Sunday after Church

What better to do after church than having a photo shoot of my hubby in his hot suit that I got him for x-mas.
He sang beautifully in Sacrament, everybody complimented him...and my piano playing too.
It was fun to take pictures of him. I take tons of the babes, but we hardly have pictures of just us...we'll work on it!
So here are some of Evan posing!
Pose 1

Pose 2

The truck is hot...but what about the one driving it???

He is so hot!! I just had to kiss him

Our new truck!

SO thanks to the business...we got this new truck...looks good, eh???

Having fun!!!!

I don't think there is anything better than a child's laughter.

My Hips Don't Lie

This is Carmen dancing to the tunes of "My hips don't lie". It is very hard to tape her because she always wants me to turn the camera for her so she can watch herself ( not vain, not vain), but I got some of her cute moves.
Watch for the hips!!!

Things I never thought I could do!

So this morning didn't start very different from other mornings. I did the usual: cleaning, dishes, breakfast, check emails, read blogs... and then I started cooking....again, this strong force moving me to make stuff. First a potato salad, then I started to make a roast ( to use my new crock pot for the first time) then I made chili and prepared some enchiladas for lunch.
Carmen asked me for a bath and because every time she has a bath Evan just stands there looking wanting so bad to get in there with her, I had both of them in the bath tub. It got kind of crazy...I can't believe how much he loved it! I would have taken some pictures, but he splashed all over and being on my own.... the camera would have been in danger. So i took this one of Evan after the bath. Doesn't he look so cute???

Then dress them both, feed them both (feed myself too), do some more dishes, I talked to my family through the Internet and I let Carmen watch some "Go Diego Go" before I put her to bed... too bad the baby didn't want to have a nap at the same time.
So...now I feel relaxed, a house tidy, babies content and I have a moment of peace. I think of what I have done today and I feel accomplished. It might seem like normal things people do but as I was in the middle of it I amazed myself. I couldn't believe that I was doing all that I was doing. I would have never thought I could do this, that I could manage all this on my own. What tells me how little we know about ourselves. For a moment I felt grateful for the way I am being stretched, for the challenges I have in my life that help me be all that the Lord wants me to become. I also feel good because I was able to make a meal for my neighbor who just had her first little girl. It might be a small act of service but I so wanted an opportunity like this, so I could do something for somebody. It make me feel like I am of some use to my fellowmen.
I guess I've had a good couple of days. I love every minute with my kids. Sometimes I get really stressed and tired of all the messes I have to clean in a day, but when I just sit down and watch them be happy playing... there's something that tells me there is nothing better than what I have just in front of me.

Go Giants Go!

Last weekend Carmen had a sleep over with her cousin Natalie and we went to Vancouver for our date night. We went to a hockey game: the Giants versus the Tigers. Jordan and Tracey came with us. It was so much fun and the Giants won so the whole arena was on fire.

Finally!!

I know it has been a long time...man! And I have lots of exciting news I haven't shared here yet.

One of the things is that thanks to Evan's business we got a brand new truck, a dodge takota. I tell you it is nice, and for the first time in Evan's life, he is driving a new car.
Maybe thanks to this, I got encouraged to try again to get my drivers license...and guess...I PASSED!!! Man, I'm so excited!! The only thing is that I can't even drive my children....I'm only allowed to have one passenger and has to be older than 25. So even Evan just barely makes it!!hehehe. I've already been out in the roads of Nanaimo a couple times, but I get super scared and nervous. Little by little I have better control but it is gonna take me some time... Sometimes I feel like a loser: 26 years old, two kids and can't drive on her own!!! Oh, well...I guess in a year I won't be so much of a loser anymore.
The other thing is that Evan Jr. finally got his first teeth out.. two at once...what a boy! I can't believe how different babies look with teeth...but don't worry, he is still super hot!
Other good news is that finally, after almost 3 months I'm back at they gym...not that my back problem is gone, but I feel way better, I think that now it is time! So I'm excited...I got the bridesmaid dress for my sister Patri's wedding and I got to loose weight. I have till September so we'll see. I hope to loose all my baby weight for once and for all!

Proud Abuelos!!!

This is my mom with baby Evan 2 seconds after being born.
I love my mom!!!

I was watching on TV a baby story. The girl was having her first child and, poor thing, her mom died years ago so she couldn't be there and she missed her so much. It is still very hard for me to watch those moments of so much pain...it actually makes me cry so hard every time....it's like I'm torturing myself. Carmen always comes to me to comfort me when she sees me crying...she is so cute!
I've been so blessed that I've had my mom in both of my children's births. She was amazing. She was the best care giver ever!!! Before and after labor she was always so helpful. She did everything for me so I could rest and heal well. Most important of all she loved us all sooooo much! And I love her beyond words....I miss her a lot. It's hard to be so far from her, I'd love for her to enjoy the only grandchildren she has and that she loves so much and can't be close to... it sucks.

We are going in September and I can't wait.
Every time I talk to my dad on the phone he always says he saw Evan being born and next time he sees him, he'll be running! I'm dying to see the look in his face when he sees them again!!
Soon enough , dad!
I love you!!!