I'm Thankful For......

This week at school I had my students write things that they were thankful for and so I decided I would jot a few things that I am thankful for :) (Thanks for the idea Jaymee)
I am thankful for......
My AMAZING children who keep me laughing
My WONDERFUL husband who puts up with me and my "Lupe Chavez" syndrome
My STRONG WILLED parents who taught me the meaning of family
My BIG AND BAD brother who still watches over his "baby" sister
My BEAUTIFUL sisters for being my bestfriends
My INDEPENDENT AND STRONG mother in law who loves and supports us
My HANDSOME father in law who can still scare my husband :)
My AWESOME family and friends who keep me smiling
My CHRP sisters who pray with me, for me and keep me growing in my faith
My TERRIFIC job that allows me to stay home during the holidays, have weekends and summers off :)

And most importantly, I am thankful for our amazing Lord who put all of these amazing people in my life.

Jeremiah 29:11For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the LORD, plans for your welfare, not for woe!

I wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Take the time to give thanks for all you have in your life and eat lots of turkey :)

Dave's First Hunting Trip

This weekend David and took David Rey on his first hunting trip. Once again, just another reminder that my baby is growing up. His first trip with the "BOYS." Yikes...that's trouble. And when I say trouble I mean Leo and Manuel....need I say more :) David said they had a good time. I'm sure David Rey's favorite part was when Manuel said, "Get in the truck and drive." Check out the pics. He looks so cute in all his camo :)

Saturday Braggin #2

Hip Hip Hooray and Congratulations to my Baby! David Rey made the Wiley basketball team for 2008-2009. Congratulations to you for your determination and hard work!

David tried out for the Wiley basketball team this week. He felt like he didn't do so well that first day, but with some determination and prayers :) he did it! David and I are so proud of him. My baby just keeps growing up!



Go Blue Lighting Go! Today was Andrew's last soccer game. The team did an amazing job and once again we were very blessed to be on such a great team with a great coach. We have always been so lucky with having coaches who make the learning fun and aren't concerned with winning all the time. Now Andrew wants to follow in his "Big Bro's" footsteps and play basketball. :)



A mother's dream....waking up with kisses all over your face from your baby:) Today Christopher woke up full of love to share with his mama. I got a "Hello Mama" and tons of kisses. He was so sweet.
In the season of "Thanksgiving," I have to say that I am soooooo THANKFUL for my boys. They are so sweet and growing so fast.

Family Time

This weekend the boys and I traveled down to CC for some family R&R time. We had a great time and the best part of it all was seeing my uncles.


Last year, both of my uncles were diagnosed with cancer and they are still fighting the fight. I was so happy to see how good they both looked. My uncle found these shirts online and had them made for the family. I put my order in :) Its a hard fight to fight, but they are so strong and have such a great support system.


I love you "Tios!"


Just me and my uncle Donne!

Every year our school gets a team together and joins Relay For Life, an organization that raises money for cancer. This year I have joined the team in honor of my uncles to raise money to one day find a cure for this horrible disease. If you'd like to help me in my efforts, paste the link below into your browser and you will be directed to my personal page. I hope everyone has a great week. By the way today I heard on the radio that there is only 44 shopping days until Christmas-YIKES
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09PL?px=8664899&pg=personal&fr_id=17082&et=OCV8cK6JagHIhM9ITH1SwA..&s_tafId=286162

Trick or Treat Smell my Feet

Happy Halloween! I hope everyone had a "frightful" evening of trick or treating. We had our annual gathering down my sister-in-law's cove with corn dogs, cookie decorating and of course trick or treating! This was Christopher's 2nd year of trick or treating, but the first where he actually grabbed the concept, "Knock on the door, hold out my bucket, candy inserted...SWEET!" He was too cute. I struggled this year with what to dress him as. He's really not into one certain theme like David and Andrew were and so nothing seemed just to quite fit him, so I decided to dress him up as a "bad to the bone T-bird" which later ended up as a biker :) He was wayyyyyyyyyyyy cute. You'll love the pictures. Andrew was the Hulk and David was....well I'll let you guess when you see the pictures. He came up with this concoction all on his own, with I think a little help from his dad. BOYS!
Well now the count down is on. Halloween is over, its on to Thanksgiving (get ready for the 5:00 shopping :0 )and before you know it its Christmas. WOW-where does the time go? Have a great weekend!

When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us? ~Pam Brown

Last weekend my sister Patricia came up along with my parents. It was a great weekend of eating and shopping! I was happy to be able to spend time with both my sisters and my mom. Lately its been very hard for all of us to get together with all the kiddos involved in one thing or another. Thanks guys for making the trip. I love you! Trish don't we look BEAUTIFUL? ;)