January

January flew by. Today is January 31st and I can't believe it. This whole month I've been droping off Avanti to school in pj's. I need to wake up earlier and get dressed. Kennedy started a mommy and me class thru parks and rec and we are going on our fourth week and he is doing so much better. Since the first class he would do the activity but he would get up and go play right after. As the weeks have gone by... he is learning how to sit in his chair for a little longer each time which Im really happy with. Avanti continues to do Ballet at the Red Chair and she started talking Yoga thru parks and rec. The Yoga teacher is great, she is so nice and so into the body, and healing and earth. I love it.

We had a three day weekend this month and went to the Zoo, the Observatory and Disneyland. The kids had so much fun. Especially Kennedy... he loves the moon. We were very excited to find out that it's a Small World still had the Christmas Decorations. We weren't able to get on its a Small World in December because the line for the ride was crazy long. So it was a nice treat for the four of us. We were all very happy to see all of the decorations. We went to the zoo almost once a week all month and Kennedy loves running thru and seeing all of the animals. My favorite thing about the zoo is the Kettle Corn.

Jimmy did the winter session at LAVC and only has Fridays off. My mom has helped a lot by watching the kids for the Boosters, PTA and room rep meetings.

Christmas and New Years

This Christmas came and went so fast. Half of Avanti's Christmas break we spent indoors because of the rain and the other half we did fun stuff. We went to Chuck E. Cheese on Monday because Avanti had received student of the month on friday, dec. 17th. I went shopping one night with Terri and didnt buy anything. But we had a good convo so it was worth it. For Christmas eve we went to Jimmy's parents for the first time in months and then came home and went to Juan's house for a few hours. By 11 we were home in bed. Well, I had to prep for Santa so I stayed up. Christmas morning the kids were so excited. "wake up its Christmas" so cute. The kids were so excited about all their gifts. Avanti received 2 Rapunzel dolls a baby one and a signing one, some books, pj's, a helmet, a bike, clothes, little knick knack toys in her stocking, operation, and Kennedy received a trike, a helmet, a buzz couch, a buzz doll, a dancing dog, a Cars set, clothes, pj's, and a stocking full of knick knack toys. They were so excited. On Christmas day we hung out, Avanti went to church with my parents and when she got home we went to see Juan. At night, Jimmy and I actually got to go to a movie the two of us since forever! We saw Little Fockers. A great movie. And Sunday, we celebrated Kennedy's birthday. Critter bfast at Grand California Hotel at Disneyland with my parents, bro and us. And then Disney, the California Science Center and home.

The week of New Years, we went to Balboa Lake with the Whitney's to feed the ducks. The kids had so much fun. On Wednesday we hung out and Thursday I got a hair cut and took my mom to the mall. Friday I had a nail appointment and Adela, Armando, Yuri and Chicol got here from up north. We had a small party at our house. Jimmy smoked pork loin, sasauge, and ham. My mom made mashed patatoes, pasta, salad. Great Dinner. (thank you) and we spent the rest of the night around the bon fire. Played a little wii and on New Years Day we went to Pelon's house for bfast and then to Oceanside to pick up Yuri's truck followed by a nice bbq at my parents and a dance off between all of us with the Wii Just Dance. So much fun. Tomorrow, my parents are making menudo and we are going to Hollywood to show them around.

Sunday was so much fun. We took the metro to Hollywood and Highland and went to Ripley's believe it or not, Guiness World Records, and the Wax Museum followed by lunch at CPK. It was lots of fun.

Nice week. Happy Holidays.

when I grow up

We were driving home today and Avanti said she couldn't wait to be 7. I told her she has to enjoy her childhood and not be in a rush to grow up. So she went on telling me what she wants for her 7th birthday party and I told her it was too soon to discuss that.

Avanti said she knows what she wants to be when she grows up.... "Mommy, I want to be a nurse so when kids get sick I can give them a bandaide and make them feel better."

So cute. If only a bandaide could trully fix everything. I love her.

Kennedy's Birthday Celebration

This year we decided to not have a birthday party but we planned fun stuff with the family. So on his birthday we went to lunch to Cheesecake factory and went to see Yogi bear. On Sunday, we went to Disneyland and had breakfast with the characters. We had breakfast at The Storytellers Cafe at the Grand California Hotel and we went into Disneyland but it was too crowded so we went to the California Science Center and let the kids run around. Kennedy was so excited and he fell asleep within 5 minutes of being in the car. He had a great time and thats what matters. Happy Birthday Kennedy!

Kennedy's Big Number T-W-O

I cant believe in a few hours my little man will be two years old. I remember when he was born and the whole experience of him being in the NICU and how hard that was. I remember thinking to myself when he was in the NICU... "I cant wait until he can go home" It seemed like forever. And in a blink he is 2. He keeps me busy but I am so thankful for him. He is such a blessing and a free spirit. He is everywhere but I wouldnt have it any other way, his smile melts my heart. I love my family; it might not be your typical one but its perfect for me.

Hard Decision

Jimmy applied for 3 Universities and we heard back from the first one today. He got accepted to Sacramento State University. Im happy for him but Im not so sure if I am ready to move. I know it would be good for us to be away but I am going to miss my parents, my family, Disneyland, Providenia, Boosters, just everything. It makes me sad but I have to do whats best for my kids. So I dont know what I am going to do. Lots of Pros but I dont want to leave Burbank.

Avanti's 2nd Nutcracker Performance

This Sunday was the Red Chair Children's Production Company's The Nutcracker. Avanti auditioned and got the part of the Bon Bon. After four months of weekend rehearsal and a crazy last two weeks it all paid off when we saw her on stage. Their were two shows at 1:00 and 6:30 PM. It was at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, Ca. I got to watch the 1:00 show and it was nice. I went by myself and got a great seat. Afterwards Avanti and I went to CPK across the street and had dinner. It was nice to spend some time just the two of us. I was stage parent for the night show so I stayed and Jimmy, my dad, bro and Letty went to go see her. They did great. Avanti has a lot of expression in her face when she was dancing and remembered her number. The bon bons had the only audience participation. Everyone was clapping along with them. Seeing her on stage just brightens me up. Her smile, her energy, her enthusiasm. We are so proud of you Avanti!!!

pictures coming soon...