Adriansito turned TWO

Our dear little Adrian turned two last month. I know I'm a little late in posting it, but, but, but...... no excuses :(

We got together at Gwamma's and Pappas house. His birthday party is still pending. We love you so much baby!! He's turning into a little parrot already. He sleeps in his room like 40% of the time. I'd say that's pretty good for being TWO. When he wakes up in the middle of the night, I put him back to sleep in his bed. Daddy on the other hand, takes the easy route.... he brings him back to our bed. ONE night Adrian actually walked himself back to our room! He still sleeps with his booty up in the air. He doesn't like to be covered either.

He loves to fight with his grandpa if he touches his gwamma. He loves to eat ketchup. I think he also speaks pig latin.... he calls pizza, PIZA-NAY. He loves to follow Daddy around. And thanks to Ally, he hates bugs! BUT, he gets a kick out of FROGS! Yuck!! He also seems to enjoy music. He plays air guitar.

THE MAILBOX

I had just been admiring our little mail box. I’ve always liked the mailboxes that are like little houses. Well, my mom in law “se echo el villete” I don’t know how to say this in English?

As we were all taking a break at our new dining set the day of the big move, my little brother was looking out through the front door. He calmly says “Abel’s mom knocked down the mail box.” I went along with it because I thought he was joking. Then he says “For real, your mail box is knocked down, it’s on the street.” I automatically handed him the camera so he could go take pictures. He walked out saying “For the court” Then………….. I hear my mother in law walking in calling my name. Of course we all got up and went outside. My poor mother in law, she was blaming my sister in law, because she didn’t get up to leave with her. OMG, I started cracking up!! I did not even get mad or bothered. This was too too funny!!

She felt so bad. She kept telling me not to laugh. I had to!!! The faces she was making! And just imaging the look on her face and imaging what went through her head when she saw the mail box on the street. It was so hilarious!!! She told us she thought she had gone over the curb. Even as I type this, I’m laughing.

My little brother and Nacho tried to lift it, and even though it was heavy, they managed to lift it. Oh no, my mother in law was so scared!! Abel was not home, so I called him to give him heads up. He did not even get mad; he was concerned about his mom’s car.

So far, we are getting mail. She already bought us a new mailbox. We told her she didn't have to, but she is stubborn! Anybody know how to rebuild a mailbox? :)

AS ONE DOOR CLOSES, ONE DOOR OPENS

We have now been here at our new home for 2 weeks and 4 days! I still remember how I felt as I walked out of the mobile home for the last time. I stood there, looked around, and as that chapter of our lives was over, I felt it in my heart. I cried. It just hurt. What hurt? I don’t know. I guess it’s like when your puppy dies. The detachment.

All I can say now is that we are very happy at our new home. It's roomy!! Then again, compared to the mobile home, we are in a palace :D

Saturday, August 16, 2008 was the first night we spent at our new house. This day they delivered our dining set and our new KING size bed!! We were just waiting for the bed to sleep over.

The kids were running around and screaming. I think Abel got a headache with the echoes of the screaming.

EL VASITO BLUE

My little brother helped us move. My mother in law, nephew, and sister in law also helped. Well, my little brother and sister in law were freaked out at how much loose change there was thrown all over the place at the mobile home. They would both make their own little stash. At the end, they were both fighting for the “Vasito Blue.” I use this cup to put loose change. When were done packing, this little cup was heavier. They both offered to help, by keeping it for themselves. I wonder how much money it holds?

Anyways, I am so grateful at all the help we got. And I thank the Lord for all our blessings.

HERE'S "EL VASITO" WITH ITS GUTS SPILLED.

THE KEYS

I'm so behind with my blogs!! Nevertheless, I have to catch up.

You know I had to take a picture as the keys were being handed over on August 12th!! The keys got delivered to me at work by Magdalena. It felt a little weird. I can say I was happy, but not excited :( I later realized I did not feel comfortable because I had not decided on an electric company. The day I finally chose one, I felt so, so relieved!! That is the day I felt excited to be a homeowner :D Thanks for taking the picture Becky (my co-worker).

A Zone, A Zoom, A Zum Fun

If you are reading this blog before the this one, stop right there, and go back. Or keep reading :)

On Friday afternoon, Abel and I closed on our house. So we decided to go out and celebrate. Abel, the kids, and I went to have dinner at The Macaroni Grille in Mcallen. While the rest of the gang hung out at Wallbangers. We had never been to the Macaroni Grille. It was a lot of good food. Ally was not willing to betray her Olive Garden Chicken Parmesan, so she did not taste it at TMG.

After dinner, we all met at the The Zone in Mcallen. When we got there, there was a company party going on. We were not allowed to go in until 9 p.m. To Abel, that was an eternity. I kept trying to stall, while HE was NOT! In the end, the kids and I prevailed. My hunny was a good sport.

I took pics, while Juan took a video. We all had a blast! It was fun passing your friends on the track! NOTE TO SELF: Do NOT wear sandals, wear tennis. OR else you will have to rent some tennis like Sal! I can't describe the water game/ride/area. But by the pics, you can tell it was an experience :D Can't wait to head out there again!!

08-08-08

Cool date for us to do our closing, huh? Even the Olympics started this day. Last Friday we closed or signed tons of paperwork to purchase our house, soon to be home :) I was off from work and Abel took a break from work to go sign away. We met at about 4 p.m. It started to feel like more of a reality. We have been at this for well over a month, maybe even close to 2 months!!

The beginning of a new chapter in our lives. The beginning of tons of things to do :)

Well, now it's official... We have a mortgage payment :) Because of that we went to go celebrate at...... TO BE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT BLOG................

P.S. We did not fake anything during the pics. All smiles were true. The pens had real ink. It's all real baby! I had to ask for pics, and to my surprise, Abel just surrendered.