since then....

Wow. I can't believe it has been so long since Ive done an update here.... I guess we have been too busy for our own good. There wont be many pics even I am afraid.... I haven't even taken photos. Right now Carlos isn't feeling too well and he and Osa are snuggled up on the couch, both snoring.... So its just me and the Dell.

Lest see... Since February, things have been good. I was able to take a week vacation off of work because the family had family in town. It was wonderful. I didnt leave the house much... just slept in, cleaned like MAD, started a garden with every variety of vegitation, made pillows, shampooed carpets, cooked and baked, had a poker night, got a massage, went shopping... it was awesome. Vacation goes by twice as fast however when you sleep til noon... but I needed it!

Carlos is home now safely for the season. Praise GOd. It was a long hard winter apart. But we grew close because of it. I dont take a second for granted that I have him... never will. He is the love of my life and you just never know how long you have got... And now that he is back he is hard at work here. Looong summer days are begining for both of us.

Elaines maternity leave ends in one week and it will be 50-60 hours there plus commute time that makes for a 70hour work week. But I love them so it is worth it. Plus I scored a raise... now its reeeally worth it :D I am a professional mom.... but just posing as one. As for that department, we are still fetusless..... but I trust God and his perfect timing and will over my life, It will happen when its to happen.

I was driving down the road the other day and th VW quit working! A cop pulled up behind me and gave me a ride home, thankfully because Carlos was on a job and I was in the middle of nowhere! So as for now I am in Carloss old Mustang. It is way harder to drive but I am thankful to have a way to work anyhow. Hopefully the luxury of the Passat will find me again soon. Its way hard to get fixed because everything is a computer. Its not like the old days when you could just replace a fuse or what have you... not that I could do that, but ya know.

So... Osa my baby is now a woman. Offically a barren woman. Poor Osita had her spaying a few weeks ago but recovered perfectly. It is so sad when you bring them home from that, they can hardly move. ( dont ever tell her but it was pretty nice to have her spaticness calm for one eve)

I was to be in Florida for Annie Lees wedding in two weeks. Carlos and I decided it would be almost impossible to make the trip after we recieved his medical bills from the last few months, so I had to cancel on her :C Im so sad about it manely because I would love to see her after so long and be blessed by seeing her marry Paul. I will be there in spirit and be praying for her that day anyhow. I love you AL and wish you so much happiness! Being a newlywed is one of the funnest times of your life. I am very excited for her. My advice to her, ( in my infinate marriage wisdom) treat him with respect and always forgive him. They mess up, all the time, but so do we. I would never trade a second I have with my sugar for anything in the world. It sounds easy to do... but just love eachother like no other. Lifes greatest blessing.

My Papa had a BIRTHDAY! Im sorry I didnt get a birthday blog up for you dad... I owe you a whole page to yourself next year! Carlos and I are getting a sprinkler system installed for his yard as his gift. The week the car broke down was when we were going to go over there to celebreate his big day! had to miss it though... So we will be getting that taken care of in the next few weeks. Dad, I love you like no other.. you are a constant example to me of patience and love. I will always look to you for support and hugs! Thank you for your comfort and all you do for our family. You are the hardest worker I know and bless our family because of it. I LOVE YOU!

Easter was fun too... Carlos and I just stayed in and watched movies. It was great and relaxing. Later in the day we went out to the Ranchito to see his family and the little girls. Pretty relaxing. I was happy that this Easter wasnt about candy and bunnys and baskets and eggs... This Easter was just spent with my husband, my new life. I really feel like the Lord has been giving me a new appreciation for His gifts to us and His love. His grace is beyond anything I can wrap my mind around. The grave couldnt hold him down and I am so thankful for Gods resurection life. I see it each day in how he takes the things of this world that are dying and hard and makes them new again, I see it in my personal attitudes and thoughts. He took my old broken life and made it new. I am just quiet this moment in His rest, thankful and pray He would be glorified. I am thankful for Easter, The day Jesus rose again.

Carri and Wes came down last weekend. That was really fun, as always. We visited the historical museum and ate Sushi till we died! (almost) It was awesome! Played cards and then BBQed. Fun times.

Well.... I am getting hungry. And tired. And loopy..... ha I better get going to bed. Ill try to update more often. This summer promises to be a BLAST. Pictures to follow!

While Im at it I might as well brag about the new head board and picture frames I made late one night... you know since I have nothing else to do!... But now our room is designer cute complete! AND the new bedding was my first anniversary gift! ( it is silky and silver ) Thank you BABY! on a saide note, it was the BEST weekend! Happy Anniversary baby cakes ! love YOU

Sofia Elena was born last Monday... Feb 16th 2009 at 5 pm! That morning, I got to work and Elaine kept saying that she was having contractions, but I didnt think much of it because the baby wasnt due for 3 more weeks. Long story short she went in to get checked and a few hours later Karl called me to say she was all done... I thought... all done with the appt? But he meant all done with the C section and that the baby was here... So Tomas and I hurried up and headed down to see her! She has so much dark hair, which I prayed for since Tomas was bald til 1year... and Im dying to give her little hair do's... She is TINY as well, 5 lbs. She is like a little bird. I have never held such a little thing! She sounds like a little kitten... what a Beauty. My life is so blessed...

So in the last little while Carlos has been in the ER and about 15 other Dr. offices trying to figure out what is wrong with him! He has with in the last week seen the sports therepy Dr, gastronoligist, radiologist, cardiologist and has had an MRI, endoscopy with 5 biopsys and an EKG. So far he has been diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori of his stomach. This is the condition that caused his uncle Oscars stomach cancer. Thank God we found it now before it reached that stage. He is on a course of 112 antibiotics to hopefully kill it. We will get the results from his other tests soon... Please be praying for him!!! and if anyone wins the lotto send us a benjimin ;D only kidding....

So this weekend we were blessed with new FREE furniture. What a blessing. I cant even stand it! There is so much room in our new dressers and side tables. And the drawers roll out nice and smooth, unlike cheapo ones... We are stoked and so thankful to God for His MANY blessings that rain down on us...

Cabin Fever

It is so cold, Tomas, Osa and I have had a serious case of cabin fever. We have been trying to make the most of our outings. We are finally in the new house up here above the clouds and have ample room to run and play. Ill post pictures of their house when I get around to taking some so Martha can see... just this morning there were hundreds of elk roaming through the back yard (amazing)... but so far our outings have been limited to 2 mile hikes to and from the gate. Fall and winter are my favorite seasons but for the first time in ever I find myself longing for summer! Im looking forward to... relaxing days out at the pool, baby Sophia who is due any week now, traveling to Florida, fitting into my post just-got-married-gained-20lbs jeans, aka being skinny again, hearing Tomas learn to talk and rolling down the hills once the grass is put in! Cant wait. In the mean time we will travel to Idaho Falls and visit C, check out the park to see if the jungle gym is thawed out, Uggs in tow, and hike to and fro... Thank goodness for strollers!

So I did something a little illegal today ;D I learned how to use my scanner and I am able to copy pictures that I ... Shouldnt copy? Fun! Here are 2 of the cousin pictures we had taken for grand ma and pa...

Ok so they look a little better in real life (and yeah I know, I have big hair) but Im excited.... I might be able to finally get our ceremony and reception pictures up too... Oh my gosh if Krista finds out Im in trouble :) credit to Kaybird photography, but really she is great and if you need a good photographer that is very reasonably priced she is your girl. MORE to COME

Ok so today I grabbed my shears and cut my bangs... I think I look a little cross eyed? No? or maybe I look the same? Why as women do we just cut off our hair like it will be okay?! Google says its a clear gesture of defiance, dissatisfaction or despair.... SaD! What??? My new New Years resolution... grow out my bangs...

Merry Christmas and Hapy New Year

This picture makes me laugh! I hardly ever get a good photo of us... Carlos refuses to just smile and look pretty! You would not believe that we went all Christmas and New year without taking one photo!!! Im so mad at myself because we had the best time! And, Carlos got me a photoshop program for my computer to use... Oh well.

He is back in Idaho Falls for any given amount of time and Im in Boise not getting pregnant... Christmas was a real blessing... we decided that we were only going to spend a certain amount on everyones gifts... about 20 per person and we did awesome... came in under budget and found really great things that we think blessed our families. My parents came up with the most amazing gifts for us. My mom found one thing from the past generations to give each of us. Carlos got my grandfathers coin collection and I got my grandmas diamond ring! I have l-o-v-e-d- that ring since I can remember. She also made us the most snuggly blankets on earth... and my Dad did the most thoughtful one of all... a gift bag of hairsray! Im stocked up for at least a month... Martha tought me how to make tamales like the real mexican I am! It was really fun, I think I only helped with a half dozen of the 33 dozen total that she made! Im not quite a pro yet... The twins dressed up in their little santa clause dresses and were the cutest things you will ever see... wish I had a picture, dang! The best thing of all was having the time off to spend with them all and Carlos and I together... We had the best first Christmas together I could ever ask for...