were so happy because they can't always

come visit so it was a nice surprise.

Also, that weekend we had a special event

but I can't really blog about that right now.

I'm guessing they'll let me know when we are able to.

I think it won't be until sometime in December

so we'll have to wait until then.

All I can say was that it was a very special moment

for two awesome people &

we were very happy to be there to share

that moment with them.

I just had to write about it so

I wouldn't forget what all happened that weekend & who was there.

Forty Three Years............

2010-01-06T14:31:00.000-06:00

43 years ago in this sacred place..
an eternal family was born.

Happy Anniversary to my parents!
My only wish is that I can one day
celebrate with my husband that many years of bliss....
thank you for your great example of love!

1/2

2010-01-01T17:09:00.001-06:00

Happy half birthday...Jeffrey!

Can you believe this boy is SIX months old? He is just the sweetest thing EVER!

Mr. Jeffrey:

Is sitting on his own!
Loving his big boy car seat and all the room in it.
Has one full tooth and two more coming out.
Very good at handling the iphone-every once in a while he'll try to sneak it in his mouth.
Still only eating breast milk.
Is very interested in toys!
Is waving good bye to every one.
Will shake his head no for everything.
Is wearing size 12 to 18 months and a size 4 shoe.
Uses size 5 in diapers.
Gets up on all fours but wimps out at the last second.
Takes bath on his own in his little tub chair.
Loves to splash and play with his bath toys.
Is starting to wake up only once during the night to eat.
Will let everyone carry him and love on him.
Hates when you pull on his cheeks.
Loves fire works and isn't scared of them.
Starting to wake up on the opposite side of where he fell asleep.
Squeals with delight when mom or dad get home!
Loves to stand up but wiggles a little bit still.
Likes staring at little baby girls..haha
Hasn't started eating cereal or solids yet. - that's mommas fault.

This boy has made our world so much better, I love him so much it hurts! He is simply the world CUTEST and most ADORABLE boy in the world!

Wii would like to play

2009-12-30T14:55:00.000-06:00

We got a Wii and boy has it been AWESOME playing with it, Juan & I feel like we are back to being 8 years old. I'm horrible at playing the whole Mario games but all the interactive games-I kick butt! This is the best present EVER!!!!

Here comes santa clause.....

2009-12-30T14:46:00.000-06:00

We had our Christmas Ward party the second weekend of December & it was Jeffrey's first time with Santie Clause. He was very cool about meeting him, you know not really trying to show all the excitement he felt meeting him for the first time in all. He did inspect him very closely to make sure he wasn't an impostor, he pulled on his beard, jiggled on his hat tassel & looked straight into his eyes to make sure. While all the other kids cried & wiggled there way out of the camera's way-Jeffrey sat in that very comfy cushion without worrying about having other children in line. Oh how I love how brave my boy is!

I see a root.....

2009-12-30T14:33:00.000-06:00

We thougth for sure Jeffrey would have gotten a tooth way before now but as always he does things at this time and he can't be rushed. At the beginning of the month I noticed that Jeffrey had something white on the lower half of his mouth. I could swear the next day he had a tiny little root breaking thru, surprisingly he wasn't fussy, sick or having fever-which I was very thankful for. He was as happy as can be, you can totally see his tooth more now but it hasn't fully grown out yet. I've noticed a few other spots where you can see white on his gums so maybe it's a matter of time before the rest come in. Which now I'm a little conserned about b/c I'm still nursing him. He hasn't hurt me with his little tooth he has yet so maybe he wont when he gets the rest-crossing fingers!

Let it snow, let it snow.................

2009-12-04T14:31:00.000-06:00

Texas weather sure is unpredictable....today it SNOWED!!! It was like a blizzard out there, I went home for lunch and it was barely snow-you couldn't even tell. When I was going back to work it started coming down a little more. Once I was back in my office a co-worker comes running in and says "it's a blizzard out there", sure enough we open the back door and everything is covered in white! It sure put everyone in more of a christmas mood, snow is such an amazing thing.

A full heart....

2009-12-03T16:33:00.000-06:00

I guess this post is late but I feel like this everyday so it seems appropriate to write about. When I say "a full heart" I'm referring to how I have been feeling this whole year. My heart is so full with gratitude for all that I have and have been given. I thought my gratitude couldn't get any greater until panda boy came into this world, I can only imagine it gets bigger and bigger the more special spirits we bring into this earth. I was remembering when they handed me Jeffrey for the very first time, exhausted as I was I thought to my self - Wow, I'm a mother! To alot of women who have more than one child it seems like, "yeah just wait till you have more and then see if your still saying "WOW". I don't get tired of being a mother-EVER! I can't say it's easy or always peachy but I love it. I never knew how strong I could be until the day I walked into the hospital and started labor, I would have labored for days if I had to. Jeffrey has made me a better person, the gospel has made me a better person & Juan has made me a better person. I sit in awe of how complete my life is. Everytime Jeffrey smiles at me I feel like I want to cry and smile all at the same time. Funny, isn't it? How a little bitty person can make you feel such overwhelming emotions. Soon this year will come to an end and I can't imagine being anymore blessed but I don't mind it at all. I feel complete, in every aspect of my life. I feel like I'm exactly where I need to be at the very exact moment. So this is my litte post about how full my heart feels at this time & how everything I have hasn't gone without me noticing or being thankful....

THREE years ago......

2009-12-03T16:28:00.000-06:00

I married my very BESTFRIEND! Marrying Juan was the best decision I ever made, he is my other half, my companion! I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful husband,he's so helpful with panda boy and everything else around the house. When we were dating I use to try and imagine what our lives as a married couple would be but our life now by far exceeds what I had imagined. Thank you baby for being so amazing with me and panda boy and thank you for being my baby's daddy. I love you from here to the moon and back!!! ♥

Where does the time go?

2009-12-01T10:40:00.000-06:00

Panda Boy is FIVE months old today....geez, how did it go by so fast? I must say that I have enjoyed every single minute of these past five months.

At five months Jeffrey:
Is ble to sit up for a pretty long time
Can stand up with pretty good balance
Is able to walk with us holding his arms-he uses his tipie toes but he'll soon learn to plant his feet flat on the ground
Rolls over and over all around the bed
Can't be left unsurpervized not even for one second
Is using his thumb to scratch and soothe his gums
Whines and whines to get his way
Will cry his little heart out if you take something he wants away..oh boy here we go!
Moves his mouth as if he was having a conversation with you
Sorta wants to crawl but gets tired of being on his belly
Is wearing full out size 12 months
Will play with his hair while I nurse him
Loves this puppy that makes sounds and plays music
LOVES to explore around the house and everywhere else he can
Will not drink his milk cold, he likes it warm =)
Always kicks his shoes off
Has the coolest baby ties EVER
Likes pulling on mommy's necklance or hair
Sticks his tongue out and plays with it
Twists and turns while on his bouncer
Squeels with excitment when we scare him
Has a huge smile when we sing him the "If your happy and you know it" song
Pats you on the back when your carrying him
LOVES to be on his baby bijorn
Went to the movies for the first time to watch "New Moon" and he did AWESOME
Can't get enough having a blanket extended in the living room and rolling around
Has a smile for everyone
Recovered from a really bad sinus infection-poor baby he was miserable
Is able to be sat in a grocery cart like a big boy

What more can I say, other than this boy rocks our world! He is truely what we were sent to this earth to be-his parents. We never get bored of him or tired, he is precious and we seriously won the lottery with him-he's PERFECTION!!!

Juan was able to capture his yell of excitment and jumping up and down in his jumper, i hope your able to hear.

Happy 27th

2009-12-01T10:15:00.000-06:00

27 years ago a beautiful baby boy came into this world.....I cannot thank Heavenly Father enough for bring him into this world and helping me find him. I love him with all my heart and feel so lucky that I married him! Happy birthday hunny bunny!

***(Juan's birthday was Saturday, November 28..this is a belated post)***

TURKEY day

2009-12-01T09:54:00.000-06:00

We had a very nice Thanksgiving, nothing flashy just plain good family time. We had our thanksgiving dinner at my sister Elsa and Henry's house, we had very yummy dinner and went around the room letting everyone express what they are grateful for. Juan and I decided to make some really cool thanksgiving cupcake. *(picture soon to follow)*

I hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving!

And the saga continues....

2009-12-01T09:39:00.000-06:00

I have been waiting for this movie for a whole YEAR! I was so beyond excited when I went to buy my tickets to see this movie. Although men don't like admitting it, these books and movies are AWESOME! My sisters, niece, nephew, Juan, Jeffrey and my self when to watch this movie. I had been looking forward to this the whole month and finally the day came. The movie did not dissapoint at all, it was actually better than Twilight. I guess cuz it was closer to what the book was like then Twilight was. I also think the graphic effects were much better this time around. Juan and my nephew-Robert thought it was pretty good considering it was a chick flick...lol...It was Jeffrey's first time at the movies and he was seriously THE best behaved baby EVER! We had such a fun weekend and we can't wait till next June for Eclipse to be release.

We had a very lazy weekend, watching TV, munching on snacks and playing games...it was GREAT!!!

Stella and Dot Jewelry Giveaway - By clothed much

2009-11-10T16:36:00.000-06:00

Stella & Dot is an online jewelry store that has AMAZING jewelry. I don't wear a lot and don't have much jewelry either but I seriously want EVERYTHING on their website. Their jewelry is the kind that would match everything you wear. Do you know what those types of items are called? A staple. A classic. An essential wardrobe piece. Here are only a few of Stella & Dot jewelry that I'm coveting right now:

But here's the good part about this post.... Stella & Dot wants to give one of you a Soiree Pave Bracelet in the winner's choice of color: black, gray, ivory, brown, or champagne. I love how elegant and classy it looks.

RULES. Each entry must be in the form of a comment because I will determine the winner by giving each entry a number and use random.org to select the winning number.

Anyone can enter! Including international readers. Just leave your name and email with which I will contact the winner. If your number gets picked and there is no email, you technically did not win. Remember that. It's happened for both of my giveaways.
Follow my blog through blogger or bloglovin' and comment to let me know.
Link my blog on yours and tell me in a comment.
Post about the giveaway and leave your link in the form of a comment.
Tweet about the giveaway and send me the link.

Giveaway will end on Tuesday, November 10 at midnight.

Clothed Much

Cooking with Mommy

2009-11-03T14:44:00.000-06:00

Panda Boy likes to be all up in the partay and so was the case one night while I was cooking. He kept whining and whining so I sat him in his bumbo and on top of the counter. He was in heaven until he got bored and wanted something else to do or look at. It's so awesome to see him look at things and study them for the very first time.

Touch your toes!

2009-11-03T14:35:00.001-06:00

This silly boy has started to pull on his socks just so he can touch his toes and play with them. He's too funny! He does this anytime he's on his back, it's pretty annoying when your trying to change his poopie diaper.

Jump baby jump

2009-11-03T14:18:00.000-06:00

Almost a month ago my parents in law bought Jeffrey his jumper. At first Jeffrey wasn't very sure what to make of it since he felt a little lonesome but after a few days he fell in love with it and has gotten the hang of it. He jumps till his little legs give out and when that happens it's his cue to be picked up.

Welo's Birthday

2009-11-03T14:14:00.000-06:00

Welo is my father in law. Grandma Bea(MIL)refers to my FIL as Welo. So all the grand kids call him that. Anyway, we celebrated his birthday at Texas Road house. We had a very nice time and we were able to give him a picture of Jeffrey and him together.

Becca's Baptism

2009-11-03T13:54:00.001-06:00

On Saturday Jeffrey and I were lucky enough to attend Rebecca's baptism. It was so beautiful to see my niece take this big step and actually know truly in her heart that it is important. She is such a special little girl, so obedient and loving. As I sat there and watched her get baptized I couldn't help but imagine what it will be like when Jeffrey's day comes. Rebecca wanted to receive the holy ghost by her father, grandfather, uncles but specially she wanted Henry (my brother in law that is actually battling cancer right now)to be one of the men that stood in the circle to give her the gift of the holy ghost.

Red Shirt

2009-11-03T09:54:00.000-06:00

I came across this thru an email, it made me appreciate a lot of things that we as Americans take for granted. I really don't like getting into politics with people b/c their are very few who actually know what they are talking about or believe firmly that Obama is ACTUALLY making a difference....psss...yeah right! There were so many people this past election that voted for Obama b/c he was going to bring the troops home, he was going to end the war or he was just plain out against war in the first place. During public speeches Obama condemned Bush for having wasted millions of dollars on the war and for sending troops over seas. For one, Bush did spend millions of dollar on something worth spending, yes he was spending money on the war which was part of the reason he was living so safely here in the United States. Now Obama not only is sending more troops over seas but he is still spending "millions" on it and has yet to end the war - one of the many promises he has yet to fulfill. Those poor soldiers are out there risking their lives every single day so that we can live in FREEDOM and all the while so many politicians don't support the war or what our troops are doing out there. It really shouldn't matter who is right or wrong with regards to this war, the fact is that its still going on and we have husbands, wives, sisters, daughters, sons, nephews, nieces, brothers, etc out there in harms way. We need to put aside our difference and show them our support. I plan on doing this every Friday as corny or as stupid as people may think it is, this is me doing my little part in the world. The media is so biased and only airs what they think WE should know. I KNOW for my self that their are millions of Americans that support our troops despite whats going on and I'm joining them in this. Obama has already taken not only our choices but now he would like us to think like him - in a socialist way. He has forced me to be charitable with my tax dollars, he has forced me to pay for every one's health care but he will not force me to stop supporting the troops or change my believe that this war is actually worth something. Here's the email.....

If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for a man...

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together..

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.

No, he responded.
Heading out I asked?
No. I'm escorting a soldier home.
Going to pick him up?
No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him home to his family.

The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.

I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.

Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."

Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American

So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.

Red Fridays.

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that ... Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women a far, will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is. "We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

Thankful Tuesday

2009-11-03T08:52:00.000-06:00

Today I'm thankful for numerous things......PRAYER and Hope, lots of events have gone on this year specially after my son was born. If it wasn't for prayer and hope in our lives, I really don't know how we all would have coped. I can only think of one other time in my whole life where I prayed so much and fasted. I'm so thankful that through everyone's prayers my brother in law, Henry is doing much better. He's not out of the woods yet but his recovery has started and is progressing everyday.

16 weeks♥

2009-11-02T14:49:00.001-06:00

My beautiful boy is 4 months old......When I think about it, it was four months ago that this amazing boy entered the world. I know everyone says they don't remember what life was like without their child in it but me? I do remember, it just wasn't as fulfilling as it is with him in it. Your father and I love you Jeffrey!

Jeffrey is:

a ball of energy!
realizing that we give him what he wants if he screams or cries.
liking the sound of his voice.
rolling all over the bed.
loving his feet.
pulling on his socks constantly.
gonna have a tooth anytime now!
jumping up and down in his jumper.
such a goof ball.
ready to use a big boy bath tub.
sits up by him self for quite some time.
liking all the attention he gets from his Grandma and Grandpa!
hating that people pull on his big cheeks!
is wearing size 9-12 months clothing!
wearing size 3 shoe.
weight about 20lbs.
wearing size 3 diapers.
enjoying his daily walks with daddy.
very nosey like his daddy..lol
zoned out when he sees kids.
loving every single song you can sing to him.
very ticklish under his chin.
still loving to sleep in between mommy and daddy.
eating breast milk only!
graduating to his big boy stroller.
using pointing finger to scratch his gums.
sleeping pretty darn good thru the night.
the most lovable baby in the ENTIRE world!

P.S. Jeffrey has his 4 month appointment this coming Wednesday-so we will see exactly how much his has grown since 2 months.

Happy.....

2009-10-31T22:37:00.000-05:00

Halloween!

We had a terrific Halloween, it started Friday afternoon when we took Jeffrey to our wards Halloween celebration. Jeffrey was dressed as a Cowboy Sheriff with hat and all. He was such a good sport he allowed us to put on his hat and didn't take it off at all. He was the favorite dressed baby in our ward. He looked too precious. I love my boy so very much. On Saturday we went to our towns "Scare on the Square", it was okay except Jeffrey was a little too young for the event and fell asleep about thirty minutes after we arrived. We got home and Jeffrey was out for the rest of the night. Juan and I cuddled and watched scary movies with some yummy popcorn. It was a lovely Halloween for us.

Go BearKats!

2009-10-20T16:07:00.000-05:00

Two weeks ago we took Jeffrey to Sam Houston's Annual Homecoming Parade. He wasn't so sure at first since the motorcycles were the first one's and were very very noisy. They frighten my poor boy but after that he just loved seeing all the colors and people around. We were pooped by the end of the parade, Jeffrey fell right asleep as soon as we put him in his stroller.

Loteria

2009-10-20T15:40:00.000-05:00

A couple weeks ago we went to a Game Nite that the Spanish club at Sam Houston had to welcome all students. Since we are alone here in Huntsville with no family we had to take Jeffrey with us to the game nite. They were giving away tonz of awesome prizes so we couldn't miss it. We were the only ones at the activity with a baby but Jeffrey was so good he slept thru most of it and once he woke up he was too entertained with the girls to cry or be hungry.

Spooky....

2009-10-20T15:10:00.000-05:00

weather we had last Thursday....This picture was taken at 11:30 am and it was much worse looking at 7 am.

Family of 3

2009-10-20T13:35:00.000-05:00

I'm loving this picture of our little family of three. This was during Noabella's (Jeffrey's cousin)birthday party. Oh how marvelous families are!

Daddy and Me

2009-10-20T13:28:00.000-05:00

How sweet is this picture? This is how I found Jeffrey the other day, while Juan was fast asleep. Seem's a though even while laying next to daddy, Jeffrey has to hold his hand. I can't get enough of my boys together.♥

2009-10-01T19:38:00.001-05:00

Jeffrey's three months

At three months Jeffrey:

Is 18lbs 5oz
Is 27in long
Able to carry on a conversation in his own way. =]
Is so strong he starting to stand up on his own when you pick him up.
He doesn't loose sight of daddy when he's home.
When mommy comes home, he expects her to carry him the whole time.
He is all laughs with him sitter Carmela.
His sitter calls him Gael and he totally knows that's his name.
He is starting to suck on his middle finger.
He thinks everything that daddy does is HILARIOUS!
He wears size three diapers.
Will sleep 2hrs or more only with mommy.♥
Has begun to scoot and wiggle on his bouncer (if he's not buckled) until his feet hang off.
Isn't so sure about being alone in his jumper.
Likes to watch mommy get ready in the mornings.
Has slowly started wearing 9-12 months clothing.
Has recently started wanting to snack during the night.
Is still loving his breast milk!
Is very attentive when he hears kids around.
Will fuss and whine if he's cold.
Is soaking his onesis with all the drool.
Is really into his COLD teething ring.
LOVES the church children songs.
Is starting to notice and grab his feet!
Grabs his bottle but will NOT hold it. =D
Still has is AMAZING natural mohawk.
Still balding from the sides. ♥
Puts everything into his mouth!
HATES HATES HATES his nasal aspirator!
Is very ticklish when we change his diaper.
ALWAYS falls asleep in weird positions.
His musical giraffe is very soothing to him.

Jeffrey your such a big boy now that it makes me sad to think your only going to get bigger and bigger. I miss that long skinny baby that they handed me at the hospital. I never imagine I could love another human being as much as I love you!

Go ASTROS!!!

2009-09-25T14:54:00.001-05:00

Tonight we took Jeffrey to his FIRST baseball game. Grandma bought him his first Astro's tee-shirt so that he could show his pride. Take a look at how much he loved it:

We had such a fun time, eating, watching the game and dancing with the music. Jeffrey was such a good boy during the game. He didn't take a nap b/c I'm guessing he didn't want to miss a thing. So at the end of the game he totally crashed and didn't wake up til the next morning.

8-5

2009-09-25T14:45:00.000-05:00

This week has been one of adjustments for our little family. For one, I returned to work after three wonderful months with my boys and it was very hard. I Sunday night just thinking that I wouldn't be all day with Jeffrey come Monday and then I cried again walking out the door Monday morning. All I could think of at work was "is it eleven yet?". That's my lunch time and I always go home so I was able to see Jeffrey and know that he was fine even tho I wasn't with him. Juan knew how hard this was for me so Monday and Tuesday he came by my job with Jeffrey so I could see him for a little bit and to bring me a treat. His babysitter is so wonderful and loving to him that it comforts me to know he's in good hands. Second, Juan had to adjust doing homework while watching Jeffrey and third, Jeffrey had to adjust to staying four hours with his babysitter. We did great in the end and we know this is only temporary until Juan graduates.

Jeffrey 2 months

2009-09-25T13:28:00.000-05:00

So September has flown by and I haven't posted anything about Jeffrey's second month. Here it goes....

Jeffrey turned two months on September 1, 2009 and had his 2 month check up on September the 2nd. According to his Pediatrician

Jeffrey

Weights: 16.5lbs
Height: 26.5in long
Percentile: 98% (still)
Head: Not sure but he's proportional to his weight and height, meaning he isn't chunkier for his height and he doesn't have a big head for his body. He's just PERFECT!

Things Jeffrey has learned and loves this month:

He has learned to sit up pretty well considering he's only two months.
He loves to laugh, at pretty much anything.
He's such a morning person.
He always wakes up with a smile on his face.
He is sleeping pretty much thru the whole night (well he wakes up once to feed and goes right back to sleep-He's been doing this since he was probably three weeks).
He LOVES baths- he never really fit into the little baby hammock looking things that go on the baby tubs, yeah he was too big for them. So we took that thing off and just sit him in his baby tub.
He's starting to splash while in his baby tub.♥
He is SO alert for his age.
He actually studies the pictures in the books we read to him.
He has figured out that toys are very fun!
He realized he has hands and tries to stuff his whole fist in his mouth.
He is starting to teeth, yes he's too small according to books but he's never been an average child. =]
He is able to pull him self up when your holding his hands.
He can't get enough of his BUMBO.
His swing can make everything bugging him go away.
He goes to bed at 9:30pm-on the dot.
He is strictly breast fed and he wouldn't have it any other way.
He has a natural mohawk that requires no help at all.
He was wearing a size 1 in shoes and now is wearing a 2 maybe even a 3.
He is not picky when being fed, he'll take a bottle if it's got breast milk.
He is wearing 6-9 month size clothing.
He has the CUTEST laugh in the world!
He doesn't cry when other people hold him.
He can roll over on his own.
He likes tummy time but only for a while.
He's NOT shy with the ladies!
He likes to hold on for dear life when your holding him.
He studies you very closely when you hold him.
He cuddles with you when he's sleepy.
He sleeps with his arms stretching out and his legs too.
His first order of business in the morning is stretching as much as possible.
He is quite gassy.
He has no shame when he needs to do his business.
He still has trouble holding his pee while changing his diaper and his bowel movement.
His PJ's are size 12 months b/c they are too tight for him.
His very best friend is a little stuffed monkey named Georgie.
He plays with his toys that hang from his car seat.
He does what we call "CRAZY EYES" every time we turn the lights off or he gets scared.
He'll scream his poor little heart out if you sneeze really loud-just ask his dad. lol
He is very quiet and happy at church.
He likes the old people at church-so much that he laughs AT them for no apparent reason.
He likes church hymns-he stays very still and just watches everyone.
He wears his best clothing for church-he likes to be complemented on them. =D
He has the MOST amazing little eyes and eye lashes.
He has his mommy's eyes and the rest is daddy.
He yells with excitement when he listens to music from the backyardigans.
He cracks up when he sees him self in the mirror.
He has so many tiny little rolls all over his body.
He is so kind he'll stroke you will his chubby hands.
He will lye still for thirty minutes just so mama can have some extra sleep in the mornings, just talking to him self or playing with his hands.

Jeffrey, you are the most amazing human being there could have ever been created. Your spirit is so sweet and kind, I cry every time I see you. I feel SO immensely blessed that you chose me to be your mother. This is what I was sent to earth for-to be your mother. When I hold you I can feel how amazing and successful you will be when your grown. You came and changed your father's and my life in a way we could have never imagined. We both love you so much that sometimes we can't contain how overwhelmed we get.

Testing our faith

2009-09-12T23:24:00.000-05:00

This summer was such a blessing for Juan and I, being that our beautiful baby boy was born extremely health. However after a mini family vacation my sister and our families lives quickly changed.

After suffering a fracture on his vertabrae and many tests ran, my brother in law was diagnoised with cancer. His families lives completely changed from one day to the other. As a result we have grown closer as a family and we have seen the hand of our most gracious Heavenly Father walk them thru this trial.

This has certainly taught us all to not take each other for granted and to put our selves in the hands of Heavenly Father; and trust that he will get us thru this.

My brother in law is an amazing man, husband and father. He has made my sister the happiest women there could ever be and he is a man of great faith. He is such a special part of our family. We pray day and night that his recovery is speedy and that our Heavenly Father takes him by the hand thru all this.

He has been recovering from his fractured veterbrae and is able to walk without assistance and has not had the awful side effects from radiation. We are so very grateful for everyone's prays, fast and helping hands towards their families. His recovery is progressing and we have faith that he will get better soon.

Hiatus

2009-09-12T12:28:00.000-05:00

Summer's coming to an end and fall is fast approching. I must say that these three months off that I've had from work have been glorious. So glorious that I have not wanted to do anything but spend all my days and night with my two handsome boys. Alot has happened this summer that has really tested our faith and brought our families even closure than before. I make no apologies for not blogging, my time has been well invested and I've enjoyed evey minute of it. I will slowly be updating the blog on our events from summer. I hope you all had a lovely summer, I know we did.

Jeffrey's Blessing

2009-09-12T12:09:00.001-05:00

Jeffrey was blessed on August 2, 2009 in the Huntsville 1st ward. Most of our families were able to attend and we felt so blessed to have them with us. Juan's blessing he gave to Jeffrey was beautiful,I was fight back tears. I felt so blessed to have an eternal family and especially to know I have been blessed to not only have Jeffrey in this life time but for all eternity. My sweet boy was such a good baby, he just looked around and smiled while his daddy blessed him. The priesthood holders that stood in Jeffrey's blessing were: Daddy, Grandpa (Juan Sr.), Uncle John, Uncle Tony, Uncle Reese, Tio Manriquez, John Rudolph, Maximo De Benito and Bishop Boyce. We got all distrated with our Families that we forgot to take lots of pictures but here's what I got. Jeffrey wore a white with blue on the collar polo onesis, the little shoes he wore were a present from a my dear friend Anel. Thanks Anel, those little shoe fit perfectly with his outfit. Oh and his little blanket was a present from Grandma Escobar.

The price is right.....

2009-08-10T19:39:00.000-05:00

Excuse the nursing bra but I just had to post this picture. Last week in the morning I turned on the TV and the "Price is Right" was on, Jeffrey was really into it. I guess he liked the noise or the bright lights, either way it was funny how concentrated he was in on the TV.