My Cousin Is A Doctor!

 We don't have a brother, but we might as well have.  Who knew the same boy that tortured us with "the crab" and tickle fights during our family get togethers and vacations would grow up and become

Dr. Joel Esperanza

 

We're so extremely proud of you and the accomplishments you've had thus far.  And yes, we all know you're guapo as well!  We're praying that you'd continue to use the talents that God has given you to

Friday with the Husband

Note to Self:
Don't forget about your awesome time away with The Husband (see below).

We slept in, and it was AMAZING.

I got to shower and get ready without feeling distracted or rushed.
Those of you with littles will appreciate how exciting that was for me!

We went out to breakfast at a sweet roadside deli and ate and ate:

Beach Bound

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Note to Self:
Don't forget about your awesome time away with The Husband (see below).

We're going to the beach - by ourselves!

The girls were offended that we weren't taking them, but they'll get over it I'm sure.
When I took Espy and Gianna to the bus stop this morning - they were both pouting, Please don't go,

To My Girls

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Dear Espy and Gianna,

Please don't be offended that we went away without you!  I know it's hard to understand why in the world your mom and dad would want to go have fun without you, but soon enough you'll understand - and then you'll be grossed out at the thought of your parents kissing and stuff.

One day a long time ago, it was just mommy and daddy.  It was during that time we got to know

It's Our Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, Babe!
I love you more than words can express.
Thank you for loving me the way He loves me.
Thank you for apologizing when you don't.
Thank you for taking care of me and our girls.
Thank you for walking by my side - loving me every step of the way.
I love you forever and ever.



Beach Bound
Friday with the Husband (Part 1)
Friday with the Husband (Part 2)
The Final Shenanigans

Sunday Funday

I had a great time with these cuties the other day.

It's been so beautiful - I'm thinking spring might be here to stay?  We're hoping so!

After church, I tried out a new recipe - SO good!

As Espy was eating,

Maileen's Journey - March 19

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PRAYING WITH OUR FAMILY!

January 2010

This month last year I had surgery to remove an aggressive cancer that we discovered had already expanded to my liver categorizing me as a Stage IV cancer patient.  On the 15th nearly to the day of my first surgery, my doctor told me that my liver has one little spot left at 6mm - and that with the

Yummy

Guess what?

No - not another recipe!  Promise.

Even though I know I guess I'm somewhat of a grownup because
I like a good recipe and enjoy cooking from time to time.

What?

Who am I?

Where's Grace?

Nope, just wanted you to know that I've discovered the stickiest,
crumb-iest (is that a word? not sure - just go with it), yuckiest place in the world.

See this thing?

She eats like there's no tomorrow - not as in

Leftover Consumption (Baked Potato Soup Recipe)

The girls will actually eat leftovers.  I can't believe it.  I don't know if it was the influence of a fantastic spring day, or if they in fact love this so much that they're willing to eat leftovers, OR if it was a combination of both.  Regardless, this recipe is a keeper - and you should try it when you're in the mood for a delicious (and easy to make) soup.  Thanks for sharing, Kristie!

Photo by: Mama Loves Food!

April's Baked Potato Soup - Slow Cooker Style

The Season of Busy

The Husband and I use Google calendar to keep each other posted on what's going on with all of our schedules.  I don't give ToDo Lists preferential treatment, either.  In addition to our online calendar, I have a wall calendar and a notebook calendar to keep everything straight with our family's ins and outs.  OCD?  Slightly.

When I got home from Isabella's gymnastics class, this was my inbox:

 

In my husband's words,

Best Day Ever

It's been starting to feel like spring!  Well, we'll randomly have a snowstorm - but then it'll be 70 degrees the next day so that counts sorta kinda as the commencement of spring, right?  Last week we had a particularly gorgeous day.  The girls and I were super excited.  That evening I started this

It's All in the Details

Model: Isabella

jeans (purple butterfly embroidery on the back pockets) - from NeNe

shirt (red/black hearts and bows) - also from NeNe

sparkly pink headband, pink sunglasses, and Spongebob watch - courtesy of Gianna

wooden bracelet - crafted by Gianna

bright orange headband (used as a necklace) - courtesy of Espy

Old Navy hot pink flip flops (not pictured) - courtesy of Gianna

Backpack backpack containing: a Barbie, a cell phone,
a thermometer - just the necessities, of course

Maileen's Journey - February 28

January 2012

Please keep praying for my cousin, Maileen!

February 28
CT scans on the 2nd...glad to be home to build a routine and my doctor said she found it amazing that my liver has been clearing up so well...It's a God thing...and a good diet that God blessed long ago

My Life in Tweets

 

is it seriously 4:55am already?

what are the odds of bill and i switching bodies this AM?

#notachance

thank You for a new day -

Sickness and an Awesome Husband

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Yesterday started out just like any other Sunday morning - waking up and getting ready for church.  Bill didn't have any meetings so we were all able to ride together which is always nice.  

Our church is awesome.

I'm sure yours is, too - don't take offense! 

While we were singing, I started feeling funny and lightheaded.  I just dismissed it to the lack of