Hi Ho Hi Ho It's to the Zoo we go........

It's tough being cute.

Meet the baby elephant

Cute Vanessa and baby Gabe

Ready for a day of fun in the sun at the zoo with my family.

Sunday Sept 27, 2009

Today Roger and I took our kids and baby Gabe to the zoo. It was great. The weather was nice, and although there was alot of people.... it wasn't too packed. We were able to see the new baby elephant and the new baby tigers, baby giraffe, and baby snow leopard. All of which were soooo darn cute. But the cutest baby of all OF COURSE..... was Gabriel. Uncle Matt and Aunt Britt helped alot with the baby and we all had a great time. Thanks kids. I love you all sooo very much.

Homecoming 2009

It's that time of year again. Sad to think that this is Britt's last year of high school and even worse that she is our youngest child. She looked so beautiful and Marco of course looked very handsome. A night of Sushi, dance, and then late night bowling with a bunch of friends.

Oktoberfest 2009

Roger, Britt, Vanessa, Gabriel and myself went to Oktoberfest last weekend at Snowbird. It was very nice. The weather was great. Not too cold, Not too hot. The food was good, and of course so was the beer. It is so nice having Vanessa and Gabriel living with us. We do so much together now. Roger and I just can't get enough of the little guy. He is growing so fast and is so fun.

Weekend at Grandma's

Nobody mess with this do! It was kinda hot so I wet my hands and gave Gabriel a new do.

I'm tired but I'm fighting it. Don't wanna miss a thing.

Just chilln' on grandma's and grandpa's bed.

We just love having Vanessa and Gabriel over. It's definately a change (not much sleep at night), but sooooo very worth it. We love him so much, words just can't explain.

August 7, 2009 OSG party at Boondocks

Tina not wanting her picture taken. (ha ha I got it anyway!)

Speedy Gonzales AKA Andrea

My two cute friends Jen and Tracy. "Say Cheeeeeeese"

Travis, Deb,Ariel,Andrea and my Britt waiting to ride the Go Carts

This was our 2nd Annual OSG summer party at Boondocks. We had a great time. I took my honey Roger, Britt, Vanessa, and baby Gabriel.

July 24th weekend

Across the dirt road from the cabin

Watching the guys play the "washer game"

Vanessa and Gabriel soaking in the sun (with SPF 50 of course)

Brittney holding a snake that was also playing in the front yard of the cabin

Britt's cute boyfriend and his family invited us to stay with them at their cabin in Strawberry. This was our second time up there and it was very relaxing. The adults didn't do much but stay at the cabin to eat, drink, nap, and play games. The others went boating, boarding, and swimming. We hope to go up to the cabin at least one more time before the summer is over. Thanks to the Garcia/Serrato family for inviting us. We LOVED it.

Thank You Tracy

Must be dreaming about going to Grandma's house.

Precious Little Angel

Grandma and Gabriel Time

Just finished a temper tantrum.

These are a couple of pics that my friend Tracy took of little Gabriel. He is growing so fast! Thank you for being so patient the day that you took these. I think that was the first day of "Cholic". He is getting much better. He still is stinkn' cute.

6 Weeks Old

I can't believe that my little Gabriel is already 6 1/2 weeks old. It seems like just yesterday he was born. He is starting to recognize voices and when he lays down after eating, he likes to "coo" to whoever will listen. He is now 10 lbs 2 ounces and is 23 and 1/4 inches long. Here is the most recent picture. Enjoy.

A Little Get-Away

Matthew at Uncle Jerry and Aunt Patsy's House

Britt and Marco at cousin Lenny's house for a B-B-Q

Vanessa and Britt at "Hot Topic" in the Colorado Mills Mall (Baby Gabriel in sling)

Westminster Mall the kids being silly. We had a fun time together.

The week was fun. We left Salt Lake City on Monday the 13th headed for Colorado for some fun. Unfortunately Roger could not come with us so it was Matthew,Brittney,Marco and myself who drove and Vanessa and baby Gabriel flew. We arrived within an hour of eachother. The week was spent eating ,sleeping,playing, shopping, visiting, a movie "X-Men" and more eating. My main reason for going was to reunite with my family on my father's side and let my children and grandson meet them also. It was great and went better than I ever imagined. It was sad when it was time to go. I hope that soon I can go back and take Roger to meet them.

Sweet Angel of Mine

I cant believe Gabriel is already 1 month old! He is so stinkn' cute. With every day that passes, he changes in little ways. We all just love him sooooo much.

Baby showers

The original shower was scheduled for June 6th. As you all know, baby Gabriel decided to come early and was born on June 4th. We were able to have a family baby shower before he came into our world and we had a baby shower with friends when Gabriel was just 1 week old. Needless to say....he was spoiled with gifts. Thank you to all of our family and friends for the wonderful things you gave to my grandson. We appreciate it so much. Here are some pictures from the 1st shower and one from the 2nd shower.

Going Home

Today 6/7/09 baby Gabriel and Vanessa are coming home with me. I am so excited and happy. I can't believe how much love I already have for this little angel of ours. He had his pictures taken today and this is one of the outfits he wore. What do ya think? Handsome isn't he???

Everybody......Meet Gabriel

On Thursday 6/4/09 at 7:02pm our precious grandson came into the world. Our day began at 3am with a phone call from Vanessa. She was having contractions and they were pretty intense and about every 5 to 7 minutes. At 3:30 she called me again to say that she was ready to go to the hospital. I immediately got out of bed, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and was on my way. Her and I arrived at the hospital at 4:05am and were taken right up to labor and delivery. After being checked, we were told that she was 1 cm dilated. She was placed on monitors and given some morphine to see if she would relax and hopefully dilate more so that she would not be sent home. SURPRISE. The morphine worked. She was now 3 cm. The day went on and when she reached 4 cm she was given her epidural. She was now able to get some much needed sleep.Her midwife came shortly after the epidural and broke the bag of waters and much to her surprise...it was filled with meconium (baby poop). Pretty quickly she dilated to 8cm. Unfortunately she stayed at 8 and now after each contraction, little Gabriel's heart rate was going down to the low 50's and then rising up to the high 150's. This alarmed the midwife and Doctor, and so it was decided that a C-section was what was needed to get this little angel out safely. From the first incision to him taking his first breath outside of his mommy, only took approximately 7 minutes. I was overwhelmed with emotion. I saw them cut into my "little girl", and saw my grandson come into this world. What a blessing. He weighed 6 lbs 6 oz and was 19 inches long. He is so relaxed and content. I hope you enjoy these pics and get ready for MANY more.

May 10, 2009

I just wanted to share a picture I think is cute. Today we went to a B-B-Q and had LOTS of yummy food. The weather was nice and all the girls talked about the upcoming shower for the family next weekend. I can't wait for my grandson!!

Happy Mothers Day

Just a quick note to all of you mothers out there. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. I hope for all of my friends and family that are mothers that they have a wonderful day today and that they spend their time with their loved ones. As for me.... I'm having a wonderful day. I woke up to a gifts from my daughters. Vanessa bought me a skirt and a cute summer sweater (now I have an outfit for todays B-B-Q). Thanks Ness. I love you. Britt made me cry with her gift. It is a frame with 2 pics of my little Elvira and a loving poem inside. Thank you Birdie. I love you too. Even though I cried, I LOVE my gift more than words can express. My son Matthew called me and wished a happy mothers day and he is spending the day with us today. How lucky am I??? I love my kids and my husband so very much. Thank God that my health is good and that I can be here with all of them.

Bye Bye Baby Girl

April 28

My little love "Elvira" died of unknown reasons. My heart hurts still whenever I think about her. I know some people think I'm silly for loving my dog so much but I miss my four legged friend that was there unconditionally to give me kisses when I got home after a long day at work, sit on my lap and lick my tears when I cried tears of sadness, lay next to me at bedtime to cuddle. Suffer no more little one. You will always be in my heart "puntin".

Prom 2009

Britt and Marco looked so cute. I can't believe my little girl is actually old enough to go to Prom.

St. Ann's 8th grade Boys BBall Champions

This year was Roger's 9th year of coaching at St. Ann's school. This was his year to win the championship. WAY TO GO !!! He is responsible for teaching Brittney alot of her basketball skills and this is why she is soooo talented. I am so proud of them.

Time To Brag

This years basketball season for Brittney was very frustrating. They were better than last year, but the coach is still learning what each player has to offer and what their talents are. I think this year she was able to see what she is looking for and now I hope whe will apply it to next years team. At this years basketball banquet Brittney was awarded with 2 awards and she again "lettered" in the sport of basketball. This is her 3rd time. Her awards were for " BEST HUSTLE" and "BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER". This summer she will also be in a tournament in San Diego. Roger and I are so proud of her and her accomplishments. I can't wait for next year's season. The head coach has asked Roger if he would be interested in helping coach. Of course he said "YES".

Wedding Bells

Saturday March 7, 2009

Today Roger's cousin Stephanie married her best friend. The bride was beautiful! The ceremony was very nice and the whole wedding party looked AWESOME. My daughter Vanessa did all of the hairdo's for the bride and her wedding party (girls only). The reception was held at the Log Haven. The food was good and the entertainment was fun. The DJ they hired did a very nice job. It was nice just sitting and watching everybody have such a good time. I even was able to dance a slow dance with my hubby. My girls even got out on the dance floor. It all was such a special day not only because it was a wedding, but also because the bride and the groom came from Missouri. She is a physician who specializes in family practice and he makes computer software that helps neurosurgeons. They had great friends that came all the way from Missouri also and family and friends from places like Colorado, California and other parts. I wish them the best of luck, love and everlasting happiness and look forward to the next wedding which will be the bride's sister Kristen. October will be here before she knows it!! To my hubby.... thanks for the dance. I love you so very much!! Hurry home from Pennsylvania.