Monday, September 9, 2013

7 YEARS OLD!

Every year that passes I think to myself, where did the time go? My baby boy is 7 years old!! We're so proud and LOVE you so much. You are so smart; already reading, writing and so good at math. You have a very kind heart, funny personality and fill our lives with so much happiness. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best son ever!

Building w/ his new Lego set...Thanks Nana & Grandpa Bob
Having a blast at Chuck E Cheese

Go Dodgers! 


HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!! 
Bowling...

Hey Chuck E...
Scary...


TICKETS!


Trying out the new scooter...Thank you Pa & Coco
Sophie and I decorated Jake's door while he was fast asleep...I told Sophie to be super quiet
SURPRISE!
Celebrating at school with Donuts! 
My 7 year old
My crazy girl
Jake requested Lemon cake

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Happy Birthday Dad!



We decorated the house for Dad's Birthday...He was very surprised.  J & S were so excited and proud
Jake & Sophie decorated Dad's cake
Dad said his Birthday was the best!! 
Soccer season started and we got 2 lucky number 7's here! 
Lookout! The Silver Seals and Ninja Turtles are ready

It's always an adventure!

On our way to Albuquerque for Labor Day weekend 

Driving right towards the storm

Got stuck for 3.5 hours

22 miles of traffic. Thank God we were together, safe, had plenty of snacks, water and technology


My papa

Getting the bugs out...

We were getting a little silly just sitting there

Oh, if this Cantina could talk... used to be me up there dancing

Different times at the Santillanes Cantina...

Sophie insisted I take her picture at Old Navy

Train ride at the mall

Delicious lunch at El Pinto...that place is so pretty

Park time
On our way back home...MORE traffic and a storm...Dad snapped a picture and got some lightening in there






Friday, August 9, 2013

Before and After

Sophie decided she needed a haircut...so we chopped 5 inches. Sometimes a girl just needs a change...
She is a pro at getting haircuts. The gal who cut her hair was amazed because she sat so still with her hands crossed and was singing songs that came on the radio playing in the background. My little sassy Sophie. 
BEFORE! 

AFTER! 

That precious face

Boys will be boys

Alert! Attention! Jake does not like John Deere anymore. His new favorite colors are red & black. No more green & yellow. He says he likes John Deere and tractors but not like he used to. He's growing up right before my very eyes.
Jake is totally into Legos right now. He loves those sets where he (mostly Dad) can build them. He also watches   videos and plays Lego games on the computer. 
Water balloon fight
Getting wet on this hot summer day
We had a cool down...so off to the park we go
My beautiful boy

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Back to school



The big "1st grader"

Jake requested meatloaf for dinner on his first day of school

Pre-k

Next year...Kindergarten

Sophie...so much personality!!

They love their Pa

And their Coco too!

Yee-Haw!!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Kids stuff

 SOPHIE -- You are so smart and WAY TOO MUCH! The other day you were in your room [alone] and we could hear you yelling, "Hi-Ya" over and over again. We asked what you were doing and you said, "Karate". You said you could teach me because, "I am an expert and I can teach you because I'm a natural at it." I don't know where you come up with this stuff...but there's never a dull moment with you. 

Last night me, you and Dad were laying in bed talking and you asked, "Mom, are you going to die?". I said, "Yes, when I'm old...but that's not for a long long time". 

The other day you were asking what a 'speckled wobbler' was. Jake & I said, "what?" 
A speckled wobbler, you said you heard it on TV watching a cartoon and it was a bird. Then Jake says, 'do you mean a woodpecker?' And you said, "Yes!" We still like saying speckled wobbler though. 

Your latest thing is asking me to play in your room with you. You like to play house, I'm the daughter and you're the Mommy and you call me, Sweetie. I love it. 

Lowe's has this really cool program called, Build & Grow. It's really cool and it's free. Kids had fun


Working hard

Sophie was so proud of her pizza truck
The finished product! 
A cool treat after working hard at Lowe's

Mustache

They couldn't wait to see Turbo

Girlfriend got a new backpack...school starts next week, already! 
Some days you two drive me crazy but I LOVE YOU SO MUCH...