BJ's car cart

Every time we go to BJ's, without fail they want the car cart. They're not even tired of riding it.

Kids!

Yes, dear, I LOVE YOU both too!

Swimming in September?

It's late September and we're still swimming in our pool! We marvelled at the weather and we're happy to be able to still swim.

My senor and the kids has a new trick where the kids love love love doing that. 

Senor, Jonah and Annabelle

The kids are attached to their papa. Their papa will dive with them holding on tight to him. They love it so much, they asks to do it again and again.

In the water they go.

Again!

Senor, Annabelle, and Jonah

Ready?

See the thrills on their faces?

They did it again and again. I lost counts. 

Amazing kids--Annabelle and Jonah

I really marvel about my two little kids. I can't call them wee any more. They are growing and constantly surprises me with their growing knowledge. I marvel at what they know already and that they do have common senses. Thank goodness they have a good head on their shoulders.

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Annabelle

The other day, Annabelle was looking all over for me and asked her papa where I was. Her papa teased her that I had left. Annabelle was puzzled, "Mom left?" Her papa said yes, left the house. Annabelle promptly walked over to where I keep my purse and pointed to it. And told her papa that "Mom did not leave." Her papa was surprised and smiled, "then keep looking for Mom."

He told me about that. I was like wow and felt proud of her because she knows me well. I never leave the house without my purse.

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Jonah

I was already in the shower when my senor joined me. (We have a big shower with 2 shower heads and a 3rd one for the dogs or kids.)

Jonah was looking all over for me and asked his papa where I was. His papa teased him that I had left. Jonah said "No, No." His papa said, "yes she is gone." I was right beside him smiling at him teasing Jonah. Jonah is smart and told his papa "No, Mom is in there with you." Papa looked surprised and said "No, Mom is gone." Jonah pointed to my glasses on the sink area. Papa was defeated. Jonah laughed and pulled the shower curtain and shouted, "MOM."

Seeing my senor teasing Jonah and again, I felt wow and amazed that Jonah know I'm never without my glasses except at bed and shower.

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So my amazing kids--Annabelle and Jonah--knows me pretty good!

LOL

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Same Pajamas!

I've always love the idea of waking up on Christmas morning in a new pajamas. Even better if everyone wore the same one to feel a closeness and all.

It is hard to find matching pajamas for a child and an adult! I was told that you could simply get a matching t-shirt and shorts. Like Jaguars or Disney. I didn't want that. I wanted something girly girl.

Our BJ's club had them. Hoo Boy! I was delighted and got them for us. I got them too big. DUH! (but I've since then traded in for smaller size.)

I'd have gotten something for the boys but they didn't have them. It'd have been cool if they had those pajamas in their color. Oh well.

That's us, girls with Jonah refusing to leave us alone.

Me, Annabelle and Jasmine.

We're all smiling for the picture.

Happy belated Christmas!

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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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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Hello 40 and good bye 30's

I turned 40 on my birthday in May. Time flew by and it's already June. We all have gone on a long vacation up north visiting my sister and other people in the same area. I will be posting those pictures soon. But first this. hee

Me and my kids at Denny's for breakfast and they give free breakfast to the birthday person so my breakfast was free! Whooeeee! LOL!

Me and my dear senor!

Just me.

For dinner we all went to Red Lobster. I had a hankering for their marvelous coconut shrimp and we all ate just that plus their surprising good pizza that had crab meat on it.

Happy Birthday to you, Teena! (I'm laughing at myself, duhhhh)

Beautiful Orange Snake

We were weeding and cleaning the fence area next to that old blue van. I picked up the lid of the trash cans and there I saw the Beautiful Orange Snake. My first thought was to shoo it away and check where the kids were and where Pepper was. Kids were inside the fence "helping" papa dig out the dead plant. Then I realize we will be working behind the fence and that's where the snake would be. I felt bad for the snake and went to get my senor.

I told him about the snake and he didn't even see it. I kept pointing to it. It sort of blended in with all those pine needles laying about. But you couldn't miss the bright orange snake. But he did not even see it then he finally saw it. I was amazed.

He beheaded it. Then he wanted me to picture it. Oh shoot! I missed the opportunity to picture the snake where I saw it and how my senor had not seen it.

Both our kids were in a state of panic and uncertainty, watching and wanting to know what it is.

When they discovered it was a snake, hoo boy, Jonah kind of freaked out until we told him that the snake is dead. But the snake body is still moving... duh?

Yes it is but the head is over there. Jonah said bad snake, bad snake.

All smiles for the picture.

Jonah's not too sure and kept pointing to the "blood spot" and saying that the snake's.

The beheaded snake. Beautiful! Isn't he or is it a she?

The snake's body.

The snake's body flipped over and his under-belly is pretty too.

We felt bad for the snake. But it's for ours and the dogs' safety.

Isaac wishes he was brave enough and wanted to know how to pick up the snake and put it elsewhere. But all he know is to kill it. If it weren't a poisonous snake, he'd have tried to move it.

Sorry snake.

Covered in dirt!

My little kids are happy being dirty and having their yummy Popsicle. It's rare to see them all dirtied up and I'm delighted. My little princess looking so pretty like that.

Jonah got even dirtier after eating spaghetti. He loves loves spaghetti. His sister, Annabelle has fallen asleep and would not get up so she missed out eating spaghetti.

Of course, Jonah had his bath soon after and he had fun wading in the tub all by himself. When he was done bathing and in his p.j. and he zoom to wake his sister up and telling her that he finished bath and making her mad. Giggling!

Then she had her solo bath!

Bandage or "tape"?

Last night, we had a funny moment before going to bed. We hadn't see their papa most of the day as he was busy helping Justin cleaning and moving. Justin had left for Kentucky to live with his mama. So we were all together on our bed catching up. Annabelle was showing her papa her bandage and that she fell and that it hurts. She is terribly proud of her bandage and always demand for one for every little scratches or sores. Once it's on, she's fine. But not last night she was hobbling on one leg, I think it was for show to get her papa's kisses and all.

Jonah was wailing and said he hurt on the knee too. He was going on and on and on. I didn't want to give him a bandage when he has none. Then I thought of the scotch tape and I grinned and motioned Jonah to follow me. I got the scotch tape off the desk and tore out and put it right on his knee. He was soo happy and proud.

Jonah proudly pose for me to picture his "bandage". It's rare to see him really smile.

A close up of the "bandage".

LOL

Annabelle with the real bandage.

Look at her smile!

A close up of her bandage.

A King and a Queen!

We have a king and a queen at the breakfast table!! Ooh!

Jonah the king!

Annabelle the queen!

Out of the blue, wet fun!

I was outside washing out the dirty pail with water hose, I saw Jonah walking by and I couldn't help but spray the water on him. He shrieked and dashed away but kept coming back for more.

It was a beautiful warm day and perfect for getting wet.

Annabelle came out to investigated and I sprayed the water on her, she laughed then saw that Jonah was already all wet and she signed to him, How come you didn't get me?

He shrugged and laughed and ran to me trying to get me wet and get control of the hose. No way am I letting go of the hose and continue spraying water on them.

Smiling wet happy kiddos!!

It was the day before Jonah had his crew cut.

Many many many headbands

Only this morning, Annabelle was telling me that she has many many many headbands and this and that matches her new dress. (this is what she said, many many many.. LOL) In fact, she wore the dress for her birthday yesterday and refused to change to her pajamas. She really loves this new dress we got for her from at Sam's Club.

Anyway, out of the many many many headbands, the blue one doesn't match her dress.

Annabelle with her headbands.

Jonah snatched the blue one and said it matches his shirt and promptly put it on. I laughed and he has witty quick thinking. Annabelle immediately said, he's a boy! And tried to take it away from him.

I had to stop them so they don't break the headbands. :0)

Kids!!!!!! LOL

Another Crew cut!

I love seeing the before and after every time. This little boy of mine is growing and growing. I marvelled at everything and I also grrrr at some things. Must have an up and down to everything.

Apparently, Jonah forgot that he didn't like having his hair cut but I am not about to remind him. Giggling..

Helping me take out the "cutter".

Posing for me. His hair is at his longest in his short life. I decided I wanted him boyish boy and no more shaggy hair and his hair seem always like a martian. And I have to wet his hair to mop that martian hair down!! He doesn't co-operate with me when I wet his hair.

Aww... He remembers now!! Wahhh! Wee wahh!!

Bye Bye Martian hairs!!

Patiently waiting for me to finish picturing him. Thank you sweetie pie!

Annabelle happily smiled for me. Such a sweet girl!

He has bathed and rid of those uncomfortable martian hairs.

He's happy now!

Now he is boyish boy!!

Bath Time FUN!

The kids had fun posing for the camera of their new hairdos. I had fun taking picture of them. LOL!

Looky here! My little off the mark mohawk son!

Beautiful smile!

Yikes! Martian!

My lovely little soapy princess!

She wanted a bang upfront! She certainly know what she wants!

Why so glum? They know their fun are over and soon to get out of the tub.

Aww!

Jonah refuse to take out his fingers out so I can picture him, you can see him smiling taunting me. Grrr! LOL! Future Zac??

He needs a haircut but I want shaggy hair from him. His hair is straight and doesn't seem to follow and curve through although he has some curling in the back at bottom. I think I'll wait a few more weeks?? and see see??

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!

We didn't have plans but to return the extra tiles we didn't need. Thought of going to the zoo but by then it was kinda late and we were hungry.

My senor keep asking me if I wanted to go some place special to eat. I could name a few but knowing there'll be long wait to get in and our kids will misbehave at having to be quiet and all. It's no fun.

To be honest, I'm perfectly happy going to my fave place to eat, Chipotle!

My senor was concerned and kept asking me if I was sure. I AM SURE! Thank you, my dear senor, for being loving and caring. I appreciate that very very much.

So we ate at Chipotle! Yum!

Then we went walking around at St. John's and going to Barnes and Nobles. We would have love to stay and brouse to our content but not with those two kids. I swear that they turned devil the minute they enter the store! No way! They'd be running around trying to hide or pulling down books and screaming. Those devils sure can make lot of noises and I cringe when they do that. I wanted to say, they're not my kids but I couldn't and just try to shush them and make them behave until I cannot stand it any longer and OUT we go.

It was by then dark and late and we were ready to go home. The kids were pooped from their fun and fast asleep in their car seat. So home we headed.

We had a lovely day! We hope you did too.

Celtic King!

Our very own Celtic King!

I made that afghan for Justin. He absolutely love this blanket.

Justin!

Annabelle wanted in and he reversed the afghan. It is two-sided. One side is stripes and the other is celtic patterned. I enjoyed the challenge of making it and there are different patterns available and I'm aiming to make another one.

Annabelle said "one more"

Jonah adore Justin very much.

Now you see two side of the afghan.

I asked Joshua if he wanted another one, he was ecstatic at the idea of having another one and I suspect he is envious of Justin of this celtic. He will be picking out the pattern and color he want. (I'm giddy at the idea of making another one!)