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!