Cherish was pretty impressive during the Jog-a-Thon. She ran with such determination. They ran for 20 minutes strait. She only walked a couple of times and each times. 
She ran a total of 42 laps and she did it with a smile on her face.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Jog-A-Thon
This week Cherish's school had a Jog-A-Thon. It was so cute. Each class was assigned a state that they learned about and did a report on. Cherish's class was New York. Cherish had a lot of fun learning about New York and can't wait to go. Before the jogging started they had a parade of states. I love her teacher. Cherish has been very lucky to have such a wonderful teacher this year. Not just anyone would dress up like the Statue of Liberty.
Cherish was pretty impressive during the Jog-a-Thon. She ran with such determination. They ran for 20 minutes strait. She only walked a couple of times and each times.
She ran a total of 42 laps and she did it with a smile on her face.
Cherish was pretty impressive during the Jog-a-Thon. She ran with such determination. They ran for 20 minutes strait. She only walked a couple of times and each times. She ran a total of 42 laps and she did it with a smile on her face.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Thank You to a Wonderful Mother
I have been blessed with the most wonderful mother in the world. She has so greatly blessed my life. Like I said today was a fantastic day. I spent a lot of time reflecting on my children and what it means to be a mother but I also spent a ton of time thinking about my Mommy and reflecting on the influence she has had made on my life. My mother is the most selfless and giving person I have ever met. She will do anything and EVERYTHING she can to help those around her. Through example, she has taught me to love unconditionally, to serve with all my heart, to be patient. to listen well. If I were able to be half the mother to my girls that she has been to me I would be happy. She has left some very large shoes for me to fill.
Thank you Mommy for endless laughs and countless acts of service. Thank you for open ears and a shoulder to cry on. Thank you for constant support and great example. I consider myself lucky to have been blessed with you as my Mother.
Mom You Are Amazing!! I Love You!!
Thank you Mommy for endless laughs and countless acts of service. Thank you for open ears and a shoulder to cry on. Thank you for constant support and great example. I consider myself lucky to have been blessed with you as my Mother.
Mom You Are Amazing!! I Love You!!
Happy Mother's Day
Today has been a fantastic day. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and children. I can't express enough just how blessed I feel. The day started when I was awaken by Cherish rubbing her feet on me this morning (she had climbed into bed some time in the middle of the night and we hadn't noticed) She and Jose got up and made a wonderful breakfast. We had waffles. They weren't just any waffles. We each took a turn making a portrait of me. I loved Cherish's. She wanted to use chocolate chips for my hair. I think she just wanted as much chocolate as possible. She decided that because I have some gray hair she needed to use both white and milk chocolate chips.
This is the one I made.
This one is Jose's.
Izzy never had much of a face on hers. She didn't understand the concept and was eating the fruit as quickly as I could put it on her plate.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful women in my life. Take the time to relish in each and every moment and don't forget to make time for Good Times.
This is the one I made.
This one is Jose's.
Izzy never had much of a face on hers. She didn't understand the concept and was eating the fruit as quickly as I could put it on her plate.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful women in my life. Take the time to relish in each and every moment and don't forget to make time for Good Times.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Camping "Camp-os" Style
This weekend we had plans to go out to visit Jose's Aunt and Uncle in Fresno. We were going to take a day and drive up to Yosemite and then spend two nights camping by a lake and fish. Jose's parent and aunt and uncle were going to join us for the camping. We had plans of carne asada and BBQ fish. It was going to be a great weekend. As the weekend got closer we checked the weather forecast. On Friday there was a 80% chance of rain, Saturday had a 50% chance and Sunday had a 30% chance. We finally decided that it would be best if we didn't go. What would we do if it rained and rained while we were there? As not to disappoint, we decided to camp "Camp-os" style. Thursday night we pitched the tent in the living room.
We watched Survivor (a family favorite) from inside the tent and ate pizza. It was a great night. Cherish was very excited that we allowed her to stay up and watch it. We usually make her wait until Friday afternoon to watch it.
We later moved the tent into the girls room and they camped out.
Friday morning Jose took Cherish to Disneyland. Izzy and I joined them for lunch (after I worked). That afternoon we decided to press our luck camping locally. We went to Irvine Lake. There was only a 30% chance of rain plus we would be so close to home that we could come home if it got too cold or too wet. It was beautiful. We got there just in time to get things set up before it got too dark.
Izzy quickly learned that you have to step over the tent when exiting.
We had smores after dinner. Yum Yum. We were told on the phone that we could have a fire ring but at the camp sight we were assigned it wasn't permitted. So we made the most of it and used the bbq.
The next morning we got up and fished a little. It was beautiful and peaceful until the Rockstar party began. Then it was a little crazy. They had 10 different stages with bands all playing different songs at the same time. It was some of the worst music I have ever heard. But it gave us a good laugh.
Izzy (our little Love Bug, as we call her) found a little friend while we were fishing.
I love this picture. She was looking all over her clothes and couldn't find the lady bug.
With the noise from the party we didn't actually catch anything but we did have fun. I must say when it comes to fishing I'm a bit of a novice. The first time I casted the line wrapped around Cherish's neck and the hook snagged her shirt. It could have been much worse.
We watched Survivor (a family favorite) from inside the tent and ate pizza. It was a great night. Cherish was very excited that we allowed her to stay up and watch it. We usually make her wait until Friday afternoon to watch it.
We later moved the tent into the girls room and they camped out.
Friday morning Jose took Cherish to Disneyland. Izzy and I joined them for lunch (after I worked). That afternoon we decided to press our luck camping locally. We went to Irvine Lake. There was only a 30% chance of rain plus we would be so close to home that we could come home if it got too cold or too wet. It was beautiful. We got there just in time to get things set up before it got too dark.
Izzy quickly learned that you have to step over the tent when exiting.
We had smores after dinner. Yum Yum. We were told on the phone that we could have a fire ring but at the camp sight we were assigned it wasn't permitted. So we made the most of it and used the bbq.
The next morning we got up and fished a little. It was beautiful and peaceful until the Rockstar party began. Then it was a little crazy. They had 10 different stages with bands all playing different songs at the same time. It was some of the worst music I have ever heard. But it gave us a good laugh.
Izzy (our little Love Bug, as we call her) found a little friend while we were fishing.
I love this picture. She was looking all over her clothes and couldn't find the lady bug.
With the noise from the party we didn't actually catch anything but we did have fun. I must say when it comes to fishing I'm a bit of a novice. The first time I casted the line wrapped around Cherish's neck and the hook snagged her shirt. It could have been much worse.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Our Beautiful Girls
We had a wonderful Easter Morning. I just have to share pictures of the girls all dressed up. They are just too cute. 
I can't believe how big Cherish is getting. She is really growing up.
I LOVE this picture. Cherish is such a wonderful big sister and is always looking out for Izzy.
Izzy didn't want to take pictures so we got her to smile by getting her to pretend she was going to tickle Cherish. It is one of her favorite things to do.
I can't believe how big Cherish is getting. She is really growing up.
I LOVE this picture. Cherish is such a wonderful big sister and is always looking out for Izzy.
Izzy didn't want to take pictures so we got her to smile by getting her to pretend she was going to tickle Cherish. It is one of her favorite things to do. 
Easter Morning
Easter Morning we woke up and started to look for the eggs.
Izzy really had it down. She was collecting them faster than Cherish.
They got water guns in their baskets. They had so much fun with them. 
Instead of Candy we put coupons in Cherish's Eggs. It was a great idea. She got so excited when she realized that they were coupons for things she likes to do like, a trip to the park, a playdate with a friend, trip to the beach, dinner at Ruby's... She loved it so much and there was less candy...win, win.
Before going to Church the girls had a little fun with the grass from the baskets. It ws everywhere. Here we are a week later and I'm still finding it on the floor.
Izzy really had it down. She was collecting them faster than Cherish.
They got water guns in their baskets. They had so much fun with them. 
Instead of Candy we put coupons in Cherish's Eggs. It was a great idea. She got so excited when she realized that they were coupons for things she likes to do like, a trip to the park, a playdate with a friend, trip to the beach, dinner at Ruby's... She loved it so much and there was less candy...win, win.
Before going to Church the girls had a little fun with the grass from the baskets. It ws everywhere. Here we are a week later and I'm still finding it on the floor.
Happy Easter
Every year our ward primary has an egg hunt at their Easter Party. This is the first year that Izzy has been able to participate. Last year she was just too little. So they gave all the kids under 4 a 30 second head start. For Izzy and her new legs that just wasn't any time at all. I was walking with her and by the time we got to egg after egg they were already gone. Jose took it upon him self to take her and run. I love the hold .
She didn't know what to do at first but she quickly got the hang of it.
She loved taking the eggs out of the bag and filling it back up. She loved it even more once she realized that there was candy in the eggs.
The Easter Bunny even showed up to say hello. I'm always amazed that Izzy isn't more afraid of the large costumes. After Santa Clause I thought she would not want anything to do with any one else but she always runs up and gives a big hug.
I couldn't believe how big Cherish is getting. She is one of the big kids. She even found this egg in the ivy.
She didn't know what to do at first but she quickly got the hang of it. 
She loved taking the eggs out of the bag and filling it back up. She loved it even more once she realized that there was candy in the eggs.
The Easter Bunny even showed up to say hello. I'm always amazed that Izzy isn't more afraid of the large costumes. After Santa Clause I thought she would not want anything to do with any one else but she always runs up and gives a big hug.
I couldn't believe how big Cherish is getting. She is one of the big kids. She even found this egg in the ivy.
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