Weekend Recap

This weekend we started off Friday with heading to the drive-in with our church to see the Jungle Book. Our church has a family event once a month, so we can get to know other families. We don't always get to participate but this time we were able to. The kids had lots fun. My sister and my parents even joined us. 

Sofia was awake the whole time and was so fussy that I didn't even get to watch the movie. The whole time I rocked her, nursed her, and even gave her teething medicine. She was very irritable and I was so tired and I know she was too. She just couldn't get comfortable. It was a hard evening for sure. Thankfully that night she slept really good. We needed a good nights rest after that evening. 

On our way to the drive-in, Jorge and I realized that today was our 16th wedding anniversary. Isn't that crazy?, that with us being so busy with work and the kids schedules, that we both forgot. I remembered as I was updating the soccer schedule in my planner. Oh my gosh, I think we both need to slow down and definitely plan a date night soon. 

Saturday morning came very quick. Bright and early we headed to the soccer field for 3 games.

 For the past 8 weeks this has been our Saturday routine. 

Many  of these Saturday's we've had to be at the field by 7:30, kinda rough but we've been accomplishing it. 

These boys have been doing so well, they are getting better as the season is coming to an end.

 They are having lots of fun and love to practice with eachother at home. 

Daniel insisted on helping me with the stroller. I told him that I'd help since he can't see over it. 

He said, that's ok mama I can do it. I love my little helper. 

Later, the girls and I went clothes shopping. Sofi has been having a hard time napping lately, thankfully I had my wrap. She took a good nap. I love wearing my baby, but not too happy about my sunburn on my nose from the soccer game this morning. 

I have an event in May that I'm so nervous about that I went shopping for. 

I tried on this maxi dress. With some cute jewelry and strappy sandals, it might work, right? 

Do you see my little helper??

           My girls!! I love saying that. 

          And we made it to church! 

I ended the weekend working on a little project for Sofi. I'll show you all later, if it turns out okay. 

How was your weekend? Busy or relaxing? 

Merry Christmas!

                            

                              We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Luke 2:11-14

11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,

14“Glory to God in highest heaven,

    and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

Ten Things to Smile About This Month: August 2015

I stumbled upon this awesome blog which has inspired me to write and document our life. I have always tried and have failed at it, but she has these fun link ups and I thought this was such a neat idea about posting 10 things that made you smile. Because being a mom can be hard and sometimes it is good to have reminders of the sweet joyful moments. So for the month of August here are some things that made me smile.

1. We were able to visit the beach as a family one more time before vacation ended.

2. We took Sofia to meet her great grandpa Jesse. 

3. School started!! Here's Gabriel and Jimmy's first day. Gabriel is in 2nd grade and Jimmy is in 7th... I can not believe how time sneaks up on you.

4. Des and Danny helped me make banana bread. 

5. Baby girl turned 2 months. My gosh I'm trying to savor my moments that I have with her at this stage. It is my favorite. 

6. We finally made it to our first Dodgers game of the season. 

7. Jorge and his Dad built me a workbench for me to work on my jewelry. I love it!!! 

8. Daniel started Tae Kwon Do.  

9. I loved this shot of Gabriel with Daniel holding hands at his cub scout outing. 

10. We made our first sale with our t-shirt business!! 

Friday Highlights

This week we started back to school and Tae kwon Do after a long summer break. We made homemade pizza which was so yummy. 

Michael started high school! Oh my gosh he is growing up so fast. 

Daniel helped me bake banana muffins!

And  

little miss is struggling with gaining weight but we are managing. They took more blood to check her out and see if their is anything else going on with her.  

She is still being a happy little one, so sweet and sleepy still. 

I love all her little expressions, I just want to freeze time. So precious my baby girl you are. 

Update: Sofia's blood work came back normal and she is gaining weight. We found out she has a lip tie and we will be correcting that soon so she can nurse better. 

July 2015 Highlights

1. We went to Las Vegas for week and celebrated 4th of July with our cousins. 

2.  Jimmy won a huge stuffed dog at Circus Circus.

3. Jorge was chosen to go on stage at a comedy show we saw in Las Vegas.

4. Baby Sofia has been giving us the sweetest smiles. 

5. Daniel turned 4!! We celebrated with a Pirate theme birthday of course. 

6. We visited the beach a lot and with a newborn it was challenging. Especially since Jorge had to work, so I braved it with all 6 kids. They were so helpful.    

7. Sofia turned 1 month old. Oh my time is flying by. 

It's Girl!!

Sofia Isabella

Born June 13, 2015 8:39 am 

Easter Memories 2015

Easter weekend didn't really go as I had planned, actually lately it feels like nothing goes how I've planned it.  Anyways it was still nice and I think the kids had a good time. Here are some pictures of our weekend.

Usually we start saving eggs to dye and fill with confetti a few months before Easter but this year I was really behind. Thankfully grandma was on top of it and saved some for us.

On Friday, we went to her house to dye the eggs and fill up with confetti. Does anyone do this tradition? I'm not sure why we do but my family has done it since I was a little girl. We do hide the plastic ones with candy and money too. Jorge really doesn't care for the confetti tradition but he is wonderful and participates anyways. Love him.

                   Sunday morning, we went to church and after we got the kids snow cones.

I love Daniel's smile and seeing his cute little painted hands that made a cross. 

Then we headed to my Mom and Dad's house for a BBQ and Easter egg hunt. My parents always make such a good BBQ. 

We celebrated with the cousins with a Easter egg hunt.  

Then we came home and did some games. 

It was a nice and simple Easter! Just perfect as long as I'm with them. 

Mt. Rubidoux

Since Gabriel has became a cub scout we have been having more adventures and seeing different places we normally wouldn't. This weekend we went with Gabriel on his cub scout hike to Mt. Rubidoux.