Picnic with the Teals and friends

Yesterday we went to a picnic with our friends. It was out in LA with their old congregation. It was so much fun. They had so many games that included both kids and adults. My favorite was being blind folded while having to color in the face on a  fake human head. We were able to have someone that gave us our markers but we were not able to be guided through the process. Mal won and I honestly thought that I would win too. But I didn't! :( lol.  My kids won all sorts of prizes! I think that their favorite game at the picnic was popping the balloon on the chair. whoever had the most balloons popped won! Santino kept laughing and laughing!

Jacob, Gabriella, and Annabella with one of may prizes.

popping the balloon's:)

Coloring the heads!

 Tug of war...girls vs. boys!

The things I love about Andres

Andres and I haven't been able to go on dates lately and I had been feeling a little sad. He has been working so much!! -Even Saturdays! We use to go out every Friday, no matter how late he came home-but with his busy schedule it's hard to squeeze in some alone time. Well this Friday we were able to have that alone time we have been craving for. We went to the Olive Garden :) I was really happy about going. We hadn't gone there in a while and both wanted to eat something good...so I suggested the restaurant. Next time I'd like to go somewhere he enjoys. He's not the biggest fan of Italian food-no matter the restaurant. He's so considerate <3 

I love Andres because no matter the time we spend apart we can always go back to our lovey dovey affection toward each other. He's such a great guy! I always say this but it's so true... I've been blessed with a good hearted MAN! 

My 3rd Graders!

 I can't believe it.. Gabriella and Annabella have started there first day of 3rd grade! The night before we went and checked to see who their teacher was. I was so happy to find out that they both were in the same class and had the same teacher :). Thursday morning I straitened their hair-They insisted on it! Gabriella wore her brand new twinkle toes and belly wore her new sparkly Vans. They both ate chorizo and egg breakfast burritos with their brother and cousin. They gave their daddy a kiss and I left with Monique and Rachel to drop them off .

 Their teacher is so sweet and even has an English accent! I hope this year goes well and brings them fun new memories:)

I was so happy to finally pick them up. I missed them so much while they were gone! They expressed to me that they had a really great day and that they were so happy to see all there friends.

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