Our Sunday Dinners...

.... Have now become more and more fun! I had mentioned previously about my cute mother-in-law, which I LOVE, wanting a Wii ever since visiting my sis-in-law in CA. Well, she wanted the Wii so she, well, we could all play "Guitar Hero". When she told me that I had to laugh. You have to understand, my mother-in-law, Karen, is always so calm, laid back, she pretty much says, "I suppose" to anything we ask of her. So when she was so interested in this game I thought "What!" I just couldn't picture my in-laws playing a console game at all. We have Sunday dinner over there almost every week and now its just become more fun and funny for all of us. Here they are playing Guitar Hero. Karen, was bobbing her head up and down with each note she had to play, and Al had this face through out the whole song. We all had a good laugh. They are the nicest in-laws one could as for. I LOVE YOU BOTH!!!

Family Night

This past Christmas Guzman's gave us a Family Home Evening chart. It's amazing how much it has helped us. Family Home Evening doesn't have to be too complicated or elaborate. We each take part in it and it really helps us to make special time to play games with each other and share our testimonies as well. Ever since the beginning of the year we have been able to follow this counsel, since the "chart" is at a very common place in our home and we walk by it many, many times a day. This past Monday was really fun. We have been looking for a Wii for Dave's mom, since she likes to play Guitar Hero (that is funny with in itself!)so, we found one for her and decided to get one for us as well. The kids were really excited to play and so were we. That was our activity last Monday. Its so fun to be able to do something as a family. I also think this would be so fun to do and have friends over and "exercise" while we have fun. I love Monday's because we all look forward to spending time with each other and making fun memories with the kids. Here are Leah and Mylo bowling.

Should I or Shouldn't I? That is the question!

Going private with blogs seems to be a big trend among many blogs. I have been thinking about this for some time now and have been considering the idea. I really don't want to but I also don't want to hurt any one with my posts or things I do or say. After all this is my life and I like to live it to the fullest. I found some Cons/Pros as I "surfed" my friends blogs.

Here is a brief list of the reasons not to go privatize vs. going private.

THE CONS
1. I really enjoy the community that is created through blogging. Its fun to share and get ideas from others. Going private wouldn't allow me to do that.
2. I feel like if there is someone who doesn't like what I say or do then their feelings could get hurt or perhaps in return they would hurt my feelings by leaving not so positive comments on my blog.
3. I don't want someone, like my dad, to find my blog and have the privilege of seeing what they are missing out on with my family. Make sense?
4. Some crazy person could get on my blog through someone else's and find out way too much information in regards to my kids and my family... so

THE PROS
1. I value the security of my family and our privacy.
2. I want to be able to blog about whatever comes to mind with out feeling guarded as to who might find my blog or read my deep thoughts. I use my blog as a type of journal so my thoughts, at times are some what personal and I want nothing but positive "vibes" coming to me.
3. I like the idea that if only those I know care about me are going to view my blog then I know I can trust that they will be loyal to me and encourage me to keep trying to be who I want to be... which is, over all, a good person.
4. In some ways I like the idea of controlling who comes and goes... a bit.


I feel that blogging can bring people together. Family, who is spread ALL around the world (as mine) can be in touch and even feel a part of your daily lives through blogging. Friends from a far can be reunited and "rekindled" friendships can help us relive those great times spent together years and years ago. Exchanging ideas on motherhood, parenting, sisterhood, spiritual or not can REALLY help.

Why have you gone private? or Why haven't you?
I really want to know what you think!

Relections of Christ

Tiffany sent me this link to a beautiful video of our Savior. I was so touched by it, that I wanted to share it with those of you who read my blog. The images are truly incredible, inspiring, uplifting and encouraging. We are so lucky to have people that are so talented and willing to share their talents with us. I also feel blessed to know that my Savior lives and that through him all is possible. Its wonderful to know that for ME he was crucified and that through him I can return to my Father in Heaven. I hope you like this as much as I did.


You will have to copy and past the link below on your web browser in order to view the video. I just can't make my "link" work.

http://mabrystudios.typepad.com/reflections_of_christ/2008/03/reflections-sli.html

Surrounded by great friends!

I love hanging out with some of my darling girl friends. They are all inspiring to me and a big example as mothers and wives. It has been a while since our last Girl's Night, so this was a long time coming. There were several missing but still we had a great time. Its fun to chat about our every day life, struggles, successes, ideas, etc. We went to Fire House Pizzeria in Centerville and also did some shopping as we waited for our table. We had some good laughs, as usual. Its amazing how we can all have so many things in common. I can't wait to do this again soon!

From left to right...Megan, Me, Tris, Emily, Jeanine, Sarah, Adriel and Tiff.


Tris and I are due just about a week apart. We are both expecting girls. Here we are before heading out to our Girl's Night Out.

I'm 35 weeks!!!

WOW! I can't believe how fast time has flown by. All of the sudden I am 35 weeks pregnant. Time seems to be running out with all the things I need to do before the baby's arrival. This weekend my goal is to finish with her room and clothes. So far I have painted and that it! I only have 5 weeks left until my due date and I can't wait! I want to see our baby's face and what she looks like and hold her close and smell her sweet little scent. I just adore newborns, especially when they are mine. I had my doctor's appointment this week and everything looks and sounds great. Milli is growing and so am I! Her heart rate sounded very good and strong. Milli is constantly moving around and is like clock work. She "wakes up" around 10:30 every night and gets the hiccups. Dave and I really love to watch her move around...its "Craaaazzzzyyy" (<-- Like Dru Nakaya would say!)

Here I am at 35 weeks!!!

Fun in the Snow!

Dave has been wanting to take the kids up on the mountain this spring. Today was the day. The weather was perfect and we killed two birds with one stone. Rosi, our friend from Mexico is visiting us this week and she has never before seen the snow, especially this close. We picked Dave up from work and headed up to Brighton. We got the kids in their snowboarding clothes and off we went. Dave took Leah up first while Mylo patiently waited his turn down at the bottom of the lift. Leah loved going on the lift the most. Her and Rosi had a snowball fight and Rosi had a fight with the snow herself as she slipped a couple of times. We had a good laugh. Mylo was impressive since he would get going on his board and take a jump and then keep boarding down. The kid is OBSESSED with anything that has to do with skate boards and snow boards. He is very passionate about that. Here's a few pictures of the kids, Dave and Rosi. I was a the camera person... I also enjoyed falling a couple of times... so fun!!! (you can click on the picture to make it larger, if you wish)

Dave and Leah on the way up the Bunny Hill. Leah's favorite part.


Dave and Mylo on the lift. Mylo was pretty excited about it.


Leah and Rosi having Rosi's first snowball fight!


Rosi fighting the snow :)