Thursday, May 28, 2009

Starting Summer











So summer has unofficially begun with the Memorial Day holiday. In the Suarez family it is under full swing. We started out a couple of weeks ago with a sleepout with daddy on the lawn. We bought a tent a couple of years ago and have never even opened it. This year we decided we better open it and try and figure out how to assemble it as we would like to actually go camping this year. So we set up the tent and daddy and the boys checked out whether it was adventure worthy. Daddy didn't sleep too well and the boys came in the house a bit cold at 5:00 a.m. in the morning but very excited to take it to the lake.

A couple of days later we went as a family to Hogle zoo with Nick's preschool. We had a lot of fun riding the train and the carousel. Nathan cried when we couldn't keep riding the carousel. We also enjoyed seeing the animals. Of course, we also had to attend Nick's preschool graduation. They put on a fine program for us and signed and sang many songs.

For the memorial day holiday we chose to go on a picnic with Porfirio's parents to a local park. The kids had entirely way too much fun. They ran, jumped, played soccer, and basically wore out their parents. We sure enjoyed ourselves though. We are looking forward to a very busy summer. We start swim lessons next week, were going to Idaho, then camping, family reunion, holidays and much more. I am sure we will create many fun memories.

In the meantime, I am busy in the garden. I really hope that we produce well this year. We really need to rebuild our food storage. Hope you enjoy the picts.




Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Celebrating!
















We have had a wonderful couple of weeks with the family. We really enjoyed the blessing of Kevin. Thanks to all those who travelled to share this special moment with us. I was especially grateful to Grandma and Grandpa Hill for making the effort to travel and share this special moment with us. I am so thankful to have Kevin in our family.
Kevin is such a good baby. He is cooing and trying to talk to us all of the time now. He is very calm and rarely cries. He is ticklish and out right laughs when I tickle his belly. He just brings so much joy to our family. It is a small miracle he is in our family and we are so thankful he is. He is growing and thriving well. I would not trade him, even for a girl. We love you!
Kevin will be having his birthmark removed in a series of two surgeries next year. They are day surgeries only, and will not require hospitalization. We are thankful for that.
We also enjoyed a wonderful mother's day with Porfirio's family. I am so lucky to have married into such a strong family. I count myself very lucky as many people's family are not close and good friends. I am thankful to Porfirio's mother for teaching him compassion, love, responsibility and the many other strong principles my husband has.
Of course, I must honor my own mother. Mom, I am what I am because of you. You are such a good example to me of perseverence, strength, love and service. I could spend all day listing everything positive you have influenced in my life. I have not noticed or given you the appreciation you deserve. Thank you for everything. I love You!





Enjoy the pictures