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Griselda's Wedding

2009-12-01T20:01:00.001-08:00

the happy couple..
beautiful Gris...

sisters...

with big bro Chuy...

Daniel's girls: Hailey and Emilee

Lupe and Dri with Alex

love!

Cake time!

Wedding Party

with my love...

My cousin Gris got married this past August. It was a beautiful wedding with mariachis and an great Norteno band that sound alot like Primavera. Adrianna was the maid of honor. Congrats to Martin and Griselda Villalobos! May God Bless you both in your marriage!

Xander's Birthday Party

2009-08-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

Lee, Sonya and Xander

the birthday boy!

Xander...

Xander and Gabriel...

Martin...

Martin and Lita...

too cute...

Sharon, Martin and Gabriel...

Primos enjoying lunch...

Martin...

muscle man Xander...

Fernando, Sharon and the boys...

Jaydran giving Xander a lift...

Jesse and Jaydran

Nana, Sara, Glory and Rene hanging out...
A couple of weeks ago Mom and I went to Loraine for Xander's birthday party. It's hard to believe he's already two years old! We all had a great time visiting, eating hot dogs and watching the little boys play.

Getting closer...

2009-07-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

at 35 weeks...

at 34 weeks...
August 20th is fast approaching...and I just keep growing and growing! This past Monday, I had a doctor's appointment and he said that our little Aurora already weighs more than 5 lbs! Ulisses thinks the baby will be born pretty close to her due date...I feel she could come earlier than that....guess we'll see!

Happy Birthday, Adrianna!

2009-07-19T13:40:00.000-07:00

my beautiful baby sister...

Dri and I...

us girls...

Tito and Tia Irene

Mom and Dri...

My little sis Dri, turned 27 on Wednesday...and so we celebrated only a little late because she and Mom didn't get out of class till 9:00. We went to Texas Road House and had a great time! We do plan on celebrating again with cake and all...when we can all be there. Anyways...Dri, I love you hope your day was awesome!

Baby Shower, July 11th

2009-07-19T13:07:00.000-07:00

Mom and I...
Dri and I...

Jessica, Maddy and I...

Delia, Jessica, Lupita and I...

Primas and tias...

with my Tias...

Pregnant girls...Sharon is due in December...

Andrea, Lisset and I...

with my Mom...

with Primas Jen and Sonya and Dri...

Nana, Mom, Dri and I...

Andrea, Sharon, Sonya and Xander...

loved my cake!

with friend Melissa...

My sweet family and friends gave me a baby shower in Colorado City last Saturday. Our baby, Aurora Julieta received such nice gifts...everything was so precious! I had such a great time, and was touched by the sweetness of everyone there. Lupita and Jessica, my awesome friends were there and drove a distance to be there...as did others like Jennifer and my sister-n-law Lisset and girls. I had such a wonderful time...thanks to everyone who played a role in my special day. I love yall!

Upward Bound

2009-07-19T12:43:00.000-07:00

having a crazy time...

Jimmy, Staggerlee, and Daniela

My boss, Mrs. Vasquez and I...

Gabriella, the banquet theme was "Let the Good Times Rock and Roll"

Johnathan Fuentes, former Upward Bound student, now Harvard grad., with Daniela

Mrs. Ford (English teacher), Mrs. Cornish (sign language teacher)

This was the third summer I taught Spanish through the wonderful program Upward Bound. These are kids that will be the first in their families to attend college after high school. They make good grades and show effort throughout the regular school year and are selected to participate in the grant program. The kids live in the Odessa College dorms and attend four weeks of classes that is topped of with an Awards Banquet. This year was as fun as ever...my advanced bunch did a song and dance routine to "Buenos Dias Senor Sol" by Juan Gabriel at the banquet and my first year kids did a puppet show in Spanish...they did a great job. I really enjoyed having them and plan on being apart of Upward Bound for many years to come.

DeLoera Family Reunion, July 3-5

2009-07-16T08:52:00.000-07:00

Four generations...Nana, Mom, myself and Aurora Julieta

Nana, Ulisses and I...

Mom, Nana, Irene, Victor, and myself...

Baby Jade...

at Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant...

Enjoying brunch at Joe T. Garcias...

David and his little girl...

Claudia, Vanessa and I...

We won a free massage in a couple's game...

Proximo Sonido with Sonya singing...

Sara, Nana, and Mom at the dance...

Tila, Sandra and Irene...

Nick, Maruca and Mom...

Tio Pablo's and Tia Paula's family...

Funny Johnathan...

Ronnie, Jen and Gabriella Park...

Jamie, Nana, Jade and Jeremy...

Ulisses in Fabian's hat...

Mario in Fabian's hat...

after the talent show...Madison performed "the Climb"

Audry, Tio Joe, Mom and Yoli...

Tia Gume, Tia Josefa and Nana...

Chris Castro's beautiful girls...

Some of Tio Mon's and Tia Juana's family...

Juan and Emma DeLoera and fam...

Fabian and his kids Rayanne and Ian...

Valerie and her baby Marcello...

Kika and Miguel...

Becky and Sonny...

Tio Victor, Sandra and his grand kids...

Tia Josefa, Tila, Tio Victor, Tia Paula and Nana...

Elida, her daughter and Irene...

Mom with Eloisa and her husband...

Nana and Tia Josefa acting up...

Victor, "Siete" and Sara...

Army buddies...

Tia Virginia and...

Mario and his girls...

group shot...

The much anticipated DeLoera reunion this July 4th weekend has come and gone now...and what is left are tons of good memories and pictures! I'm so glad that we decided on attending, in spite of the fact that I'm very pregnant with swolen feet most of time...it was worth the effort. I was happy to introduce Ulisses to some family he hadn't met yet...and crazier still...I was happy to meet some DeLoera kin folk for the first time.

The accommodations at the hotel were awesome, the food was great, the atmosphere festive and inviting and everything was so well organized from beginning to end. I really had a wonderful time...and I'm already looking forward to the next one!

Getting Ready for Baby...

2009-07-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, June 2, the day before we took off to Fort Worth for the family reunion, our crib and baby changer came in! We found one we liked at J.C. Penney and ordered it thinking it might take awhile for it to get to us...and it only took a little over a week. We were excited...and now I can't wait to see it all put together with the baby bedding.

Gabriella's 3rd Birthday

2009-06-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

The Park Family...

con Abuelitos...

family shot...

the kids...

ready for some cake!

with their animal masks on...

Birthday Girl...

Sonya and I...

Sue and baby Jade...

eating watermelon...

Jen and Bella...

Tio Juan and Xander...

Mom and Tommy...

Nana and Nick...

Gabriel...

Natalie...

Nick in his animal mask...

eating a snow cone...

enjoying the slide...

Gabriel, Martin and primos...

fun in the pool...

This past Saturday the 27th, Mom and I drove down to Loraine and C-City for Gabriella's birthday party. We had the best time! The kids were in the pool, there were snow cones, a pinata, animal masks, tattoos, hot dogs...basically any kid's dream. It was a very hot afternoon, but we had fun visiting and watching the kids run around.

Happy Father's Day

2009-06-21T17:59:00.000-07:00

with my precious Papa...

Papa with La Valentina (that's what he calls me)
reading his card...

new work shirt...

Future awesome Dad...

My Big Surprise...

2009-06-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

This last Wednesday I received a huge surprise on my doorstep...Ulisses! He'd been gone to Georgia and had told me that he wouldn't be in until late Friday night. I was a little sad because I had hoped he might get to come home on Wednesday. However, he convinced me over the phone that it would be an impossibility. And so Wednesday night, I'm in mismatched clothes with no makeup on redecorating my living room and visiting with Mom...when she tells me she's going home, it was a little past ten. When she opens the door...we see green army bags and one handsome smiling soldier! What a shock! Ulisses had tricked me! He asked his friend Edgar to pick him up at the airport so that he could surprise me...he's so sweet!

30 Weeks

2009-06-21T17:32:00.000-07:00

Big Boys...

2009-06-17T17:48:00.001-07:00

Two weeks ago Mom and I went to stay a couple of days in Gail. It was perfect timing since I had a weeks off before I started teaching summer school and Mom's summer session hadn't yet begun. We had so much fun with the boys...they are so cute and sweet. Above are some pictures of Gabriel and Martin. They got in the basket by themselves to watch cartoons. Their absolute favorite is Thomas the Train.

29 Weeks...

2009-06-10T21:31:00.001-07:00

My Ulisses...

2009-06-10T21:16:00.000-07:00

Ulisses has been in Georgia since last Wednesday...and I sure do miss him. He's been doing training with the Army and will be gone a little over two weeks. The good news is he'll be home just in time for Father's Day...which we will definitely be celebrating. You know, I have a feeling our baby girl is going to be a big time daddy's girl...Ulisses is such a sweety. I've seen the way he is with his little sister, our nieces and nephews...and he's going to be an awesome father.

Hope time moves quickly and that my love bug is back home soon...

Camila...

2009-06-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago our friends Veronica and Sergio from Ojinaga were down in Odessa. It seems one of Vero's relatives graduated from a school here and so they made a last minute decision to come. Ulisses and I were glad they called and that we got to see them briefly. We met up for breakfast at IHOP and got to visit some. Their precious baby girl is growing fast...and watching them as a family gave us a cool glimpse of what is now our very near future.

More Pictures of Jade...

2009-06-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

Naomi Jade Munoz

2009-06-07T21:14:00.000-07:00

Last week we got to meet Jeremy's and Jamie's new baby girl...she is beautiful! Check out some of the pictures...who do you think she looks like?

Last Days of School...Permian Graduation

2009-06-03T08:37:00.000-07:00

Excited about graduation...
with Principal Roy Garcia

one of my awesome kids...Merritt Owens, Permian Valedictorian

with friends...Kalvinetta, Alma, and Imelda

Brittain and Shelby

Jessica and Gabby

Permian mascot, Brady McCoy

Patrick and Diego

Edgar, Samantha and Jessica

Spanish award recipient, Adam Vree

with Nancy Van

with Joseph Baird...Spanish IV. student

Go Mojo!

with Mr. Mansanales and my sweet student Jose

Lauren and Kayla

Adam and Lauren

Sean and Kayla

Kelsie received the award for best Spanish Student...she's going to minor in Spanish

Eva, Tania, Alyssa, Justin, Sasha, and Gabby

Vanessa, Terry and Brittany

Malessa and Zeleima

Brittany, Jared, and Ashley

Gabriel, Aly and John

Kelsie, Maddison, and Kaitlyn

Whitney and Cassie

Merritt, Albany, Kelsie and Lauren (will minor in Spanish)

Emily graduated last year and came by to say hi...she had her baby boy a few days later.

Travis B., Ricardo, Marisa, Nora, Kameron , Alex and Travis C.

Coming to the end of another school year was a little sad for me this year. I won't be returning in the fall. I'm going to stay home with our baby girl...which is a decision Ulisses and I were in total agreement on. However, it was sad because I love teaching...and my time at Permian has been wonderful. I love my principal...coworkers...and especially the students. I'm so blessed that this year in particular was so exceptional...my kids were so smart, hardworking and just so sweet. I was really touched when the seniors selected me as one of the "teachers of the year." I wish I could give them all the "students of the year" award...they are so great.

Teacher of the Year

2009-05-31T11:50:00.000-07:00

Super proud, but not surprised, Nadia got Teacher of the Year at Permian. How big is this you might ask? well it's BIG, not only is Permian HS a well recognized school in the country; famous for its football program, who doesn't remember "Friday Night Lights"? What Nadia accomplished this year is a perfect ending for the "break" on her teaching career. 583 seniors voted and Nadia is one of six teachers of the year. Check out the video...

27 Weeks

2009-05-25T11:05:00.000-07:00

This Thursday I had anther doctor's appointment...and since Ulisses was working I invited Mom to go with me.She was excited to be there...she got to hear the baby's heart beat....and the doctor said all is well with both the baby and myself. At our next appointment we get another sonogram...can't wait.

New Dog...

2009-05-25T10:46:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago Ulisses and I were driving to his sister's house when when we spotted something on the road. This cute little wienie dog was running across the road in traffic...thank God she made it to the other side. I convinced Ulisses we should turn around and we did. We picked her up and she's been living on our patio ever since. Our niece named her Chloe. She's a good little dog...hardly ever makes a sound, which to us is important after our "Lola experience". (Lola lives at grandma's house) The only thing is Ulisses and I don't agree on Chloe's life before us...I think we saved her...Ulisses thinks she was dognaped...But, she didn't have a collar and she was so shy and skittish when we first got her...I think she was abused. Anyway, she's with us now and is doing great.

Piano Recital...

2009-05-23T07:50:00.001-07:00

Saturday, May 16, Bianca and Sydney had their piano recital. They did a great job...Bianca has improved a lot since last year. The girls looked so pretty in their dresses...I'm glad we were able to see them perform and receive their music awards.

Andrea's Music Recital...

2009-05-23T07:20:00.001-07:00

Last weekend Andrea came to stay with us. Ulisses picked her up after school on Friday. That same afternoon she had her music recital. She played the violin and sang some songs with the choir. We really enjoyed seeing her perform...God has given her some musical talents...especially when it comes to singing, which she really enjoys.

Mother's Day...

2009-05-19T14:59:00.000-07:00

Javier, Ferny and I with Nana...

Mom, Tio Juan and Tio Junior with Nana...

Mom and Nana...

future golf pro..

Martin, Xander and Gabriel...

Gabriela and Xander playing golf...

Gabriela telling Gabriel to "shhh"...

Mom with Sharon, Ferny and the boys...

Mom with Mother's Day flowers from Ferny and Sharon...

wearing my new earrings...

Mother's Day was a great day...Ulisses bought me some beautiful hoop earrings. Maybe that is cheating, since I'm not technically a mother...but I think it's close enough! It was so sweet of him to get me a gift.

After church, we headed to Nana's for the day. It was fun...got to see some family and hang out. I hadn't seen Javier in a while, and it was good to visit with him. Gabriela, Xander, Gabriel and Martin got to play together some. It was so cute...can't wait to add to the bunch.

Couple's Bridal Shower...

2009-05-19T14:41:00.000-07:00

Candace and Anthony at Nana's the next day...
Nana and Rafaela...

Sharon, Jen, Dri, Terry and I...

with Lupita...

Pregnant girls..

Saturday, May 9, was Candace's and Anthony's bridal shower at Tio's house. It was a beautiful afternoon for a back yard party. All the little kids played in the sand box together...it was cute watching all of them interact. We ate well and visited alot...it was a great time. Tio Junior gave a speech at the end of the evening that just about made me cry. God is good...all the time...was the theme. Anthony's health is better and he and Candace are a sweet couple whose great love is obvious. She is going to be a wonderful addition to our family. Above are some pictures I took at the party...wish I had taken more.

Baby Shower...

2009-05-13T16:20:00.000-07:00

Some Mojo Family My friend Alma and I...

My friend, French teacher, Sheila Norris...
My love and I...

opening baby gifts...

beautiful flowers in a pink basket...

Mojo Cake...

This past Friday, May 8th, my friends at Permian gave two other teachers and myself a baby shower. My friend Alma is expecting a baby boy in September and my other friend Cody's wife is due with their boy any day now. It was a Mojo Baby shower...and everything was so sweet and cute. Friends from my department gave me some beautiful flowers in a pink basket that we're going to use later to decorate the nursery. We also received so many other cute things...it was a very nice shower...and I was so touched by the kindness of my many school friends. I'm definitely going to miss them this next school year.

Andrea's Dance Team...

2009-05-13T15:52:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month I went to see Andrea dance at her school's Dance Extravaganza. I really enjoyed watching her...I wish they had offered something like that when I was younger...it looked like so much fun. Maybe our little girl will get to participate in a few years.

Visitors...

2009-05-09T06:53:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday and Friday Odessa got two visitors...Nana and Sara! Tia had a dentist appointment on Friday morning...Mom, Dri, and I got to visit with them some over at Irene's on Thursday. On Friday, I was happy that Mom and I got to eat lunch with them at Rosas. Afterward, Mom, Nana and Sara did some shopping...I think they had fun. It was great seeing them...hopefully they'll be back soon for a longer visit...

Dia del Nin~o...

2009-05-09T06:29:00.000-07:00

Andrea, Isabella, Viviana, and Marlo with Diego...

Diego and Dora...

Diego and I...

Ulisses and Andrea...

a very tired Diego...
Last Thursday we went to a Dia del Nin~o celebration in Midland. It was a lot of fun. Benjamin and Lisset's radio station Q108 were the ones who put it on. They had plenty of fun things for the kids, live mariachi, and other bands. Diego and Dora also made a special appearance for all their fans. Ulisses wore the Diego costume and our friend Edgar wore Dora. It was so funny and cute to see. The kids just loved on them and took tons of pictures. Ironically, our niece Dahlia who is a huge fan, was scared of them. Ulisses said he had a great time doing it...only boy was he tired and sweaty by the end of the night!

Mom's Birthday: Part II.

2009-04-29T17:05:00.000-07:00

Mom's carrot birthday cake...

eating cake with Tia Adri...

stacking spices...

outside the petting zoo...

having fun...

Papa and Martin on the camel...

Papa and Gabriel on the camel...

Adrianna wants one real bad...

Tito and Martin...

Mom and Gabriel...

checking out the zebra...Ferny and Gabriel...

ejoying lunch...

Papa, Gabriel and Martin
Last Sunday we were all able to get together to celebrate Mom's birthday (again). We ate at Rosas and then took Gabriel and Martin to a petting zoo they had set up here outside the mall. The boys also rode a camel with Papa...they had so much fun. I think their favorite was the pot bellied pig. Afterwards we went to the house for cake and hung out all afternoon. We had a wonderful day. (Ulisses was at work.)

Violin Recital...

2009-04-29T16:32:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of baby sitting our nieces for a while. Lisset and Benjamin had a golf tournament...Ulisses was at work...and I got to practice being a Mom. It was a lot of fun...we watched movies and played outside too. Later on that same day Andrea had her violin recital. She looked so pretty in her dress and played her violin very well. We were impressed!

Mom's Birthday: Part I

2009-04-27T17:09:00.000-07:00

Mom's 58th birthday was on the 23rd and landed on a Thursday. Even though it was one of Mom's long days at school, we decided to celebrate over dinner at Texas Road House that night. Mom enjoyed a delicious steak...and we enjoyed asking the waiters to embarrass her by making her ride a saddle! She was a good sport about it...we all had a great time...it's hard to believe my Mom is 58...the years have really flown. But I think Mom is aging backwards...she's looking better than ever! Happy Birthday, Mom...We love you!!!

Sydney's First Communion

2009-04-26T05:15:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, our niece Sydney had her First Communion. Her group also performed some precious songs for the congregation. Afterwards,we all went out and celebrated at the Red Lobster. (Ulisses was not able to join us this day because of work.)

God bless you, Sydney...We love you!

Malcolm Gladwell

2009-04-26T05:01:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month Ulisses and I went to U.T.P.B to hear national bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell speak. I had actually been recommended his books not to long ago and had been reading his book The Tipping Point. He is an excellent speaker who provokes you to think on a deeper level about why things are the way they are in society. He spoke mainly on capitalism in all areas of life. It was very interesting and Ulisses and I enjoyed it very much. Now he's waiting for me to finish reading The Tipping Point, so that he can read it!

Happy Easter...

2009-04-16T20:21:00.000-07:00

Excited...

...amazed by the baby chicks

Gabriel...

Martin...

Martin and Gabriel

Easter egg hunting...

Gabriel egg hunting...

Mom and Sharon...

Martin laughing...

Tito and Gabriel...

Martin...

Ulisses and I after church on Easter...

21 weeks pregnant...

We had a really blessed Easter...first we went to church (the early service) and then we took off to Gail. We went to spend the afternoon with Fernando, Sharon and the boys. We had a great time...Ulisses and I brought the boys some baby colored chicks. They were soooo excited! It was fun to watch...we had a great lunch and then we had a small Easter egg hunt for the boys. Ferny said that the boys had been to an Easter egg hunt at the school on Friday...but that Martin thought the idea of lining up the kids meant that it was a race and took off fast ignoring the Easter eggs...Gabriel did notice the eggs though...too cute.

Thank you God for a beautiful Easter spent with family...

20 Weeks Pregnant...

2009-04-16T20:16:00.001-07:00

Growing more everyday...and loving it. Our baby girl also moves around a lot! She especially loves to kick when I'm in bed at night...probably playing with her toes!

It's a girl!!!

2009-04-02T17:17:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Ulisses and I had our doctor appointment and were we ever anxious and excited! The sonogram showed that we are having a baby girl!!! The doctor said everything looked great and that we have a very active little one...it was awesome to see her on the screen...she opened her little mouth, moved her arms and hands to her face....and our favorite...we were able to see her playing with her feet! It was so cute...so amazing.
Ulisses and I are excited about our little blessing...after the appointment we went to eat and then straight to Target to do a little shopping!
Thank you God for our little girl!
(the above picture was taken about two weeks ago, today I am 20 weeks)

Jamie's Baby Shower...

2009-04-02T17:07:00.000-07:00

Jamie, Nana, and I...

Jamie and Tia Anita...
Jennifer and Gabriela...

Sonya and Xander

Last Saturday was Jamie's baby shower in Colorado City. Mom and I drove down together. Dri was unable to go because she had to take a test for class.

Jamie is having a baby girl...and I believe she is due in about 7 weeks already. We had a really good time visiting...and seeing all the pretty little girl things. Jamie looked beautiful as always...above are a few pictures I took at the shower.

Bautizo

2009-04-02T16:46:00.000-07:00

Hace unas semanas Ulisses y yo fuimos al bautizo de Camila, la preciosa bebe de nuestros amigos Sergio y Veronica Aguirre, en Ojinaga. Nos dio mucho gusto poder compartir en un dia tan especial. Todo fue muy bonito...la misa y la fiesta despues.

Ojala y podamos ir mas seguido a vistarlos...

Andrea's 10th Birthday

2009-03-23T20:53:00.000-07:00

Andrea
our nieces, Andrea, Ulisses and I...

Isabela, Sydney and Dahlia...
Andrea and Ulisses

with Tio Ulisses...

Isabela

Ulisses's little sister turned 10 years old last Thursday. We all went to Red Lobster to celebrate...it was fun. Afterwards, Ulisses and I took her to the mall to let her pick out her birthday gift. She selected a blue purse with hearts and a play makeup kit...Andrea is defiantly a girly girl!

Happy Birthday Andrea, We love you!!!

Ace's Wedding

2009-03-14T09:57:00.000-07:00

Cutting the cake...
Exiting with bubbles...

Ulisses blowing bubbles...

Ulisses and Chandra...

Edgar, Hector and Andrew singing their hearts out...

my love and I...

the Navarrettes...

Christina and Angel...

Chandra and Ace Keele...

Exchanging vows...

handsome groomsmen...

Ace and Chandra at their rehearsal dinner...

Hector and Amber Magallanes

Army friends...

my baby and I at the rehearsal...

my friend Amber and I...

Ulisses and his army friends...

Last weekend Ace Keele and Chandra Duke were married in Midland. Ulisses was one of the groomsmen. Ace is a great army buddy of his...in fact he was in our wedding party. Chandra told me something neat at the rehearsal dinner...she said that she had only been dating Ace two weeks when he took her as a date to our wedding...and here they were two and a half years later...getting married!

The wedding was outdoors and the weather was beautiful...it took place right at sunset. Afterwards the dinner and dance were held at the elegant Cuthbert Mansion. Everything was really beautiful.

We had a blast at the dance...hanging out with army friends and their wives or girlfriends. Ulisses and danced a lot too. It was a lot of fun.

Congratulations Ace and Chandra Keele...may God bless your marriage!

Puzzles...

2009-03-14T09:45:00.000-07:00

About a month ago, Andrea came to spend the weekend with us. We all went to Walmart to buy a puzzle for us to do together...I can't remember the last time I'd done a puzzle! We had a bit of a hard time picking one out though...Ulisses wanted one with train on it...Andrea and I wanted something pretty with flowers...a beautiful Thomas Kinkade puzzle. We out voted Ulisses. However, the 750 piece puzzle, turned out to be much more of a challenge than we had anticipated. Andrea and I helped out a little and then became a little discouraged...Ulisses, it turns out, is good at puzzles. He wouldn't quit until he finished it...and he did! I think next time we'll let him pick out the puzzle. (lol)

Jessica's Visit...

2009-03-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back I was able to see my wonderful friend Jessica. Micheal had a softball game in Midland...and even though I missed the game I was able to hang out with them some. They invited me to eat at Texas Road House. It was great visiting and catching up with the Carrion family. Maddy is such a beautiful little girl...who was a little shy around me. My only regret is we didn't take any pictures together... oh well next time!

Happy Belated Birthday Jessica...love you!

Gail Visit...

2009-03-09T20:08:00.000-07:00

Mom and Gabriel...

having fun with Tio Tito...

playing under the blankets...

Two weekends ago Mom, Tito and I went to Gail to visit Fernando's family. We got the sweetest reception from the boys...they screamed and were trying to talk to us...and Martin shut the door behind us when we got in...too cute... We weren't there long but it was a nice visit. The boys played with Tito alot...and then were off to take a nap. We hope to see Gabriel and Martin soon...we already miss them!

Gabriel chasing Fernando with a hand puppet...

Michelle's Baby Shower...Loraine Visit

2009-02-21T10:38:00.000-08:00

Mom and I took off to Loraine last Sunday for Michelle's baby shower. We had such a nice time visiting with everyone...I hadn't seen most of them since Terry's wedding. Michelle was glowing and looked so cute. She received some of the cutest little outfits for her baby girl...

After the shower we went over to Nana's house for a visit...we got to see Sara, Sonya and Xander too...it was great seeing them, it had been a while. I only wish we could have visited longer.

Valentines Day...

2009-02-21T10:24:00.000-08:00

This year Valentines Day landed on a Saturday...and Ulisses is working nights and it wasn't one of his days off so we postponed really celebrating until Sunday evening. Well, really we celebrated all weekend in a way...Friday Ulisses surprised me by sending me red roses, balloons, and a cute red monkey to school...Saturday morning when Ulisses came in from work I gave him his surprise...a PSP player. He really liked it...and then Sunday night after Mom and I came in from Loraine he took me to eat at one of my favorite places, Abuelos in Midland. We had a great time together as always...Ulisses is a wonderful husband...he's my best friend.

Fernando's 28th Birthday...

2009-02-14T09:48:00.000-08:00

Ferny and his boys...

family pics...

Ulisses and the boys played some tee-ball...

Martin and his latest trick...putting three pacifiers in his mouth at once...

the Baeza family...

Fernando turned 28 on the 7th of this month and we all went down last Sunday to celebrate. It was the first time we got to see their new house...it's really nice and spacious and the boys seem to like it too...

We had a great time playing with Gabriel and Martin, hanging out...and eating an awesome meal Sharon had prepared with a Tres Leches birthday cake to top it off!

Happy Birthday little brother...We love you!!

Dahlia's Birthday Party

2009-02-14T09:30:00.000-08:00

Dahlia and her "Dora" scooter...
Dahlia opening her gifts...
Lisset, Dahlia and Ulisses...
my love and I...

Sydney and Andrea having fun...

Our youngest niece Dahlia turned three earlier this month. She had a Dora the Explorer themed birthday party last Saturday complete with a Dora cake. It was a really nice time...Ulisses' tios and cousins from Dallas were able to come down too.

Dahlia loved her birthday presents...she really liked her Dora scooter...and the many cute outfits she received...she wanted to change outfits right then and there!

Happy Birthday Dahlia Sofia...we love you!

Irene's Birthday...

2009-02-04T09:22:00.000-08:00

Irene's birthday was last Monday...and we had her a little party. Robert made some pizza, spaghetti and salad...and we brought the ice cream cake. We had a really good time. Irene was making us laugh...and the food was great. Happy birthday Tia...we love you!!! May God shower you with his blessings all year long!

Ulisses...

2009-02-04T09:06:00.000-08:00

A week and a half ago Ulisses was not feeling too well. He awoke Saturday morning with severe stomach pain and vomiting. Nothing made him feel better, not even some pepto. After an hour or so we went to the clinic where they ran some tests to determine whether it was the flu or not. He did not have the flu but he had a really high white blood cell count and a fever which meant an infection. We then went to the emergency room and they told us it was his appendix. However, that hospital did not have a surgeon on hand, so we rode the ambulance to the other hospital. Ulisses had an appendectomy around midnight. They surgery lasted about an hour. He came out in pain and groggy, but the prescription meds have really helped him. They kept him over night and released him the next afternoon. He didn't work for a week (doctor's orders) while he recuperated...and last night was his first night back. We are so grateful to God that they removed his appendix before it ruptured and for his good health.

Baby Valenzuela...

2009-01-27T20:07:00.000-08:00

Ulisses and I are excited to announce that we are 10 weeks pregnant! We went for our first doctor visit last Thursday and the doctor said all is well. We heard the heart beat and had the first sonogram. The baby, don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet, is due on or around August 20th. We are overcome with joy with this news and are thankful to God for His many blessings. Above are the pictures from the first sonogram.

My 31st Birthday

2009-01-19T11:17:00.000-08:00

my baby and I...

too cute with a panda backpack...

birthday cake...

at Osaka's...
more delicious cake...

Mr. River, Mr. Hermosillo, Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Ortiz...

This past Tuesday was my 31st birthday...and it was a great day. Since it fell in the middle of the work week, I actually got to celebrate several days...which was nice! On my actual day, Ulisses had to leave almost right after I got home from school because he's working nights. Before he left he gave me two gifts one was a foot bath/massage and some new perfume I'd been wanting. So sweet! After he left Mom, Papa, Tito and Dri took me out for pizza at my favorite local pizza place. The following day, my friends at school gave me a surprise party...and Lisset and Benjamin's family invited us over for dinner to celebrate my birthday...and yesterday Fernando, Sharon and the boys came down for yet another celebration (Papa had to work)...we ate at Osaka's and it was great! It's a Japanese place that cooks your meal in front of you...the boys were a little scared of the fire... but, we all enjoyed a great meal...then we went back to my parents for cake and ice cream. We had a nice time...

Merry Christmas/Happy New Year!!

2009-01-02T17:51:00.000-08:00

the boys love talking Elmo...

Martin...

Papa, Ferny and some little fire fighters...

the new train set...

Gabriel and his new fire truck...

Papa handing out the gifts...

having fun...

slam dunk...

new tricycle...

checking out their new rides...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody....hope everyone had a great holiday season. Ulisses and I had a change of plans and spent the holidays in Odessa instead of going skiing. We had Christmas Eve dinner with Mom, Papa, Tito and Dri...Ferny, Sharon and the boys were in Houston. Then we spent Christmas Day with Benjamin and Lisset's family. When Ferny and Sharon got back from Houston we went to Gail for another Christmas celebration...Tito and Ulisses weren't able to be there though. New Year's eve was spent playing Scrabble here at the house...it was a nice and calm evening...and now my two week vacation has come to a close...but I'm rested and ready to begin what is going to be a great year.

New Baby...

2008-12-27T12:04:00.000-08:00

Ulisses, Camila, and I...
Sergio, Ulisses, Camila, and Veronica...
Veronica and Camila...

Last weekend Ulisses and I were in Ojinaga, Chihuahua visiting his Dad. It was a good visit...we hadn't been in Ojinaga for almost a year. We were also able to visit great friends Sergio and Veronica Aguirre...and met their new addition....Camila Aguirre Lujan. She was born early November and was without a name for a whole week...her parents had a hard time choosing a name... Checho and Vero finally decided on name and are now thoroughly enjoying being first time parents. Congratulations!

"The Shoe Project"

2008-12-23T14:15:00.000-08:00

Papa and Edward Salo
Christmas joy...
with beautiful twin girls Brisa and Cielo

happy little girl...

Mom, Rosa Salo and myself...

Mom and Rosa...

Chelsey and Adam passing out gifts...

our traveling group...

Alejandra received many gifts...

happy camper...

goodies for the children...

This past Friday the 19th we participated in another miraculous year of what we've name "the shoe project." My family has been involved with the orphanage for ten years now...and for the past six years Permian students have sponsored orphans from Valle De Los Lirios Casa Hogar in Aldama, Chihuahua Mexico. This year was as awesome as ever! Mine along with Mr. Rivera's, Mrs. Walkers', Mr. Hermosillo and Coach Carmona's students collected well over 500 gifts to give to the 108 orphans...

But unlike in years past the Mexican Government refused to allow the gifts to cross...Papa has always been in charge of the paper work required at the border and with the arrangement of crossing the gifts. However, this year they refused...they couldn't believe all of the gifts were for the orphanage and chose to believe that the real intent of the gifts was to sell them...Papa did an interview with Telemundo, and a student of mine and myself did an interview with CBS 7 to bring light to the situation. It should not be so hard to help the needy of Mexico.

The American side of the border is run by a wonderful gentlemen name Mr. Pruit, he's a great friend of Papa's. He offered to let the orphans receive their gifts on the border, in what is technically Presidio, Texas...and so we had a major change of plans that was orchestrated by God...this year Valle De Los Lirios would have to come to us...in a way it was a blessing in disguise. Seven students from Permian along with one parent were able to make the drive to Presidio to hand out the gifts...they were sooo blessed by the experience. This is the first year that students have been able to meet the orphans face to face...

The officials from the American side were very hospitable and happy to be a part of their Christmas...they set out goodies for the kids to eat...and helped us set up the presents. Everything was awesome!! The kids received tons of wonderful gifts and since they were theirs, were able to cross them into Chihuahua with out any problems. Ed and Rosa Salo (the ones that run the orphanage) were calling it a miracle...and indeed that's exactly what it was. I'm so grateful to God for all He's done...for we've put the situation in His hands and He's worked it out beautifully year after year...

State Champs!!!

2008-12-14T18:30:00.000-08:00

Coach Richey and Coach Baeza
Gabriel and Martin trying to drive home...

Trace Richey, Gabriel, Martin and Ulisses...

Fernando , Charles McCook and Sharon...

Gabriel...

Adrianna, Crystal, Erica and Justin 2000 BC grads...

Papa and his boys...

Doranne, Sharon and Martin...

Adrianna and best friend from h.s. Justin...

cheering at the game...

Mom, Papa and the boys...

Gabriel and Martin being pulled around on a sarape in the grass after the game. They loved it!

our group... the Dauphins, Baezas and Valenzuelas...

Mom and Doranne

Martin practicing football...

Papa, Mom and Fernando...

Coach McCook, Coach Richey, and Coach Baeza...

Tito, Coach Avery and Fernando...

Coach Baeza with some of his players...

Coach Richey, Coach Baeza and Martin...

Coach McCook, Coach Richey and Coach Baeza...

Coach Baeza with some Coyote fans...

The Borden County Coyotes played the Woodson Cowboys this past Saturday for the state six man championship in Wolfworth (5 min. from Lubbock)...and what a game it was!!! The score at the half had us winning 24-0. In the forth quarter with about five minutes left to play they called the game because of the 45 point rule...the final score was 54-8. It was awesome being at another state game...with a lot of the same faces in the crowd...and recognizable last names both on the field and on the sidelines...Congratulations Coyotes on a wonderfully played season!!

Happy Birthday Gabriel and Martin

2008-12-09T16:33:00.000-08:00

Gabriel James...
proud Dad...

Sharon and Gabriel James...

Martin Daniel...

Today Gabriel and Martin turned two years old...they are happy, sweet, smart, active little boys. To look at them now one would ever guess that they were preemies born over a month early...they've grown so!

Happy Birthday Gabriel and Martin...we love you!!! You've brought us so much joy!!

Borden Coyotes

2008-12-09T16:06:00.000-08:00

Papa and Ferny
Coach Baeza and Coach McCook
after the big win...

Sharon and Ferny

the score board...

the new run through...

The Borden County Coyotes won big last Saturday night against Silverton in Lubbock. Mom stayed in Gail to take care of the boys...so that they wouldn't have to go out in the cold...Papa and traveled up to see the big game...it was great!! We 45ed them in the fourth quarter!! And now it's on to the state game!! We (Borden County) plays Woodson in Lubbock this Saturday...can't wait! Borden County is ranked #1 and Woodson #2...

What is also so cool is that Fernando and Colt...coaches now at Gail...were on the 1997 state championship team and runners up in 1998...Coach Richey is still at Gail and was one of their coaches since junior high...it's just really special to watch...who would've thought right?!

Go Coyotes!!!!

Women's Luncheon

2008-12-09T15:50:00.000-08:00

Mom and I
Becky Ramirez and I

Mom and I with friends...

This past Saturday Mom and I went to the Women's Christmas Luncheon at our church, Odessa Christian Faith Center. This is the third year we've attended...there have been years we've been out of town and unable...but we're always happy when we can... This year's guest minister was Cathy Duplantis (Rev. Jesse Duplantis' wife.) It was awesome... We then moved to the adjoining building for lunch...three hundred women attended..and many decorated beautiful tables...we ate, fellowshiped and had a wonderful time...Can't wait till next year!

Thanksgiving and Birthdays...

2008-11-30T14:38:00.000-08:00

Gabriella and company...

Gabriella with Grandparents...
Gabriella and her family...

Naty and Claudia...

with precious Nana...

Tia Irene, Dri, and Tia Sara...

Adrianna and Sonya

J.G. and Nana...

J.G. and his Mom...Happy Birthday G., Nick and Naty

Birthday Cake...

This Saturday we had Thanksgiving at Nana's. Dri, Ulisses and I drove down together. Fernando had a playoff game in Pecos (which they won!) and Mom took care of her grand boys...so they were not able to go.

We had such a nice time hanging out, visiting and stuffing our faces...we also celebrated J.G.'s birthday along with Nick's and Natalie's...later Jeniffer had a birthday party for Gabriella at Tio Junior's since she had not been able to celebrate her two year birthday on the actual date with family...it was nice time as well...

So...Todays G.'s actual birthday...Happy 30th Birthday primo...love you!

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-28T08:37:00.000-08:00

Dahlia and Ulisses

Sydney and Andrea

Ulisses with Andrea and Sydney

Bianca plays the piano...

Lisset, Bianca and I

Benjamin, Lisset, Olivia, Andrea and Ulisses

Lisset, Olivia, Ulisses

chowing down...

with my Papa...

Martin...

Gabriel smiling...

Mom

Enjoying the meal...
This Thanksgiving Day was a wonderful day...we have so many reasons to be thankful to God for...including our beautiful families. We started the day off with lunch at my parents then we went to Lisset's and Benjamin's house for even more food...we were totally stuffed, but that didn't stop us from eating more delicious food.

Thank you God for the beautiful memories made this year on Thanksgiving Day...we acknowledge that every good and perfect gift comes from above.

At the Pond Again...

2008-11-28T08:14:00.000-08:00

Papa with Martin

Dri and Sharon

Martin

with Abuelos...

having a blast...

riding high...

Gabriel
It's been months since we've taken Gabriel and Martin to the pond here in Odessa. Last weekend they stayed again because of Ferny's game (which they won!). Sunday, when Ferny and Sharon came for them was a beautiful warm day...we took advantage of the weather and took them to the duck pond. We had so much fun watching them feed the ducks and play...

Saturday, November 22nd

2008-11-24T15:31:00.000-08:00

Ulisses and Andrea...
Olivia, Andrea and I

Saturday was a great day. Ulisses and I spend the day in Midland shopping and getting ready for our ski trip in December. We went to the Academy and got some ski pants and other things...Ulisses got me a pair of black sketchers I'd been wanting (he's so sweet)...then we ate at Abuelos...afterwards we went to Old Navy and Barnes and Nobles...we had a so much fun together...it felt like a really long date...

Later on in the evening we went to hear Andrea perform in a children's choir...She did great...one of the songs they sang was even in French, we were quite impressed...Andrea has also recently started taking violin lessons...we are very proud of her...

Tito's 29th Birthday

2008-11-22T07:52:00.000-08:00

Gabriel and Martin with Tio Tito...
Jumping on the bed...

Lita reads a story...

with Mom...

playing hard...

Martin having fun...

Martin...

Gabriel goes down the slide...

Martin and Abuelito...

Tito's birthday was Sunday the 16th and so we all decided to celebrate in Gail. Sharon made a delicious tres leches cake and mom made the roast and the rest of the meal...everything was very good...afterwards we all hung out and then took the boys to the playground. It was a little chilly but the boys bundled up in some warm gear and had a blast as always...

Happy Birthday Tito...We love you!

Jeremy and Anthony

2008-11-22T07:17:00.000-08:00

with Grandmas...

with big sis Jennifer...

with Bella
Tio and his boys...

with Tia..

Jaime, Jeremy, Anthony and Candace

Last Saturday we went to Tio Junior's for Jeremy's and Anthony's birthday parties. It was good to see the family, visit and eat some good food and cake. Happy birthday primos!

J.G.'s Visit...

2008-11-14T15:34:00.000-08:00

... with Tio J.G.

the boys love riding in their wagon...

Martin running...

Gabriel with 'Lita...

Martin in the tunnel...

Gabriel going down the big slide...

the boys on their way to the playground...
J.G. and Gabriel
hanging out in Gail...

wearing J.G.'S school colors...

Last weekend we had a special visitor come stay the weekend...J.G.! He came down to Midland to watch his school's girl's volleyball team play in the playoffs. Mom and I met him there and really enjoyed watching them play...it was the first time I'd ever seen a game of high school volleyball...and boy was I impressed. Afterwards, we all headed to Odessa, met up with Dri and ate at Rosa's. We had a blast just reminiscing...and laughing as always...J.G. has a way of brightening one's day with his sense of humor... Saturday, G. and I visited for quite a while...had really good conversation...then we went to Midland to eat at Cheddars with Tito and Mom. Afterwards, Mom, G. and I went to Gail to visit Ferny, Sharon and the boys....we had a nice time with the boys at the playground and exploring the "old school". We then hurried back to Odessa in time to see Tech kick some butt...eat pizza and hang out. Sunday morning G. headed out back home...

J.G. thanks for visiting us!!! We really enjoyed having you...come back and stay anytime...

San Antonio Vacation

2008-11-01T12:29:00.000-07:00

Spurs fans...

at the game...

at the Alamo...

at dinner Tuesday night

the view from our hotel room...

our last night in S.A.
drinks with Tommy...

This past week was awesome! I only taught Monday and Tuesday till noon. Ulisses surprised me by accepting a getaway trip through Wyndham vacation resorts (we're Wyndham owners). We had discussed possibly making this trip...but, I wasn't sure until Ulisses told me he had done it for our anniversary...so, off to San Antonio we went! The package included three nights in a suite on the River Walk, two dinners Tuesday and Wednesday night, and sitting in a box at the opening game of the Spurs season. We arrived Tuesday night and enjoyed ourselves at dinner on the River Walk with mariachis. Afterwards we walked the Riverwalk with some of our new Wyndham owner friends. Wednesday we went to the Alamo...ate a incredible dinner at the arena...and watched the Spurs lose to the Shaq...it was a close game! We went out on the River Walk again after the game. On Thursday we laid low and relaxed... ate at the River Walk...we also called Tommy and were thrilled to get to see him and visit...he took us out for drinks at a really cool Mexican spot near our hotel.... Ulisses and I had a blast...

Papa's Birthday

2008-10-31T19:04:00.000-07:00

Our family...

Gabriel and Martin...

another family shot...

Papa with the boys...

con Abuelito...

Gabriel with the dogs...

Martin...

Papa's 56th birthday was this past Tuesday the 28th...and so we decided to celebrate it last Sunday instead. Fernando, Sharon and the boys came down and Ulisses was off too. We had such a blessed time together...

My Papa is such a wonderful and special person...and an awesome father and grandfather...Happy Birthday Papa...We love you!!

Swim Meet...

2008-10-31T15:25:00.000-07:00

Dahlia and Isabella making kissing faces...
Dahlia Sofia...

Sydney, Bianca, Andrea, Dahlia and Isabella

Andrea...

Dressed up early for Halloween

Last Saturday I went to a swim meet in Midland with my mother in law Olivia. Ulisses couldn't go because of work...and Lisset and the rest of the gang joined us later during the meet because Sydney and Isabella had soccer games. Andrea and Bianca competed in their second swim meet...and both improved their times from their first meet. Most importantly at this stage they are gaining experience and exercising at the same time. I had a lot of fun watching them...

Going home again...

2008-10-25T16:57:00.000-07:00

Martin and Gabriel love Elmo...

Coach Benividez and Carrie

Coach Baeza and Sharon

Yesterday we all (minus Dri and Ulisses) went to Gail to watch them play Sands. Ulisses couldn't go because of work so I decided to tag along with the fam. The game was awesome...the coyotes 45ed the mustangs by the third quarter. Afterwards we all went over to Ferny's and Sharon's to hang out and be entertained by their sweet boys...

More "hot feet"

Future track and basketball stars...

Our Second Anniversary.

2008-10-25T16:43:00.000-07:00

"Love bugs"

Opening up a bottle of our favorite wine...

I found all this waiting for me on the kitchen table when I got home...

Tuesday, October 21st was our second wedding anniversary...It's hard to believe it's has already been two years!! I must say being married to my sweet Ulisses has been wonderful...
We celebrated by going out to eat at Logan's and exchanging gifts...

More Parties...

2008-10-25T16:25:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday Ulisses had tons of birthday fun. Late that afternoon, after we had gotten back from the Olive Garden, we were invited over to Benjamin's and Lisset's. The girls: Bianca, Sydney, Isabella and Dahlia had made their Tio Ulisses an upside down pineapple cake. It was so sweet of the girls...here's a video of them singing happy birthday.

Happy Birthday Ulisses!!!

2008-10-19T16:39:00.000-07:00

Olivia, Ulisses, Andrea, Dri, and Mom

Andrea and Ulisses

Ulisses and I

Dawn and Edgar Hernandez

Lisset and Benjamin Velasquez

Today Ulisses turned 33 years old. We celebrated last night with his sister Lisset and her husband Benjamin...and friends Edgar and Dawn. We had a great time visiting and playing darts at Fast Eddie's. Then today we went to church and to eat at the Olive Garden in Midland with his mother, little sister Andrea, my Mom and Adrianna. We ate well and had fun...

Happy Birthday my love...and may God grant you many more fruitful and happy years and all the desires of your heart.

Love,

Nadia

First Sleepover...

2008-10-19T15:45:00.000-07:00

Ferny and Sharon bought them these hats and boots on Saturday.

Checking out Lola...

Playing in a box...

Papa and the boys looking at the dogs...

Ferny and Martin

Martin

This Friday Gabriel and Martin stayed over at their grandparents' house for their first time by themselves. They are no longer babies...they are little boys! They've grown so much...and they are so smart and sweet. We really enjoyed our time with them. Ferny and Sharon came to pick them up Saturday late afternoon...but hopefully they'll be back for another visit real soon.

Gabriel does "hot feet"

Gabriel loves to feed himself...

The chase...

Having fun...

Open House

2008-10-19T15:17:00.000-07:00

Some of my teacher friends: Alejo Hermosillo, Mrs. Loya, Mrs. Olivas

I had Tristan in class two years ago...He's now a proud Marine.

Deandra Natividad...I had her my first year teaching.

This school year has been wonderful...I have yet to write a referral and my students are overwhelmingly over achievers. Two weeks ago we had open house and I was privileged to meet many of my students' parents. I really enjoyed the evening. Also, lately I've also had some previous year's students come by just to say "hi."

Our Little Soccer Player

2008-10-18T10:38:00.000-07:00

She played a great game...

Dahlia on the side lines

Isabela
Last Saturday morning we went to our niece Isabela's soccer game. We were more than impressed with our little five year old's playing abilities. She scored seven goals! Her motivation was a dollar per goal promised to her by her parents. It was a funny to watch her tally up her money...after every goal she scored she would turn to her parents on the side lines and hold up the number of dollars they owed her on her fingers. After watching her agressive playing on the field I believe she's got a real future in the sport.

Must See

2008-10-10T13:31:00.000-07:00

There's a movie out right now that is a must see for all...it's called Fireproof. Mom, Dri and I saw it last weekend. Ulisses and I are going today or tomorrow to see it together. It's a wonderful movie from the same people who made Facing the Giants. I don't want to say too much about it...cause I'll ruin it for you...but I wish everyone would see it. It is such a beautiful movie. Has anyone out there seen it already?

Friday Night Football...Go Mojo!!!

2008-10-04T17:52:00.000-07:00

At Ratlif Stadium...

This Friday was the big game...Permian versus Odessa High...And I guess every school has its rivalry...Loraine and Westbrook...Gail and Sands...and Permian and O.H.S. It amazes me that this ball game was a much bigger deal than homecoming. People actually camped outside for tickets...and they sold out...30,000 people attended the game.

I must say that the competitive spirit is also alive and well in our home...you see Ulisses graduated from O.H.S. in 1993 and is still a proud Broncho...and I am an adopted Panther...I've been at Permian for quite some time now...and I also feel the need to be supportive of my students on the team...

So, Ulisses and I made a bet before the game...if Permian won he would have to wear a Permian t-shirt to the mall and to the movies...and vice versa if O.H.S. won...and PERMIAN WON ... ha, ha! I actually won a bet with him (I've lost many bets in the past)...The score was 54 to 20!!! The score was so lop sided in fact that we left after the third quarter...we had fun...I more that him...but there's always next year! The Permian/O.H.S rivalry will never end!

New Look...

2008-10-04T17:27:00.000-07:00

Ulisses has a new look..yesterday he started wearing glasses. He went to the eye doctor a couple of weeks ago, and as it turns out his right eye is really bad...so bad in fact that he'll require surgery within the next couple of months. So, from now on he has to wear glasses. I helped him pick out his frames...I think he looks sooooooo handsome...

Bianca's and Sydney's Birthday, September 27th

2008-09-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

Beautiful birthday girls...

Sydney having fun with her cake...

Bianca and her gift...Judy Blume books.

Bianca and Sydney

Sydney and Isabella

Viviana, Sydney and Andrea

Dahlia eating cake...

Isabella striking a pose

Saturday was also Bianca and Sydney's birthday. Lisset's girls turned 10 and 8 on the same day...and since Saturday was filled with soccer games, they decided to have their birthday party today. Isabella's birthday was earlier this month so she also recieved some late birthday gifts. Ulisses was unable to attend today because of work...but I'm glad I was able...it was alot of fun.

Gail's Homecoming...Sharon's Birthday

2008-09-28T19:13:00.000-07:00

Coach Baeza and Sharon

Martin and Gabriel Saturday morning.

Adrianna and Hailey graduated in 2000.

This Friday we all headed up to Gail for Homecoming. It was great sitting in those stands again, visiting with old friends...and it is special watching Fernando coach the coyotes. After Gail won in the third quarter we went to Fernando and Sharon's for an early birthday party and spent the night. Sharon's birthday was Saturday. It was a great evening reminiscing about our Gail days...and talking about how God willing Gabriel and Martin will one day wear #11 and #25.

Yellow Brick Road...

2008-09-21T21:11:00.000-07:00

Andrea, Sydney, Bianca and Isabella enjoying ice cream.

Ulisses and Isabella

Sydney, Isabella and I

Ulisses, Andrea, Isabella and Bianca

This Sunday Ulisses and I took his little sister, Andrea, and our nieces to see a play at church. It was a Christian version of the Wizard of Oz. It was really a lot of fun...the girls really enjoyed it as well...afterwards we all went out for ice cream. Here are some pictures from our day.

Sunday afternoon...

2008-09-14T20:13:00.000-07:00

After church today Mom and I decided to head up to Gail. We visited with Fernando and Sharon...and played with the boys. They sure have grown! Here are some pictures and video of our lovely afternoon.

Martin shows off his latest trick...jumping!

My Sweet Husband...

2008-09-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

Ulisses is such a sweety! He sent me flowers the first day of school.

My first week back at school was wonderful. I'm teaching Spanish III. and IV. again this year...and my students are great. It's hard to believe that this will be my seventh year at Permian...where have the years gone?!