The Dimas Family

Snow Much Fun

2011-01-10T08:14:00.000-08:00

In the Great State of Texas the Weather changes daily. Last year we were blessed with Snow 4 or 5 times. This Year the Weather has been up and down, so I am considering ourselves Lucky that we got Snow today. Last week it was in the upper 60's and today is it Snowing. This week it will be in the upper Teens and Lower 20's. I am hoping for more Snow this week, but sometimes you just have to Count your Blessings.

Abbey LOVES the snow. As soon as there was enough on the ground we took her outside for some Fun in the Snow. Her and Daddy made a Snow Man, had a Snow Ball Fight, and Abbey even made a Snow Angel.

Abbey and Daddy had a Snow Ball fight, I think Abbey had a slight disadvantage!

Abbey would not STOP eating the snow. Yummy!

Abbey and Daddy made a Little "No Mam"

Abbey making a Snow Angel

Abbey and Mommy in the snow.

Resolution

2010-12-28T12:22:00.001-08:00

We live very busy and complex lives and we have negleted our Blog for a very long time. In the beginning it was because we didn't have Internet, then my computer crashed, then it was holiday season at work. Well no more excuses!!! The Holidays are over, my computer works, and we have Internet! So my New Year's Resolution is going to be that I must Blog at least ONCE a week. Yes, I know it doesn't sound like much, but really for me it is! Stay tuned for upcoming events in the Dimas Family!

Pics from Gaylord Texan Ice

2010-12-28T11:50:00.001-08:00

This is Torrey's sister again, posting some cute pics of Abbey from the night we went to Gaylord Texan. She was not in a picture taking mood, so I had to be quick!

2010-05-16T15:02:00.000-07:00

First off I am not Torrey, and she may strangle my neck for this, but these pictures of Abbey were just too cute, so I thought I would share with her blog followers. =) I took these last weekend at my mom's house. She is so funny. She was dancing but a few minutes before this she was yelling and pointing her finger at me. I was not fast enough with my camera to catch those ones. Check out those moves....
That is an Abbey face all the way

If I remember correctly she was singing "Hot Chocolate" her new favorite movie. =)

Love you Torrey, and I was tired of your blog being at the bottom of my update list so I updated for you. Please don't strangle me.

Love your favorite sister!!!!!

Bet On It

2009-04-21T20:42:00.000-07:00

So, Abbey is just like me. I love to dance and sing, I just don't do it very well. For those of you who know me, you know I LOVE Britney Spears. We have her Circus cd in the car and Abbey loves to dance to it. Womanizer, Circus, and If You Seek Amy Tonight are her favorite songs to dance too. She also loves Lady Gaga, Poker Face and Rihanna, Disturbia.

We have lots of fun in our car.

Well, back to my story..... I had to work tonight, as usual and while I was at work this is what went down.....

At least it was to Bet on It from High School Musical II.... A little more child friendly!!! (A little more G-rated than Britney Spears)

Sunday Shopping

2009-04-20T09:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday both Joel and I had to work so Abbey spend half the day with Grammy. I got off of work at 8pm so Joel and I decided to hit Tom Thumb and Kroger while we did not have Abbey with us. When we have Abbey our shopping trips always end up being twice as long.

First Stop: Tom Thumb

10 Healthy Choice $1.99 each when you buy 5 or more

2 tubs of Smart Balance butter

2 boxes of Smart Balance baking sticks

1 box of Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix

6 boxes of assorted Rice a Roni

Total OOP: $9.44

Second Stop: Kroger

5 Turkey Lunchables

4 Suave Deodorants

12 Lawry's Marinades

2 Pillsbury Cake Mixes

4 McCormick Grill Mates

4 boxes Pillsbury Brownie Mix

13 soft packs 32ct Huggies wipes

1 Birds Eye steamfresh white rice

8 Angel Soft toilet paper

9 Brut deodorant

4 Quaker Quakes rice cakes

2 boxes Hormel little Sizzlers sausages

Total OOP: $6.56

I did not take a picture last night because we didn't get home until 10:30pm since we had to pick up Abbey at my Mom's house. I will try next trip to take a picture. I still have to hit Albertson's tomorrow afternoon.

OH LUCY

2009-04-15T08:52:00.000-07:00

About 2 weeks ago Joel and I inherited my Mom's cat Lucy. Lucy needs lots of attention and love, because my Mom is working all the time, Lucy came to live with us. She no longer longs for attention and love because little Miss Abbey has that covered.

After work last night I walked in the door to find the two of them laying down watching a movie!

I usually would say that the poor kitty gets beat up, but she keeps coming back for more. So, I no longer feel sorry for her.

After Abbey gives Lucy kisses there is a huge slobber mark on Lucy's fur. Not to mention Abbey then comes running to me pulling black cat hair out of her mouth.

Easter Party

2009-04-05T10:27:00.000-07:00

On April 1st Abbey and I were invited to a fantastic Eater Party. Abbey got to hunt for Easter eggs and meet the Easter bunney!

Thanks Sister Quenzer!

Abbey loved the goodies in her eggs. Her she is with a huge piece of gum in her mouth.

Abbey with the Easter Bunney!

Are these not the cutest sandwhiches you have ever seen? Peanut butter, jam, and honey egg shaped sandwhiches. Abbey ate the whole thing.

Abbey and I.

I love you muffin!

What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas

2009-04-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

March 1, 2009

When my brother told us he was getting married we were very excited. Kendra and Nick have been together for 5 years now. It was about time they tied the knot!

The best part was, they tied the knot in VEGAS baby.

We had such a wonderful time with family and friends!

Welcome to the family Kendra, not like you weren't part of it before!

Abbey was such a pill on the plane. My sister was the only one who could get Abbey to sleep the entire trip!

Thanks Ricci!
Here is my niece, Abbey and my Papa.

Before the wedding My sister and I decided to do some site seeing with the girls. We ended up at the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay!

My niece kept asking if there was glass in front of the tanks. We kept telling her that if there wasn't we all would be soaking wet!

Abbey got to touch the sting rays!

One of the sharks! Yikes!

Kendra at the reception.

My love bug. My mom made their dresses and even bought them matching purses.

For once in Kendra's life she was taller then Nick. She had to stand on a coffee table to make it happen though. My brother is 6'8 and Kendra is 5'5.

Abbey and my Mom dancing at the reception. Abbey loves her Grammy!

Friends & Family

2008-11-13T21:39:00.001-08:00

Alright everyone.......GAP FRIENDS AND FAMILY has begun. It started today, Thursday the 13th, and runs untill Sunday the 16th. If you would like to save 30% let me know. The catch is... If you want it you must come get it!!! Sorry, but working 40 hours a week doesn't really make me want to drive all over town. Just let me know because I have a ton to give away.

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-05T20:10:00.000-08:00

We went to the same Pumpkin Patch that we visited last year and had a great time. My sister, and her 2 children joined us along with my Mom. We had such a great time. Abbey got to pick out her very own pumpkin that was just her size.

I snapped this picture of her walking and it turned out so CUTE!!

Grammy bought her this very CUTE pumpkin shirt to wear.

What a cute drooley face!

Oh how I love this Face!

When Animals Take Over

2008-09-11T19:56:00.000-07:00

During Abbey's lunch I wondered into our bedroom to get my phone to call Joel and see how his day was going...... When I returned to the kitchen, this is what I found......

Apparently Lucy was hungry too and wanted to partake in some lunch: or she was just tired and wanted a place to sleep? Either way I had to take some pictures and then scald her for her bad table manners.

Abbey just thought it was hilarious
Abbey thought she needed some love, so love she got!

This is our life on a regular basis.... I guess you just have to learn to laugh!

I know I haven't been keeping you updated lately, I guess that is what happens when you work and have a 1 year old. So tonight I decided to get you up to speed! I have more posts below.

Enjoy!

Swimming With Daddy

2008-09-11T19:39:00.000-07:00

For Abbey's birthday Abuelito y Abuelita Dimas sent her many neat presents, one of them being this cool swimming pool for the back yard. It has an elephant slide that squirts water from its trunk.

For those who know Abbey she is a FISH. She loves to play in the water, she becomes fearless!

Abbey will climb the stairs all by herself and slide down with ease. She absolutely loves it!

Abbey and her Daddy, they have so much fun together!

Bliss

2008-09-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

The week after Abbey's birthday we found ourselves bound to a hotel. The hard wood floors in Mom's house were being redone while she was in California, so Joel, Abbey and I packed up and went to a hotel. We stayed for 5 days, which to most people would have been great. Free breakfast, a whirl pool tub, someone to come make your bed in the morning and bring you fresh towels, sounds great right? For Joel and I it wasn't so great. We have a 1 year old who can not for the life her sleep through the night. Plus, a hotel room = one large room. No where for Abbey to be alone and go to sleep by herself. It was 5 days of no sleep so when I saw this....

It was BLISS!!!

Webster's Dictionary definition of the word bliss is; supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment. When I found my baby sleeping like this.... It was all of the above, happiness, utter joy, and contentment!

It's moments like these that make life worth the havoc.

Isn't she just so cute?

Helping Mommy Unpack

2008-09-11T19:08:00.000-07:00

When Abbey and I arrived home from California she decided to give her Mommy a helping hand. For all of those who don't know me all that well, I usually leave my suitcase on the bedroom floor until I need or use all the items in it. I know it's pretty sad, but I absolutely hate to unpack. I find it a gruelling process.

Her helping turned into throwing the contents of my suitcase all over the floor. Not to helpful, but hey at least the girl tried.

Abbey's 1st Birthday Party

2008-08-24T20:17:00.001-07:00

August 16th was Abbey's first birthday party. Can you believe that my baby is alreay one? We had a Luau Party for her with hawaiian burgers, fruited hawaiian salad, and Flip Flop shaped birthday cakes. It was so much fun!

I have to give a special Thanks to Aunt Kelsey for flying all the way from California to share in Abbey's special day! We love you!

Here she is hitting her Palm Tree shaped Pinata

Abbey LOVES water. She jumped in her pool before we could suit her up

All wet with her Luau dress on from Hawaii

Flip Flop shaped birthday cake! They were so darn cute! I just love how they turned out!

Abbey making her birthday wish

My Girl knows just how to do it. She jumped right in the cake with no hesitation.

The final result~ All messy! Her brand new high-chair from Grandpa and Grandma Dimas had to have its first washing within hours!

We had a great day and I am so proud of my little girl. She is walking (running), talking, and playing so well and we could not LOVE her more!

Happy Birthday Muffin~ Love Mommy

Happy Birthday Pretty Pretty Princess~ Love Daddy

California Love

2008-08-05T20:53:00.000-07:00

Abbey and I went to California for 2 weeks and did so many great things. I won't completly tell you everything, mainly because I don't have that great of a memory and it would take forever. Our first week there it was just Abbey and I then the last week my sister and her two children where there with us. We stayed with my Dad for most of the time and then with Aunt Kelsey for the last few days. We can't wait to see Aunt Kelsey at Abbey's 1st Birthday. We miss you already!!

On Thursday the 17th, Kelsey and I took Abbey up to Emigrant Gap, where we went to Girl's camp as young girls. I was so amazing to be back there. Abbey loved to play in the dirt and go sooo messy. Abbey met such wonderful people who have completely impacted my life in so many ways. It was such a great day!

Stream at Girl's Camp

My baby playing the dirt. I can not tell how much she enjoyed getting dirty. I have no idea where she gets that from, I hate the dirt! She was such a mess, dirt was everywhere!

Abbey with Grandma #3. She is pretty much like my mom, actually I call her Mom. It was the first time she had ever met Abbey.

On Monday the 21st, Aunt Kelsey and I decided to take Abbey to the Zoo for the 1st time. I don't know how much she liked it, but we were there for a little over an hour. I would say successful!
Abbey loves to watch the ducks

She is just too darn Cute!

The Zoo had a place to pet all the farm animals and Abbey had a hay day. Here she is with a goat.

Abbey's first ride on a Carosel at the Zoo

On Wednessday the 23rd, we layed pretty low at my Dad's house and went swimming in his hot tub. It abviously wasn't heated at the time. The kids loved it!

On Thursday the 24th my Dad took all of us down to San Fransico for the day. We walked all along the Pier, went to Ghirardelli square, and had lunch at Bubba Gumps. It was such a fun day! It was actually real air with the delta breeze!
Abbey, my Dad, and I on the Pier with Alcatraz right behind us

On top of the parking garage at Pier 39

The Golden Gate Bridge in all its Beauty

I know it is foggy, come on it's San Fran, when is it not foggy?

We parked the car and walked up to a hill where this was our view.... Can I say AMAZING!

Garage Sale

2008-08-05T20:29:00.000-07:00

Since Joel and I are living with my Mom we decided that it would be best to sell all of our extra items we had around the house. I started doing the coupon thing in January because Joel and I moved out on our own and had to pinch pennies. Now, that Joel is going back to school we are continuing in that pattern. I had so much extra coupon stuff that it was driving me crazy, and my Mom crazy. We just don't have that much space in our bedroom and half of Abbey's room. Our stuff started to pile in the garage where our furniture currently is and that was turning out bad.

In conclusion, we decided to have a Garage sale last Saturday, while my Mom was in Canada to cut down on added stress. We got off to a late start so I figured that would ruin our turn-out considering it was supposed to be 106 degrees that day, but OHHH NO!!! We were so busy. We sold a little more than half our stash. Our grand total for the day was.... Are you ready for this????

$704!!! Yes you are reading that right.

So to those of you who think I am a little crazy with the coupons... You are right, but with that kind of profit I am fine being crazy. So make-fun of me all you want! I am still ahead!

Becoming A Favorite

2008-06-22T22:31:00.000-07:00

So I have received a fabulous new recipe from a gal in my neighborhood and I thought I would share with everyone!

Very easy to make...... For every Mom our there!

Ingredients:

One sleeve of Saltine crackers

1 Package of milk chocolate chips (I have also tried with semi-sweet chocolate chips and they taste just as delicious)

1 cup sugar (I use the Pampered Chef stone bar cookie sheet, which I find to be a little smaller so I cut the sugar to 3/4 cup)

2 sticks butter (when using the bar cookie sheet I use 1 stick and 5 tablespoons of butter)

Melt butter and then add the sugar (I melted the butter in small sauce pan on low). Line a cookie sheet with a sheet of tinfoil, and then Saltine crackers. Pour sugar/butter mixture over crackers. It'll look soupy when you do it. Then cook in oven on 350 degrees for 15 minutes. when you pull the cookie sheet out of the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Once they start melting, spread them to cover the entire top of the cracker mixture. I also toasted pecans before hand and sprinkled them on top as well.

Refrigerate for 1-2 hours (or you can be like me and pop them in the freezer to shorten the time). Once the candy has set up, pull the cookie sheet out and start peeling back the tinfoil and gently break crackers apart.

That's it!!!

Enjoy!

Thanks Cari!

Quick Trips

2008-06-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

So I usually do not post my shopping trips unless I find some really great deals at a fantastic price!

Joel and I had a few hours to ourselves on Sunday because Abbey was napping and my Mom said that she could stay at the house with her. Yay for Joel and I!!!

We made 3 stops....

Target

Total Out of pocket...... -$4.01

That's right, they gave me $4.01 back. That has never happened, they usually make me add items, but not today!!!

CVS

Total Out of pocket.... $0

I couldn't pass up the Revlon BOGO deal. The cheapest are nail files for $1.79 with $2 in coupons. making $.21 in overage. I bought 8 of them!
I had to put a little more then a wanted onto my gift card because I needed the pictures for my Scrapbook Retreat at the end of the month. They were a little over $5. Goodness they get more expensive every day!

Big Lots

Total Out of pocket..... $15.91

I love running into Big Lots and seeing what they have. I found Gerber Beef/Carrotts and Pears/Chicken baby food for $.25 each. I couldn't pass them up so I bought 12. I found a Playtex sippy cup for $2 and then a Baby Einstein meal time gift set for $6. Joel found Anger Managment for $3, not bad for a DVD. The Zebra Cakes are for Joel's lunches, he loves them.

Too bad Big Lots doesn't take coupons

All in all I think I did pretty well on todays shopping trip. Not a bad total for everything I got. 72 items for $11.90!

Before And After

2008-06-15T19:07:00.000-07:00

We all know that life can get a little CRAZY, right? I have come to realize that with work, cooking, shopping, laundry, staying organized, and trying to stay sane, Joel and I's bedroom has turned into the ultimate dumping ground. Left over shopping items and bags, unfolded clean clothes out of the dryer, dirty clothes that have never made it to the hamper, the messy diaper bag, and toys that just do not have home all end up on our floor or even worse, our BED. My Mom had a friend coming from California so it became the perfect opportunity for me to start cleaning.

Before

View from the door way
From the closetFrom the closet

My Desk. I was trying to finish a scrap page, didn't really get too far.

With a few hours behind me, many paper towels and cleaner later, and a lot of elbow grease this is what our room really looks like! I have come to enjoy a clean room.

After

You can actually see the CARPET!

View from the closet

From the bathroom door. Don't you love Joel watching BIG DADDY on the TV?!

Finally the view from the entry door. I can't believe it can actually be this clean!!! Yay for US!

9 Months And Counting

2008-06-10T21:26:00.000-07:00

9 Months And Counting

My baby girl is getting so BIG! I can't believe how much she can do now. Abbey can crawl, walk around all furniture, and stand all on her own. She laughs and giggles and it just makes me want to eat her up.

Joel and I decided to enter Abbey into Parenting Magazine's baby contest. This is her picture that we entered and we can't wait to see what they say. I know I shouldn't get all excited considering I am completely biased, but she is DARN cute!

Will It Ever Get Easier?

2008-04-21T20:20:00.000-07:00

As each moment in life passes by, I find myself wondering if it will ever get easier? I know that many people say it will only take time to heal and others find themselves saying “Life must go on." I always wonder what it must mean to “Move On?” I don’t ever see myself really “Moving On.” To move on means that you must forget what you had and to move forward without those memories that make each moment in life worth it. How can I ever find myself doing that? At this very moment moving on would mean that each day would go on the same as it did, which we all know does not. I do know that time heals all, but how much time? I know it has only been 2 months and I know that is not enough time to move forward with out feeling the same pain as I do now, but really enough is enough. I find myself saying “I’m tired of crying,” and the truth is, I am. I hate that with every song on the radio my reaction is tears. I hate that there is no longer a Priesthood holder in our home to comfort and protect us. I hate that we will never feel the same blessings that he had brought into our home. The empty chair at the dinner table, the empty spot on the couch next to my Mom, the car missing in the driveway, and a spirit that is no longer here are all the things which make me not want to “Move On.” So for those who say “Life still goes on” has something coming!
It is strange that a picture I walk by everyday on the way to my bedroom has a different effect on me. I can walk by and smile for the good times we had or I can stop, look, and cry for the memories I will no longer have. That one picture can say so many words without really saying a thing.

A smile from Abbey has so many effects as well. I feel pain because Abbey will never know how wonderful her Papa was, I feel guilty because she does not have the memories as I do, and I feel blessed that they had six months together! I know that it has become my obligation to help her know truly how wonderful her Papa was, how much he loved her, and that each action he made was for another person’s gain. I also know that it is up to me to make sure she understands the power of influence he had on all of our lives and how grateful we were to have him at all! I just hate that I have to be the one to tell her and that he can not be the one to show her.
I know that with each passing milestone I will feel pain and sorrow that he could not be here to watch and see the proud accomplishments. Abbey’s first birthday will only be tears knowing he never made it, which only makes it worse. When each baby receives their name and a blessing I will walk out of Sacrament meeting with tears rolling down my cheek wondering who will ever be good enough to bless my next child. With each and every moment in life, I will wonder why he couldn’t have been there? I know that this is just the beginning of a very hard and rocky road that I must face head on, but I still wonder why it had to be him? As my Mom says, “He was just spiritually ready.” Well, in that case, let’s all make sure our children and family members are not spiritually ready anytime soon. I know I will never know the answer to the question “Why him” until I am with him once again and I know I will one day be alright knowing that he is with me in spirit. I just hope it is someday very soon!
I know that life will always throw you a curve ball and it just depends on how you swing the bat, but let me tell you, I have been swinging the bat for quite some time. I know that eventually it will get easier, but I just want to know when? I also know that people are looking out for my best interest and that people are praying for our family. I do know these things, but my bitterness is what shows through. I know I am loved and supported throughout all of this and that I do have friends I can lean on, and let me tell you I am truly grateful for it all!!! I do want to say that I love each and everyone of you who do care, who do try to understand, and who listen no matter what!

The Best I Have Ever Done

2008-04-06T18:53:00.000-07:00

Today was the best I have ever done!!! Joel and I went to CVS today and this is what we walked out with. 42 items! We had a few hitches, especially with the Aveeno deal. I bought the $25 worth and then it would not give me my EB so I had to return it all. I guess I will try again this week, the only bummer is I lost my coupons because the transaction was already processed! Thats alright I guess! I do have more, I was just planning on saving a few. Another hitch was at the end when I was paying, the customer terminal would not let me pay. Yes that is right, it would not take any form of payment. We figured it out and I payed at a different register.

It turned out alright considering what all I got. Because I did one of my Aveeno returns last I got a $15 giftcard for next time. That would of taken my total even lower if I had done it before. Are you ready for my grand total without the giftcard............... $25.64! If you minus the $15 GC it's $10.64. Plus I recieved $10EB for next time. I did wonderful! So everyone go out tomorrow and stock up on some great baby items. They were pretty much FREE or $.61 each. It depends on how you look at it!

I would like to extend my deepest apologies to Delaine. I always thought you were a little nutty for doing the coupon thing. I am very Sorry!!! Now that I know, I wouldn't want you any other way than NUTTY!!

Abbey Misses Her Grammy

2008-04-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

Abbey has been missing her Grammy since she left Friday morning!! We both decided we would find a way to tell her how we feel!

We hope you have a great vacation and come home safely!
I love and Miss you Grammy!!

Yay Me!!!

2008-04-02T20:28:00.000-07:00

I went to Kroger today and stocked up on their buy 10 deals. I did great, well atleast that is what I think! I bought 62 items totaling $174 and I only paid $39. That includes Pull-ups, gatorade, cat litter, and strawberries that I did not have coupons for. It would of been less, but I forgot that I had an $8 gift card from a return. I am still very excited on my success! Yay me!!! Also in the last Sunday paper there were $2 got 2b coupons, plus on the actual got2b products there are $2 coupons. So on one product you can save $4. They are $4.64 at Target, so with all my coupons they only came out to $.64 each! I only buy 2 papers so I only have 4 coupons, but that bought me what they had. That makes me very happy!!! They also work wonderful to add shine and volume to your hair.

Looks Who's Crawling

2008-04-01T20:50:00.000-07:00

Abbey is now 7 months old and on her way to being completely mobile. She now can crawl all on her own. Here are the picuters to prove it.

About 2 weeks ago Abbey started getting up on all fours and rocking back and forth and in the last 2 or 3 days she starting actually crawling! She is now on the move for good!

This is what Abbey can do now! Look at her go!

I am now worried how much I will have to run after her. The only good thing is that we have hard wood in all hallways and in the kitchen, she slips too much, which means she can't get too far!

Chocolate

2008-04-01T20:34:00.001-07:00

Today Mommy did something Daddy definitely didn't approve of. I had a taste of Chocolate Pudding (100 calories and sugar free), but non the less, Chocolate Pudding. I loved it, but I don't think my parents will let me have any more. Too bad, but I did enjoy it while it lasted. I even let some on my face for later!!!

As Abbey told you above, I gave her some yummy Chocolate Pudding today! I just had to get a few pictures of what it looked like on her cute little face!

Easter The Dimas Way

2008-03-21T21:05:00.000-07:00

This year as a family we have decided to so call "skip" Easter this year. We are all very sadened to not have Mike with us on this specail holiday, so we are not having the big fancy ham and potato dinner. We have decided to go out to eat, the non-conventional way!

Ricci and I still wanted the kiddos to have an Easter egg hunt, so that is what we did on this beautiful Friday!!! We then dressed them up and took some Easter picutures on the GREEN lawn at the model homes. I hope you enjoy the pictures of Abbey, Leksi, and Garrett.

2008-03-21T20:57:00.000-07:00

Aunt Ricci even made an Easter basket just for me. I got so many fun toys and books. She even gave me some fun bubbles that Mommy blew all over! Grammy also gave me an Easter basket with some new outfits and books. I can't wait until Easter Sunday when the Easter Bunney brings me another basket!

P.S. Mommy already knows I am spoiled!

2008-03-21T20:52:00.000-07:00

Leksi found the Easter eggs and gave about 3 of them to Abbey. Abbey really didn't mind considering she just chewed on the outside of the eggs anyway!

2008-03-19T06:24:00.000-07:00

2008-03-19T06:18:00.000-07:00

We Are Back

2008-03-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

I have been naughty about blogging and now I am happy to say I am Back! Here are some pictures that Joel and I took of Abbey on the GREEN lawn by the model homes! She is growing so much and getting so big!

Thanksgiving

2007-12-04T20:31:00.000-08:00

So, my sister has been hassling me for weeks to update my blog and now I shall fill you all in on our Thanksgiving weekend. We went to Mesa, Arizona for Thanksgiving this year to visit Joel's family. It was a little disheartening for me considering last year I was at my dad's house in California and this year I would be in Arizona. I just wanted to be home with my family this year, but I guess there is always next year and we do get Christmas with my family. We left on Thanksgiving morning for Arizona and what could be a two hour flight ended up being almost 4 hours. We flew from Dallas Love Field to Midland, Texas where we had to wait to take off again because it was snowing. Yes, it was snowing and we had to de-ice the plane. Then we flew to Albuquerque and from Albuquerque we finally arrived in Phoenix. Abbey was surprising good on her first airplane ride and was only fussy for about 20 minutes out of the entire 4 hours. Bless her heart for making that enjoyable for her parents. By the way, airports these days make it so difficult to fly with infants. I mean come on, the formula issue just doesn't make sense to me, especially taking the baby's shoes off. Goodness what has the world come too. Anyways, back to my story, we landed and had to find my Step-dad's truck in the overflow parking lot, which we were using for the weekend, and then drive to his apartment, where he graciously let us stay. We then proceeded to Joel's parents house were Abbey was man-handled for the entire night. Everyone was so excited to see her, but she was worn out. By the end of the night, 9:00pm to be exact, she was screaming and was done. We loaded up and went back to apartment for the night. Well, it wasn't really the night considering Joel and I decided to rise at 2:00am for Black Friday. Kohl's had the one gift that I needed for my brother. So, there was Joel and I at 3:00am waiting in line, cold and tired. It was quite the interesting day. We visited many friends and family the rest of the weekend who enjoyed seeing Abbey for the first time. Abbey sure did have fun meeting all her extended family and the family that we have adopted. I am sure she learned enough Spanish to last her for awhile. Daddy still talks to her though in Spanish, plus she loves Baby Einstein in Spanish too. We left Phoenix on Monday morning bright and early with 4 suitcases this time when we only arrived with 2. Man does Abbey have a lot of stuff. Try lugging a stroller, car seat + base, diaper bag, Mommy's purse, and 4 suitcases through a secured airport. I am sure I would of loved a picture of that.

Now back at home we are finally back to a routine where Mommy and Daddy are back to work and where Abbey doesn't have to sleep in her stroller. Yes, we didn't have a bed for Abbey so she had to sleep in her stroller. Poor baby. I have to say it was very enjoyable to see Joel's family and to see their reaction to seeing Abbey for the first time. They just loved her. We hope to come back really soon and we hope everyone else enjoyed the weekend as much as we all did.

Back to Work

2007-11-06T20:09:00.000-08:00

So, I started work again on Sunday, November, 4th. It was rather strange to be in the same atmosphere I was in majorly prego. It has changed so much. Let's just say my store will never be the same. First, I lost my manager, granted it was his choice, but it still makes me sad. Then one of my closest friends, who I have grown to love, has left as well. Of course we sill have lunch dates, but it will never be the same. I now have a new manager who is very well rounded and I am sure I will grow to love him also. He does things very different, but I still have my power and I am over the entire boys department in Kids. He is looking into a lead, but I don't think it will be me because I am not working full time anymore. I am actually ok with that because I don't want to work full with my baby Abbey at home. We will just see. I am trying to make the best of new people and chaos in my once very organized store. All in all my first day back was successful and I am happy to be making money again. That take a lot of stress out of many things. I just hope I survive the Holiday Season with the rush and the anxiety!

The Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-24T16:25:00.000-07:00

Today we went to the pumpkin patch with Grammy, Aunt Ricci, and cousins Garrett and Aleksia. We had so much fun although it was so windy. I didn't like the wind all that much it scared me. We took so much pictures and I even got my very own pumpkin. It's little just like me. I hope that Daddy and I can carve it to look like a scary jackolantern. We also went on a hay ride. It was really bumpy, but it put me to sleep.

After the pumpkin patch we went out to lunch at Red, Hot, and Blue. It was really yummy. After lunch we went to Once Upon A Child and I got some new clothes. I really didn't need them of course, but Mommy says that they were too cute to pass up.