Move over Rudolph, it's Annabelle

On her last day of school before Christmas break start, she came home like that.

She says "she's the red-nose reindeer". She's been learning and singing the song. Unfortunately, she don't know it all but I did and helped her sing it out aloud.

She loved being the red-nose reindeer. She loves school very much and didn't understand why there was no school during those 2 weeks of Christmas break. Kept asking if she can put out her clothes to be ready for school? I told her there's no school. She would ask why? Geee...

But when I said there will be school on Monday, she was soo soo happy.

Seven Falls, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Last September, on our vacation, we went to Seven Falls in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Yes, I'm slow at uploading our vacation trip.) There were so many places that we went and I wanted to share them all. We had so much fun and they were beautiful place to visit.

The entrance to Seven Falls. And then the drive along the way to the end. Mountains surrounded us and we had to peer out of our van to enjoy the heights.

The drive was a bit narrow and you couldn't see what's in front of you so we drove carefully and they did post to keep the speed at 15 mph. Yikes!

We finally arrived, it actually was only a few miles but it seemed like forever. Whew!

That's my senor with our kids all ready for a new adventure.

There were fishes that actually "hop" out of water to catch food that they have for sale to feed them.

It was fun to watch and feed them.

Now we're ready to start climbing those stairs up and see the Seven Falls and what is on top.

It was a long hike up all those stairs.

It was beautiful on the top and we went hiking through their woods. The path was easy.

Jonah was already exhausted and wanted to be held.

So we stopped to eat our snacks that I wisely brought up in our backpack. We were hoping that would revive Jonah to continue and hike on but no, he still wanted to be held. Oh no, I couldn't hold him and hike on. It was a no no.

We saw sign saying please don't litter and I snap a picture of it. I thought that was interesting. I was

surprised at how long some of those litter would have lasted.

It was a perfect weather. The trees were tall and amazing. I couldn't name those trees.

Taking pictures of my family and some with me in there. Trying to capture those moments.

It was a perfect day, I think. Even with both kids falling down and scraping their knees.

Thank goodness, we have some band aids for them otherwise they would

still be howling. (Sheesh!) LOL!

We went on the other side through their elevator and got proper picture of the Seven Falls.

Our kids proudly show their band aid.

Annabelle's first sleep out with Jasmine

Last month, Annabelle had her first sleep out with her big sister, Jasmine. She was terribly excited about going out with her and kept saying she will not cry. She is a big girl and that she loves Jasmine.

I told her she need to pack in her pj and clothes for next day. She had no problem packing them in her backpack and waited impatiently all day for Jasmine to come and get her.

When Jasmine came, Annabelle was all ready to go out and have some fun with Jasmine.

Annabelle with Jasmine with her drink and backpack. All ready to go!

Uncle Jose

Uncle Jose was in town for a week because Grandmama Lola was not doing very well. Grandmama Lola had been in the hospital for a whole week. She was very dehydrated and had a mild bout of colds.

Our kids adores their Uncle Jose. They would sit on his lap. He'd play games with them. They are comfortable being with him.

Uncle Jose giving them a goodbye squeeze.

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Pretty in brown felted hat

It seem that we have this love of trying on hats everywhere we go. That is when we see hats.

This was taken at Taos, New Mexico at their 'old town' shopping plaza.

Just me!

Six Years Wedding Anniversary--1/15/05

We've been now married 6 years! I marvel how time had flown.

I marvel how long we've been together.

I marvel we have 2 beautiful children.

I marvel how much we have gone through together.

I marvel how much I love my senor.

That's us on our wedding day 6 years ago!

Happy Anniversary to us!

Shopping Cart

Our kids are getting too big to ride the shopping cart. I hated that because that means I have to keep my eyes out for them. Run after them, scold them if necessary. Beg them to stay close to me/us.

Having them to ride the cart gives me plenty of pleasure of seeing them squirming in their seat. This is where I got "complete control" of them, at least temporarily. But of course, I can't control their voices. They like to use their voices and golly gee, we get a lot of attention. Sometime I don't care, sometime I care. It depends on the situation. Happy 'voicing', fine. Whining 'voicing,' grrrrr, because it makes them think I'm a "MEAN" Mommy! Or "LOUSY" Mommy! DuuhhH.

I thought I'd take pictures of them in their shopping cart to celebrate their "growth".

Much to my surprise, they would not co-operate with me! Both of them!!!

And they think it is funny!

Well, so did I!

I had fun!

Silly game!

First snap!

Then I walked to the left.

They looked the other way!

LOL

Then I walked over to the right.

They looked out even more right...

Giggling...

Then they looked at each other!

An unbelievable mutual agreement between them!!!!!

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One of those silly moments that could have been lost forever if not recorded. I'm glad I did so that we can laugh and sigh, oh yes those kids!

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Our own Rambo!

This was taken today by his Uncle Jose who is in town from Iowa visiting us and his Mama Lola.

Jonah the 'Rambo'

I love how he think he is tough and all!

Such a boy boy he is!

We are blessed!

:0)

Red Red Boot!

Wow! A really red boot!

One Sunday I was driving to Papa John's to pick up pizza for us while watching football on TV. I spied this boots on the side of the street. I wasn't sure if it was forgotten or out for someone lucky to get it for their girl? I wasn't too sure and told myself if it was still there when I come home with the pizza, I'd pick it up.

It was still there! So I assumed their girl outgrew this boot and felt it was too good to throw it out but left it out for someone. So that someone was me!

Both our kids fight over this boot!

So this really red boot is in a good home and well-loved by our kids.

They take turns wearing them. Jonah's feet is bigger than Annabelle so he can fit in this boot. For sure Annabelle will be able to wear it far longer than Jonah.

Wow! To find such a boot like that for our kids! It is amazing.

I told some people, I got it at a thrift store because I was sort of embarrassed to say I "found it" but then I realize, what the heck!

I found the red boots!

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January, 2011

Heya!

It's January, 2011!!

Whooeee!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!