Teacher of the Year

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.