It is September. "Birthday Month" as we refer to it in our household. Luke just turned 3 and our little Abby just turned 1. I look back and see how much my children have changed and it amazes me. Luke is a little boy, wanting to do little boy things. Abby is so sweet and loves to "chat." Both are mellow and get along well. However, both can get easily annoyed and like to voice their opinions about that as well!
I do believe that I have changed too. Oh - the visual difference isn't that much (even though my bangs are much longer now!). But, I've learned what it means to be a mother of two. I've learned the importance of encouragement - both giving and receiving. I've learned to be content (even though it is not easy) when things don't always go your way (i.e. thinking you're going to be moving!). I've learned to be patient and try new methods of doing things (as when dealing with Abby's and my thrush). So indeed, my children are growing but so is their mother! Praise the Lord!
September 15, 2005
Where does a year go?
August 25, 2005
May 22, 2005
May 20, 2005
March 25, 2005
Shark Attack!
Recently we took the kids to the Long Beach aquarium. They had a fun afternoon looking at all the different sea creatures. Luke's favorites would have to have been the sea otters and, of course, the sharks. Those sharks would swim right up to the window and smile at you with those great big rows of teeth. Luke was a little cautious but very excited about them!
Abby enjoyed the tropical fish the most. She would track them with her eyes and kick her legs in the baby bjorn carrier because she was so excited. I wonder, what was she was thinking? :)
Hey! Mike's just a "little" too tall!
After 11 years, my "Mexican Sister" came to visit! It was so much fun getting caught up on each other's lives and getting to re-meet her little brother, Edgardo. The last time I saw him he was 3 years old! We had fun eating and shopping and playing Monopoly. Those Mexicans are cut-throat! :) It was also special that she could meet my wonderful husband and two children. How lives change in 11 years!
February 27, 2005
New Valances & Pillows 
Thank you Vicki and Marc for making it possible to do some redecorating. Although, it is probably a good thing the picture is so far away - my sewing isn't the best! I am learning and each project gets a little easier. The sewing machine works great and the fabric is really nice (go E-bay!). Thanks again!
Spring is here! The crocuses are blooming!
After a long few days of rain, it was really nice to be out in the sun (before the thunder storm rolled in that afternoon). I just love crocuses - they remind me of home where they grow wild. Here in So. Cal. we don't have wild ones (but we do have many other types of wild flowers), so these are thanks to our local nursery. If you don't have any, plant some! One teeny, tiny bulb produces 2 or 3 blooms. I had orginally only planted 10, but as you can see - they are multiplying!
