Llama Llama

The library had a special visitor today. Llama Llama red pajama. The book is written by Anna Dewdney. I actually never heard of it until we came here. Raquel really love the Llama and Tyler was not so sure. All in all it was fun.

Kids and Their Singing

This video just make me laugh especially the part where Tyler get upset with Raquel because she told him "your not telling me why".

Christmas 2009

Christmas this year was some what tough being away from family but it was enjoyable. The kids got up about 7ish and Jared made a really big fire upon Tyler's request. Jared really enjoyed doing it. The kids loved staring into the fire and just watching it. It reminded me of my youth.

After doing a little thing on the gift we presented for Jesus (the manger) It took about an hour to open gift. I finally got breakfast made at 11ish. Tradition to have Aunt Reno's sausage casserole. After which we just hung out and relaxed.

Raquel told Santa that she wanted a big pink present. I think we did really good with that. Tyler told Santa he wanted everything. Well at least he did not lie. Tyler loves his but I think it is slower then he would like it. Raquel is still learning but she is catching on quickly. They also got other gifts too that they just love.

Tylers First Christmas Play

Tyler was really excited about his play before he got there, HONESTLY. Its stage fright. He was really upset that he looked as though he was about to cry and no he did not sing a single word. However he did sway a bit. So can you tell what he is dress as? No your wrong, its not a bunny but a donkey. it was so cute. He even had a tail. His class sang a donkey song in Spanish. I would tell you what it was but I did not understand a single word. LOL and neither did Tyler. That was until the drive home in which he sang enough that Jared got it. We are determined to break his shy mode. I don't want him to struggle with it like I did.

I do have to admit he look so cute.
These pictures were miracle pictures that made him look somewhat comfortable. However these were but for a half of second in which he would see me then glare or look as though he would cry.

And then there is Raquel, trying to play with anything or anyone and having a good old time with Santa. Honestly if I new we would see so many Santa's I would have thought things through better. Especially since they did not look that much a like.

Personally I think this Santa was the real deal. He got Tyler smiling and laughing like it was nothing. Tyler even forgot that he was mad at us for making him join his class during the presentation. Poor boy, I really hope he can break his shyness. I want him to have confidence in him self and around others.

Bring a Friend to School Day

For Tyler's friend he brought Raquel. She was so excited that if I was not having a hard time about sending my kids to school I would do both of them the same year. I figure that if I keep her one more year with me it would be less depressing that life is going by to fast. Tyler had fun with her Raquel loved it, she fit right in. She is so social able that she could be comfortable anywhere. Today at church another father got her mixed up with one of his children because of the same coats. He lead Raquel all the way to the front of sacrament and was embarrassed when I informed him that he had my girl. Raquel did not care she was going to just set with a family she did not know.

Raquel's First Santa

This was the Santa at our ward Christmas party. Can you see a resemblance? Look closely you just might recognize Santa, Raquel is a very happy girl and most the time she has a smile on her face. With that said, her reactions to Santa was very joyful just a bit more then she always is. It was almost like she already knew him and it was not her first time with him. Oh wait that was her Dad. LOL

However, when we left Santa all she wanted was to see him again. So we hung out with Santa a bit longer and she even danced with him. She knew she was Santa's favorite.

Tyler on the other hand was skeptical. He was not sure Santa was Santa. But he was sure Santa was Dad and he was very proud of it. When we left Santa the first time Tyler asked me, "Why does Santa sound like Dad? Is Dad Santa?" I just said that that was silly thing to think. Despite my efforts to keep Santa's identity a secret Tyler knew. He is no dummy. It probably did not help that before the party he found Santa's suit on Daddy's bed. LOL

It's The Best When The Man of Your Dreams Is Yours

Today has been a day of reminiscing. I love to look back and see all that Jared and I have been through in the past 5 and a half years. Back then, I never really thought about how life would be today. I would just live in the moment with him. This entry is dedicated to the man of my life.

My favorite memory is that of when we met. Jared I thought you were so arrogant and cocky, bossing me around on that softball field. I was right. I love that about you! I told you the other day that what I love most about you is that you full heartily believe that there is nothing in this world that you can't accomplish. When I told you that, you laughed and said, "well there isn't." I love your boldness, how it puts me in my place, and makes me try harder. To you there is no excuse for failure, or not living up to your potential. Someone once told me that your stories are fantastic (beyond belief). That is because they have never had the honor of living them with you. I have experience things that most people won't ever have the opportunity of experiencing. That is because of you and your fantastic (beyond belief) spirit of adventure. Jared, when I made the decision to marry you, I was scared of living without my family. That was until you showed me what life should be and could be together. I took your hand that cold day of December 11th of 2004. We together have heeded to the words of Elder Goats and the council he gave us that day. We experience trials that seemed impossible at the time, but as we worked together and kept our faith in the Lord we came out on top. Look at our little family now. Did you ever think that you were capable of this amount of love? I hear it just get better and better. You once told me to live life with no regrets. I do! I will never regret the life we have together! I will never take it for granted! I have completely changed since our wedding. I have grown spiritually beyond what I ever thought I could. My mind has opened to a whole new point of view, and that is because of you. You are capable of great things, you bring change in people that they never thought possible. It is because of your boldness, your truthfulness that leads them to believe in themselves. I am just ecstatic about the book you wrote. I know it will help thousands if not millions of people to believe more in themselves, and to accomplish anything they set their heart on. Jared you are my eighth world wonder. In the six's month of our courtship I fell head over heels for you. Everyday I still fall more in love with you, a love that is beyond what words can say. I mean this when I say, I am so lucky that you chose me as your best friend and to be with for eternity. I LOVE YOU so much. Happy Anniversary.