Sunday, July 27, 2014

COCO

When I got married to Deon I knew I was getting a great husband but I had no idea what wonderful, loving, amazing in-laws I was getting in the deal. Both, have the biggest hearts and would do anything for us. 

Coco came out to watch Jake & Sophie for the summer (about 2 months). She went home a few times but basically was away from home, away from Pa to help us out. She took great care of the kids(as always), helped around the house and had dinner ready (most nights). The time the kids got w/ her was invaluable and will never forget her support, selflessness and love. Coco took the kids on some adventures; to different water parks in the area, lunch, shopping, the library, an indoor trampoline place and showered them with so much love. It was a huge relief to me and Deon when our daycare plans didn't work out. She came to our rescue and we will be forever grateful. 


So, it got me thinking how important grandparents are. Mine were very involved and influenced my life a lot, i think that's why I'm still missing my gramps so much these days. I'm blessed to have come from such a loving family and to have also married into one too. 


Thank you Coco! Thank you for helping us out this summer. But, for also being the kind of woman I can turn to, count on, confide in and trust. I feel so completely blessed to have such a wonderful Mom plus a Mother-in-law who treats me like her own daughter. Coco, you will always have my love, respect and friendship. 

Summertime in Albuquerque

These kids were in the pool on/off from 7am
This alligator sure got a work out

Feeling the love with the GREAT-Grandparents, Glen & Mona

Hanging out on Lulac
We love Nana Mona
Our 4th of July tradition 

Here we go....

I'm not so sure about this guys...



Jake staying close to Mom on the tram
My little Mariachi




Jake finished his Premiere English League Soccer Camp

Saturday, July 26, 2014

This is Summer

Our summer was fun...but ended so quickly. It was a different kind of summer, since I was back to work, kids were out of school and Grandma's graciously came to watch the kiddos. We did lots of fun things though. 

Bowling! While watching the World Cup, doesn't get much better than that, esp. for Jake who was all about the World Cup

Sophie loves her big bro
Getting ready to watch the world cup...Go USA!! 
spending some quality time...out to dinner

Water park FUN! 
Big Surf...we had a blast there
Taking a break in the shade

COOLING OFF! 

Saturday, June 21, 2014

We love Maya

Matching jammies

What? Old Navy models?

2 beauties

Mass w/ the girls at Our lady of Guadalupe

Arizona has the most amazing sunsets! 

Cooling off...

Summer Fun

Sophie photobombed this picture! Jake was so proud of his mohawk too

Jake is totally into soccer!! Loving the World Cup. GG & Aunt Terri brought him a jersey from their trip to Spain

Gorgeous girl! 
Alec is 21!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sleepover at the hotel, motel
Getting' cozy after a long day of swimming
a visit to the Fire Station
They got to sit inside an ambulance
Jake on the stretcher
I love these ladies; the housewives of Camacho Rd. I'm short!!

Happy Mothers Day!

The 2 reasons I get to celebrate this special day; JAKE & SOPHIE

Silly Sophie

I am loved! 

What's up Specs!

Jake wears glasses now! 

Sophie wanted to get in on the action too...so she's sporting her sunglasses

Even with glasses, still handsome!