Ruby's One!

Ruby is the sweetest little girl.  She is 1 now!  We had a cake party for her and guess what she did for the first time even before we got to the cake?!  She threw up!  Poor baby girl got sick.  She recovered well and after getting cleaned up was able to celebrate.

Ruby is such a fun, sweet, easy baby.  She smiles and laughs easily.  She entertains herself pretty well and sleeps great.  She likes eating a lot of food, but doesn't like milk yet.  I'm still nursing her a few times each day.  She has fun playing with her brothers.  Her first (and only word) is "Hi".  She likes to carry on conversations with her own baby language. 

I love her so much and am so blessed to finally have my Ruby!

 We played a game called 12 Months of Ruby.  You had to put the pictures in order.  My  mom won with only getting 2 wrong!

I made the same apple cake that I have made for both Eli and Diego's first birthdays.

Diego's Preschool

Diego started Preschool in January.  He goes to Lowry Preschool, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  There are 5 kids from church that are in his class too, including his best friend, Orion.  He loves it and I do too!  It is nice to be able to drop him off for 2 1/2 hours and know that he is learning and having fun. 

 Diego's first day of school

 My school boys

Diego's art from his vehicle unit

Mexico vacation, part 1

We went to Mexico in December and had a fun time.  We went to Arshell's wedding and spent four days in Mexico City and then a week in Cancun!  It is difficult traveling with kids, but we made some great memories and had some fun times, so I'm glad we got to go!
Here are pictures from Mexico City:

 eating lunch at a small restaurant across from our hotel.  We ate outside- the weather was wonderful!

 eating tacos with Marco's family

 Cesar with Arshell and Yannik (his niece and nephew)

 Eli and Diego playing with Marco and Dinorah at a nice park near their apartment

 at the park

 family picture outside of the temple.  Cesar and I were able to go inside for Arshell and Ricardo's sealing.  Cesar's other nieces and nephew took care of the kids.

 Cesar and Marco

 Cesar and Yannik

 Eli and Diego outside of the temple

 Ruby and Cesar outside of the temple

 Arshell and Ricardo

Cesar's grandma made all the bride's maid dresses and the wedding dress!  Beautiful.

 

They had a reception that Cesar went to, but the kids and I stayed at the hotel and slept.  The party was from 9:30- 2 a.m.!  Cesar had a good time seeing relatives, dancing, and eating!

 

When we went to Mexico City five years ago, we rented a car; this time we stuck with taxis and buses.  It was too crazy trying to drive and navigate the crazy streets.  The buses are sometimes soooo crowded.  It was a little scary at times trying to keep track of the kids and pushing ourselves out when we had to get off.  We survived though.  It was nice to see Marco's family and for the kids to get to know their cousins.  

Ice Skating

We got to go ice skating in Castle Rock again this year.  Thanks to my parents for organizing this fun family activity!  The boys had fun- especially Eli.  I got to skate also (last year I sat out because I was pregnant). 

Merry Christmas 2013

We had a nice Christmas this year.  We have been so blessed this year and are so grateful for all we have.  We are especially grateful for our family- immediate and extended.

Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween!

 



Eli's 6th Birthday!

Eli is six!  It seemed like we celebrated his birthday for weeks.  His actual birthday is on the 10th, we had cake and presents at my parent's house on the 13th, we ate rice krispie treats and celebrated with his class as school on the 11th, and his friend party was on the 26th.  It was scheduled for the week before, but Eli had pink eye so we had to push it back a week.  It is nice having a six year old.  He is becoming so smart and responsible.