this is a first..

Yesterday, Aracely was having a bit of a rash. Atleast that's what I thought it was until I saw her the next morning and she looked like this.

At first glanced I wanted to laughed, but kept myself from doing so to avoid hurting her feelings. Then I was concerned. Took her to urgent care, and ofcourse, they couldn't tell me what the allergic reaction was to. But they gave us a prescription. Looking forward to seeing her go back to normal.

Christmas Tree

Aracely and Carlos have been wanting to put up our Christmas tree for a while. I told them we wouldn't until the day after Thanksgiving. Sure enough, early in the morning, they reminded me that it was time to put our tree up.

so happy to have this awesome man in our lives. don't know what we would do without him. he seems to make everything seem much more easy. ♥ him tons


Aracely being silly jumping in when I am trying to take a decent picture. This one turned out really cute so I thouht I'd post it

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checking if all the lights are working...


♥ our BIG Christmas tree

Black Friday?

Everone that knows me knows that I am not brave enough for Black Friday. Neither is my husband. So when he told me he was going to Home Depot.....I was shocked! He said they have this cool tool that he has been eyeing but is very expensive and wanted to see if they would have it on sale. I am still shocked. Then I thought that he must really want that tool, otherwise he would not even consider doing such a thing. Then I thought that maybe when the time came, he would change his mind and sleep in. In between my sleep, I heard him leave. Not quite sure what time he left, but I was still shocked that he did go. I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth when I heard him walk in. I asked if he had found what he was looking for and he just said yeah, but it was only $50 cheaper. me: did you buy it? him: no. ME: (thinking) now I am really confused but didn't give it much thought and continued brushing my teeth. Kids come in, each one holds my hand and they say, mommy close your eyes. Daddy has a surprise. So I do just that and when they tell me I could open my eyes, there he was...holding a box...with a beautiful sparkly ring in it. again...I was shocked! I couldn't believe it! then he asked if I would marry him....and of course....I said YES! I cried...he cried...we hugged and then kissed..saw the ring...hugged and kissed again. It took a while to get me out of the shocked stage I was in. I couldn't believe my eyes. He had this all planned out! said he had been planning it for a couple of weeks. I ♥ him

We went to IHOP to celebrate!

Thankful for...

family, friends and life in general!

I am thankful for this wonderful man. He is the best husband I could have asked for. The best friend I could have. and the best father for our children.

I am also thankful for our firstborn. Lately she has been more than a handful, and I very much hope it's just one of those stages they go thru. Because of her, I often find myself praying for patience!


But regardless, I love her so much and I am grateful to have her!!!


This boy came into our lifes with a purpose. To make our lives brighter. His personality is just out there and he knows how to make us laugh. Such a silly boy. Love him to pieces. and I hope he never changes

This Thanksgiving sucked for him (and a little for me) he spent the day sick! I hate seeing my babies in pain and unable to do anything to make it feel better. This is was not one of those things that a band-aid or kiss would make better. So sad to see him that way. Thankful that it only lasted that day!

i've noticed....

that lately I've been spoiling myself with these

and more of these.

and my trash can now looks like this.

and it's only Tuesday!

Overpriced coffee is so good! Maybe that's why it's overpriced. Today I had a reality check. I can not continue with this expensive habit and I am sad that it must stop.

I felt worse about it when I walked over to City Hall with a couple of friends. As we walk into one of the departments, a beautiful Christmas tree with just too many of these ornaments.



each one has a childs name with their age and whatever item they want. I felt so bad reading most of them. Kids asking for socks, underwear, coats, or clothing in general....I felt sick to my stomach.

We picked out Anai, a 4 year old who is requesting A pant, shirt and a coat for Christmas!

scrapbook kind of day

Sucks to not have a car. Tino has been working almost all day. It sucks when he is on call. With no where to go, a clean house and the laudry all done, I was able to catch up on my December daily album....

from last year!!!

I realized that I am soon going to start on the one for this December, so I did a little on-line shopping. I don't do it much but since I don't have a car and I had a free shipping code then I did. Now I am excited to get my order in the mail. And I've also decided that I am going to try not to let my next daily December album go so long before completing. My goal, end of December or the latest......mid January! and just to clarify....I am talking about this December

Breaking Dawn part1

Didn't think we were going to see it anytime soon because Tino is on call this week. His manager sent him home early because he had too much overtime and she is not willing to pay them for it. I know! What a beast right? So Tino called me at about noon to ask what I was up to. I was on my way to get Aracely from school to take her to her dentist appointment. So he figured it all out and suggested we go watch the movie. He stopped by the theatre and picked up tickets for the 3 o'clock show. Mom and dad came over to take care of the kids. Our date was awesome. I love my hubby. I feel bad though because as soon as we left the theatre his on call phone started ringing. He didn't get home until 10pm :(

ps another visit to the dentist with zero cavaties. The reason a couple teeth are hurting us because her permanent ones are starting to come and so are some mola

IVORY & PURPLE

our wedding colors!

and I want a splash of orange too.


I was thinking maybe orange calla lillies? what do you think?



(bottom corner right) that is exactly how I envisioned my bouquet. Wondering if I can make my own? I always seem to think I can remake stuff I like. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I am willing to give it a try :) Maybe add a little bling in between flowers like the one below. but instead of crystals, peals.



(top corner right) I wonder where I can find some of these for my wedding party?


yesterday when Tino told me that the band has been contracted, i felt butterflies in my stomach. everything is starting to seem more real. I need to start trying on some gowns, Tino suggested I wait until after the holidays....haa haa! maybe I will ;)

i am excited...

Because I realized today that I can blog from my phone! Yup you heard me, FROM MY PHONE!!! :) I {♥} my phone.
Now there is no excuse for not updating my blog. Oh wait, I just realized there may be a little problem. I already have a problem with my battery life. That's the only downside to my fabulous phone. I am sure I'll find a solution for that little problem. In the meantime I will continue to blog away.....

Ahhhhh....LIFE IS GOOD !!!

BYE BYE!

we knew it was a total loss. the insurance company confirmed that. tino went to pick up his check from them.



and they picked up our car. SAD....it was a part of our family...we are going to miss it. just a little.

teacher said...

there are a couple things Aracely needs to improve on.


(picture is from a school activity night)

Not really what I wanted to hear at our first parent-teacher conference. According to Ms. Loving, Aracely sheds crocodile tears when she doesn't know the answer to her questions. She teaches them right though, tells them they are not to cry unless something hurts. After speaking to Aracely about this, she also made a good point. When I was trying to explain the same thing to her, she said, "mom, but it does hurt. it hurts my feelings" at that point my heart was hurting too. and I realized how smart she is! Even if she is trying to trick me...hee hee.

Going back to the conference....Aracely knows 30/52 letters and knows all her numbers, and by all I mean 1-30. I must mention that she can count to 100 :) However, she still needs help in a couple of areas....which we are already working on :)

I ask myself....

Are we too mexican for save the dates?

I have so much family in other states, and I want to make them aware of our wedding date. I thought about making some phone calls, but then I said to myself...seriously? Call EVERYONE? Then I thought, would it be ok to send out save the dates?

So I asked the soon to be groom and he didn't think it was a good idea. Until I mentioned to him why I was considering sending them out. After listening, he said it may not be that much of a bad idea afterall.

He had already made me second guess myself, so I went ahead and asked my sis-in-law. She thought it was a good idea. But, now I am not sure if it is.

I hate not being sure of what I want. Or what I feel. Or what I think of certain things. I always second guess myself. Gotta work on improving that....