Sunday Quote

Last Sunday I forgot to post so I'll do last week this week.

Happy Memorial Day! For future reference.

My sister is a teacher and one class she teaches is for the Yearbook (I wish I signed up for that in high school). What's awesome about this paticular yearbook, besides my sister being the teacher? These quotes!!!

This first one comes from their Pick-up/Hiccup Section. I thought it was sweet.

1) "Life without you is like a broken pencil...pointless."

How cute is that? Okay I'm a dork, but it's still good. This next set of quotes is from the kids in the yearbook class decided to eavesdrop on their fellow students (they did not reveal their sources, so this makes it all the more fun to think- who could've said that?). These were by far my favorite!

2) "They all think he is super hot, but he's so not! He just has nice jeans!"

3) Person 1: "Me and my mermaid girlfriend rode an elephant up there."

Person 2: "You can't do that!"

Person 1: "I was dating a freaking mermaid, I can do whatever I want!"

People are so funny, aren't they?

A Few Things This Week

1) Early this week I had called my Mother about a few things and seeing how she was, when Christian walked up. I think he was asking about Daddy (what a shocker), and I asked him if he wanted to say hi to Grandma. I put the phone up to his ear and he actually talked to Gma Lynne on the phone! I was shocked! Not only that Gma said, "I love you," and Christian said, "I love you too." I could not tell you how proud I was, I was almost speechless. He has until that day just let the person on the phone just talk to him without saying a word. I love my Christian!

2) My best friend since before long term memory kicked in, Toni, came into town this past week for her brother's graduation. We haven't seen each other for a while and so we hung out at the playplace in the Superstition Mall. Boy that place was packed. If it wasn't so hot outside we'd have gone to a park but oh well. Anyway, I think someone thought it'd be cool to have a unofficial birthday party for their kid and that brought in a lot of kids. During this little hanging out time with Toni, I look over my shoulder and Christian is holding his hand out to a girl about the same size as he was. She took his hand and led him through the crowded maze of children and climbable obstacles to her mother. As soon as the little girl was "introducing" her new friend or love, Christian bolts to where they had come. It was hilarious! Apparently he wasn't interested in a serious relationship. And at this point I don't think I mind too much. LOL

3)Wednesday I went to my friend, Candee's, house and a neighbor was working on her yard. He asked me, "How you doing?" I said, " I'm a bit tired." Then he said, "With two little ones and one on the way, I'm not surprised." *Sigh* I said nicely, "I'm not pregnant. I'm just fat." Poor man.

This evening I went grocery shopping at Safeway and I'm collecting a lot of yummy fruit: nectarines, peaches, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries. This old lady started talking to me about fruit, then her health problems and then she asked, "When are you due?" *Sigh* I said nicely, "I'm not pregnant, it's from my two kids." After that I tried to make a hasty exit. Not only that a friend is unexpectedly pregnant and wishes me to be the same. And for her sake I wish I was, however, I am not pregnant and I don't plan to be until Christian is in school and/or I loose all the weight I gained from BOTH kids.

It's been a fun week.

Big Ouch!

So Nayeli tripped or fell onto the book shelf and has a massive bruise/bump/welt. I tried taking pics of it but Ellie kept looking at the camera when I tried to get her profile. That purpleness above her right eye(not your right) is the owey.

Don't let the picture fool you the size of the bump was/is that big. Poor girl!

I had to show this! It cracks me up every time I look at it! I think she was looking at the orange light on her forehead that prevents red-eye.

And this picture is too dang cute not to show you. She was modeling for me. Not only is she cute, she's smart.

Oh by the way Ellie is saying more words like more, Buzz, shoe or sock, no....

Like Old Times

Some people may know how Chris and I met and if you don't, you will. He and I pretty much met at Red Mountain Institute playing volleyball. Why do I bring this up? Cuz some friends that we would meet up with to play volleyball made it so we could play last night at the Skyline Park next to Skyline High. It's amazing how 3-4 years can degress one's muscles. I am feeling the soreness today. Even Chris is saying he's sore. LOL Playing volleyball had a HUGE impact on my life. Not only did I meet Chris, I also met a few of my best friends and apparently I was in really good shape playing 3-5 nights a week back then. So volleyball is a big thing with me. We tried to contact as many of our old volleyball players as we could and I'd say we had a good turn out.

L-R: Crystal, Bruce, John and Chris.
L-R: Chris, Liz, TJ, and (I don't know, I think he's related to Candee)

Back L-R: Ethan, Candee, Facundo

Front L-R: Kwon, TJ, Jess (Sassy), and (I don't know)

A.J. Library

This is the covered playground at the Apache Junction Library. Until a friend told me about the remodel I had no idea how much the library of my childhood changed.

So far the only playground Christian (and honestly his Mommy) feels safe to slide down the slide on without help.

My daring daughter, Nayeli...

And my all too serious son, Christian, having fun.

The A.J. Library also has an indoor castle, a place where kids can be read to, and a small indoor playplace. I can't checkout books without paying way too much since I don't live in that "district" but the play areas are free. You should check it out if you haven't.

Christian's Turn

This is from my YouTube. Go Christian!!!

An Austrian

This is too funny not to share! I wish I had a video but I can only do so much.

To entertain myself, as well as the kids, during their nightly bath I sing sometimes. Tonight I sung the girls camp song "The Austrian." And this is how it went:

Me-"Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high,

When along came a Coocoo bird interrupting his cry.

Ooooh-Laaaay-Heeeee

O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O, Coo Coo Coo Coo (repeated 3 times)

O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O.

Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high,

When along came a grizzly bear interrupting his cry.

Ooooh-Laaaay-Heeeee

O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O, Coo Coo Coo Coo, Grrrrr (repeated 3 times)"

Christian liked the Grrrrr and saying it with me.

Me-"O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O.

Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so high,

When along came a lumberjack interrupting his cry.

Ooooh-Laaaay-Heeeee

O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O Coo Coo Coo Coo"

I waited for Christian to say Grrrr and it was the tiniest Grrr I've ever heard- so funny! and cute since it seemed as though Christian was embarressed (I also did the hand gestures and pats to help him get it). LOL

Christian-"Grrr...?"

Me-"Grrr, Timber. O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O Coo Coo Coo Coo"

Christian (more aggressive)- "Grrrr"

Me-"Timber. O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O

Oh an Austrian went yodeling on a moutain so high,

When along came a girl scout interrupting his cry.

Oooooo-Laaaay-Heeeeee

O-Lay-Kee-Kee-O Coo Coo Coo Coo"

Christian-"Grrrr!"

Me-"Timber, Anybody wanna cookie?"

Christian-"Yeah!"

LOL I couldn't help stopping to laugh.

Sometimes Christian can be a huge booger, but there are times that he's the smart, funny, cute, handsome little boy I love so much!

Poor GPa

If this doesn't show how big of a teddy bear my Dad is, I don't know what will. My poor father fell asleep in the living room despite the noise the movie, the adults and the grandkids made. He works so hard during the end of the school year and the start of summer (being an A/C guy). And seizing the opportunity my bro-in-law grabbed a toy doll and placed in on my Dad's chest. Took my Dad by surprise a little when he woke but he thought it was funny. Love you Dad!

Sunday Quote

Today's quote is from "Kung Fu Panda." There are a few lessons that could be or are in the movie but there is one lesson I'd like to mention along with the quote.

"There is no secret ingredient. It's just you."

Some people believe they have a destiny. Some people believe in coincidence. A lot of people believe there is a God. Some do not. Whatever people believe in, there are reasons why certain things happen. Big or small. There may be no secret ingredient that makes us who we are. But we are the secret ingredient that makes life that can enrich others' lives. What would the world be like without individuality?

Krispy Kreme Cheeseburgers

Yes, the "buns" are actually Krispy Kreme donuts. We were watching the Travel Channel the other night and we came across this unique idea. A ball park somewhere within the US cqame up with it. Last night Chris bought Krispy Kreme Donuts and we already had bacon, cheese and the hamburgers. If you're wondering if the inside of the donuts are on the outside it's because they wanted to keep the glaze inside the burger and not on a person's hands.

I thought it was pretty good- taste wise. Calories are probably very high so if you're watching that I don't recommend eating it. However, if you're willing do try something new then I recommend you try. BUT I warn you to get ORIGINAL BACON not Maple flavored bacon. That's what we did and I think they may have been too sweet.

This Kid Can Sing/Play!

I'm all for hearing a good voice and this kid definitely gave me goosebumps! Lady Gaga has sung this song "Paparazzi" and she is outshown in this. Oh and if you watch this make sure you keep it running till the end. ;)

Feeling Loved...?

This afternoon I go into Christian's room after naptime. I gently wake him with a kiss and running my fingers through his short hair.

He blinks and says, "Hey Daddy."

Then he takes another look at me and covers his head with his blanket. Wow...I feel so loved.

Sunday Quote

Yesterday's quote is one of my Mother's favorite lines.

Snapdragons

Just wanted you to know I've entered the snapdragon part of my life...

part of me has snapped...

and the rest of me is draggin'.

Happy Mother's Day!

May 8th 2010

I have to say that this last Saturday, May 8th was very busy for me. I woke up at 7AM, getting only six hours of sleep or less cuz we cleaned the house the night before, and swept and cleaned the wooden kitchen floor. Obviously cleaning wasn't all finished.

Hey, if I could clean like the Genie or Bewitched I would do that every night. LOL
Anyway, I got ready and left for IHOP to meet up with the girls of the family for a pre-Mother's Day get-together. I was the first to get there, and signed us up for seven people. Thankfully I was the first one cuz I had a card for my Mother to be signed.

The card also sang- "We Are Family" whenever it was opened. LOL My two sisters, Alana and Lindsey, were the first to arrive who had a little trouble signing the singing card, especially with our eyes scanning the area for my mother. They signed the card and our name was called for seating. Soon after we sat my mother, my sister-in-law(Liz) and her sister(Ruth) come in. Ironically, my mother sits next to me- the one with her locket and the large card, the length of my forearm. But thankfully my mother didn't notice us passing the card around underneath the table so that Liz could sign it. At that point I think Lindsey was looking at a yearbook Alana had brought from the school she taught from (she was the Yearbook class teacher) and she said loudly, "I think I'm done looking at this," handing the yearbook to my mother to distract her from Liz who signed the card in the women's bathroom. LOL and it gets better. Kelli, another sis-in-law, arrived and is soon taken to the bathroom to sign the card. This whole time the card and the locket(in a small box) was in a grocery bag. When it came time to give it back to me they just gave me the card and the box. I don't have a big purse to trying to set the card and the box conspicuously on the floor was REALLY hard to do. As it was when I was messing with the box my mother looks where I'm leaning over (I'm almost in her food) she asks, "Is everything okay?" I stop messing with the box sit straight up and say, "Nope, I'm good." LOL I thought she would have caught on by then. Whether she did or she didn't she let it pass and we continued eating.

We finished eating and by my Dad's treat my Mother paid the bill of the whole table- Thank you Daddy! We also insisted that after she was done that she come back to the table- literally Alana said, "You must come back here. We aren't done." I just about busted out laughing. She came back presented the card and soon after the locket:

I don't know if it was me but she was on the verge of tears when she saw the locket. We love you Mom!

We soon left IHOP to go shopping at JCPenney. Liz and Ruth had a color scheme they were going by to find clothes and I thought that was cool. I wonder what my colors are.

L-R: Alana, Lindsey and Kelli

L-R: My Mother, Ruth, and Liz

I tried a few things on myself not really planning on getting anything since I want to lose weight here soon. I got to see all the other girls try on some cute shirts and skirts and dresses. But sadly had to leave for a different girl party I was hosting. I took Alana back to IHOP for her car when she realized she left the yearbook in Lindsey's van and I stupidly turned onto Baseline from Power, finally turning around at Recker. Then back to Power to the mall again. LOL

By the time I got to my house my consultant/guest was already there. And sadly she was having a bad day. Chris and the kids soon left and I got the rest of the house ready for more guests. Besides me and my consultant, six other girls were to arrive and only three came. Oh well- my consultant did a good job and we had fun.

Afterward a friend and I left for Rack Room Shoes at Fiesta Mall where I bought a pair of boots- my Mother's Day gift that Chris let me get. Then she dropped me off and I finally was able to settle down and wait for Chris and the kids to get home. That was when I was finally able to eat something again. I didn't even realize I hadn't eaten lunch until 5:30pm. LOL And I still didn't eat until Chris got home to ask if I should make dinner. Turned out they had pizza. That was a long day- but very enjoyable. :)

A Mother's Day Gift

They day was eventful with my sister and her son, my kids and husband. The evening wasn't half as much fun but it was relaxing. Soon it was time to give our kids their nightly bath before bedtime. The tub filled with light bubbles and water. They played until splashing was the main joy then we took them out to dry them off. Ellie was like the child from Where The Wild Things Are so I had to become a rough disciplinarian.

I brushed her teeth and wrapped her in her own princess blanket. I explained softly that I had to be rough to stop her thrashing about, despite what little she understood, she settled down. I held her close to me debating whether or not to put her in bed when her breathing became even. Little twitches of her small body confirmed it- she had fallen asleep. I moved her head into a different position and she moved it automatically onto my chest and I could see her face.

The serene baby face of my only baby girl was a gift for Mother's Day I didn't know I wanted until that moment. The gift of a sleeping child that hasn't slept in a mother's arms since five months old was beautiful.

I had Chris take this picture to look back on one day when I realise that she used to fit in my arms like the warm soft blanket I wrapped her in. Thank you Nayeli for this Mother's Day gift.

Playing @ The Mall

"C'mon Mommy."
"This looks like a good place to go in."

"I can even go out the same way!"

Ma's little Ellie-bug!

Kaleb, my nephew, is walking around!

"Look Ma, I'm climbin'!"

LOL- she was running to me! I promise she's not possessed!"I just wanna be alone- in a glacier...under a polar bear!"

Conquering the dump truck-that's my boy!

"Hey Ellie, nice to see you!"

"I'm so excited! Walking can wait!"

Climbing on the truck together.

And we're jumping off buildings- is he related to Superman?

Christian finds the oddest things sometimes- today was a hole or a plug in the play obsticles.

Haircuts!!!!

Nayeli, Christian and I went to my friend, Crystal's house to get hairs cut. Christian got his regular buzz-cut while Nayeli and I got bobs!

I'm hoping this will help grow out her hair with her bangs.
I really like it! It's a good cut for her.

I cut my hair a bit shorter than last time and got feathered bangs.

I don't know how I feel about it yet but I can either cut it or grow it out. So not such a big deal.

Cute Phone Pix

This was taken awhile ago but I just had to show how big my Ellie has gotten. That pillow was definitely bigger than her when she was born, now she needs to pull in her legs to be the same length!
This was taken last Thursday or Friday when we stopped at a Petsmart. I wanted to show Christian and Ellie a few animals since we were in the area. I think they liked the little hamsters the best but the birds weren't that bad either.

Someone Is Paying Attention

During some weekday mornings I let Christian watch channel 8 or PBS. One of the shows they have on is "The Dinosaur Train" where kids can learn a little about dinosaurs or whatever. This morning we were watching the movie "Jurassic Park" and we get to the part where they show the triceratops. Christian was eating popcorn in the kitchen and I was on the loveseat just watching the movie.

Out of nowhere Christian says, "It's a triceratops."

I had no idea that Christian paid that close attention to that half hour show, but apparently he does! Isn't that cool!! I'm so proud!!!

Sunday Quote

I almost forgot the Sunday quote! Though it wouldn't be the 1st time and doubtfully the last. :)

Today I have a dictionary word and translation. I want to get to know words better for writing and ironically most of the words I saw, I knew. But here is one we can all use-

Querulous 1: constantly complaining 2: Fretful, whining- querulously adv - querulousness n

Am I right?

As it is Nayeli was querulous after I took her out of the bath tub and brushed her teeth.

Sick?

Christian woke up this morning, at 5:30 or earlier, screaming because he threw up. Poor Christian! And poor Chris, he stayed up till 1am and woke up with Christian and stayed up with him all morning. We don't know whether it's the flu, something bad he ate or what, but sadly our plans for today went down the drain. Compared to yesterday it seems like a full 180, from good to bluh. Thankfully Chris has this week off but I hope none of us get sick or ARE sick.

I hope you are having a great Sunday!

24th Birthday

May 1st has come and gone but it was definitely a good day!

The day didn't start out all that great with Chris helping a friend move some stuff, but apparently that friend really needed it, so it's all good. Then I got to hang out with Lindsey who took me to some places with birthday freebies! Awesome! We started at Denny's but all they give is the grand slam for free and Linds and I needed a light lunch since dinner was so close. So we ate a club sandwich with fries at JB's. They don't usually let people share a birthday meal but they let us for once.

We left JB's and left for Krispy Creme for my free dozen of glazed donuts (which I didn't get to eat one till only 4 were left-this morning!). And for our last trip of freebies we went to Bahama Bucks (I haven't been in one of those since Dad worked on one of their AC's-long time ago) and I got a strawberry margarita and mango icee mix. Good stuff! After that we went to Lindsey's house to drop off Ammon's icee and talked for a bit, then she dropped me off. So fun!

Around 6 o'clock, Chris, Christian, Nayeli and I left for Matta's (preordered first), picked up our food, then left for Falcon Field Park. Chris and I ate a little before the kids got anxious to run around. Here are a few pics:

I think Christian liked the planes! :)

After 10 mins of walking about the fence we walked to the playground where a couple of groups met up, one being a girl scout troup. The kids played, we watched. Ellie fell off the big swirl of a slide so that was a bummer- she was fine, no scratches but she did get a taste of dirt. Around 8 o'clock we left cuz the girl scout troup was done singing songs and what not and we didn't feel it best to be in that confusion.

We got home, fed the kids, bathed them and put them to bed. Around 10pm Ammon came over to guy talk with Chris and I left for a late girls night at Dos Gringos. Not my usual seeting but they had pool tables.

L-R: Me, Tara, (I don't know), Candee, Jess (Sassy), Melissa, and Liz

I like girl time!

Me playing pool!

I think it's funny that Liz and I are almost standing the same way. LOL

Me and Candee

Us 4 girls were left at 2am. It was fun!

All that and I still haven't eaten a slice of my cake! LOL