Christmas 2009

We had a lot of fun this Christmas. It was our first Christmas in our very own home. My brother and his family stayed with us. It was so much fun!!

It doesn't snow much in Oklahoma but Christmas eve we had a huge snow storm. On our way home from my Grandparents home we got stuck just as we were pulling into our neighborhood. Luckily my brother has a jeep with huge tires and was able to rescue you us on multiple occasions. THANKS TOM!!
The kids had a blast with their cousins during Christmas. There were lots of wrapping paper on the floor and tons of giggles while playing with their new toys.

Gabriel is 1!!!

Actually he is 16 months old now, but he turned ONE on October 26. Gabe is such a fun little guy. He has the best personality. He is always smiling and super happy.

Opening presents

One of his favorite toys

Playing with Aunt Lacy

Gabe LOVES pumpkins (and his birthday is only 5 days from Halloween) , so it was only fitting to make him a pumpkin cake

Preschool

I never thought I would send Miguel to preschool but when my Mom told me that my preschool teachers ( who has since retired), daughter was starting her own preschool I could not resist. He had been begging to go to school like Emma anyways and I thought he would enjoy it. He does! He has made a really good friends and loves learning new things. He only goes twice a week which works well for me because I miss him like crazy when he is gone. Here a some pics from his first day.

On the way to school....

In front of his school's sign....



pointing at the apples...

playing with toys and his cubby in the back...

After school holding his first homework; counting red M&M's and eating the rest :D

August

This August was a fun but very stressful month for us. We purchased a house and Emma started school at her new school. We love our home but MAN! is it a TON of WORK!!!! There is so much that has to be done that we are used to other people doing for us since we've always lived in apartments. It's a great house though...it's a 4 bedroom 2 bath with a huge backyard ( the main reason we purchased it). We also live next door to a horse pasture and in our backyard there is a gate that if opened brings you right to the horses with nothing between you but a chain and some poles. Here are some pics of the house. The only ones I have are from the real estate listing. If I ever get done unpacking and decorating I'll post some better ones :D

We were lucky enough to get Emma into a great school with a spanish program. She had a tough transition but is starting to find her footing and doing great. I am thrilled! We went from crying every morning and begging for me to take her back home to walking herself in and only three days out of the week asking to stay home :D Here are some pics from her first day....

Her backpack was REALLY heavy :D

JULY

JUNE....

Happy Birthday, Miguel!!!

Miguel is 3!!! Yes, I'm a little behind, but on June 22nd, we celebrated my baby boys third birthday. What a sweet and loving little guy we have been blessed with. Here are a few things we love about our Bubba: sweet, big time cuddle bug, passion for life and everything around him, family comedian, loves to dance and sing (usually his own creation ), makes up great stories and many, many more. He is a blast to be around!!!

Miguel is really into Transformers right now. So , we tried to go all out; we had transformer cups, plates, napkins, hats, banners and of course toys! He got tons of transformer toys, which of course take hours and hours to transform. : } Here are some pics from the day.