A Heartastic day!

On Saturday we went to the Oklahoma Heart Institute. They were celebrating their 1st anniversary. We learned about heart healthy food, heart disease and got to talk to a cardio Dr about Ces' extreme salt intake ( we were told because he has low blood pressure and is heart healthy he can have as much salt as he wants! My Mom was bummed she wouldn't be able to harass him anymore about this...), not to mention a giant anatomically correct heart that we walked through, face painting and balloon making. Miguel even convinced his Grandmama to come along! It was a fun afternoon.

Mosquitoes, anyone?

I hate mosquitoes...they are just nasty! Last year they were really bad, especially at our house. It must have been their breeding ground or something! Due to this; we found out that Miguel is highly allergic to them. Anytime he is bitten he gets a huge welt, it's red and really hot. I always felt so bad for him. There wasn't a day that he didn't have a least 2 welts on his face : ( One morning we awoke to this......


A mosquito had bite him right about his eyebrow. His eye was swollen shut for about a week. Needless to say we are not looking forward to this part of summer. Miguel has since learned that only female mosquitoes bite so he is determined to only play around boy mosquitoes...Good luck, Son!!

Daddy Daughter Date

Every year growing up I went to our church's Daddy Daughter Date with my dad and 4 little sisters. My Mom would make us all matching dresses and my Dad would take us to a fancy restaurant and then to the Church for the dance portion of the night. It was always so much fun and I've treasure those memories as an adult and it's always been a dream of mine that my daughter would be able to go with her Dad. Well, this year Emma got to attend her first Daddy Daughter Date! Since I don't have the same sewing skills as my Mom; I took her to the store and let her pick out a new dress for her date. She was so excited about going out with her Daddy.


Ces took her to a Osaka's (Japanese steakhouse) where they met two of my sisters and my Dad who were also on their Daddy Daughter Date and from there they all went to the church and partied late into the night :D

The church encouraged Mothers and sons to hang out while the Dad's and girls were away. So, Miguel, Gabe and I got together with my Mom and little brother. We ordered some yummy Mexican food and played Mario Kart on the Wii. It was a great night for everyone!!

(pardon Miguel's weird face...he had it painted as spider man at an event we went to...and it's wearing off :D )

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