September=Back to School...

Reasons to love September...

1. Back to School

I always loved going back to school. The Nordstroms sell, in which you purchase your new fall wardrobe. Seeing who would be in all of your classes. Some being classes you hate and others being those that you get excited to go to each day. 

2. Start of a new season, Fall, my favorite. 

The crispness of the air. Getting your Halloween and fall decorations out. You know me I love to decorate my home. Simple pleasure for me in life. I love how it slowly gets just a little chillier. Which means the need of a light sweater. 

3. Wrapping up outdoor work.

  There is nothing better then spring when everything starts to bloom, although I equally love when we start to cleanup the yard for winter. Pulling flowers, putting away outdoor toys and furniture.  Somehow the lawn just doesn't grow quite as fast. Which is a plus for those extremely busy husbands, like mine. I just love this time of year. So happy and refreshing.

This little guy loves September as well. Although I don't think for all the same reasons as I do. His would mainly be #1. I get to go back to school. Brevin is thinking. Brevin loves preschool. I can't even express how grateful I am that he had such a great experience last year. Brev loves his teacher Miss Katie. The first day of school was oh so exciting for him. A little sad for me, each year just shows how much bigger he is getting. Next year kindergarten. Yikes, for us both. I'm no where near ready for that one. 

Brevin's first year of preschool, each time he would make me walk him in. He never wanted to go alone. Toward the end of the year I kept telling him to be brave, to try to walk in alone. I knew he could do it, but he never would. Only this year on the first day, Brev shooed his mommy away. He was a big boy now and wanted me to know that. Parts of me now miss walking him in, but the other part of me is so so proud of him. Way to go Brevy bug.

Miss Katie constantly is telling me how well he is doing. How much more talkative Brev is this year than last. She says he's doing so much better with numbers and letters. He can write his name, count to 20, knows all the colors of the rainbow plus many others, and is making so many cute friends. It's so strange to see your kids start to grow up. Each day becoming a little more independent. I love that Brevin loves school, he loves to tell me about it. 

Like today Brevin hopped in the car after school, he started chatting about the bats he learned about.       He drew bats, colored them black. I love that he will talk to me about his time at school, with such a sparkle in his eye. I hope he always will. I love you Brevin, you will always be my baby no matter how old you get. 

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Late Valentines Day!

Oh blogging, I'm not sure if its ever really going to be for me, but I will try. I know its the only way for me to be able to look back on things and remember what I felt exactly at that moment. I always worry so much about the way I sound. Or if it makes any sense, but I'm starting with a whole new attitude. I don't care. I'm just going to write what I'm feeling at the present time. Those of you who know me well enough will be able to read between the lines. Those of you who don't well sorry for confusing you. It makes sense in my head.

As you can tell this post is for Valentines I know almost two months behind. I wanted to get these pictures on here though. I will admit I really think Valentines is way overrated. Souli and I have never really been big on it. For some reason this years will stick out in my mind. I'm not sure why, but I think its because Brevin is finally starting to really understand holidays. He is starting to see the excitement that comes with them.  For starters that day he had his Valentines party at preschool. We prepared his Valentines, ok well I did anyway. I think he enjoyed handing them out to his friends at school. When he go home he spent like 2 hours going through his treasures. Anytime he gets a treat he's good.

My little Elle Belle I don't know what to do with this girl. She is just never very happy lately. For holidays or any other time. Mostly just when she's with me. Others say she seems to be happy all the time. I guess I just bring our her worse. I know that can be pretty common. I'm a little worried lately. I don't know if she isn't getting enough sleep. Or if this will just be her, my moody baby girl thats oh so cute. Anyways to say the least she wasn't all to happy that day.

This is the moment Brevin had been waiting for. Time to open Valentines from mommy and daddy. Brevin has been collecting these Thomas tracks.  After this one he will have 5 out of the 6. Oh how exciting. I love completing a collection. Well almost. Happy Valentines Day my buddy.

Okay Elle's getting a bit happier now. She's got a present and her daddy. It's funny how she's grown to be such a daddy's girl. I don't blame her we miss daddy he never seems to be home lately. Elle has to take it all in. Elle got a little Doodle-Pro thing. She loves Brevin's so I thought why not. Wouldn't you know she hardly even plays with it now. Typical.

There's my baby girls smile. Happy Valentines Day sweetie. You mommy loves you both.

Its my tradition on Valentines to make Souli rice krispy treats. He loves them. I hope you enjoyed them honey. A whole pan just for you. Happy Valentines. I love you so much I don't tell you often enough how much I care for you. I'm so proud of you and all you do. You work so hard. I know I don't act very grateful sometimes but I really am. Souli bought me a couple pairs of pants that I'd been wanting. I love clothes he can't ever go wrong with that. Basically our day didn't consist of much just the normal only we added a few gifts in there. I say we just do that every couple of months who cares about Valentines. 

I love you my family, very much.

My New Nephew!!

Drake Thiago Cano

Born: January 24, 2011

Time: 5:53 PM

Weight: 6 lb, 6 oz

Length: 19 inches

I am the proud aunt of this little cutie. Isn't he beautiful, but all three of my sister Teri's babies have been. Might I add he is about the sweetest little guy ever. Teri says he is such a good little baby. The day he was born was magical. There isn't anything more miraculous then a baby being born. Thank you Thiago and Teri for letting me be there to see this angel be born into the world. Good job Teri and Drake I know things were a little scary there for a second, but all was well. It is so special too me that I've been there for each of your babies births. I feel I have a special little bond with them. 

Baby Drake you look so much like your older brother Lincoln. You are beautiful and oh so tiny. I just love little newborns so cuddly and cute. 

 This was the sweetest moment. After 9 months of feeling them kick, there movements, nothing tops meeting your brand new baby for the first time. Its so amazing that you can love someone so much that you've only really seen for a few minutes. Teri it was precious. He loves his mommy so much. What a lucky little guy to get to come to you. You are an amazing mommy.

Carson the big brother, oh boy is he good to this little guy. Carson every baby should want you as a big brother. I know you will take care of him you already do. You can tell how much you love him. Keep him happy. He needs you to be his example. 

I love you baby Drake. I can't get enough of you, your sweet little face is so precious. I'm so happy you are finally here and that you are healthy. Know that your auntie loves you very much. 

Turning 2, Turning 4!!!

I know this is sort of a strange way of doing these posts of my little ones birthdays. Only as Ashley always is, behind on posts. I thought I can't do Brevin's and not Elle's. That wouldn't be fair. So lets just take a step back to 2 months ago for Elle's birthday.

I always have a little theme for their birthdays. I know its dumb. I just like the matching colors, cups, plates. That sort of thing. For Elle's party we had the traditional soup menu. I obviously have a terrible memory I can't even remember what kinds we had. I know chicken noodle. But what else has seemed to cross my mind. All I remember is it was good.

So Strawberry Shortcake party it is.

Here's the birthday girl anticipating the excitement of the day. I loved this outfit. She's looks like a big girl in her leggings. Only I'm pretty sure and adult wouldn't wear polka dots. Even still doesn't she look grown up. After all she is 2 remember.

With her big brother. She admires him so much. Whatever he does she does. They talk the same, walk the same, she's like his little shadow. They rarely fight. Which is great for me. What special little spirits they have.

This gift is way overdue. I've been saying for like a year now I was going to get one for her. Carson has one and she just loves. Well Elle's Belle's there you go. You've got your own pink Flintstone car now.

Just a side note on these cakes. I'm never buying one again. They can be expensive and no one eats them. Like 30.00 goes down the drain. So cute with the theme and all, but no more.

She's thinking boy wouldn't I like to play with that.  Don't even think about it just blow out the candle's. I was so glad Elle was in such a good mood that day. For those of you who know her really well know how she is when she's in a bad mood. Extra sensitive just like he mommy. I again say I wish she wouldn't have gotten that trait from me. 

Just a little note from your mommy. I love you my baby girl. I always have a hard time putting my words together. Just know they are inside of me. You amaze me your beauty, how smart you are. I love to look at you and see the things you got from your dad and what you got from me. You are a special little girl. I hope you know how much you mean to me. I remember the day you were born. Holding you for the first time and thinking how grateful I was to get a girl. I will have a friend for life. I know we will always have a close relationship. Just like me and your grandma have. Remember whats inside you always, I see a few things in you that you got from me. Things that aren't always a good thing. Have confidence in yourself and love who you are. I know I do. You are just what a little girl should be. Dainty, sensitive, a little stubborn at times. Only mostly you are just so lovable. Happy birthday my dolly.

Now my Brevin. I really can't believe 4 years has gone by already. I wish time would slow down so that you can really embrace each little moment. Time goes so quickly we don't really enjoy it when its there.  Happy Birthday monkey.

Brevin is obsessed with Thomas the Train these days. So his theme was a no brain er. He didn't know what I'd picked till the day of. When he walked in from school on his birthday. The look on his face was priceless. 

Like someone just gave him the world, oh no it was just Thomas.

Everything matching perfect. I was a little sick of soup so we decided to have French Dip. Which tasted really good. I should make that more often.

Oh my birthday boy. I hope you know just how loved you are.  So many people came to celebrate this happy day with you.

Brevin and his Papa. They have such a cute bond. Even though Brevin doesn't see my dad really often. Every time his papa is around they are glued tight. I know this makes my dad extremely happy.

Opening presents with daddy. He got so many new Thomas accessories he's so excited. His big surprise was just moments away.

His Mercedes car boy was he excited. Summer needs to come quickly. So he and Elle can get out there and ride.

I kept to my word. No store bought cake. Instead we had a cupcake cake. Might I add they all got eaten but like 3. Pretty successful wouldn't you say.

Happy Birthday to you my 4 year old. 

My Brevin I want you to know how proud of you I've been over this past year. You have really grown. For a while there I was so nervous about how little you talked. I can't believe how much you vocabulary has grown. You are my best little friend. I love your company. I'm the one that is lucky to have gotten you as one of my children. Always remember how much I love you. Thankyou for being such a good boy and for being patient with me along our little 4 year journey. I remember bringing you home from the hospital thinking how beautiful you were. You are so handsome  and so good too you mommy. Thanks for taking care of me. I love you little monkey. Happy Birthday bubba.

A Sunbeam, A Sunbeam!!!

I can't believe my boy is finally a sunbeam. Which seems a little weird considering the fact that he just turned 4. Those January birthdays. I'm so proud of him though. That first week he walked right in. I did sit there for like 5 seconds. Until he said okay bye mom. Preschool has really helped him. I'm going to get a little mushy here, but I'm just so proud of him. I look at my boy 6 months ago to now. Boy how he has grown. What he's learned. He's talks so well now. He's so smart. So brave, such a strong little guy. Keep it up little Brev your mommy and daddy are so proud of you. You are one of the the best things I ever did. I hope you will always know how much I love you. You are my best little friend. Everyday I love to wake up and imagine what funny, smart little things you will do and learn. I love you my boy. Remember how proud I am to be your mother.

Happy New Year!!!

I really like when the New Year roles around.  I love to make resolutions, even though so far I'm not doing so swell at any of them. Well a few I guess I am. Its just like fresh start, but also its fun to look back on the past year and see how much you and those important to you have grown. I can say I look back on 2010 and can say I'm happy with how it went. Sure there is always things I would do differently, but you learn from those things. All I know is, look how my kids have grown, they've learned so much. Souli and I have accomplished so much. I opened my own salon in my basement. A dream come true, 2010 was good. I'm sure 2011 will not be disappointing. 

Basically New Years was more of the same we spent the evening at a family friends house. Ate great food, the kids had fun. Not much to say, other then we had a fun time. Thanks to the Mendez family for always inviting us. They are such a sweet family.

New Years day we went to breakfast with my grandpa and grandma and all my cousins. Souli spent the day watching football. A tradition that goes way back for him. I think its great that he is able to get together with some old friends. It was a good breakfast. In the afternoon my mom, sisters, and I went to see The Tourist. I liked that movie. Brevin and Elle stayed with Nana. Kind of a relaxing day which are the best.

Happy New Year to you all, I hope it has started out well. I know mine has I hope your 2011 is filled with happiness.