Happy 25th Ash!

My cute sissy turns 25 today....well almost today. It is 11:30 pm, so in another half hour I guess. July 30th. Anyways, I tried to think of something fun to post about her and came up with this little tag. That way I can test myself in how well I really know my sister. Here goes...

1. She is sitting in front of the TV. What is on the screen? Depends on the time of day. Mornings it is Curious George for Mr. Brev. Afternoons, her guilty pleasure is Days of our Lives even though she hates to admit it. Night after the kids are asleep is either Bachelor, Grey's, Dancing with the Stars or Friday Night Lights.

2. You're out to eat, what kind of dressing does she get on her salad? Ranch, unless we are at Maddox....then it is thousand island.

3. What's one meal she doesn't like? Thats kinda tough, cause this girl likes her food. I guess when you are as skinny as she is that is an okay thing. I will have to say anything with too much meat. She is super picky about her meat. No fat, no funny colorings, no veiny things, well done. That kinda thing.

4. You go out to eat, what does she order to drink? She is a coke kinda gal, every know and then she gets sprite though.

5. Where did she go to HS? Uh, Northridge.

6. What size she does she wear? 6

7. If she was to collect anything what would it be? Used to be precious moments when she was younger. Know just anything for her house and she will say no to this, but I think she kinda likes to collect bows for Elle. She is always buying those things. Oh and pajama pants, she is crazy about pajama pants.

8. Whats her favorite type of sandwich? turkey or even veggie. We like veggies.

9. What would she eat every day if she could? Candy, candy, candy. Loves her candy. Anything fruity and sour. Sour patch kids, sour skittles, starbursts, dots, mike and ikes, nibs...those are her favorites.

10. Whats her favorite cereal? Hmmm...I don't know about that one. Ash, you might need to help me there. I am thinking cinnamon toast crunch and frosted mini wheats. At least that is what it used to be.

11. What would she never wear? Animated charachters, no way.

12. Whats her favorite sports team? Well, she is not much into sports. However her husband is, so I will say her favorites are his favorites. Which are Broncos for football, Red Sox for baseball and Barcelona for soccer.

13. Who did she vote for? Would have been McCain...if she had voted!

14. Who is her best friend. Me of course...and Souli, my mom, and Jen.

15. What is her pet peeve? When people don't pop their zits...kinda nasty but its true. She can't stand that.

16. What is her heritage? Well, same as mine...which is plain old caucasian.

17. You bake her a cake for her birthday, what kind of cake is it? Judy's good old fashioned white cake, YUM!

18. Did she play sports in highschool? Uh no, we are not gifted in the sports department. She was always more into dance.

19. What could she spend hours doing? Cross-stitching, shopping, cleaning, decorating, gardening, gossiping....just to name a few.

20. What is one unique talent she has? Have to go with the cross-stitching . She has been doing this for as long as I can remember. She makes these huge, beautiful pieces. She really is amazing at it. Made me the most beautiful bride and groom when I got married and had it framed really nice for me.

Ok Ash, how did I do. Tell me what is right and what is wrong. I think I know you pretty dang well though, I should after spending a lifetime with you. Happy birthday sweet sister. Who would have thought that little girl that grew up being my playmate would turn into one of my absolute best friends. I don't have one single happy memory that doesn't include you. You are their for the good, the bad, and all the in between. I love the relationship that we share, we are closer than close and I love it that way. Thanks for all you do and just for being the incredible person that you are. Love you bunches little girl!

Vovo's B-day dinner!

We took Maria out for her birthday this past weekend. It started out just being Thiago and I and his parents. Word gets out with Brazilians though and it turned into quite the celebration. We had many friends and family including my children. Maria didn't want to celebrate without them. So they came. We told her to pick where she wanted to go and she chose Garcia's. I honestly have never been there, it was pretty good though. I love any and all Mexican food.


Me and my sweet mother in law.


Here is me, Thiago and the kids, Maria, Regi, Gus and Shalae. Everyone except Rosemary.



All of our great friends, this isn't even half of the usual company. These people have got ALOT of friends.


My boys just love their Shalae!



Birthday girl in her special hat, Carson thought that was hilarious.


Just a cute picture before we left. I wanted to make sure I got one, cause this is one of the first times I have been able to dress the boys exactly the same. Usually under 12 months in stores has their own style. 12 mo-4T you can find things the same. Well Lincoln's shirt is a 12 month size, I was so excited. I know I am lame, but my mom always used to dress me and my sisters the same. I think it is kinda fun every now and then.

Anyways, happy birthday to Maria. We love you so much and hope your day was absolutely perfect!

Celebrating the 24th

Good times at the Roy Aquatic Center. Got to spend the day with both of our families. Carson ran from pool to pool, barely coming out to eat. Lincoln looked like a little bounty hunter in his awesome outfit. Theo was a good sport and came with us even though he hates swimming. And me, I got to enjoy the chitter chatter of all my favorite people. Time well spent!

First bee sting...

Unfortunately their is a first time for everything, including bee stings. I have only gotten stung by a bee one time and I was like 15. Cars had the bad luck of experiencing this yesterday. I was inside on the phone and he was standing at our front door yelling to his friends across the street. All the sudden I hear this blood-curdling yell and hysterical crying. I hurry and hang up with my mom and run towards him. At first I thought he had pinched his arm in the door or something, as I started asking him what was wrong, I understood. He was holding his arm and saying "that bug just got me". Right away I knew it was a bee. It swelled up just a little bit afterwards which made me kinda nervous. Thiago has gotten stung quite often though and says that is normal. Within an hour it looked fine, just the little red dot where the stinger went in. Poor kid. Nothing that a bandaid, juice, and his Mickey Mouse Clubhouse couldn't cure. Oh well, not his first battle wound and it certainly won't be his last.

Lit up the sky...

Sunday we headed out to Weber State fireworks with the Cano's and friends. We go every year. A whole lot of waiting around, tons of people, crazy time getting out of the parking lot, all for a 5 minute show. Thats okay though, we still love it and wouldn't want to miss it.


We packed our cooler with some treats and drinks. I swear this is Carson's favorite part about summer activities. Loves packin that cooler.











That night didn't go as smoothly as planned. Lincoln was a nightmare all day long. Don't let those smiles fool ya, he was soooo ornery. Fuss, fuss, and more fuss....the entire time. Carson and I headed out in search of a snowie. Finally find it, all the way down by Smiths. It was quite the walk for a snowie, but it made my boy happy. Especially considering we found the guy selling the glowing swords. $5.00 later, with snowie in hand (which lasted about 2 minutes, he insisted on carrying it, dropped it...smack on the sidewalk) we are headed back to our seats and on comes a little downpoor. Crazy wind, blowing all this crap in my hair. I am still picking the little leave things out of my washer and out of Lincoln's stroller. Lots of rain, luckily it blew over and the rest of the night was fine. Both kids fell asleep on the way home, which meant no baths. I have the hardest time sleeping at night if my kids don't get baths. I am a little obsessive I know. Oh well, still a fun night and glad we went. Carson loved it and after all that is what matters.

Ladies Weekend!!

How lucky am I, I got to spend both nights this past weekend with the girls. No kids, well I take that back. Lincoln had to come with me the second night. Luckily he was pretty good.




Friday night I went with my sisters and mom to Harry Potter. We went to Cafe Rio first, which explains the picture of me and my yummy salad. I get the exact same thing every time I go, and I NEVER get sick of it. This is the first HP movie I have ever seen, and I totally loved it. I have read the first 3 books, but I have struggled so much to actually get into them. Jen is the hugest HP fan out there, and has been begging me to finish all of them. I keep telling her no. After seeing this movie though, I think I just might have to. It was so good. Baby girl got to come with us cause she is basically attached to her mommy, Elle belle is a major momma's girl. She always comes with on girls night, but she is usually pretty well behaved. She was a little fussy that night, but not bad.



Me and Lincoln Bujaou went out with my bestest girlfriends on Saturday night. We were supposed to be taking my mother in law out for her birthday that night. However my friend Stacey is moving to Texas in a week and this is the only night all of us could get together. So I asked Thiago if we could swith our dinner til next week. However I didn't dare ask him to keep both kids again so I offered to take Lincoln. He was kinda annoying at the end, but what do you do. We had so much fun, me and the girlies. Love these girls, always will. I love that no matter how much time passes we just pick up right where we left off. Some relationships just never change and I am grateful this one hasn't. Stace best of luck in Texas, love ya lots and keep up that blog so I can see how you guys are. MUAH>..that is me blowing you a kiss!

Another month..

8 MONTHS OLD...WHAT! Oh heck we just get closer and closer to that first birthday and my heart feels like it is breaking a little. I just love this baby stage and I was so excited to get back into it with Lincoln. It is just flying by right before my very eyes. Snapped some pictures of my baby boy in the tubbie and just had to post them. Every single one just captures the many little faces of my Lincoln.






Oh, I just love this baby!!

Few more shots all dressed up. We went to a baby blessing this last Sunday and I just thought he looked so cute in his little church clothes and all. We had a few minutes before we left so we went out in the yard and took a few. Carson could not understand why he wasn't being included in the picture taking. I snapped one of the two of them but it didn't really turn out.






Few facts for me to remember at 8 months..

favorite food... still his momma's milk. I tell ya what, sad day at our house when I wean this boy. 4 months and counting and I tell you it is going to be ugly. He is attached to say the least.

As far as solids go, he is a big fan of pretty much everything. Doesn't like the greens such as beans, peas and garden veggies. He will still eat them, cause he pretty much eats anything. Just not as vigorously. We have noticed some slight reactions to certain foods, mostly acidic fruits. Leaves a small rash on his chin (you may have noticed this in a few pictures). His doctor didn't see a reason to be concerned though, we just watch it. Can't give him alot of applesauce and pears. Other than that, he is fine.

favorite activity... Is at that stage where he just loves to sit up and be surrounded by toys. I just sit him in the middle of the family room with a bunch of toys and he is good for at least an hour.

favorite toy...probably his excersaucer. He loves to bounce and really goes at it in this thing. Usually wears himself out and is ready for a nice long nap when he gets done playing in it.

favorite way to sleep.... with his DAD. It is so cute. Lincoln is always ready for his late afternoon nap right when Thiago is getting home from work. They sit in the rocking chair with Lincoln's head in the crook of Thiago's arm, he holds him tight and pats his little bum. Within 5 minutes he is out. Lincoln rests up and Thiago unwinds from his day. Win/win situation.

Odds and ends...

Has one volume and that is loud. Those of you that know my boy, know this. Can't take the kid anywhere. Has the loudest little voice, even when he is just playing. Loves to hear himself.

Very defiant. He knows what he wants and puts up a pretty big fuss if we don't give it to him.

Busy, busy, busy. Grabs at anything and everything. I-pods, phones, blackberry's, my jewelery...I am surprised he hasn't ripped my ears out yet the way he grabs onto my earings and pulls.

Little fishie...I know I have mentioned this before, but he just can't get enough water. Bathtime is his best time and boy does he cry and carry on when I take him out of it.

That pretty much sums up my little buddie. I still stop and stare at him all the time, and just thank my heavenly father that he is mine. I love him so much, he has brought such an amazing little spirit into our home and family. Happy 8 months old little sweetie, your family sure loves you!