Vanessa's 7th Birthday!!

We're a little behind. Last Friday was Vanessa's 7th Birthday!! She got all dolled up for her birthday meal!! We went to the movie - Kung Fu Panda. On the way home, there was the most awesome rainbow on the night of Vanessa's birthday. The picutres do not do it justice - it was a full double rainbow!!

More wedding pictures!

Here's more pictures from the wedding - everyone had a good time! After a full day of food family and fun - the night ended after 3:00 a.m.! Above is Jimmy's two sisters and niece (he cleans up pretty well)! The photo with Jimmy in it - includes his sister Elva and his mother.

Erika's wedding

Today is Erika's wedding. Everyone is all dressed up - just waitng for the reception to begin. Gavino is part of the wedding party - his job was to help with the train of Erika's dress.

Here are the girls - our cousins Jenny and Pamela are here from Georgia!

Jimmy's sister Franscisca is also here from Dallas - she is posing with DJ and Gavino!

National Anthem

Raquel got the honor to sing at the State Division 4 Semi Final Baseball games today! Sorry - I couldn't get her face!!

BREAKFAST HELP

Mateo was a big help - thought he needed to count the eggs this morning when we were making breakfast!!! He can now count all 18 broke on the floor! This was one example of where it was very handy for DJ to have her drivers license!!

The kids were having fun this morning . . . .they have so much energy after Karate!!

Last concert of the year!

Vanessa and Gavino had their last concert of the year tonight - as always the gym was packed to the gill with proud parents! Here is the pair after the concert!! Vanessa styled straight hair for the concert!!

DOWNSTAIRS PAINTING PROJECT

I'm not quite sure about the purple color for the family room, but . . . at this point I'm not interested in repainting it! I have a few finishing touches left on that room that I hope to finish up tomorrow. The downstairs bathroom was looking good when I left it . . . . but sometime (I'm still not sure when) Mateo decided to help out. Notice the purple toilet seat, sink, floor, and streaks on the wall . . . . there is a reason why most people choose not to paint with four kids in the house!!

The weather is beautiful and the kids are taking full advantage of playing outside!! Our favorite trees are in full bloom - the whole yard smells sweet from the blossoms. This is my favorite time of the year!

Reading to School Board

Raquel got the honor to read one of her stories to the School Board last Monday night!

BOYS

This is why I can not keep ahead on the laundry!!!!!

BOYS

Raquel's award night~

Raquel had her awards night - for her Hopeful Caterpillar story!! With a little more work on her cover - she was told she could have had first place!! She's exicted to use this trick for next year!! On the left Raquel is pictured with her favorite teacher Mrs. Stewart.

Chet!

Weekend at Grandpa's!

We spent Mother's Day afternoon at Grandma and Grandpa's!! Here is Blake and Jade (and their mommy!) and Baby Chet with his mommy and Daddy!! The kids always love to get together and play!!

May . . .

With May comes all the end of year events at school. Here is Raquel's 5th Grade Rock Concert!! Trying to get a 3 year old to sit still in the muggy hot confines of the Colby Theatre is next to impossible!! Raquel's songs included: Bad Day, Behind these Hazel Eyes, Man - I feel like a Women