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