Random Pics

As you know, I am working hard to get caught up on the last couple of weeks and while I was clearing out photos still on my camera I came across these cute shots.  I hope you enjoy...

Papa O and little Audrey working on building a little bank for Audrey.  Audrey loves working with Papa O in his garage on a project.

I love this shot because you can really see how Audrey is taking in everything he is saying.  She loves her Papa O and she is looking forward to seeing him again real soon!

GranDawn and Lauren.  After working on the bank for a while we walked down to the elementary school to play for a bit.

I love this shot of Audrey running to the playscape.  She is such a joy to be around.

Audrey being such a good girl at dinner the other night. 

Today...well she dressed herself and was quiet proud of herself.  You cannot see it in the shot but there is a pair of pants under this dress because she was cold.  I love the belt turned necklace!  What an inspiration!

By the way, I am looking forward to posting things more daily soon.  I believe I am almost done with all of my to-do list...Well, I am praying I am almost done!!!

Spring Break

I love spring is here!  I love the growth in the trees, flowers, and even in my little ones.  But the biggest surprise was the growth of my niece and nephew.  I had the AWESOME privilege of them staying with me over spring break and it was such a treat.  It seems just yesterday that I was teaching Trinity, who is now 13, how to say Auntie.  Of course, the memory of Christian, who is 11, learning how to walk all the while holding a sippy cup.  They unfortunately live in Austin and are growing way too fast.  I was so thankful to have so much quality time to hang out, go see some sites and learn more about who they are.  Thank you guys for letting me love on you.  I hope to do it again next year.

Trinity loved taking the camera and taking as many pictures her little trigger finger would let her.  I have admit there some very good shots...like this one of Lauren! 

Audrey wanted to pick a flower and Trinity compromised with her and took this great shot.  Trinity was so full of love and patience for my girls.  It was such a breath of fresh air to be around her.  She is just so loving...she must get that from her Mama!

Here is Audrey on the left and Christian on the right tackling a rock climbing wall.  Audrey got much higher but Christian gave it all that he had.  Of course, it was a lot further than what I could have gone.

A couple of days later we went to the Science and History Museum.  It was so much fun and everyone enjoyed all of the exhibits. I know this shot is not very focused but it was the best shot I got of Christian smiling.   Of course, he was constantly smiling when playing with the girls.  He is going to be an amazing Dad one day...I would even say...one of the Best!  

At the museum they had a Chinese exhibit that included a theater and Trinity and Audrey put on a quick show for me.  It was so awesome! 

Here is a close up of Audrey singing.

This is the typical view I got from Trinity and Christian.  They are so in tuned to their electronics.  It is amazing how much time they play/work on the their devices. 

Here Trinity and Lauren are working together.  Again, I just love the gentle nature of Trinity.  

Audrey giving me a glance of what she will look like when she goes to school.  Is it too early to say I am not ready for her to be so grown up? 

Christian telling me is very tired.  I can understand it has been a long day and staying up late and getting up early takes a toll on us all...

I love this shot of Trinity.  She is a beautiful girl and I loved that by end of the week she was letting us all see her beautiful face.

We miss you both so much and look forward to seeing you again real soon!  Loving you with all of me...Auntie.  Of course, the girls miss you two very much as well!

Audrey is 4 Years Old

OK...I am finally all caught up.  It has been a challenging several weeks but I believe I have a handle on things now.  So, let me share about my big girl turning 4 years old.  I am still amazed that she getting to be so big.  I love her so and I am so grateful for the time I am getting to spend with her.  She is so full of love, joy, smiles, and a very inquisitive spirit.  She makes me laugh everyday and her tenderness makes my heart melt.  She is such a special girl and I look forward to many more birthdays to come...

So on her special day we took her to Chucky Cheese and she loved that she got a sticker and two coins for the games.  I love a girl that is easy to please!

Yes, she is four years old.  I really wanted her to smile when getting this shot but she was busy playing and only tolerated a few shots with her little fingers telling me how old she turned.

The Andujar Family.  I love this shot.  Of course this was the only family shot I got of all of the guest that came to Audrey's birthday party.

My niece, Trinity.  She is so sweet as well beautiful.

Spencer with his son Jake.   

Ryan showing his best fighter stance.  I have to admit I was intimidated!

John and his big boy son, Nicholas taking a break from the party for a little Tractor talk.   

Wes.  He is just so handsome and less scary with out his Darth Vader helmet. 

Jax and Lauren enjoying some lunch.   

Edith, she is truly amazing.  Here are the cupcakes she made for the party.  They are not only beautiful but were delicious as well.

Grandma Bonnie and Lauren.  Can you tell Lauren really enjoyed her cupcake? 

Cassie and her son Austin.  

Audrey's BBF, Paige, showing off her dress-up talents.  Yes, her and Audrey had 3 dress-up changes during her birthday party.  You have to admire dedication to a dress-up party! 

Audrey's friend Sam up to take down the pinnatta. 

Audrey attempting and it not working out so good.  Notice the costume change...Oh, and the rainbow in the foreground is the pinnatta.

Well, she finally got it open and look at all of the goodies inside.  Success! 

Antonio loves the toys as well...Too Cute! 

Laura with her sweet girl, Chloe. 

Chloe with the over shoulder cuteness!  Love this skirt and hair ditty!

My dear friend, Edith and my HANDSOME babe! 

And here is my sweet girl clapping after everyone sang Happy Birthday.  It was such a special day and thank you all for joining us in celebrating Audrey turning 4!!!

Catching Up

Hi there,
It has been so busy these last couple of weeks with my sweet Audrey turning 4 and Spring Break.  I just wanted you to know that I am working hard on going through my emails, pictures for processing and getting my house and life back in a normal rhythm.  I will update soon...  But just so you know that I am in process here is my favorite picture from Audrey's birthday party.

She is such a beautiful princess butterfly star doggie kitty cat rainbow unicorn birthday girl!

Vacation...Cruise Style

Well, I am sure you may have asked yourself...where is that PhotoMama!  I know, this question may have kept you up at night...HAHAHA!  Well, Kris and I just got back from an amazing vacation!  We had the awesome opportunity to enjoy a cruise on the Royal Caribbean on the Allure of the Seas.  It was so awesome and selfishly it was great to spend so much alone time with my Babe.  So, there are loads of pictures and I will fill you in on this amazing week long vacation that I got to enjoy...

This was the view outside of our Fort Lauderdale hotel room.  It was so nice to get the vacation going with a wonderful night's stay and then loading up the next day on the boat.

WOW...this was our room.  Yes, that is a king size bed with a couch and chair.  The bathroom even had a tub.  It was so beautiful.  There were so many beautiful details that were not over looked.

Kris and I enjoyed our trip with Kris's business partner, Marcos and his lovely wife, Erin.  Here is the first day and we started it off with Mudslides for the boys and chocolate martinis for the girls.  Good times!

Zip Line time!  Yes, they had a zip line and it was so much fun.  Doesn't Kris look so handsome here?

Marcos looking like he mastered the zip line.

Erin showing off that she has a future as a price is right model.

Well, I am smiling feeling like a kid again!

This in the solarium at the front of the boat.  It was so awesome because they have windows to block the wind but not block the beautiful view.

This is central park.  My favorite area of the boat.

Central Park again and notice the beautiful glass birds behind Kris.

We have arrived in Haiti.  Specifically we arrived at the Royal Caribbean's private island, Lebadee.  The island was gorgeous and it was so cool because there was a huge buffet on the island that we enjoyed after being in the sun for a while.  It was nice having all of the amenities of the boat while being on the island.

This was an artistic shot.  I think it turned out ok.

Look at the size of the boat!

Again, I am trying to be artistic and took this shot of a dancer at Costa Maya. 

Beautiful Sunset.  This is the view from our balcony as we are about to leave the Costa Maya port to head to Cozumel.

Kris is such a great model.

Artistic shot of a cross that was set up at the beach we went to in Cozumel.

Here is the full view of the beach in Cozumel.

Welcome home!  

Our girls were happy to see us but I do not believe they could know how excited we were to be home and get some hugs and kisses!

I love this shot.  That is my beautiful family and I am so glad to be home.

Love this shot too, because you can see it in all of their faces that we are all so glad to be back together again!