Christmas Day

Christmas Morning kaylee woke up and we all had to wake braden up to see what Santa had left for the kids. The kids were very excited to see all the presents. Kaylee got an Easel, with all the paints, she also got a Liv Doll with some accesories, she got the Just Dance 2 wii game. Braden got a racetrack, lego truck, star wars spaceship and some board games. I got a watch that I have been wanting to ge and a new coat. Jorge got a sweater and The Pacific which is a HBO series of the war. We also had our family over for our traditional christmas day breakfast. For reasons not under my control we didn't take any pictures. I guess we were busy eating, talking, opening presents and cleaning up that neither Jorge or I had a chance to take pictures.

Christmas Eve

This year on Christmas Eve we had dinner at my sister in laws house. My inlaws prepared a very good dinner with Pork, Hayacas, Pan de Jamon and potatoe salad. The food we ate is typical from venezuela. This year we've had the pleasure of having family come from Venezuela. Jorge's niece came to spend christmas and new years with us. It has been fun to talk to her and be with her.


This is our niece Jessica with her cousins


The Guillen and Furse Family


Me and my hubby

Temple Square Ligths!

This year as every year we go to see the Temple Square Lights. Every year its so exciting to go as a family. We have made this a little tradition and the kids are always waiting patiently for the time in which we go. The lights this year were beautiful, one new thing they did was to put nativity scenes from different parts of the world around the big water fountain infront of the COB (Church office Building). They were very cute and nice. We also went inside the Joseph Smith memorial bldg. to see their big christmas tree. I love Downtown in christmas time with all the lights and all the hustle and bustle of this time of year.

We also got to see the Christus Statue which is one of our favorites to see. The visitor center was very packed and there was a line to go up to see the statue. Jorge and I had a very special moment when we were going up to see Jesus. We said to each other " this is how its going to be when Jesus comes again, there will be a long line so that we can all see him". I got very emotional because I was able to feel the spirit. And I know for a fact that Jesus will come again and that we will be able to see him, touch him and feel of his presence. What a great time of year to talk about our Saviour, Reedemer, Comforter and the only Begotten son of our Heavenly Father. Let us always think of him not only in this time of year but through out the whole entire year so that our lives can be blessed.

Thanksgiving and Family Photoshoot

This year for Thanksgiving we went over to my brother's house for dinner. We had the traditional turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole and collard greens casserole and for dessert we had pumpkin trifle and chocolate chip cookies. We had a great evening with our family. I am so thankful this year for a warm house, a family that I love each day more and more, for jobs, for our Saviour Jesus Christ, our gospel and for all the blessings that we have received this year.


On November 27th we had a family photoshoot by Matt Peterson Photography. Our location was Antelope Island. It was freezing but the day was beautiful. After the shoot we all went to eat lunch to Texas Roadhouse, the food was very good and we all had our tummys full.

Crafting!

I have been searching websites that will show me how to do things. I came across a website by the name of Lil'Luna. The lady is very crafty and has alot of ideas of things to do around the house. She has tutorials on how to do certain crafts/decorations for the home and for the holidays. I have made one thing and it turned out very cute. She has this idea of a wreath with the first letter of your lastname overlapping it. I printed the list of items I needed and off I went to collect everything I needed to make this cute wreath. I ended up spending only $7.00 on everything because I already owned a wreath (which can be the most expensive item on the list) and the only things I bought was the wooden letter, scrapbook paper, ribbon, Modge Podge, and some fake flowers. I then proceeded to make my wreath. It was so easy that I finished it in about an hour. It turned out very nice, even my mom wants one for her house,and several people that have come to my house has commented on it.

Part Time Job

Yesterday I received a call from my job offering me a more permanent position either full time or part time. It seems that the logged in position that I have currently will no longer be available next year so they are converting all logged in interpreters into full time or part time interpreters with a fixed schedule. Since I still have braden in Kindergarten I will be working part time, it will not be that big of a change from the times that I work currently. My new schedule will be M-F from 9am-1pm. The only difference is that it will be fixed, therefore I will not be able to log off whenever I want to. I will need to work 4 hrs everyday at exactly those times. I actually have been praying alot for my job to give me some new opportunities to earn more money, and I feel that this has been the answer to my prayers. I will be earning more cause I will be working more plus just about 1 week ago braden's school started to offer kindergartens to take the bus after school. So that is another bonus cause I won't need to pick him up from school. Everything has fallen into place and hopefully this change will take effect beginning next year.

Pumpkin Patch

This year we went to J and J nursery for their hayride and pumpking patch. They were offering all for free. There was no wait at all, we spend maybe 30 min there and came out with our 2 big pumpkins. It was a beautiful Saturday morning. We cannot ask for better weather this fall season. It will all come to an end soon. But we need to take advantage of it. Hopefully Halloween will be this nice so the kids can actually show their costumes without having to wear a coat. I will post some pictures soon. Once I figure out how to download them from my phone.

No Camera

I have no camera therefore no posts. Our camera stopped working after kaylee's birthday party. We need to get a new one. That is the reason why I haven't posted anything new because we don't have a decent camera. I couldn't either take any decent picture of the Pyppy that we had for one week. I took some of him with my celphone but its not the same. Yes people we got a puppy his name was Danner and he was a Labrador/Golden Retriever mix. He was very cute and cuddly but it was too much work. He only lasted for one week in our home. We really loved him and we all cried when I gave him to some lady but I felt good with the decision. Jorge was very heartbroken but he will be okay. I felt very overwhelmed and stressed. Hopefully we will get a camera soon so that I can start taking pictures and posting.

Kaylee's Birthday party

On saturday we celebrated Kaylee's birthday with the family. I made the cake, which took me 2 days to make. And for any of you that would ever want to try making a fondant cake? Its harder that it looks. Making the fondant is easy the hard part is flatting it out on the counter and then grabbing it and putting it over the cake. So many things can happen while transfering it from counter to cake. But it turned out as good as it can be for a beginner. It is my first cake with fondant. We had a great time with family, we always do. Lately we have had so many family activities that its just doesn't feel right if we are not together. We laugh and joke alot and it makes up for a great time.

Black Bears!

This year kaylee is playing soccer with the Syracuse city league, we wanted her with AYSO like Braden but when we registered Braden she was not interested. She then became interested in playing knowing that her cousin, brother and some of her friends where playing soccer as well. So we eventually registered her into the city league. Hopefully next year we can do AYSO in the spring. Yesterday she had her 2nd game and they won 3-0. They all did wonderful. Kaylee even almost scored a goal, I am so proud of her. She had come a long way in soccer. Yesterday she proved that she is learning the game and what to do with the ball. She was goalie as well and caught all the goals that the other team where attempting in getting in. I am looking forward to watch her future games.

Kaylee's 7th Birthday

The kids in Kaylee's class asked her questions.


This is a poster kaylee did she was the Class Clown for one week.


Kaylee's seat with a birthday crown and a bag of treats from her class mates.


This morning when she was opening her presents.




On a day like today Kaylee was born. I remember how my water broke at 34 weeks. I was so nervous that something would be wrong with her. She was only 6 weeks early and I had her via C-section. She ended up staying at the hospital for 1 week just to make sure she was fine. Then I brought that little bundle of joy into our home and I fell in love all over again. She is the best daughter anyone can have. She is a great sister, she is my helper in the kitchen, she is always happy and very caring and loving towards others. She loves to shop and to wear skirts and dresses. She is my girlie girl. I love her so much. She is 7 today but is so excited for next year when she will be turning 8 and getting baptized. She loves the Savior and loves to go to Primary to learn about the Gospel. This morning we gave her some gifts and then we took some cupcakes into her class at school. It has been a fun day for her today.

California Rolls

Okay, so this is my second attempt in making sushi. I have learned to love sushi. During the summer my nephew Jorge found a recipe for the California Rolls. We went to the store bought all the ingredients and made them together, they were delicous. Last week I had a craving so I made some on my own and they turned out pretty good. Here is the final product.

Red Dragons

Braden and Ty

Braden trying to get the ball

The Red Dragons is Braden's team name this year in soccer. Last year he played with the City league but we decided to try AYSO this year. He had his first game last saturday and he was very excited to be playing with his friend Ty. Ty's mom and myself requested for them to be in the same team and it was a fun first game.