Noah and Elianna

2014-08-15T21:10:00.001-07:00

School Days!

Wow, already a week into school. I can't believe it.

Noah is a giant 4th grader.

He is really enjoying his class.

He is learning algebra! What!? The real algebra. NOT just 2+y=4. Seriously, blows my mind.

Elianna is in kindergarten.

She has told me she has learned nothing in class. Her teacher has only taught her "the rules".

That is according to her and she is only 5, so I'm not taking her word for it. :)

Fun kid facts:

NOAH

*Is high brown belt testing in a week and is currently a middle brown.

*He is running a little over a mile a day.

*He is a cub scout.

*He is also learning the piano and is learning fast!

*He wants to be a Scientist (He definitively has a science filled brain)

ELIANNA

*Is a yellow belt with 4 stripes and should be a green

by next week.

* Runs 2 laps a day.

*Has lost her two bottom teeth.

*sings a mean, "Do you want to build a Snowman".

*She has created her future profession as an airport pilot/doctor

(that means she will pilot a flying hospital and will perform all medical procedures)

(all while being a famous Pop Star)

So so long

2014-08-15T20:38:00.000-07:00

I haven't written in this blog in so long...I had to start again because the kids are really growing fast!

Here are some summer pics of the kids.

Easter!!!!

Kids and what they say

2012-11-28T08:29:00.002-08:00

Elianna has been wanting to go to story time at the library lately and we haven't been able to go. It is really fun for her. They read 3 books, sing songs, and sometimes do a craft. She calls the lady that puts it on Miss Storytime. She actually really believes that is her name. Elianna was the first to call her that and I can't convince her that her name is really Laura.

Noah on the other hand, just told his grandfather he had a 3musketeer bar in the toilet for him. "With extra fudge, just how you like it grandpa" laughs, Noah. So gross. Boys.

2012-10-25T08:24:00.003-07:00

Wow! It has been a year since my lost post. I can't believe it. So much has happened this year.

*Noah got into a new school.
*Elianna started preschool.
*Del and I started our own small business.

It has been a fun and interesting year. Noah is now community famous and is loving it. He is excelling at his new, and more challenging school. He is learning to memorize scriptures. He has about 8 to memory now. I'm so impressed by what my little boy can do.

If you haven't seen Noah in action at our food stand, you need to. It is so cute! He is getting to be great at the till and with all the customers.

Elianna has so much energy. She ran 6 laps on her school's track just last month for a funraiser. I can't believe my little girl. She loves school and her big, big playground.

She talks like a young adult but still says some things that are silly. I don't dare correct her because it is so cute. She says things like 'B nana for banana, or B tato for patato.

Her daddy and her are two peas in a pod. She makes up songs about her day just like he does. She'll sing things like,

" I went to school

and played

and I love my mommy and daddy and all of my cousins

by brother is so handsome"

She sings just random stuff and makes it up as she goes.

Oh, so smart!

2011-10-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

A quick note...

Noah is becoming an awesome reader in both English and Spanish. He is also testing for a red belt on Saturday so everyone say a quick prayer. This will be his hardest Taekwondo challenge yet! I'll let everyone know if he gets it.

Elianna is also great. You should see her throw of football. Not only is she the prettiest little thing, but she has got some skills. She is growing up a bit fast though, saying things like, "actually mom..." It is hard to keep a straight face when she talks like that! Smarty pants.

Shake it!

2011-07-27T18:38:00.000-07:00

Elianna has the fastest legs you have ever seen! She loves to dance and she has this signature move where she crosses her legs back and forth at lightning speed while shaking her hips. It almost looks like she is dancing a really quick Samba.

So, this past week I have been watching Samba dance videos with her. She loves it so much. She laughs out loud as she is dancing around the living room. It is amazing because at 2 she is picking up the beat and steps better than I am! I can't wait till she turns 3 and I can get her into a dance class. She is a natural and watching my little girl dance makes me happy.

So fast...

2011-05-31T19:37:00.000-07:00

Why do kids grow so fast? I wish time could go just a bit slower. Noah graduated from kindergarten last week and it makes me happy and sad. I love watching him grow and learn but it feels like it is happening at a rate that makes me dizzy.

I'm constantly asked, "How old is he?" People are amazed because he is so big and is so bright. Last July, he weighed 48lbs. This week 61lbs. That is a lot of growing in less than a year! Even the things that he says or talks about seem bigger, or wiser, or something...

His very last week of school he says to me, "Mom, I tried to be a sunbeam and tell everyone about Jesus at recess but they ignored me and wouldn't listen." He was so distraught because he didn't want to let Jesus down but felt sad that the kids dismissed him. It was a hard day for his six year old heart.

He will say things like, " I think I need some more protein because I had TOO MUCH SUGAR! Can you make me some halibut?"

Of course, he is still silly, and crazy. He makes up jokes that make no sense and laughs hysterically. He makes Elianna do funny things. He'll be like, "go fetch baby." Or he will be lazy and say, "baby, get bubba a drink of water." Of course, she does everything he says.

Wii

2011-01-03T09:50:00.000-08:00

I know this may be behind in the times, but I have just recently gotten a Wii. I know, I know. I'm behind. Anyway, getting a Wii has been life changing. I have become this crazy woman on a mission. I dreamed about finding all those little i circle things on the island that your plane can fly over. Yeah, I actually dreamed about it because I couldn't find them all last night. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. It is a game on Wii Resort. Well, I can't stop thinking about it. Where are all the stinking i circles!!!? I have flown over every inch of Wahu Island, but can't find any more. Del, is nearly no help. He can't find any. On his turn he finds maybe 2 or 3 to my 9 or 10. I'm gonna find them all! I will. It's making me crazy.

Who knew that Noah was such a great champion Wii bowler? Funny huh? It is all strikes and spares for him and he tells me there is no way that I can ever beat him. He is awesome.

The most surprising is Elianna. She gets so impassioned when she shouts, "my turn bubbu". I kid you not. She is not 2 yet but she wants to play Wii baseball. In the middle of Noah's game she tries to wrestle the remote away from him and screams and screetches. If you try to help her, and touch the remote, you get her full wrath.

Awe...

2010-12-30T22:34:00.000-08:00

Little YoYo Styles sent me this headband. I have to say, I love it. She looks so sweet in this. And she was being silly when I took this pictures!

Holidays

2010-12-30T22:25:00.000-08:00

The holidays have been so busy. The kids had so much fun. We had 3 days of non-stop celebrating. There were so many presents that Santa had to put presents under our 2nd Christmas tree.

Noah turned six and tells me he is now a young man, he is strong, pumped up and ready to go. He tells me this at the stroke of midnight on his birthday. So funny.

Those perfect moments

2010-12-02T12:21:00.000-08:00

On tuesday night, as I'm just finishing reading bedtime stories and the bible, Elianna put my hand on her face to caress it. She was being so sweet and smiling at me as I did as she requested. Then she says, "Amen."

I thought that was cute but said nothing. So again she says, "amen, Amen, AMEN!" She was getting mad.

So, I ask, "Do you want me to pray?" I immediately say a very quick prayer for her to have sweet dreams.

When I finish she sighs and says, "Amen, love you mama."

Kid you not. It was such a perfect moment. One you don't get very often.

Sick kids and BSU colored cookies

2010-11-29T19:04:00.000-08:00

My kids are sick! Noah got sick on Thanksgiving day. Elianna is now sick. Poor kids. So, to cheer them up I stayed up late last night making sugar cookies.

I don't have a picture of those but I did make them blue and orange! My mother and sister-in-law taught me to make these long ago and these cookies are amazing.

ps. if anyone knows were I can find blue and orange Christmas lights for outdoors, let me know!

Del and I have looked everywhere.

Yeah, I'm serious:)

I love Thanksgiving

2010-11-24T16:33:00.000-08:00

I really love this time of year. I love the colors and the smells of yummy treats baking in the oven. I can't wait to try out some new recipes.

My kids are growing up so fast and they are so amazing. Noah loves decorating cookies and cupcakes with me. Elianna just loves eating them. She says, "more yum yums mommy." It is so cute. Last night the kids were up till 1:30 in the morning eating cupcakes and listening to Mariah Carey sing, 'Oh, Holy Night.'

This year I'm taking a guava cheesecake over to moms. I had planned for more treats but she has everything covered. So, I am hoping my cheesecake turns out good. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving all. I will post some pics up this weekend.

2010-11-21T20:31:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Me!

2010-11-19T22:36:00.000-08:00

Well, my birthday went pretty good. I had fun. I can't believe I enjoyed my birthday.

My friend Vanessa, did my makeup at Mac. She took forever, which made me think, I must really need help with this face of mine! Oh, well. It was worth going , because I had fun chit chatting with her. Then I did a little bit of shopping. The thing that made my day so so fun was my Noah's gift to me and watching the Broncos destroy Fresno. It was so awesome.

Oh, yes, and Bel got me a Kellen Moore jersey. I'm wearing it right now and may never take it off! So serious. I'm in love.

Noah

2010-11-10T13:39:00.000-08:00

Noah is dangerously handsome and so sweet. There are so many wonderful things about him that it is hard to list just a few. He loves learning, Dr. Seuss books, playing with his cousins, and going out to eat. He knows so much at the ripe old age of five. He is working on getting his blue belt, knows over 100 sign language signs, and attends a dual language school with a focus on Spanish. Noah is my tender hearted, smart boy.

Elianna

2010-11-10T13:01:00.000-08:00

Elianna is getting so big. She is a bundle of energy. She is learning so many new things everyday. Her latest accomplishment is says, "I uv you." Exploring and causing trouble are the delights of her life. *Note the mischief in those eye!* She loves lollipops, high fives, jumping on the bed, and playing with her brother. Elianna is my lovely, sassy girl.

Falling Leaves

2010-11-08T13:06:00.000-08:00

Awe, the beautiful fall! Don't you love it? The kids woke up early from a sleepover at grandma's and couldn't resist going out and playing in the leaves.

Power Smoothies!!! Yummy!

2010-11-08T05:07:00.000-08:00

Noah loves the idea that he is going to grow up to be big and strong like his daddy. He is always asking, "How can I get as strong as daddy?" I always tell him you have to eat lots and lots of fruits and veggies! He argues, "Mom, I don't like brocolli and carrots, and vegetables!"

After many attempts at getting him to eat anything green, I basically gave up trying. No more pushing spinach, brocolli, or anything that looked healthy on him. I was done. I decided to be inventive, so I made him a power smoothie!

Everyday, Noah and Elianna drink a different variety of a power smoothie. I will share a couple. Try one and tell me what you think.

Power Smoothie 1

half a scoop of Field of Greens
handful of strawberries
1 banana
half of an apple
a few sprinkles of wheat germ (yeah, I'm not very precise)
a bit of honey
lots of ice
3 heaping tbs vanilla yogert
fill with water, or milk

Power Smoothie 2

spinach
1 apple
1 orange
1/4 lime with rind
1 banana
a few splashes of white grape juice
1/2 scoop of protien

My kids love these. They have at least one smoothie a day.

My Noah

2010-11-03T17:30:00.000-07:00

   Last night Noah says, mommy you should snuggle with me because I am toasty warm with the Holy Spirit. If you have any cold spots my Holy Spirit will warm you right up."
   I have to add another little Noah comment just because it was so good. About 2 months ago I told Noah that he had to go to timeout. He turned towards me and says, "NO!"
   I was so mad. I say, "What did you say?"
   His reply, " I don't have to take that punishment because Jesus took my punishment when he died on the cross for my sins.!!!
   To myself I said, "oh, crap!" Clever boy.

The Dreaded Oct. 31

2010-11-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

Every year at this time I just cringe. I really don't want to celebrate Halloween! It just feels so dark to me.

I usually take Noah to church to celebrate so he doesn't feel left out of all the fun. He sees his cousins dress up and just so badly wants to do it. So, two years ago I started letting him dress up. He would be so excited in his little costume and proudly show off his look at church and be fine.

This year was a little different. This year we didn't go to church. This year we went Trick-or-Treating!!! We had every intention of going to the Harvest Party at the church but one stop to grandma's house changed our plans. We, (as in not really me, but other family members), decided to take the kids to a few houses to get candy and I just trudged along because Noah was so excited to do what his cousins do. After, of course, we would hit the Harvest Party.

By the time we hit the 3rd house and I was ready to call it quits Elianna was off and running. There was no way she wasn't going to the next house to get some candy! It was the cutest thing I have ever seen. My kids were laughing and running from door to door. It was the best Halloween I have ever, ever had! We even missed the party because we were out so late having so much fun.