Happy B-day MOM (Abuela)!!!

Happy b-day mom. We love you, and we are so happy to have been born to you. You have always been such a wonderful example of selflessness, compassion, love, dedication, patience, happiness, etc. We wish you the very best this coming year in your life. You are a WONDERFUL person and deserve ONLY the best.

Ten Things TOMI loves about you:

1. I love your mimos...they´re the best
2. I love how you spoil me rotten whenever you have the chance :D
3. I love your willingness to learn new things
4. I love your sense of respect for those who live different lifestyles than yours
5. I love that we can talk about anything
6. I love that you care for everyone of your children sooo much (even if it takes away some sleep)
7. I love your generosity
8. I love that you are such a trooper in the face of adversity
9. I love your jokes, jokes, jokes
10. I love how still at my 27 years of age, you still want to know at what time I´m getting home...; )

Mamita hermosa, que Dios te siga bendiciendo mucho mas este nuevo año...I LOVE YOU MORE!!!!!!!

Ten Things I LOVE about you:

1. I love your fashion sense and ability to look SO good even at your young age ;)
2. I love it when you translate your jokes into english, that makes me laugh.
3. I love that you are so forgiving and quick to forget.
4. I love your support and encouragement to me as a mother, daughter, wife and person.
5. I love you for ALWAYS making me feel that I am SO important to you and that you always value my opinion.
6. I love how hard you work to make US so happy
7. I love that you are always willing to babysit my kids, even when we ask at last minute, just so we can have time as a couple.
8. I love that you have taught me so much about babies and being a good wife.
9. I love that you love our Savior and have a strong testimony of his sacrifice, life and example.
10. I love that you are always there for me and I can honestly say you are one of my best friends. I also love going out with you with the kids and with out.

Happy b-day mom I love you and I feel so lucky and blessed to have you as my mother and as an abuela to my kids. You are the BEST!

Ten Things ESTEBAN loves about you:

1. I love your cooking.
2. I love that you always watch my kids.
3. I love that you help us with templates.
4. I like it when you come to my house to watch a movie and fall asleep.
5. I love it when you come to have mate at my house.
6. I love your ability to include every detail when telling stories.
7. I love your fighting spirit even when things are going wrong.
8. I love it when we go to your house and you have to introduce everybody to everybody :D
9. I love it when before you leave my house you have to help me clean the kitchen.
10. I love it that you are so critical of movies.

I love you mom, happy b-day!

Ten Things MARCOS loves about you:

1. I love your sense of humor.
2. I love that you are service oriented.
3. I love that you love us and all our kids.
4. I love that you are a good cook.
5. I love that you are spiritual and that you never give up.
6. I love that you love your family and are willing to do anything for them
7. I love that you try to be happy no matter what.
8. I love that you are a loyal friend.
9. I love that you are super clean.
10. I love that you are patient with all of us.

Te quiero mucho ma! Espero que tus suenos se hagan realidad.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DEAR MOM! We love you and think you are great. We wish you the very best! FELIZ CUMPLE.... y un million tirones de orejas. BESOS susones para vos!

First Day of School

The day has finally come. I have been anxiously awaiting this day for the last few weeks of the summer. I am torn between being so happy to have some hours of peace and quiet while Leah is at school and the other two taking naps AND a bit sad that my baby is a big girl now. I knew Leah wouldn't be nervous or scared, rather REALLY excited (that is an Uboldi trait). She woke up early and got ready right way, then for the rest of the morning I heard "is it time to go to school yet?"... NO!!! When it was finally time to head up to school, she couldn't get to the car fast enough. I am excited to have Mrs. Wallace for her teacher, we have heard great things about her teaching and we know she is a great lady (since she is in our ward). I look forward to what she will be learning this year and how she will be progressing.

Top of Utah Half Marathon

Me (still with my headphones on, dork), Tim Fowler and Ashley Talbot


Yesterday I ran the Top of Utah Half Marathon along with Ashley and Tim. It was, to me, a great accomplishment seeing as though I have NEVER ran that far and I have never been this physically active after having my other two kids. I was overwhelmed with emotion at mile 2, but I knew I still had a loooong way to go so I composed myself. I really couldn't believe that I was in a race. The course was really beautiful, well the first half. Running down the canyon was just amazing, seeing all those people from very fit to not fit at all (like me), jiggling their way to the finish line (like me). Training was really hard, especially with three little kids and one that really requires so much of my time. I must say I couldn't have done it with out the encouragement of my family and friends. Running with Ashley, Maricela and Tim was extremely helpful and motivating. I have become closer to them just though this experience. Through the race I kept imagining my family waiting for me at the finish line. When I finally could see their faces and BIG smiles... for ME. I still am over come with emotion when I think about it. It was wonderful to feel that support from them. It felt a bit unreal. I finished in about 2:22, My goal was to finish in 2:30 so I am pleased with myself. Now I can REALLY say I am a "runner" and it feels great. I feel the same as Ashley does, we are here to help each other accomplish goals and to be happy and supportive of each other once we accomplish them. I have to say I am SO thankful for those that believed in me. I look forward to when I can run a full marathon, perhaps the Salt Lake Marathon in 2009 with Tim. Now, I know I can do it. My goal is to continue to run and improve my time. If I can do it so can ANYBODY!

Precious Moments

Milli and Kylie (my niece). They are ten weeks apart. We had to take the opportunity and take pictures of these precious girls. Milli, still clueless as to what is going on around her and Kylie always so quick to smile. They were being so cute when all of the sudden...

They were holding hands. It was so precious! Babies are so sweet, that goes with out saying. Perhaps this is just showing us what they will be like in a few years. I just love it!

Yet, Another Day at the Zoo

Since school is around the corner (YEAH!) we went to the zoo for one last time, we had a great time as usual. The Hoogle Zoo has really made some nice changes and its not as sad to go there as it used to be. Anyway, we went to the Bird Show, for the first time, and that was really neat. They had a bald eagle that flew around and some other really cool birds that I can't remember their name. They also had a cockatoo that has three feathers on the top of his head and my mom and I decided that if Milli was to be a bird she would be a cockatoo, since she has those 3 crazy hair on the top of her head(HAHAHAA). The kids rode the merry-go-round and they climbed on the animal statues and the elephant. When we got up to the Asian Land (?) there was a cheetah that was VERY active. The cheetah was walking back and forth by the window. It was a bit scary but also really cool to be SO close to such an amazing animal. Leah thought it was pretty cool. Mylo and Nicholas thought it was cool so long as they weren't too close to the window. The white alligator will soon return home, so it was cool to see it one last time. Its fun to see all those animals time and time again. We had a great time!


Alex as smiley as always, Mylo and Leah on the merry-go-round, Milli as happy as can be and Leah and her new BFF, the Cheetah.


We learned that the Rhino's name is Princess so we HAD to take a picture with her.

Grateful for Friends

I often look to others for help or ideas on how to make my life easier to deal with. I feel that often we (I) don't thank my friends enough for all the things they do for me. I have been blessed with many friends that I can spend hours on the phone with, others that I can learn a ton from, and others that are living the gospel to the fullest and I am grateful for their examples. They are encouraging when I am feeling low, they are encouraging when I am trying to loose weight, the are encouraging when I am down and struggling with my kids. My friends help me to deal with the struggles I am dealing with. I look to them for parenting advice and help. Friends are there to see you through rough times, reaching your goals, they see you through happy times. Most of all they make me feel comfortable. Today, I got to spend time with one of my friends who I admire and always look to for some parenting skills. I am often impressed with her. Its great to have someone to look up to. Ultimately, I want to be a great mother. I want to teach my children to be responsible, trusting, loving adults. For now, that has seemed like an unachievable goal. I am glad to know that the Lord puts people in our lives to help us and see that IT IS possible. I am also grateful for the example that the women that surround me are to me, of living the gospel, of relying on the Lord for help. I really need to stop and look around to see how I am so blessed. Lately it has been hard to see that. I am not sure what has been making me feel less than "normal" lately but the out today made me realize that I CAN be a good mother. In short I am grateful for friends. We can all learn from each other.

Happy B-day Marcos!!!!

Today is my brother, Marcos' B-day. He turns 34! WOW, he is getting old. I just love this guy. He is such a wonderful person, always so kind and always so interested in how others are and who they are.


(I know this is a funny picture of him but, right now, its the best I have)

Here are 10 things I love about him.

1. He ALWAYS wants to show his affection to others
2. He is a great and loving father.
3. He has the BIGGEST heart.
4. He loves his family
5. I love his smile, its beautiful
6. I love how he dances and sings "mi negra tomasa"
7. I love that he can talk to ANYBODY about ANYTHING.
8. I love that he LOVES his country so much and talks about it a lot.
9. I love his passion for whatever he is into, be it soccer, guitar, his family or even the church.
10. I LOVE that he is my brother and a great example. I want to be more like him in the caring loving way... he is just WONDERFUL!!!!

I also love how much he loves my kids. He always wants them to give him hugs and kisses. Marcos, I wish you the very BEST for this new year in your life. You are just awesome.