My Babes Are Awesome...

Both of my boys play on the same little league baseball team, and we are having an outstanding season so far. We have won 12 games and lost 1. It was tough to swallow to lose that one game, but we are trecking on. Both of my boys are turning out to be some great ball players, both of them pitch, and my older one also plays short stop, and the younger one is a first baseman. They are a dynamic duo when they're out there together. Proud momma and daddy are always there to cheer them on. One of my favorite things to do is watch them, I could spend all day just watching them play ball, and enjoying the day at the field. Sunny days seem to be here, and I am just enjoying this time. Hope everyone is doing well.

My first born on the mound

My baby on first

A Blessed Day for My Babe...

Today we celebrated my youngest boy's first holy communion. It was such a special day for our family. My siblings came in with their families from out of town, and all of my husband's family joined us afterwards for a celebration luncheon. My baby looked SO handsome. I got teary-eyed when he went up for communion. I'm just so proud of the young man he is becoming. A few pics to share of his special day today. Happy Mother's Day!

He just thinks he's so cool!

A pic of me with my mom and dad

my boys (brothers)

Adam with his cousins

Spring Projects Begin...

Well we have finally gotten to this ugly corner at the end of our drive. Let me tell ya, that section has bothered me since the day we moved in. There was a huge ugly overgrown bush there that my brother-in-law pulled out for us with his truck this past summer, then it left a hole and the bricks all out of sorts, so it's been an eyesore! I always knew what I wanted to do, but other projects took priority. But we knew we could not go another year without addressing the ugly corner. So, the landscapers spent the day working to clean it up and added this corner fence, and lined it with boxwoods, which will turn into a hedge eventually. It turned out great. They also left the area ready for planting once the weather permits. I'd take any suggestions if you have any of what should go in the planting bed. My thought was to add 3 pretty bushes and some perennials, but I'm not sure yet. I guess I'll see what the nurseries have that may catch my eye. So, I hope you like how it turned out. I'm happy!

Spring Break 2009

Whew...well our spring break week is over, and now back to reality! This year we went to Monterrey, Mexico. It is a large city in Mexico where my dad's family is located. When we were growing up, it was our yearly summer vacation. We would all squeeze in mom and dad's car and drive down to visit our grandparents and family. I had not been there in 17 years, since the passing of my grandmother, but we've always been close to the family, so going back there was a special treat. This is the first time my husband has gone, and my two boys. I was pretty worried that hubby was not going to adjust well....you know the way of life there is so much different than it is for us in the U.S. But to my pleasant surprise, he had a wonderful time, and my aunts spoiled him rotten with their daily cooking frenzy! My boys also had a wonderful time with all of the cousins, and so they are already asking to go back next year. The weather was perfect, all week was in the 90's and even into the 100's for a few days. Our week was action-packed. Every day we did something different, and spent a lot of time visiting, and partying with the family. I must admit that a piece of my heart stayed there. I was sad to leave. But, it's also always nice to come home, and to sleep in my own bed. A few pictures below to share our spring break vacation with all of you. Hope everyone is doing well. I hope to get around to paying you all a visit really soon and getting caught up! Monterrey is located in the Northeast part of the country, approximately 3 hours from the U.S. border.

I took this picture from the truck. This is the bridge that divides Mexico and U.S.

We were headed into Mexico.

This is the view driving around town in Monterrey

This is a picture of my grandparents' grave -

dad took fresh flowers

That is my two boys, my dad, and my aunt

from Mexico. It was really hot on this day!

This is a snapshot I took out the backseat

window as we were leaving the mountains

This is a snapshot of the caverns - a big mountain
that you get pulled into and the tour is approx.
1 hour long - we were really tired by the end.
It's called "Las Grutas de Garcia"
A view from the vestibule that took us up to the
mountain, the view was breathtaking...

This is the most famous mountain in Monterrey, Mexico

It's called "Sierra de la silla" which means

mountain of the sadle, because it's peak resembles

the sadle of a horse.

This is a new attraction where you ride the boats for a

1 hour tour. It was relaxing and beautiful.

This is a view of a market where vendors were

selling food, candy, and baked goods...wish you

could smell this....

A view at the "Mercado" - a marketplace

where vendors sell their goods.

This is at the bottom of one of the

mountains, the stream was calming...

Looking up from the stream was this cave in the

mountain, where bats congregate at nightfall... This is my favorite...the roosters were just

roaming around at the bottom of the mountain...

A view from our truck just minutes from the house...

Hope you all had fun! I know we did!

THANK YOU - PRAYERS ANSWERED!

She came through surgery very well, is now alert and talking and the best of all, they got it all! She's on the road to recovery. GOD IS SO GOOD! THANK YOU ALL for all of your prayers, he heard us...he heard us!!!! Best news of all, it was not a tumor, it was a parasite!

Update on Friend.....

My friend is in surgery as we speak to remove the brain tumor. Please pray...pray...pray.....

Please Pray For My Friend.....

I have been very sad these past couple of days. One of my closest friends at work (Carmen) has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. She is the most beautiful woman you could ever meet, both inside and out. I am worried sick about her, and I need all of my wonderful friends who are so close to God to put her in your prayers. I don't know all of the details, only that she is being transferred to one of the University hospitals, so she will be in good hands. I have faith that she is going to get through this. I ask for your prayer for this wonderful friend that I love very deeply.