Memorial Day Weekend 2009

What a great weekend we have had!!! My brother, Johnny and sister n law Renee, came to visit and brought all of their grandkids. So we got to spend time with 4 of my great nieces and 1 great nephew! My kids were so excited to see their cousins that they haven't seen in awhile and some that they have NEVER seen before. My brother only lives about 2 1/2 hours away but works 7 days a week so between his schedule and ours, it makes it hard to get together. But after this weekend, I will make more of an effort to go to Oklahoma!

The kids played and swam at the hotel and we cooked out...what a great time! I am sure gonna miss all of them. But we are making plans to go and visit for the 4th of July weekend...IF there is no baseball. So here are some pics...the smiles are priceless!!!

Aryn and Kylie..both 5 years old

Abby...isn't she cute?

Brady and Logan

Aryn, Kylie, Morgan and Zoe

Silly kids!!!

Brady and Aryn Paige

Morgan Jo and Payton

The newest addition, Meaghan....5 days old

all the cousins!!!!

I hope everyone has had a great weekend! I am praying the weather gets better so that we can go to East Gate pool for some swimming and eating!!! Bye for now....Nicole

Introducing Stella....

About a week ago, Emily called and said that she was sitting next to a lady that had boxer puppies. I immediately was excited, asked how much and she said FREE!!!! What?! Okay, not sure if Emily told her about Jazz and how we had lost him and how it truly broke our hearts but regardless this was sooo meant to be. So I told her to save me one and just to let me know when we could pick the puppy up. Sal and I decided to keep it a secret just in case something happened and we weren't able to get the puppy. One morning on the way to school we played the 'what if we get a boxer puppy' game. After throwing some names out, they decided on two names...one for a girl and one for a boy. Bo was for the boy (Boston Redsox, of course) and then Stella for a girl. Sal and I had talked about names and didn't want a fru-fru name but an older, cutesy name. Anyway, I got the call on Friday that we were getting her and I could meet her about 5:30 or so. Brady and Sal had practice so Aryn would be the first one to get to see her. Here are some pics that one of my good friends, Emily, captured for me. I have to say, that I had to hold back the tears when Aryn realized that this was her dog. People that aren't dog lovers will never understand what it feels like to love a pet or the joy they bring. It took alot of prayers and patience to get this sweet puppy.... Brady had just told me earlier in the day that he had said a prayer and asked that Jazz send him a new puppy when he was ready for us to have another one...and well, he did!!

Sweet Stella- 8 weeks

I had just told Aryn that this puppy was for her...

Brady said that Stella was the best gift EVER!

First night..she slept all night!

Playing outside with the kids

Two very happy little kids!!!!

As you can tell from the pics, we are loving our new addition to the family and I am sure Jazz is looking down and smiling. He sent us a sweet angel.....Thanks Jazzer. We still miss you and love you!!!

Mother's Day

We had a great Mother's Day cook out this year. My mom, Fran, Angelica, Bryan, Isabella, Fabi and my mother and father in law all came over. Sal cooked pork chops, steaks and ribs..and lots of yummy sides. It truly was a great day!

Me and my momma

the two greatest things in my life

Baseball...finally!!!

After the pre season tournament being cancelled due to all the rain, we finally got to play some baseball. But it wasn't pretty!!! We just couldn't pull it together! But it is fine....you win some, you lose some!! :) Here are some pics...enjoy!!!!

Field Trip

Brady's class went to Mt Magazine for a field trip. This was the first one that I had ever went on with him. I rarely take off work but I decided that this year, I was going to take more time off and do more with the kids...going on at least one field trip with each kid a year. We had such a good time. We hiked up to the top of the mountain which is the highest point in Arkansas...pretty cool! Here are a few pics from our day! Brady and some of his friends

Mrs. Elwood's class

The latest....

I just haven't had time to update...sorry! We have been so busy with soccer, gymnastics and baseball. A few weeks ago, Isabella was baptized and she looked like a little doll. Two of my sister n laws are her godmothers. After the baptism, we stayed for mass and they did the blessing of the baseball players. We all then went to Red Lobster for a yummy lunch...thanks Jose and Francisca for treating us all to appetizers, lunch and then dessert!

Isabella, wearing her mommies gown from her baptism