MTM...I mean MTT

It finally came! Our swap box!

We had a very busy day yesterday so we didn't get a chance to do our MTM :( But today when I checked the mail, our swap package arrived! My partner sent us tons of fun stuff so we decided to do a MTT!

UNO showing me some of the goodies.

DOS checking out the mini cookie cutters.

Thank you so much for all of the MTM goodies!

Our MTT meal ...Mandarin oranges, cheese stick cut into pieces, more mandarin oranges. hot dog bites (Nitrate and Nitrite free), shredded cheese and chocolate pudding (a huge treat!)

A new addition

Mommy and her new baby

Sunday my mom came over to watch the kids while D and I went to go see a movie (with TRES in tow). We just missed the 12 o'clock show so we decided to walk around the mall a bit. No mall trip is complete without going to the puppy store, right? So in we went, ooh-ing and ahh-ing at all of the little squished faces, tiny paws and pitiful little looks that they give you. We walked by one of the big windows and saw a beautiful Boston Terrier. BEAUTIFUL. Big hazel eyes and seal/brindle/white coloring. So of course we asked to hold her. I fell in love instantly.

We discussed buying her but we had to go back to the theater since the movie would be starting soon. We put a hold on her, just in case. We went to the movie and came back to see her. We had sort of decided not to get her but the second I saw her, I cried. I couldn't leave her. I felt like she was already my baby and I couldn't stand not being with her. We came home that day with a new member of the family. Princess Bella. Bella because she's beautiful, the name of our neighborhood and because we just finished watching the newest Twighlight movie. Princess because the second we got home, she ran and grabbed DOS's crown and it flipped on her head like she was really wearing it. She was a princess. So we attempted to do a vote but it was tied so we just went with what was easiest and combined both names. The poor dog might be confused for a while but she'll figure it out. What a great little addition to our family! Welcome to the craziness Bella! We love you!

A little love bug!

Name Changes

I've been wanting to make my blog public for a while but kept putting it off because I got busy taking care of my littles, cleaning, doing endless loads of laundry and cooking (HA!). Well today is the day! I changed my blog address and my picture website so make sure you update it if needed. I am also going to change the names on here to keep it as private as possible.
So from here on out we will be referred to as ...

J- Uno
S- Dos
K- Tres

and my hubby will be "D".

(I did steal this naming system from a new friend Valerie. I hope you don't mind! I've been trying to think of nicknames or whatever but came up blank and seeing how my hubby is 1/2 and my kiddos are 1/4 Hispanic, this just made sense to me).

DOS turns 2

April 4, 2010
DOS turned two today. It seems like just yesterday we welcomed our beautiful baby girl into the world and already two years has passed. She is no longer a baby, she is a little girl and that makes me so sad yet so happy at the same time. She loves dressing up, loves all that sparkles (like her Mommy), climbing, coloring, counting, singing, dancing and copying everything that her big brother does. She loves having a little sister to take care of and help out with. She is a love bug, a ray of sunshine and a blessing.
Happy second birthday, My Love. You are a gift from Heaven. I love you so much!

One year! May 16, 2010

There were so many times that we wondered if this day would ever come. For years we struggled as individuals and as a family. We fought to stay together, to fight the bitterness, loneliness, and fear. But a year ago that all changed. May 16th 2009, my mom got sober. It has been a year of picking up the pieces of damaged relationships and trying to be as supportive as possible so as to not have a relapse. But she made it. She took on this challenge, she fought it and she beat it. I've always thought of her as the strongest person I know but this year she has shown her strength is greater than I ever imagined. She made it seem easy but I know it wasn't and I'm sure she still struggles. I'm so thankful to have my mom back, my friend back and I'm glad she has her life back. We can't go back and change the past but we can look forward, enjoy each day together and be grateful to have each other. Congratulations to my mom on her first year of sobriety! We are all so proud of you and love you so much!

Here are a few pics from the little celebration we had.