Wk5 Nice day out

I went to lunch with my girlfriends. Some weren't able to make it, but it's something I plan once a year for all my girlfriends to come together and just chat. Sometimes, we never take enough time for ourselves, so it's nice to do this once a year, same weekend each year.

This is my friend Rachelle, we've been friends for a few years, we met through cheer.


This is Steph and Patti. Stephanie used to be my neighbor but has since moved. I met Patti in cheer a few years ago and we have been close this last year, our girls cheered together.


This here is a photo of all our girls. Our theme was Mother Daughter luncheon.

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My week this week.

My cookie monster




Isn't she just the cutest!



Isn't she just the cutest!


She wants her own tutu lol (seriously)



What a sight right? This is on my side of the Golden Gate Bridge.



This is 19th street in San Francisco, I travel through here to get to my mother in law




I drive this once a week, to see my mother in law, who lives on the other side of the bay.




My back, this is a busy mom on duty 24/7




As much as I wasn't a girlie girl growing up, I am glad my girls are close.




Last week this was my wedding table


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My adventures in making a sewed tutu

Let me start by saying, this shit isn't easy!!!
Here is Miranda in her new tutu, that I ended up cutting too small in the end lol














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Someone loves her food!

Open wide!




She looks so serious!!



AYE, look OVER HERE!! lol


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Our visit

Here are pictures of Miranda and Reagan
They are Sassy Babies, they enjoy one another's company except in the beginning, they weren't too sure how to get the playing started.


























This is me Bre and the sassy babies, we got to visit for a while at my house, we got to eat chocolate strawberries and bananas, then pizza for desert lol. We met by chance, and became friends for life.



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Wk4 Over view

Today was a great day at church. The morning started a little rough. Gabe is oncall and had to go to Modesto, that's about 3 hours from us, in the pouring rain, it's longer. So he didn't get to go to mass.

So the reason why I have this photo up on my blog is because that's what the word of the gospel was about. Basically, it's interpretation of it is to be that God is always reaching out for us. Even when we aren't ready for him. And we when are ready, then the space in between us reaching for him, and him reaching back, is the miracle that takes place.

This made me think of my little brother. Since my dad committed suicide about 15 years ago, my brother is not a believer in god. I don't blame him, for a while I too was skeptic. It took a lot of awareness for me to realize just how powerful he truly is and that he has never left my side.

Last week, my sister in law gave birth and her child (my nephew) was in the hospital for a few days because his breathing was sporadic. I don't think they know still today what is wrong. But when we heard of this, our family prayed for his health and return to home. He has been home for a week now.

My brother called me the other night and we were talking for about an hour and a half, the joy in his voice just lit my heart. We talked about god and how we should Baptise his boys. I believe that photo represents god reaching out to my brother, and I have been doing, I think my brother is becoming a believer again, and I can't wait until the day he realizing god has been there all along. That's the miracle the photo represents.

Another reason why I bring up this photo is because a few years back, I had a really good friend (no names to be mentioned) and her and I had a falling out. I was youngish and she was older we both lived different lives. Since our falling out, we have not spoke one word to one another. It's really been awkward seeing her at church. She never smiles at me but I notice her stare.

Well, after our father of our church talked about this photo, and mass is over, who is standing next to me, in front of me but her. She stopped and looked at my child and then looked up and smiled at me, I then return to the smile and even go further as to say hi, as I head out for the door. I believe that was a miracle. Not in the sense that it would never in a million years happen, but just that two people could come together and generate such feeling from just a smile. We will see what comes of it.

So as you can see, I am having a great day now. I went to the store and bought more chocolate and strawberries, bananas and marshmallows. The kids and myself are eating pizza, drinking soda eating chips and salsa, then latter, all the yummy chocolate stuff I put together.

The rain is pounding and the sky is gloomy, but my heart is filled with love and content, I am in such a promising mood, it's one I have not felt in such a long time.
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Week 3 What A week!

So, while planning our wedding, we have had a wrench thrown in it in so many areas, it's a good reality check! This last week, I've been so busy. I finally had time to relax this weekend and we were in San Jose. We went and got Miranda's ears pierced. She didn't cry like I thought she would. I guess it helped that they did it at the same time.

Isabel hasn't been doing so well in school socially. She's been having girl issues. Hopefully THAT problem has left and things will be fine. It's to much to dwell on and not worthy of my energy to get into.

My bother and his wife had their child a week ago. His name is Jayden and he is 9lbs and 4oz. He was in ICU for a day or two because of his breathing, he is doing fine now.

From the looks of my writings, you can tell I am not in a good mood. It's early yet and I am trying to get in all the details of the week. I will post more later maybe.

Friend Award

Friend Award :)
So I got my first Blog award! a Friend Award from Breanna.

So now i get to send it to 8 amazing people!



The award states: "These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

My eight "Friends" awards are given to:

1.Janice Unwillingly Springerish

2.Amber The Hopper Family

3.Jerrica Jerrica and Tommy's family and Farm

4.Kristen Kristen's Blog

5.Trisha Mamas to Nikolas

6.Maria My Real Life Fairytale

7.Ersula Chasing Sophia


8. Heather Mama Smiles
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Week 2: A bit of reality

So this week has been hectic. Screaming sick children, little school girl drama, baby needed and got her shots, mommy with little to no sleep etc right. I was on our mama board yesterday and there was a post about a man who lost his job (and his wife too) and because they couldn't see further then their current situation, he decided to take the life of his two sets of twins, his eight year old, his wife and then himself. What a sad time for a lot of people. I guess the man didn't think to realize that his children were healthy, he probably had a beautiful wife and most importantly friends and family he could lean on in a time of crisis.

That has been something I have learned myself. Believe me that is hard to do let alone admit to, and do myself. I come from a long line of pride in the family, who doesn't right? Sometimes, we must swallow our pride to take the next step. That is what I did this last week. I spoke to my doctor about having PPD (Post Partum Depression) what I didn't realize was, our family, my dad's side, has a long line history of this. SO I am definitely glad I spoke up when I needed to.

Since starting this, I have spent so much more time with my kids, I feel like things have slowed down long enough for me to breath. Don't get me wrong, I know my problems aren't cured, but I am doing this one day at a time.

So enough about me, Raymond starts track this month, I am excited, this is his first school sport. Isabel, well we are contemplating on putting her in soccer versus cheer this year. We will see. Mia will start soccer in two more years, yes I am counting the years already! Miranda, well she is sick, poor babygirl, her and Mia have a head cold, right along with mama bear. I hope it passes soon. I'd like to get back to walking.

Thanks for reading, and to my friends who have given their support, thank you, because without your words of wisdom and support, I don't think I could've taken the first step.
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Wk1: STOP doing what isn't working....

I had a great weekend! Friday I met one of Isabel's friend's mothers on the phone and we are setting up play dates. Then I went to the casino with three of my girlfriends. That was a blast. Saturday I took Isabel to pizza with my friend and her daughter and another little girl. We hung out for three hours, it was really nice to get out without all the attachments I am used to on a daily basis. Sunday morning, broke my laptop (darn mother board) then I went for coffee and then to Macy's with my best friend D'ann.

I'd say things have calmed so much this last week. I was feeling a bit depressed and not wanting to be around people. I would shelter myself in my home and not answer phone calls. I have since felt such relief in letting things go and being who I am good or bad. I have great friends who have helped with this process and people who don't even know me from church have helped too.

One of my greatest accomplishments, other then getting out of the house was having Miranda sleep in her crib. We did it people!! We really did it! I put her in there Saturday night and let her cry. About every 5 minutes, I'd walk in and pat her back but not pick her up. After about a half hour, she fell asleep and woke up a few times at night. It was GREAT! (if you knew, she was sleeping in her bouncer on the floor on the side of my bed) The second night, last night was even better. I think she is getting better sleep because of her nice comfy mattress. She woke up only twice. It was great!

I walked this weekend too. I walked 1.8 miles in 29.+ minutes. I think walking helps me out dramatically, I have such a busy life with my kids that sometimes I don't focus on myself. I end up hurting myself that way, letting me go and worrying about everything else, putting myself last. I have come to terms with, "if mama ain't happy, NO BODY will be happy, because I am just that much more miserable. SO I am devoting time to walking, it's a chance for me to take my kids out too and bond.

Let's see I haven't mentioned Raymond, he is doing good. Him and I talk so much these days, it's incredible the stages kids go through. He is very smart and athletic. He is joining the track team here at school. Keeping in shape for football. That rocks!

I am a proud mom of 6 full of love, smiles and compassion. These are all things that my kids taught me to have and use on a daily basis.


To get what you want, STOP doing what isn't working. --Dennis Weaver
God is Love Rev Run
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