Secretly, Freaking Out!

Anyone who knows me well, knows I can't handle it when my kids are on field trips. I've gotten better over the last few years. So when they go on a trip to Vacaville or Suisun I don't freak out but if they go farther like Sacramento or San Francisco, it's a little hard.
I use to go on all their field trips but when I had Christina it just wasn't possible. When I was pregnant with Christina, Kenny was going to Alcatraz and Angel Island. I didn't know what I was going to do. It was impossible for me to go, Ken was working but Uncle John was available.
Yep, I sent Uncle John.
I just don't like the idea of my kids being on buses with no seat belts and crossing bridges.
Well today Kenny is off to Great America, San Jose. He left at 7am and won't be back till 9 or 10pm. I'm trying to make the day go as fast as possible. Ken is also gone at a softball tournament. So it's just Mateo, Christina and me.
I slept in till 10am, bike riding at noon, visit Mom at 3pm.... what else can I do to keep my mind off it.
He's a good kid, he's a good kid...he'll be safe, he'll be safe...he's okay, he's okay!
I'm doing okay really, 6 hours down, 8 more to go!

Memorial Day Fun

We had fun filled day together! We went out to the Nut Tree and rode some rides, had lunch at Fenton's and then I went scrappin'. Of course I didn't get much done but I'm a little closer than I was before! Enjoy the pics!

Who Doesn't Love A Puppy!

My brother's dogs just had a puppy. He is so cute! I just had to take pics! He's a sheba inu. He's 6 weeks old and no name yet.

Little Mommy

We got this kitchen set from freecycle.org and Christina has been having a blast with it. It's the best find yet! She loves to cook, clean house and dishes with me and so here is her own little kitchen (with phone). When I took this picture she was having a conversation with someone, just like Mommy does. She kept giving me food and drink and placing orders for ice cream. So cute!
It was in inside but the previous owners kept it outside and it stinks. So back outside it goes until it loses the stinch.

It's Our Anniversary!

13 years! Yep!
We just went to a movie (Iron Man), dinner (Hungry Hunter) and shopping! It was great!
The movie was great, food was awesome and shopping always fun!
But all that really doesn't add up to the great life I've had with my husband and three kids! We've been through a lot together and there were times we weren't sure we were gonna make it. We did!
I really can't imagine myself with any other man (I've tried-at times)
but it just isn't the same.
I need him to keep me true to myself.
He lets me be me.
He makes me laugh.
We think a like without even talking.
In true Jerry Macguire fashion; He completes me!
And I him! I always tell him, "I know what your thinking even before your thinking it"!
It may have been a long and hard road but that's what makes it all worth it-
the fight for something!
Plus, if I didn't have him, I wouldn't have my three beautiful children!
Thank you Ken and I love you Unconditionally!
~Your wife ~

Yum-O, Bread!

I made banana bread yesterday and it was yummy! I've never made my own. I've just always enjoyed others. Like I've said, "Me, bake"? Hey I'm getting pretty good at this whole cooking/baking thing! LOL!
Next I'm going to try zucchini bread. Why not I've got a bunch of it in the fridge, gotta do somethin' with it!
While I was looking for bread recipes I found this interesting pie recipe. Maybe you'll be interested, like I am, in trying it.

Banana Bread Pie
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 cup bisquick
2 eggs
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tblsp butter melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
vanilla ice cream

Preheat oven to 400. spray pie pan. place bananas in large bowl and mix till smooth(need 1 cup).
Add bisquick mix , eggs, milk, butter and vanilla. mix until well blended. Scrape batter into pie pan and smooth.
Bake pie until it is well caramelized on top and firm around the edge but still a little soft in the center (25-30 mins). Remove pie from oven and let rest for 30 mins. before slicing. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream!
Sounds Yummy, I'll be trying that!

I'm a Dork!

I locked myself out of my house this morning! I couldn't believe it! I grabbed Christina and our bag (glad I didn't forget Christina), walked out the front door and no keys in hand!
Well I had to be at workout cause I had the key to the building; got a ride there and back.
*Grateful for cell phones
Now I'm sitting at my Mom's waiting for someone to help get me my key.
Glad I don't have to be anywhere important!
*Oh, my schedule has just been pushed back about 2 hours!
Nothing big, right!

The Burp-abet!

I forgot to blog about Mateo's great accomplishment. Last week he was in the school talent show. He told me he was going to audition but I thought he should pass. He tried out anyways.
He made it! Why couldn't he show his talent on the trumpet?
He burped the alphabet! Yes, he did!
I didn't even know he knew how to burp and talk. Well he does and it was hilarious!
Everyone loved it and laughed so hard, he was a HIT!
"That's my son, Mateo, I couldn't be more proud", I said!

Me, Bake?

Well I'm usually not one to bake, but I sure have been in the mood to try new recipes. I heard some ladies talking about Scotcheroo's... what are those?! So I tried making them and they are yummy and SWEET! Thanks Ande for the recipe!
Then I tried Chocolate Yummies. I changed the recipe a little and they made a great snack.
I also tried a Brownie Pie, it turned out great the first time but the 2nd time was horrible. The recipe didn't make enough so I added and the second time didn't get it right. :(
I usually leave the baking to Ken, he does so much better than I could ever do.

Here's the recipe for Scotcheroo's
1 cup sugar, 1 cup karo syrup, 1c. peanut butter
combine and melt in pan until creamy.
add 6 cups of rice crispies, mix well, press into
greased pan.
melt 1 c. of chocolate chips and 1/2 bag of butterschotch chips together.
pour on top of crispy mixture. let set, cut and serve.

Here's the recipe for chocolate yummies
1 6oz. pack of chocolate chips
1/3 cup butter or margarine
16 large marshmallows
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup of coconut
2 cups of rolled oats(I substituted golden grahams cereal)
in saucepan melt chocolate chips, butter and marshmallows. remove from heat. Stir vanilla, coconut and oats (grahams) mix well. Drop by tsp on waxed paper, let cool.

Next I'm going to try Churros, I found a recipe, wow!
I'm also going to try Coconut Macaroons, Yum!
I'll let you know how they turn out.

Sprinkler Fun!

I didn't take these, hence the blurriness!

Whoo Hoo!

I weighed in yesterday and I lost 6lbs! The thing is I got in a car accident 2 months ago and haven't been able to workout. So that was a shock! Well I'm back to workout and going strong. I missed my weekly routine!
The other good news is that if I lose 15lbs I'll be back to my pre-baby weight. Now that goal actually looks possible. It sure didn't 5 years ago.
So for all you girls out there saying or thinking you couldn't do that. If I can do it, so can you!
I use to be so over weight. It took 5 years but I did it. It's life changing and feels good!
Oh, yeah by the way I have a wedding to be in in August so I'm planning on fitting in a cute dress!
My goal is set!

This was our weekend!

Trying to keep Christina busy.
Kenny's band review.
Kenny's crew.
Whatever will keep Christina busy.
Mateo's baseball game.

Should I Even Tell...SHH!

Well I just found out that my son has a "girlfriend", his first! I knew something was going on. I kept trying to get him to spill the beans, but no budge! It was funny to bring up her name and watch him laugh it off with his friends. I can't believe this day is here. Heaven help me!
I kept him from getting a girlfriend for awhile by telling him, "You don't want that drama"!
I knew eventually he would give in to the pressure of being like everyone else. I just hope he sticks to what I taught him.
Wow, I'm getting way ahead of myself. AGH, what's next?

Busy, Busy, BUSY!

I haven't even had time to pee (sorry for such foul language)! That's how busy I've been. These past three weeks I've been trying to keep my house clean. We"re renting and it's up for sale. I've had someone come by everyday to look at the house. Talk about an inconvenience. Do you know how hard it is to keep a house clean with a two year old, who loves to make a mess, two pre-teens that live for baseball and video games? Yes, I know you do, I'm just complaining.
This last week especially was crazy! We had games all week, Kenny's first marching band performance, a science project and Ken had a side job to fit into the schedule.
Kenny marched in his first review this past weekend. I remember my first, scary! I was in AU for Armijo HS. Boy did I mess up! Kenny is playing the trumpet and he did great. Their school took first in everything but drumline. He also is apart of the jazz band and they took first. They sounded great!
Mateo had a science project due on the egg drop. I thought it would be pretty simple but the teachers notes were confusing! I was up till 1am putting it together, made sure he got to school and passed out! Isn't always the parents doing most of the work!
Oh, yeah one of my brothers got engaged recently! So I've also been helping to plan that wedding in August in my spare time. I'll be taking their engagement photos soon. I'll post them when they're done. I'm also going to be a bridesmaid, AGH! Better hit the gym! This will be my first wedding party. Bitter, sweet! I always thought my first would be with my BFF from HS. She's still hasn't found MR. Right! Hurry up girl!
Well I finally posted, it's been forever!
I'll try to do better!