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Happy birthday girls!

2009-06-07T19:37:00.001-07:00

For the girls birthday this year we decided to make it a big one and to celebrate them together, before the end of the school year. I just want to say that it could have not been better. The girls were just so happy a lot of family came to the party. Nanny and Papa came and Aunt Hillary made the long drive with emma and rebecca and Tia Adri and Tio Jesse made the super long drive with cookie and yaya! We were just so blessed to have them around and the girls felt so special. That wasn't all there were a total of 22 kids at the party. It was a great turn out and I have to say that we just rocked the party. Here are some photos of the highlites...

The party was a carnival themed party and for one of the booths I hired a face painter (whom by the way was just fantastic even the adults got their faces painted) Lili was the first one to get her face painted along with her arms, legs and any other body part she could fit a design in. I think this booth was her favorite!

I also hired Suzy Q the clown. I was a bit worried that the older kids weren't gonna like the clown but they loved it. She did a magic show and both lili and sarah got to help with the magic act they were hilarious! I have to say that lili Impressed us because she really got in to it, she got on stage by herself with the clown and spoke to all the kids and wasn't shy at all. She loved it!

Sarah enjoyed hitting the clown piñata and she used the sweater hood (brilliant!) to round up all the candy that fell from the piñata. She was not one bit afraid to get in there and struggle with all the other kids for candy.

The balloon animals were also a hit all the kids lined up to ask Suzy Q the clown for theirs. Sarah asked for a dog of course!

Having family come was extra special to the girls. They really loved spending time with their cousins.

Nana Sydne was great! She played a fortune teller ( a fantastic one) for one of the booths. All the kids had a lot of fun getting their palms read and being told their future (Thank you Nannie!). We also had a can toss booth a bean bag booth and had a potato sack race and balloon toss game. The kids loved all of them but the balloon toss was with out a doubt sarah's favorite!

Even the boys (who are sometimes shy about wearing make-up) got their arms painted.

The cake was literally the "icing on the cake" It was so beautiful! The girls eyes just lit up and they were absolutely thrilled! It didn't only look stunning but it tasted fantastic. One layer was chocolate and the other two were almond with fresh fruit and it was soooo GOOD! Like in any carnival we also had caramel apples, cotton candy, popcorn and hot dogs.

At the end of the party the girls sat down and opened all their presents.. With hugs and laughs every one said their goodbyes. The girls still have not stopped talking about their party! Jared and I are still so tired but you know what we would do it all over again, just to see their beautiful smiling faces...

Chinese New Year Parade

2009-02-08T19:39:00.000-08:00

Sarah really wanted to go see the Chinese New Year Parade. It is one of the biggest parades in san francisco and is one of the ten best parade in the world. So We figured it would be fun to go and guess what it was! It wasn't too cold so we weren't cold and we got there a bit early so we were able to find sidewalk seating. Here are some of the best pictures...

The colors were really breath taking and the lights and fire crackers were just awesome! I don't think I got a picture of the fire crackers but these photos set somewhat of the parade tone.

There were lots of dragons during the parade but the orange one was the biggest longest and brightest! It was really an awesome dragon it looked like it was on fire.

This picture was taken before the parade started and while we were waiting the girls were excited and were screaming very loudly along with everyone else.

All in all we had a wonderful time!

Our Anniversary

2009-02-06T11:32:00.000-08:00

This morning I woke up and it began like any other morning except today is our wedding anniversary. So this morning when my honey took sarah to school he came back with these...

You are looking at my honey hold 4 dozen flowers. Aren't they beautiful? Now they sit in my dining room looking like this...
reminding me of the blissful 4 year of marriage I've had next to the most amazing man ever! Love you babe!

christmas 2008

2009-01-02T11:37:00.000-08:00

Today I went in to my office and came across 2007 christmas pictures and I could not help but feel great sentiment. For 2008 christmas the girls were so much bigger and in someway seemed more in to christmas. Well, maybe just lili since she was too little last year to know any better. Anyway I want to post some photos of christmas and our snow trip after christmas.

Yosemity turned out to be a lot of fun.We spend most of our time out in the snow just throwing snow balls at each other.LIli especially loved every second of the snow. We bought them snow ball makers and they made lots of them . they went up and down the hill to sled down. Lili impressed us because she has no fear!! That kid, Is growing up too fast! Sarah loves the hotel room service and jumping on the beds that is her favorite part of any trip. She does enjoy everything else but not as much as the room service. She is too funny! They are both too darn cute!

Sarah's Winter Musical

2008-12-15T12:44:00.001-08:00

It is amazing how fast this school year is going by. Even more amazing is how much Sarah has grown. She is turning out to be quite a smart talented beautiful and artistic girl. She has been studying voice and piano so when it was time for her school winter musical she was more than ready! We had all been so excited about this day and when it finally came we were in the biggest rush ever! I helped sarah choose the most beautiful dress and we curled her hair and she put lipgloss on and for extra bling added a brand new bracelet. Dad came home early from work to be there and nana Sydne drove a long way to come see her. It turned out to be a lot smaller than last years but nonetheless Sarah's class was the best! She looked so cute and they all sang and danced and although we had heard her sing that same songs a thousand times before this time it really took our breath away. they were all so adorable with their little hats that they had made special for that night. My only one regret was forgeting my camera but nana had hers so it wasn't a total failure. We then all went out for dinner to celebrate Sarah's great Job!

Our trip to the desert.

2008-11-24T20:56:00.000-08:00

Like every year I take the kids and go to palm desert to visit my family, and this year was no different the only difference was that I had a new family member there, Ashely and her family. Who we visited and had a nice little visit with. Her place is just too cute! I was so happy to see they were literally right by the pool and just a few blocks away from the mall my favorite place! It was so nice to see her and shane. His store was so adorable and he seemed very happy there and of course so did Ashely and the kids.
We also visited my sister and her family whom we stayed with for about 3 days, It was so nice to see the kids they are huge and I am telling you they look about a billion times bigger in person. We got to see a lot while we were there she took us to her school where she teaches and we got to see her in action. Her class is just so well put together I was very impressed. Richard (my brother in law) was such a sweet heart and took care of all 5 kids while my sister took me out to a fancy great tasting restaurant for my birthday!! We had oh so much fun.

The kids really enjoyed their time with the cousins too! They also enjoyed spending time with Tia Vero and Dee. We visited tia vero's new place. It was very nice and the girls particularly loved the dogs! they we very cute.

We ended up staying an extra day because the girls did not want to leave they wanted to stay and visit more with everyone Including Nana Linda where we stayed for another 3 days. We went to the movies and saw marni sarah's BFF. We also visited with my uncle and although I did not have time to see everyone else we will see them all soon. As we will be returning the first week of january. We can't wait!

We are also looking forward to seeing my sister and her kids for thanksgiving!

My girls dressed for halloween!

2008-11-24T20:47:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun on halloween this year, We took our neighbor Julia with us, She is so sweet and the girls just adore her! We started up on broadway at jared's work, then headed down our block for another hour. It was very cute seeing the girls have so much fun and enjoy their candy. They got so much of it. Lili's candy lasted about a day but sarah's lasted about a week even after I threw out half of it. They had so much fun and the picture that you see here is one of two that I have this year. They were taken at J's work the great photographers took it.

Lili just looks so adorable! Sarah is such a good poser! Lili had so much fun I think halloween is officially her favorite holiday!

Pumpkin Patch time.

2008-10-14T11:02:00.000-07:00

Every Year we go to pumpkin patches. This year was no exception. We all were so excited to go to the pumpkin patch especially Lili I think it was because she did not remember much from last year and heard sarah be so excited!! Well, I got them the cutes little outfits and They felt so girly and cute in them and if I may say so myself they looked adorable! So all set and ready and here we go. They ran up to the petting zoo were they fed goats and then off to see the chickens and turkeys. Then off to the haunted house and to the jumping play house. If your wondering if Lili cried when inside the haunted house the answer is NO!!! The kid loved every bit of it. Then they were of to the junk food section where they had pizza and soda and candy corn and anything sweet they could get their hands on. Then they went to do more jumping in the play house. Finally, we were off to a new pumpkin patch were we got down to the serious business of picking pumpkins! They must of choose about 20 and they loved each and every one we tried to talk them out of taking home that many but they had a reason of why each one was special. With that being said we now have 20 pumpkins decorating or front door entrance! Imagine that! Yikes! All In all a great time!

Lili's ballet classes

2008-10-10T12:16:00.000-07:00

Lili has been doing great in her ballet classes. Keeping mommy very busy! Although she seems to not like mornings a lot. Giving us a rough time on figuring out when she is at her best. I think we have finally got it and she is ready to rock! She is doing good and seems so happy and Oh my does she not look darling in her ballerina outfit!!

Jared and I visit NYC

2008-09-04T09:15:00.000-07:00

Nannie and Papa were so kind to come and stay with our girls and Hilary was so kind to let nannie borrow her two girls to come and play with ours! Nannie coming to stay with our girls was awesome and let way so that I could leave town without worry :) for the most part. I was worried that they would drive nannie and papa nuts! but each time I called from NYC and heard nannie's voice of happiness of being here with her grandkids I was very relief. Allowing me the time for some very much needed break from motherhood. Thank you Nannie and Papa!

New york was so warm I think it was in the low to mid 80's the entire time and Oh my it was just gorgeous! We in the little time we were there did so much. We went to see "The Musical Mama Mia" It was so much fun and I actually got to watch it completely!!! witch was oh so great. We ate at so many little restaurants and strolled down central park eating ice cream and feeding the squirrels. We visited connecticut and saw their beautiful beach and how wonderful it is there, I loved it! We went out to a small nice dinner with some old friends. It was nice to see them and get to spend time with them. We went shopping (not as much as I would have liked but we shopped). We actually got in to a bicycle taxi, witch was very much fun but I did feel bad for the poor driver who had to drag us around. We went down to time square and saw all the bright lights it was just so much fun! You would think it was my first time there but I had forgotten how awesome New York is, specially since every time we go we take the kids and all I do is pull and haul and scream and push and well you know... At the end of the day I'd be so tired that I could care less about New York. But not this time! I really did enjoy myself. I do have to admit that the entire time we were there we talked about the kids isn't it funny how much their missed after about and hour of being away from them?

Anyway, Back to the trip.. It was so great! I think we'll have to do it again but next time to hawaii...

Although we had so much fun and even though I knew my girls were very well taken care of, I could not wait to get home and hug and kiss and see my two little angels! I was so happy to be back and so grateful to Nannie and Papa for staying with the kids!

Another Miles Goes Bald!

2008-08-28T16:55:00.001-07:00

I know we all saw this day coming and although he is not yet completely bald I really see no point in keeping a half full head of hair around so.....

We all took it pretty well except sarah who took one look at her dad and was completely devastated!! We all tried to calm her down but, well this is how our conversation went; Sarah: how will it be o.k? it just wouldn't work with dad taking me to school or even if he would ever pick mer up "it is just too much mommy" Mom: Oh honey its o.k, Papa Rick is bald and you still love him, and no one makes fun of him right? Sarah: yes but, but he's old he's supposed to be bald! Jared: Oh I'm sorry honey, I can't help it. people would laugh if they ever look at the top of my head and see it with a few bald spots and me pretending to have a full head of hair.

At this point I can't hold it in anymore and just begin to laugh so hard while our poor sarah sobbed and then, Jared said the funniest thing. I'm not losing my hair is migrating from my head to my back because is colder there. That is all it took plus a rub on daddy's new bald head and sarah was happy. I will never forget how patient and loving Jared was with his daughter and her little crisis.

Lake Almanor!

2008-08-28T10:32:00.001-07:00

We had never been to lake Almanor before. It is not that far from San Francisco is about 5-5 1/2 hours. We went with our friends Julie and Dan and their 2 kids Dereck and Kayla. It was so much fun. We were there for 5 days and we did just about everything you could do on the lake. We went for a ride on the ski boat and Jared got to ski. I was too scared. Did not do it no matter how hard Julie and Jared try to convince me to.I did however get in a donut that the boat pulled and almost flipped over that was super fun! Sarah loved getting on the donut it was awesome to see her have so much fun. Jared took the girls on a pedal boat (I think that's what is called) they loved it. We would also just enjoy going for rides on the boat and laying under the hot sun by the beach ( my favorite thing to do). Dan pulled out the jumping houses for the kids every evening and they had oh so much fun they also got to ride around in kid cars. Lili kept trying to drive one with no luck I think that was her favorite part. Jared and I got on jet ski's that was a lot of fun too. Altogether a great time! Here are some photos...

I can't wait till next time...

School is back in session!

2008-08-28T09:54:00.000-07:00

Its been a tradition and very important to us that the entire family including "both" parents accompany sarah to her first day of school. So this year was no exceptions. She looked so beautiful and grown up. I mean her backpack was about 5 times bigger than her but hey she was happy! I was very surprise to how brave and excited she was to be attending a new school this year. She loves change I think she gets that from Jared. I always whine and get nervous and go thru this awkward feeling when something changes but not sarah she is so special and smart and so ready to face the world. I really love that about her.

Lili however has a very difficult time with change like me! Something I know that will probably change with time. She was not happy with sarah leaving her. They had played and had such an awesome time all summer that she would just not have it. She cried a lot and kept saying "mommy me go to school too" We contemplated taking video to remind her of this someday but with all the craziness we will have to settle for a photo or two.

Sarah's birthday sleepover

2008-08-28T09:39:00.000-07:00

It was so nice to have a low key birthday for sarah. I think she was able to appreciate all the other birthdays more and also see the beauty in simple things as well. This year her birthday was extended for a couple days. On her actual birthday I gave her her gifts and we sang happy birthday to her but it was somewhat sad to her because her dad was out of town for work. So when he got back a day later he also brought her gifts and bought her a cake and sang happy birthday. The last thing and most exciting thing was having Emma and Rebecca over for a sleep over who also sang to her and had a mini party here with her. They watch a movie ran wild ate popcorn put up tents and dressed up and had a blast!

UTAH BABY!!

2008-07-23T14:04:00.000-07:00

We Had so much fun in park city! We just loved the scenery, the weather, the hike, the pool, the small roller coster ride but more than anything, we loved spending time and getting to know Adam & Wendy and their amazing kids! Adam and Wendy were just so hospitable and loving to us. Wendy went out of her way to try and make it a very memorable vacation for us and she accomplished it. Marissa was so kind to give us her room. I really felt like I got to know my nieces and nephew a lot better. Marissa is so kind and giving and smart and funny. She reminds me of me ( I do mean that in the best way possible). Mika, cooked chiles with me and although I got to see the least of her because she went on her pioneer trip I was left in awe to see what a beautiful warm hearted teen she is. I still can't get over her cooking with me at her age I wanted nothing to with the kitchen. I also admired her for going on her pioneer trip and after seeing her come home so tired and with blisters but telling us about what she learned I admired her even more. Kilie and Eli were just the most adorably loving kids ever. They played and got along so well with my girls, I call that an accomplishment. Kilie is very talented her singing and play making talent really leads me to believe that she will have a long rewarding carreer in show biz or writing plays or movies. Eli Wow his so funny and friendly with everyone. I want a boy... No need to say more. Adam and Wendy are amazing parents and I am honored that I can call them family. We had a blast in utah. Lili loved the roller coaster ride she even raised her arm on her way down. She was not scared one bit. We loved it so much we went on it twice. We practically lived at the pool. The girls love to swim and since San Francisco doesn't get that much sun, we felt like we were in heaven. Wendy and I also got to spend time together going shopping and getting our nails done which was very cool. We got to know that we actually have a lot in common! On our very last day there Adam and Wendy took us to go see the sky jumpers what an amazing show! They are supper talented i'd be scared out of my mind to jump. That night Adam showed us what was to me my favorite feature of the house the "fire pit" where we roasted marshmallows and had a few good laughs and also cried because we were leaving the next morning. The girls and I haven't been able to make it out of bed since we got back. I think we over exhausted ourselves, but you know what it was well worth it!

Girls Get a New Haircut!

2008-07-11T16:20:00.000-07:00

I began combing Sarah's hair and like every time I do that, she begins to kick and scream! So, I asked her do you want me to cut your hair? she without hesitation said yes!! So, thinking that it would be easy I began to cut it. Yes I began to cut it... me.. all by myself! It did not take long for me to realize what i had done. After staring at her uneven hair I began to feel guilty. So like any good mom.. I packed my kids in the car and headed to a haircut shop. Well, I guess Lili saw Sarah having such a good time that she would not leave the shop until she got a haircut so left with no choice both of my girls got new haircuts! Lili amazingly, did not mind at all getting her haircut she smiled and loved every second of it! They both look so beautiful and what started out as a disaster ended up with my girls looking great!

Happy 4th!!

2008-07-07T10:58:00.000-07:00

For the forth of July we made plans to go spend it with papa and nannie. We had tons of fun. On our way to their house we stopped to have brunch. It was very nice to see the girls share! Something lili has been having a hard time with. The weather in Folsom was just wonderful we spend most of our time in Nannies beautiful backyard. Then Nannie pulled out the kiddie pool and the girls loved the idea they ran to get their bathing suits on and spend a good while in the pool. We had a true American grilled steak made by Papa for dinner. Then ended the evening at their house with Jared's firework display! that ended just in time to head home and watch the fireworks as we passed by different cities. We were excited to hit San francisco and watch it's firework display but it was way too foggy and we were dissapointed to have missed it. This year was extra special for us not only because we got to spend time with one set of grandparents but because My mother was visiting us for a week and she had no choice but to come along and visit with Jared's parents. I was very happy to have them spend time together they got to know each other better and share their stories about our childhoods. All in all we had a great forth until next year...

Uncle Adam

2008-07-07T10:53:00.000-07:00

Adam came to have dinner at our house. It was very nice having him over. We got to spend time with him and the girls got to put on a show for him. We ate talked and watched the girls sing and dance. He is a really caring loving person. I am happy that he is one of my girls uncle. I hope to have him over again soon!

Happy Birthday Lili!!

2008-06-29T17:08:00.000-07:00

Today Lili turned 2! She is so big. She spend the entire day singing happy birthday lili... It was just too funny. She loves eating cake and opening presents she received quite a few this year. Her favorite was a Hello Kitty balloon that I had used as a decoration. Isn't it funny the things they like at this age? She is a very special beautiful little girl. we are so blessed to have her in our life.

Mari Stewart!

2008-06-22T16:18:00.000-07:00

That Martha Stewart really knows her stuff!! I looked at a martha stuart living magazine and really liked one of the decorated tables in the magazine. So I tried to mimic the look with a few different colors and instead of real flowers I used silk flowers and smaller glass cylinders. What do you think ?? I think It looks great! So I guess I can be called mari stuart. lol!!

Sarah's New Glasses!!

2008-06-20T16:35:00.000-07:00

After a pair of glasses that broke within a week and a old pair that were just too fragile, sarah finally got a new pair! I think they make her look even more beautiful (If at all possible ). These glasses are so cool! I love the color and make her feel so fabulous. She feels like a star. I can't help but agree! Don't you?

Happy Father's day!

2008-06-15T20:29:00.001-07:00

The girls were very excited that today was Father's day! as soon as they woke up they gave their presents to Daddy. Sarah bought him cufflinks and Lil got him reef sandals, Jared was very pleased with his gifts. Sarah made Jared a special drink and Lili gave her support. Then Jared and the girls made French toast and bacon. We had a very relaxing father's day, Just what Jared wanted! I am so proud of the Father he is. The girls just love him! and so do I!

Corte Madera Mall

2008-06-13T15:34:00.000-07:00

I took the girls over to corte madera mall. The weather was great and we had tons of fun. They ate they played and even made water fountain wishes! The sun was shining bright and the weather was just glorious, I could not have had a most amazing time. They talked the whole entire day, telling stories that pretty much made no sense to me but that made them giggle so loudly that people laugh just because they would see how happy they were. I could not have felt more fulfilled that day. the only one thing that maybe could have made it better would have been if jared could have taken the day off to join us!

I really love to see my girls this happy! it is a blessing to have them healthy and happy!

Lili's Surgery

2008-06-12T18:54:00.000-07:00

Lili had surgery the 3rd of june early am. She had surgery to correct her lazy eye. Jared and I had been so very upset and stressed and worried about our little baby. We knew that we were doing what was best for her but still putting her under and submitting her thru any surgery is just no easy decision. Nevertheless, I was very amazed by technology and the most awesome wonderful doctor that did a great job and made it easier for us to submit lil thru this knowing she was in good hands.

Sarah wanted to join us in coming to the hospital to support her sister. It turned out to be the greatest idea ever! The nurses tried all of the pre admission procedures on sarah first, making it a breeze with lili when her turn came. It also calmed lili down quite a bit! After surgery the doctor came out to the waiting room to let us know lili was okay and that she should be waking up at any minute. We were very happy to receive the news and to know all was well. Sarah and I went in to see her first and she was not anywhere near awake. She was out cold! When we went out for a bit to let jared in. Sarah began to cry hard and say " This is why I hate hospitals look what they did to her!! I hate the doctor, I hate him!!" I told her to calm down that lili was sleeping and that she would be waking up soon. She did stop crying. Looking back I imagine that she must of thought her sister was dead. It took lili a good 45 minutes to an hour to wake up. I was beginning to get nervous when she finally woke.

Her eyes do look amazing although still red and a bit bruised she looks great and her eyes look even!!
Thank you, all for your support and loving phone calls.

P.S Thank you nannie & papa for the get well present! She loved it! and she is feeling better already...

Our Little Picasso!

2008-05-30T08:31:00.000-07:00

Our Little Picasso!

2008-05-27T15:33:00.000-07:00

I don't have a picture ( I wish I did) but the story is just too adorable to not blog! Today while I picked up sarah The principal of the school came up to me. I was imagining that sarah had done something wrong, because she never really interacts with parents so I knew she wasn't just saying hello. Well as the conversation progressed she said you will never guess what sarah did? My eyes opened wide and my heart began to pound and i said " oh no, what?" she smiled and said we had the school send over cards to Father Larry up at the cathedral ( let me remind you that sarah goes to a catholic school) And he called me today. At this point I'm guessing oh my! she drew someone naked or cursing or something? I have no Idea why I was thinking this but I did... She continued.. Out of the entire school, Sarah's card caught his attention, The fact that she is so young and can draw and express herself in her art is impressive and the card was simply adorable with a twist. To this I smiled and thanked her and asked what did she draw i'd love to see it, she said: Sarah drew a very colorful detailed picture of Father Larry holding a bible on the bible cover it read I love my job! Well, Father Larry loved it so much that if you would like to see it you have to drive up to the cathedral and walk in to his office because he said he loved it so much he hanged it up in his office.

After we said our goodbye's I stood there feeling horrible for thinking she had done something wrong, But I have to say it, Some people are proud of good grades(don't get me wrong to some point I am too) Others of sports and others of accomplishments. I could not be more proud of Sarah for her artistic talent! she is a true blessing and Jared and I feel so lucky that God send us such an amazing talented kid! Those of you who have seen her art know what I'm talking about!

Looking cool even in her sleep!

2008-05-27T15:28:00.000-07:00

Lili fell asleep on our way to pick up sarah. When I turned around I saw how adorable she looked and couldn't resist taking a picture!

"Mimi" the new member of our family!

2008-05-19T14:04:00.000-07:00

She is a 7 week old longhaired dachshund, born april 1st. She is so beautiful and We all just love her! Marley who was our biggest concern just took her right in and fathered her. She began to wine when the night fell but marley let her come in to his bed and sleep with him. He was such a good boy. She is doing just fine and tomorrow morning she will go to the vet to have her first physical. Anyway she is so cute I couldn't resist blogging her!

Nana Sydne's Stickers

2008-05-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

Nannie always sends the girls little presents to let them know she is thinking of them and loves them very much. The girls always look forward to mail time when they know Nannie send a surprise! Well, this time it was no different. As soon as lili received her letter she ripped it open and pulled those stickers out. I wondered what she was going to do with them but my creative child had no problem finding a solution....

Lets see what sarah will do with her surprise when she arrives from school!

Grandma Dori's 86Th B-day!

2008-05-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

It was so much fun! The weather was perfect, the food was great and the company was out of this world! The ranch was beautiful, we had never been there before and the girls had oh so much fun. Grandma Dori was so sweet and she looked so happy, It looked like she really loved having some of her grandkids there. The kids played so much. They slept all the way back home. All in all It was a awesome day!

Water go down the toilet... and so does everything else!

2008-04-21T14:46:00.000-07:00

I am very busy packing when I hear a toilet being flushed...
I know there is none else home but me and Lili... OH no !!! Sure enough I get there and Lili is flushing away! Look! mama water go down toilet ..... Then I saw her cute little face being so proud of herself! " Yes, honey but so will everything else you put in there!"

Palm springs

2008-03-30T13:04:00.000-07:00

Easter in Palm Desert!

2008-03-30T12:46:00.000-07:00

It was a lot of fun. We had an amazing time with my family. The kids went egg hunting the entire day! We had a fabulous easter dinner at my sisters gorgeous home. The kids loved the easter baskets and had a blast with the toys that came in the box, Lili spend the entire vacation smelling flowers, and sarah spend it in the pool. She was able to hang out with her B.F.F Marni that was great since they usually see each other once a year. We also got to see some friends we had years without seeing and enjoyed their company at the knotts water park. It was great weather for the water park and we surely took advantage of it. We were there from 10am to 4:30Pm both girls had an amazing time. We enjoyed spending time with Nana Linda and metting baby Maritza (the newest addition) Tia veronica was a blast too! sarah and her spend a lot of time playing nintendo DS. We can't wait till the next trip!

Warning This is GROSS!! do not look at if eating!

2008-03-20T15:06:00.000-07:00

DO YOU THINK SHE IS READY TO BE POTTY TRAINED??

I am sitting on my desk and with in minutes lili shows up with a big poopie and says mama poopie! Before I can look at her she sets it on the desk! YUCK YUCK!! I said lili go To the POTTY! then my 7yr old comes by and says YUCK and begins to scream!! I Just don't understand If she can tell when she is poop or peed why can't she go to the potty? Is this a sign? should I be doing something in particular to help her go to the potty?

Squaw Valley USA 2008

2008-03-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

Yes sarah went snow boarding!! We had so much fun the girls loved loved the snow and Jared loved getting the opportunity to go snow boarding again! it was so awesome! LIli would lie on the snow she loved to make snow balls and throw them. we had so much fun!

UCSF Party!

2008-03-18T10:31:00.000-07:00

WE had so much fun at the party the girls got Teddy bears and played lots of video games. we got to eat lots of candy our favorite the home made cones with ice cream and the cotton candy. Just amazing!

2008-03-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

Smelling the flowers!

2008-03-10T10:53:00.001-07:00

Lili no you don't eat the flowers!!! .... You smell the flowers! That was the voice of sarah explaining rather yelling to lili on what you do with flowers. I had to grab my camera and capture the moment! As I took the photo lili said Mama, You shmel the fouwers! she was too cute! And our big girl is such a good teacher.

My girls!!

2008-02-15T17:23:00.000-08:00

It is so funny how my two angels never seize to amaze me!! I took them out to lunch today and was so proud of how they behaved!! most of I had to take a picture of what happened as soon as the waiter brought my hot chocolate full of whip cream to the table!!

Palm Springs!!!

2008-01-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

Having fun in Palm springs!! We loved spending time with the cousins they are all so big!!! I can't believe how much they've grown!! I also enjoyed having girls night out!!! the dinner was great and the bottle of Don P. was fantastic!!! All in all it was a short but great trip. I will for sure miss my family!!

NYC

2008-01-08T16:22:00.000-08:00

Christmas time

2008-01-08T11:41:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun. We were oh so blessed to be able to host christmas eve dinner. Jared and I really enjoyed having everyone over and Adam's family coming was the cherrie on top. Christmas eve was truly fantastic this year. We continued with christmas morning and santa brought all the girls asked for this year. Especially the "pony". To continue on to new year in New York City was sooooo much fun. We went to see the Rockets and the show was truly amazing!! The girls got to go to the huge toy store and american girl they were very content with all the toys they got. Sarah especially wanted to go see the statue of liberty and she was very happy when she finally saw her. We came home on the 2nd of January for us to leave again to palm springs on the 3rd!!

Christmas time

2008-01-08T11:37:00.001-08:00

Santa time!!

2007-12-10T10:54:00.000-08:00

I wish I had a photo on my computer to share with you of how great my girls looked. Sarah was so happy to see santa she wanted to talk to him and ask for a 2nd chance at being good. We were so surprised and a little embarrassed when santa asked have you been good? Sarah says in a very sad voice tear full eyes " I am sorry to tell you that I don't think I have, Last year you gave me a second chance and I got everything I wanted for christmas but I don't know about this year" Santa said, I think if you are really sorry you deserve another chance. She wiped her tears sat up straight and said o.k I want butterscotch the talking Mc caw and I forgot the rest but I will send you a letter. Jared and I were in shock!! She quickly posed and smiled for the camera and then Lili came..... she just cried cried and cried would not stand it so We took the photo anyways. Jared says We will hold it for her wedding day! We came home super tired of waiting in line for 45 minutes at the end it was so worth it. I figured the story was worth telling without photos.

Boutique Time!!

2007-11-26T08:17:00.000-08:00

I am so excited, I get to show some of my art work. I have been somewhat worried that others might not like it but Jared says that is the beauty of art everyone can have their own opinions. I began painting at 16 my art was mostly landscapes my mother has my very first canvas piece. She so supportive has it in her room she says the painting reminds her of the feeling of freedom. at 17 I stopped painting and began drawing, It comes much easier to me and I have mostly dine that my oldest takes after me and we seem to go thru drawing periods together, It is the only thing she allows me to advise her on. Last year I re arranged the girls rooms and I wanted some art to give it a new look I decided to sop around I was amazed at how much children's art was going for and of course not wanting to pay over the top prices I decided to paint some myself. After completing the paintings I hung them up I just loved them. soon I had my mother my cousin and friends and other family members asking me to paint for them. The person who has been the most supportive my mother-in law encouraged me to show them at her boutique. SO here I come hoping that everyone will continue to like my art.

Happy Halloween!!

2007-10-31T20:52:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun!! We began at 5pm and went on till 7:30pm. It was so much fun seeing the girls be so excited and have so much fun!! Sarah ran to every door with such happiness as if we never took her out of the house.I was so proud of how polite she is, Please and thank you and even remember to wish every one a safe and happy halloween. She looked so grown up with her costume half devil and half angel. Jared said that she looks like a mini teenager! Yikes! can you imagine. My little baby a teen? Lili oh my, she was really going everywhere her sister went she went stairs or no stairs not afraid one bit. We were amazed at how much she could keep up. It wasn't until the last 15 minutes that she had about all she could take. She held on to her bag of candy and even though it weighed a ton she carried it around not allowing anyone to help her. We were so worried she was going to fall. Both girls came home and dumbed their candy on the floor then took the rest to our bed and began to eat. They got so much candy. full bars and all. I tell you they are so tired they can hardly stand it. all in all we had a safe healthy happy halloween. We wish you all did too!

pumpkin patch continued

2007-10-08T09:32:00.001-07:00

Pumpkin patch fun!!

2007-10-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

The season is here!! this is one of our favorite times of the year. Holloween and thanksgiving. We have made it a tradition to take our girls to the pumpkin patch at least once during the monthof october. It is so much fun we have already been twice! The girls enjoy it all the pumpkin carving the pony rides the petting zoo and the costumes but most of all the great taste of fresh pumpkin pie!!

2007-08-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

The girls had oh so much fun. We loved it so much!

Ops!pictures

2007-08-26T09:19:00.000-07:00

Fairyland

2007-08-26T08:19:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun. Its such a wonderfulmagical place. The girlsjust had so much fun.

school is almost here!!

2007-08-26T08:16:00.000-07:00

We are so excited! sarah will be a 2nd grader. Can you believe it where does the time go?

Palm Springs vacation

2007-08-01T09:33:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun. We missed everybody so much loved seeing and talking and making memories with our family. We loved hanging with cookie, yaya, Michael, Maddy, Especially nana Linda, we only wished we could have spend more time with Danielle. However we love you all so much! here are some photos of us in Palm springs.

2007-08-01T09:20:00.001-07:00

The SF Miles

2007-08-01T09:16:00.000-07:00

Hi to all. We wanted to stay connected to all our family and friends back home so we decided to make a blog. Check in once in a while to see how the girls have grown and what is going on in our life. Love to all, TheMiles