Baby Gryder

My friends Jodi and Bob are expecting their first baby in August! A Boy! I am so excited for them, today was Jodi's baby shower. She got some awesome gifts for the little guy. Can't wait for the baby to come into the world! Congrats Bob and Jodi!

Puerto Penasco, Mexico

So, finally after five years of my dad and step-mom owning their condo, the kids and I went! I was so mad that we had to wait this long to go down there. It is PARADISE!! We take all our food and drinks and really never have to leave the condo. We hang out on the beach, in the pool or inside the condo. It is so PEACEFUL, there is never anyone there.
The first time we went was 4th of July weekend, there were 3-4 other condos occupied out of 24. We had the pool and beach pretty much to ourselves! It was so fun. Here are some photos from our first weekend in Puerto Penasco, Mexico(I mean paradise!)!

Two weeks later, my friend Sophia and her family called and wanted to go down before she and her kids move to Florida. So we packed up and went. It was so relaxing to hang out with them and just have fun! My kids really enjoyed playing with Billy and Kallie on the beach and in the pool. Elle and Kallie have been best friends for 3 years now and we will miss them. Enjoy the photos from the weekend!

Yaneth's Birthday Dinner

My dear friend Yaneth turned a year older on the 10th and we always have a dinner for the birthday girl. She chose to go to Brooklyn Boys, so we celebrated there! Always lots of laughter and photos when we are together. Happy Birthday honey! Enjoy.

My brothers birthday

Eric turned a year older on the 22nd and he wanted to go to Ikea, so we ventured there. After Ikea, we went to As You Wish Pottery and each painted a masterpiece! We had fun. Happy Birthday Eric, and enjoy our photos!


We also went out to dinner! Enjoy!

My nephews

My step-sister Ali had twins on Father's Day!!! She had no clue she was having twins, thought there was only one baby inside her tummy. Their names are Franklin Kai and Liam Robert. They are the cutest little guys ever. I was in heaven holding them and watching them. I am so happy some one in our family had twins, I always dreamt of having them myself! Here are the photos of the boys, enjoy!
Liam Robert~

Franklin Kai~

Both~

Me and the boys~

Utility sink

Sometimes, I like to give the kids baths in the utility sink in my laundry room. Luckily they still fit in! These are the faces I got tonight giving them their baths. Enjoy!

Bubba's winking

So, we got home from picking Elle up from school and Ivan wanted to play outside. He went out by himself, well it was lunch time. I opened the door to ask him to come eat and he ran off. As Elle and I were sitting down in comes a new dog through the dog door!



Then, as we were eating I was trying to get him to wink and so here is the video! Enjoy!

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INVICTUS

INVICTUS

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever Gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.


In the fell clutch of Circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of Chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.


Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.


It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.


William Henley 1875

Infant Swimming Resources

Summer is here and have you helped kids be safe around the water. I am a huge believer in 'Infant Swimming Resources' and how they teach survival skills to kids. Don't let your kids be a statistic, save their lives. Put them in swim lessons.