Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Fun with the cousins!

I had to admit how overdue these pictures are. Our Colorado relatives visited us last month and I 'm just now getting the pictures up on the blog! The cousins had never met before so it was great fun watching them interact.
P and his brother enjoyed being together! They are just hams, the two of them!
When the weather finally got warm enough, we ventured out to a park for the kids to play!
Here D is with his uncle and cousin and some random boy who joined the picture!
Once little D warmed up to P, they had fun together!
L had so much so fun feeding little L.
D also took a turn.
We got to babysit little D one night. We put the kids together in the bath and watched them play.
Bathtime was complete with fancy/spikey hairdos!
Little D had a blast!
On the last night, the kids all got to bathe again and this time little L joined in the fun.
Let's jus say that E and Little D did not choose each other as their favorite cousin. Here you can see Little D pouring water on E's back and....
here is E's reaction...not happy!
L loved helping/holding Little L...she is such a mommy!
Ready to return to Colorado, P gets one last opportunity to hold Little L!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

NOT lacking in self-esteem

Me: L, you know I really like you?
L: Yeah. Why?
Me: Well, you are so kind to people and know how to make people feel better. You really pay attention to what is important to other people and use that to encourage them. For example, with E the other day...
L: But mommy, don't you think I'm cute?!??!
Me: Well, yes, of course!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Ummmm?

D asks L: Who is the cutest person you know?
L: ME!
D: No, besides you.
L: God?

Still working on our theology...

Monday, December 28, 2009

Loving Stormy

We are so enjoying our newest Rosales. E can't keep her hands off Stormy! She follows her everywhere with her hand on her back. She is most definitely the most attached!

Stormy lets the kids do anything they want with her. Here D is playing doctor with Stormy.
Advent suddenly become more interesting with a dog in the picture. She had to sit in the middle and somebody had a hand on her at all times, just loving her.
Our first day with Stormy at the house was a dream come true for D.
However, as I said, it's E who has become most attached!

Our Stormy-girl!

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Merry Christmas!

Stockings
Our new family member lines up for the Stocking picture.


Trying to take a "family picture" has become even more difficult.
Our newest member has been known to sneak a kiss during photo sessions and then act innocent while the victim is reduced to laughter and rolling on the floor leaving the rest of the family to wonder what happened!
Happy Birthday Jesus!
The kiddos shopped with Papi and each one chose a gift for me!
D tries on his soccer goalie gloves.
E with her baby doll gift.
D wanted a "real" soccer ball...a black and white one.
L tries on her new baby pouch.

Opening L's gift...a CD player
Listening to music on her new CD player.



Can you do this????

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Parade of Lights

We love traditions and one of the ones we talk about all year is the Parade of Lights!
We are waiting...
and eating...
staying warm...
and snuggling!
We look forward to seeing these guys every year!

Gold to Orange

Waiting to belt test. P is the tall one and D is hidden next to him.
The white belts went first so we had to wait a long time.


D is waiting to spare...
Let me present...my two boys as orange belts!