Pictures from Peru

Christina with Larry the Llama. Sorry about the side shot....couldn't get it to move the right way.

Christina in Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu.
Larry the Llamas brother, Lalo.

More pictures to come later. Her camera died after Peru. I think my dad has some shots from Brazil and Argentina.

The Baby of our Clan!

I sent my sweet little boy off to Kindergarten this morning. It was truly a happy and sad moment for me. I've been at home with him since the time of his birth 5 Years, 3 months, 4 days ago.....and believe me, I've cherished every minute and day I got to see him do new things and say new things. Now he is off to school! I called Gabriel after I dropped him off and cried alittle. Time flies by too quickly. The baby of our clan is no longer a baby. He is the littlest member of our clan. He is entering a new world of learning and fun.

Another school year.......

Pretty in Pink! Christina was excited to go back to school. 8th grade here we come!
Handsome little dude! Backpack check, lunch pail check, new clothes and shoes check, new haircut check. Off to 1st grade Vinny goes!!!

She's home!

Iguazu Falls, Argentina

She's finally home! After one long month, she is finally home. She's a bit tired but in great spirits. We've been laughing and story telling the whole evening. She really enjoyed her trip...especially Brazil. She said the beaches there were stunning. More pictures later!

Got me some free groceries today!

Buy this magazine....only available at Wal-mart. Turn to page 159. Clip the five coupons on that page.
Buy all these packages of Kool Aid. I spent $3.00 on 15 packages [5 for $1]
And get all this for FREE!!!

Everyone knows Vinny! Good or bad???

We walk into his school on Wednesday and about 3 secretaries got up and said "Hey Vinny" at the same time. Now, do you think its a good or bad thing when the staff members know your child???

Not in this case. Heck, even the ladies at the grocery store know that kid. He's not shy...that's for sure!!!

End of Summer Break

Silly pictures of the boys pretending to be dad.

Joseph wearing daddy's pants.

Vinny wearing daddy's pants.

I can't believe another summer has passed us by. Where does the time go? June was a pretty mellow month for us. We stayed home and swam alot. July was full of visitors and a trip to Ca. August started off with a trip to Ca and has been really mellow since. We've been trying to get out to see friends and go swimming at the clubhouse so the kids could have a variety of things to do. They start school next week so this week I am trying to get them back on there waking up early/going to bed early routine. I bought them all more clothes today from Old Navy.com and Gap.com. Christina is due back home Saturday afternoon. We can't wait to see her. She called today and said she was in Argentina. They got there Monday @ 11:00 p.m. She's been emailing me a few times since she's been gone. I emailed her a link to a pair of shoes I wanted to buy her and she gave me the thumbs up to go ahead and buy them. I am trying to have her stuff organized for school so when she gets home, all she has to do is unpack and do some laundry. She might even miss school for a day or two. She might be a bit tired...dont' ya think???

Oh yeah, Twilight has been pushed forward 3 weeks. Meaning it'll premiere November 21 st now! I'm done with Twilight and now reading New Moon...I'm on page 206.