4th Birthday Party: Destination Celebration

4 years ago God blessed us with 1st child,our son. Words can't express how honored we are to be called his parents . He brings so much joy to our heart and smiles to faces.

This year we decided to vaca in San Diego, in honor of JJ's birthplace. We also invited some of our special friends in San Diego to celebrate with us at his Destination Birthday Party ! We had such a wonderful time!

We have been gone for 2.5 years but San Diego still & always have part of our heart. The reason being is because of the wonderful relationships we still hold dear to our heart despite leaving San Diego.

It was not hard choosing to have a birthday party in the city the boy was born in and with friends who have known him since he was in my womb.

Everything turned out so great!

The games,

the food,

and fun spirit that is suppose to be alive at kids birthday parties.

It was so nice sharing the occasion with people who knew us before we were married and parents.

It had been months and for some years since we last seen our San Diego friends.

We got the chance to not only celebrate with friends but also to catch up.

Our shy boy took a while to warm up but when he did he had a blast.

My BFF a.k.a the kids Godmother came in with her gifts wrapped but the Boy noticed one from across the room...the skateboard. My BFF wrapped everything but the 4 wheels.

The Boy has been asking for a skate board every since he seen boys doing skateboard tricks at the park around the corner from our house . This was 6 months ago.

Mr. Wonderful told him that maybe he would get one for his 4th birthday(I was not for it).

Once the Boy spotted the skateboard before his party even started he could not keep his mind off of it.

When it was time to eat the question  was"Can I open my skateborad now?".

When it was time to play games the question was "Can I open my skateboard now?".

When it was time to eat cake the question was "Can I open my skateboard now?".

When it was time to open his presents the question  was "Can I open my skateboard now?".

Finally his very last present that he opened was his 1st skateboard! The BFF did a party foul when she did not wrap the wheels but we forgave her and will always make fun of the memory. The skateboard also came with knee and elbow pads & Mr. Wonderful stating that he will only let him ride it under his supervision.

What a great destination party for the Boy turning 4!

Giving My Mother Roses on her Birthday....

My Mother and her Twin turned 55 this last Sunday!

My siblings and I always try to give her roses throughout the year and especially on her birthday! We know she is a blessing that should be cherished and appreciated. One of her love languages is receiving gifts.

This Birthday we blessed the twins with a homemade Mexican dinner at my house, gifts, cake, and of course roses!

I challenge everyone to give their Mom roses on her birthday and throughout the year.

And roses are just a relative term. Roses could mean a hug and/or a kiss, a “Thank-you”, here and there or “I appreciate you”.

I encourage you to take time to show your mother that she is important.

You know your mother better than anyone else.

You know what makes her happy. Do what it takes to make her happy.

It is an investment you will never regret.

Don't get so caught up in other things or people that you forget her or make her feel like she is a burden.

She is a friend you will always have, no matter what.

Make sure you call her,if only for a few minutes. If you are in the same city, stop by to see her for a few minutes as often as you can.

Take her out for dinner, spoil her with gifts, and seek her advice.

Finally, don't just show her you love her, but also, make sure you say the words.

Live your life now, so you won't ever have any regrets.

Give your mother her flowers while she lives.

Happy 55th Mom & Auntie!!! 

We love you!

A 4th of July to Remember

Our 4th this year took place at our house. It was our 1st 4th of July in our new home! We invited our families over and assigned dishes. The only thing that I made was the flag cake! 

I am learning to delegate so that I am not in pain after events ,since I am still recovering from my MVA.

I will have to say that everyone did a great job bringing their assigned items and everything was delicious!​!!

Here is  our amazing layout of food:

(The things not pictured is Mac&Cheese​, hamburgers​, hot dogs, hot wings, and steak)

 My Sister's boyfriend did all the grilling. I made a new name for him after this day, Chef Boy Our Ray! We(or I should say He) barbecued outside but the majority of us ate inside.

It was 100 degrees outside and 78 degrees inside!

The only time we came out was to watch the kids have their water fun & take family pictures.

After eating we lounged on the couch and watched Tv and a movie.

Later that night my lil Sis and I took our kids to fireworks at the Marina!

The kids could see the fireworks as we were driving to the show and they were so so excited!

I love seeing things through my kids and my nieces eyes!

I was more focused on their reactions to the fireworks than the fireworks.

I knew that the kids were experiencing a piece of magic in these moments !!!

Later that night  I asked them all what was their favorite part of the day & they all had the same answer!

Fireworks!Fireworks!

Fireworks!Fireworks!

I am glad we live in a free country to experience all these special moments with our family and kids!!!

2013 Summer To-Do-List

Summer just began but I feel as if it will go by so fast ! Some of my best memories as a child took place in the summer. One of my goals with my kids is to be intentional about making memories, especially every summer!

We already knocked 2 things off our list . We went to the movies for the 1st time with the kids last week! We also took my 9 year old niece who my kids adore.

We brought my niece so she could be a great example for the kids, on how to sit still during a whole movie. We survived the whole movie but we had some moments that revealed that they are not quite ready. Trial and Error! It was still so cute at experiencing them watch their 1st movie!

We have been in triple digits for our weather so we checked off another to do! We brought out the Lil pool!

The kids loved it and I loved turning off the AC to enjoy some water fun in the backyard! We also realized that we need more toys for the backyard this summer.

It feels good to put a couple check marks on the Summer To-Do-List. I am so excited to keep on checking on!!!