3 Vargas' and a Mecham

LUKEY STRIKES AGAIN!!!!!

2009-05-28T19:55:00.000-07:00

Note: That is not pee underneath him!

If you are a follower of my man blogger brother Ron/Kim. Then you will understand the above photo of my nephew Luke showing us his favorite side!
Not to mention the note that I found the other day when I was cleaning behind the toy box. I know the visit was a while ago, but the back side of the toy box only gets cleaned every so often. It is to heavy! He and Marcos kept on writing these notes to Riley and of course, Riley and I would have to retaliate. I personally like how he signed Mom and Dad at the end of it!

Ron and I decided that Luke is one funny kid!

Our Visitors from Vegas.... Darren, Missy, and the Kids!

2009-05-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

My brothers are blog dorks. Darren is a closet blog dork, and Ron/Kim the man blogger.....you know where I am going with that one!
This is Darren posing outside with the girls after he got his butt handed to him in 2 games of darts! We had to pick flowers for Marcos' teacher appreciation week. Riley and Chloe wanted the left over ones for Riley's teacher.

Chloe actually smiled for a picture!

Isaiah pushing the Grave Digger truck at the "tree climbing park."

Coco crawling around at tree climbing park. I love this picture of him. After they went home, the next couple of days Isaiah would walk around saying, " Coco... Where are you?!"

All the babies Daddies! Pushin' there babies.

Missy and Coco the day after the half marathon.

Luke and Marc doing exactly what the sign on the left is telling them they should NOT be doing! We are Mecham's and rules are made to be broken!;)

Isaiah and Chloe on the tire swing. Isaiah really liked Chloe as well.

Princess Riley having the time of her life on the swing it appears!

I love when we have family out. It is crazy, but tons of fun! I enjoyed having them at my house every second, and I want them to come back soon! We ate a lot of yuumy food, stayed up and watched Pretty woman, and Chelsey Lately every night.

Dodger game for my Birthday

2009-05-07T12:02:00.000-07:00

We sat next to the bull-pin again.

We were right by Manny in the outfield. He kept looking over in our direction. I think he might have recognized me from somewhere! ;)

Before I start my story I just wanted to let everyone know that poor Manny has been suspended for 50 games starting tonight. Apparently he was tested and had preformance enhancing drugs in his system. I know this is a big shock to everyone in baseball and out of baseball. Jose Conseco, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa are all very disappointed in him and just don't understand why he would do such a thing to his body! hee hee.

They say he will lose 8 million from his contract of $40.82 million. I wonder how this man is going to eat for the next 50 games? Poor Manny!

On with the story......
Mando and I went to the Dodger game the Saturday after my birthday. I love to go too the baseball games. They are relaxing and have such a fun atmosphere! Nothing spectacular happened that game, except for the lame guy who ruined the game for me. He proposed to his girlfriend in the 7th inning stretch. They had them up on big screen and everything. Turns out, they were just a couple of isles over from us. So I decided to throw popcorn at them! Okay so I didn't really but it would have made me feel better. I think it might have been more jealousy on my part then lame on his! But who cares, this is my story, so it was lame! I had a great time just hanging out with Mando and enjoying the weekend. We don't get away that often together, so it was nice to be able too do so.

The kids had spent the night in Riverside with thier grandparents Friday night to Sunday night. I missed them a ton, but the break was wonderful and SOOOOO needed. The joke of the weekend was that we are getting old. Mando kept saying "you know we're getting older when we don't have kids on a weekend and are asleep by 10:00!"

Angel's vs. Tiger's

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The family and I went to the Angel's game with Mando's older brother Mario and his girlfriend Tiffany. It was fan night, so they were giving away Angel's beenies at the door. We had a lot of fun with a ton of junk food as well!

During the game, one of the fans jumped onto the field and made it all the way across! Yes, he was fully clothed! He was weaving in and out of the police on the field, no one could catch this man. He got all the way over to the other side where he thought it would be clear sailing to hop back up the wall and make his escape. Then he noticed the 20 other police man running in his direction. So, that left one thing for him to do.... turn it into a show. This guy ran back to the original place he had jumped down from. Security was all over the field chasing him in circles. Finally one of the officers grabbed the hood of his jacket, but this would not stop him! He turned left, then right, then left again, and like Houdini he was free. He jumped the wall back into the crowd and then met his doom! He was captured and taken to jail.
Isaiah was tired and cranky after the secnd inning. He finally fell asleep in the seventh and we left in the eighth! All in all it was a good time, and we love hanging out with family!

Since my brother Ron likes Bri better and did a blog about her on her birthday! I thought I would do one for myself!...

2009-04-23T12:18:00.000-07:00

( Thanks Missy, for all you kind words for my birthday blog)
Today was awesome, everyone in my family except for Doug and Brett called me to wish me a happy birthday! That never happens. I felt sooo spoiled!

When we woke up that morning, the boys wanted me to open my gift. They got me a new camera! I really love it! I have had a little bit of camera trouble the past couple of months. First I vacumed up the UB cord to download all my pictures, and then the night before Easter, my camera made a bunch of wierd noises and wouldn't turn on! I was so bummed, so we didn't get any Easter pictures!

So .... after I opened my camera they built themselves a fort. When I said that I wanted to take a picture they jumped out of the middle and Isaiah said"CHEESE"! He loves to take pictures!

It was Marcos' spring break, so I wanted to go and have fun with them on my Birthday, so we went to Jumpin' and Jammin'! This was Isaiah's first time going and really being able to play. They loved going there.

When we got there, it was sooo loud. Kids running around screaming and crying. Isaiah didn't care, he slept better there then when he is at home in peace and quiet! Strange.

It gave me and Marcos a while to play chase and a few other games together. We don't get that time to often, but when we do I really enjoy it!
When Isaiah woke up he was confused, but shortly after he realized how much fun he was goig to have!

He was afraid to walk across this bridge the first time in fear of falling. But eventually he got a little more comfortable.

Marcos found the keyboard section and stayed there and jammed a while. He had it on automatic play so he thought he was the best! He really got into it. I sat back and watched him from across the room. When he got to a really fast part of the song, his little leg whould turn, and press down hard like he was truely rockin' out!

This is Isaiah in the boucey house. He cracked me up! He would start wanted to make sure he had my full attention. He would yell "MOM...WATCH!" Then he would take one last huge jump in air and fall onto his butt! I love his big smile, it melts my heart.

This is the game floor that they have there. You can play dodgeball, the giant piano, or other games. My kids chose to use it as a giant dance floor!

Me and the kids getting ready for bed.

I really loved spending the day with the boys just having fun! My family is the most important thing in the world too me. I love seeing them smile and laugh! They make me so happy and make all the bad days feel better! I love you boys, thanks for making my birthday the best!

Spring Break at the L.A. Zoo

2009-04-21T13:09:00.000-07:00

Antonio, Marcos, Isaiah, and Mari, at the L.a zoo.

I like this picture.

My little baby is growing up!

Marcos and Antonio looking at the snow tigers.

They had so many giraffe's. I don't know why they had all the baby giraffe's except for the youngest seperated from the rest of the herd.

This gorilla was huge! He came up to the window and picked little pieces of nuts and berries! It was so cool! Isaiah was facinated and making monkey noises! Marcos and Antonio were going nuts!

Are zebra's black with white stripes? Or .. White with black stripes?

We sat at the Tiger's cave forever. It was sitting under the tree, and all the sudden it got up and started roaring and pacing back and forth. I thought for sure it was going to jump up and grab someone to eat!

They had these cool little look out bubbles to watch the cute little critters eat!

Marcos' Field Trip to Home Depot. They learned about wood in their Wood Science Unit at school.

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Marcos and his buddy Luke. They like to play Lego Star Wars together.
Funny story... Luke came to play for the first time and wanted to play one of Marcos' games. I said that was fine but any messes that they make, they would have to clean up. Luke put it back and said " never mind I don't like to clean up!"

Marcos' class listening to a lecture on different types of tree wood, and how you tell how old a piece of wood is. At the end the man asked questions about what he had just gone over, if they answered right, or were good listeners they got a piece of candy! Wood is really not an entertaining lecture for the poor Kindergarteners!

Next the appliance section. The guy was telling them about all the diffrent things they can put in there homes. When he got to the tub section he asked the kids what this was. Answer: a TUB! Man: What else can this be used for. LITTLE GIRL : It's a spucuzzi! MAN: Your right and they are very affordable, so tell your parents to come on down here to Home Depot and we will help them get one! I don't know what economy this guy is living in, but apparently if you work at Home Depot right now, you are RICH!

Marcos and his iend Haylee, she helped her mom make bread one day and asked if she could please bring Marcos a loaf. It was sooo delicious!

Diane, Marcos, and Jasmine. Diane was in our group for the tour. She is from Korea and speaks very little English. At the beginning of the year she spoke only Korean. She has come a long way. I think it must be hard and frustrating and confusing for these kids not to know the language. Jasimine is Marcos' very good friend. Her mom is Japanesse and her father is Phillipino. She always has a smile on her face!

Marcos and his best friend Antonio having a snack at Castle Park. Antonio is in the morning class and Marcos is in the afternoon. They have class on Wedsday's together for one hour. I feel bad for there teacher!

Peyton and Marcos. Peyton is a twin, her sister Riley and her look identical. They came over and played once. Who knew little girls ate so much! I thought it was the boys who could eat! They remind me of Melinda and I growing up. Always trying to hang out with the boys and beating them at most of the games that we played!

I haven't been able to help in the classroom this year, because of Isaiah. I don't have anyone to watch him, and even if I did I don't think he would stay! Mando's mom retired 2 weeks ago. She came out to watch Isaiah for me, so

I was able to go on the field trip. I missed being able to help, and see Marcos around different groups of kids! He is so funny and smart!

p.s. I don't know if it is at every Home Depot, but I heard that the first Saturday of every month, they do a free craft. You may want to call first and ask!

What's been going on in January now that February is almost over!!!

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Fluffy

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Marcos was picked to bring Fluffy home this day. He is the class bear that loves to read, do homework, and play games with you! (Shocking how much you can get them to do with this magical bear!) We took him out to the park and Marcos and his friend Jasmine played with him.

Jasimine mom met us at the park behind our apartment.

On our way back through the apartment complex Marcos and Jasmine decided to run ahead of us and hide! We got to the end where we thought they would be and they were no where in sight! I freaked! I whistled and called his name... nothing. Jasimine's mom called...nothing! I looked everywhere. I ran back to the park, I ran to my house I looked in the bushes, Jasimine's mom went to her house.. 5 or 10 minutes passed and still nothing. I called Mando because now I am losing it. My heart was racing out of my chest and I was scared. Marcos never hides this long, and always comes to my secret whistle. Mando works on site, so he hopped on the golf cart and went cruising around looking for the two runnaways! (Keep in mind they are both wearing brown!) They were hiding in the bushes right where we were. Quiet like a mouse and still as a statue! The only reason they were found was because they came out to switch hiding places! They went so far back into the bushes that their brown clothes made them blend in!

One of the scariest days of my life!

Marcos had his cast taken off...

2009-02-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

Marcos had his cast removed on January 23rd. The x-ray tech had to take Marcos back and get another x-ray to make sure it was healed. His name was Joe. I wasn't able to go into the room, because I had Isaiah with me. The room was right across from the waiting room, and the door had a window so you could look in.

While in the waiting room, Isaiah managed to pull out one of the palm tree plants from its pot by the root and get soil everywhere! I tried to repot it, but there was no disguising it.

While I was repotting the plant, I heard a loud roar of laughter but didn't know where it was coming from. Joe came flying out of the room red faced and histarical! He said, " did you hear that?"

Me: No

Joe: Your son is so funny! He made my day!

Me: Oh great... what did he say?

Joe: I asked him if he could hold really still for Joe, and he said.... Oh yeah like Jo- mama!

Marcos: smiling and ever so pleased with himself!

We had a few house guests! Yay I love that!

2009-02-27T23:12:00.000-08:00

Randy and Bri at Red Robin before they left to go home!

Randy and Bri came out for a mini vacation. I got them addicted to a few of my favorite shows, we ate yummy frozen yogurt, shopped and listened to Isaiah cry for the first 4 days of their stay. When he decided Uncle Randy wasn't so bad, they had to leave! :( We had a good time just hanging out. When I say hanging out, we didn't really get to do much. Between getting Marc off to school, and nap time for Isaiah our day was almost over before it began! They were able to see how uneventful my days can be! I do however think that there was one highlight! ....
We went to the "Castle Park" (If you notice we do not call any of the parks by their real names). There were some little wooden bicycle spring toys, that the kids get on and rock back and forth. We were standing around watching the kids when out of the corner of our eyes, we caught a glimpse of something strange! This little Asian woman was sitting on one of them for a long time. Rocking back and forth in slow motion! She had on one of those Rice hats that they wear while out working in the field. It looked so funny! We laughed and said that it looked like she had just walked around the field for the first part of her work out, and decided to end her work out on the ab machine ....aka the wooden bicycle. We joked about it and said it was going to be the new exercise that everyone was doing. We said that when her friends asked her how she dropped three dress sizes, she replied it is a new ab machine they have at the park. You should try it!
Wouldn't it be funny if you were walking up to the park and notice a line of adults waiting to ride the wooden bicycle!? Haha
Needless to say I had a great time with them and was very sad to see them... and Randy's awesome cooking abilities go!

Bri stopped to visit her Aunt in Ontario before they got to my house. She gave her this bag of tamales that Bri carried around just about everywhere with her! I think she was afraid that I was going to hide them or eat them! Haaha just kidding Bri!

Rachael and Victoria stopped by for a visit before Randy and Bri arrived. They were on thier way to Disneyland! I love you Rachey!

We call it " Rock wall Park!"

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Marcos wanted to show me that even though he had a cast, he can still climb to the top of the Rock wall!

Isaiah in desperate need of a hair cut. He thought this little rocking seat was cool.

The weather in January was bizzare. One day it was like summer, the next like winter. We took full advantage of the summer days!

Almost 17 months... time is flying!

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We went out to Riverside last weekend to visit Nana and Papa. Whenever we go there, you cannot keep Isaiah inside. He loves to go in the back yard to play with the dogs, and feed them treats. Papa whistles and the dogs come running. He taught Isaiah how to throw the treats high enough in the air for the dogs to catch ! Another one of Saiah's favorite things to do outside is pick.....I think that is the Mecham in him! (He hasn't even attended one of those pool parties at Kim's so I don't know where he got it from!!haahaa) Papa started planting a garden a couple of years back with Marcos, that was "thier thing." Now that Isaiah is old enough, it is a boy thing. He loved going in and picking all the tomatos and chiles. He doesn't care if they are green tomatos or red. At the park, he would rather go and pick berries off the small plants, then play on the toys. I guess that is his simple pleasure, and he looks so cute doing it.

Words that he is saying now are:

1. Mom

2. Dad

3. Doe Does (for Marcos)

4. car (say it like your from Boston and you'll sound just like him... Pronounced Caw)

5. bus

6. money

7. mumps

8. more

9. Papa

10. Nana

11. Bella

12. dog

13. no no

14. cheese/ banana

15. hello/byebye and many more.

Animal sounds he knows:

1. cow

2. monkey

3. dog

4. cat

5. pig

6. frog

He knows his body parts and thinks his boogers are funny.

I don't think his tiny legs stop moving unless he is sleeping. He is always busy going!

His two favorite things are Elmo and his three blue blankets!

What a great gift you are to our family! I love starting my day off when you yell from your crib "MMMMOOOOOMMMM!" I'm not gonna lie, sometimes I wish you would sleep in for 30 min. longer.... but I love seeing your happy little face, it makes getting up super early worth it! You are getting so big, so quick! I love you so much! xoxoxox Mom

Marcos' arm....

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This is called the sugar cane splint. When the orthopedic took it off and left the room, Marcos put it back on. He started tearing up. He said," I don't want to throw it away. I like it! " After I told him he could keep it, the tears stopped but he refused to take it off!

He picked blue! He says his muscles look big in it! (notice the cool spider web on the elbow! Gangsta)

The story of Marcos' arm......

Most of you know it, but for those of you who do not, enjoy.

The day after Christmas we drove from Riverside. What was suppose to be a short 3 hour drive, was a 5 hour drive. When we reached state line, I got a call that my mom was having the "all boy cousin sleep over" that night. Marcos was so excited! We drove to Mindy's house got all the boys and dropped them off at Grandma's.

The next day I got a call from my mom, saying that Marcos had fallen and needed to talk to me. He was crying and was hurt. He had fallen off of a Teeder Totter that Kobie and Kavin had made a couple of weeks prior. He said that his arm hurt soooo bad. (He is always drama, but he was doing the " I am really hurt cry". So we met my mom at the Burger King on Rancho. Marc was looking homeless! I had put a pair of his old Pajama bottoms on under his pants to keep his legs warm. They looked more like kapri's . He had been playing outside in the dirt, so the white shirt he had on was now brown and blue from what ever he had eaten and now sucked onto his shirt sleeve! Dirt on his face... let's just say it looked like I found him on Rancho homeless!!!

I went straight to the UMC urgent care on Rancho and Craig. Marcos asked what they were going to do too him. I told him they were only going to take pictures of his arm. He said oh.. I thought they had too operate! They took us back in 5 minutes. That was really nice. They took x- rays of his elbow and upper arm. The doctor told me before x-rays that he thought it might just be nurse maids elbow. So, after x-rays the doctor came in and said that it doesn't appear to be anything wrong, and that he wants to see if maybe the elbow is out of socket. He has Marcos try to pop it back in. Marcos cried until he fell asleep. I asked again, are you sure there is nothing in the x-ray? He says No... The doctor asked if he wanted medicine. I said yes. It never came, so I just had them discharge us! We were almost back to Mindy's and the dumb doctor calls me on my phone. He said that we needed to come back and get a splint and sling... the x-ray tech said that there was a fracture! I was mad! We get back, and he puts us in a room. Marcos woke up crying again. I walked out and asked the Dr. for medicine. He said he would bring it right in. 5 min. goes by...no medicine. I walk out and he is still sitting on his a@#!! This time I had to yell at him. I told him... we have been here long enough! We would like the medicine now! We got it way quicker that way! I think I would trust somebody who has never studied the human body, before one of the doctors at the urgent care! He looked like a deer in head lights when Marcos would let out a scream!!!

We got back home Tuesday and Weds. he had a appointment with our regular doctor, who wanted to see how many co-pays she could milk us for. She said it's really swollen still, so I would like to see him back on Monday. Friday night we went to the store and he fell out of the truck, when he was trying to get into his carseat. He fell backwards and onto his arm again! Co-pay # 2. Yep... it's still swollen, I will send the referral to the orthopedic today, and you will need more x rays. So after he got out of school, we went and got more x-rays... I couldn't go in the x-ray room because of Isaiah. So when we took our new x-ray to the orthopedic, he said he couldn't really tell, because THEY DIDN'T TAKE OFF THE SPLINT!! ARE THEY DUMB???

So poor Marcos had to get more x-rays. All that radiation, no wonder he was glowing when I walked into his room!;) It only took 12 days to get the cast, but he got it and he thinks it is cool!

Decorating the Christmas Tree....

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Marcos and Isaiah helped decorate the Christmas tree. Marcos placed all the decorations ever so neatly all on the same branch, and all around the bottom half of the tree. It turned out beautiful! Isaiah undecorated every branch aboout 100 times and broke half of the bulb decorations! He was just trying to help!;)

Christmas Day

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Marcos gets a new nutcracker every year. For some reason, he really loves them.

This is as close to getting a dog as we have ever come! The kids loved it.

This is everything Marcos made off with. He must have been a very good boy!

Isaiah opened all of his own gifts this year! I loved just being able to sit back, watch, and take pictures from time to time!

All of Saiah's stuff!

If that dog pee's on the carpet one more time!!!;)

Isaiah and his new Tricycle to take to the park. He really liked it.... for about 5 minutes!

All the Santa's sitting around relaxin'.

I am so thankful that we were able to have such a great Christmas. Watching the sparkle in your kids eyes, the magic of Christmas and all of the joy that it brings. It makes all the crazy shopping and running into rude people worth it! Being around family for me is really what it is about. I am so greatful for everything that we have. Thank you Mando for all of your hard work to make it all possible! I love you.

Getting into the Christmas spirt

2008-12-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas shopping the day after Thanksgiving is something I haven't done in over 8 years. I don't like the crowds, the rude people that push you out of the way, or the long lines. It just isn't worth it to me.
Well, this year I thought I would go out and see what kind of deals they would have onn kids toys. So on my way to Target, I was feeling a little hungry. I stopped at Wendy's. I sat down by the window to enjoy by mouth watering burger and fries. I was looking out into the parking lot and noticed this older homeless man walking around and asking people for money. I felt so bad. b Everyone was blowing him off, and he looked so confused. A few minutes later, he walked into Wendy's and sat his belongings down on the table and stood there and looked around. One of the workers that was cleaning up the tables started walking towards him, so he picked up his stuff and took off. Where is the Christmas spirit people!
I felt so bad. I thought this poor man is hungry and just wants to eat, and NOBODY is willing to help him out. So I was half way done eating. (I really wanted to finish) I picked up my stuff threw it in the trash and ran to the front to order a couple of burgers. Got the cheeseburgers for him and went on a man hunt to get him his food. I couldn't find him, I looked all over. So, I got in my truck and drove around. I found him standing in front of Circuit City. I parked the truck and ran across the parking lot... this was the conversation he and I had...
Me: Hi, sir. I thought you might be hungry so I got these cheeseburgers for you.
Bum: Ohh... well, I am actually homeless for the night and am looking for any money that you may be able to give me so that I can find a place to stay. (my $4 wasn't going to pay rent, and it wasn't going to fill him up in liquid form either!)
Me: I'm sorry, I don't have any money on me. I just spent my few dollars I had left on YOUR cheeseburgers.
Bum: Well, do you think you could go into this subway and buy me a bag of chips with your credit card and get some money back for me!?
What I wanted to say: ( Are you serious! I want to smash those cheeseburgers in your face right now you idiot!)
Me: No, I'm sorry. I don't have my purse or credit cards on me. Merry Christmas!
The only thing that made me not so mad, was the visual of be stuffing the hamburger bag in his face! haaha
Moral of the story....
We all need to pick our BUM's a little more carefully!!!

Breakfast conversation with Marcos...

2008-11-19T09:02:00.000-08:00

While eating breakfast this morning, Marcos was going over all of his bumps, scrapes, and bruises. He fell off his razor at the park and skinned his knee and ankle (that one did look bad), he was talking about his back flip into the pool that this summer that resulted in 4 staples to the head, how Isaiah bit his finger last night, and how just moments before Isaiah leaned over and pinched him!
Marcos: how much worse can it get?! I have so many owwie's. I fell off my scooter, I hit my head, Isaiah pinches me and bites me! How much worse can it get?! Why don't you ever get hurt?

Me: It is all part of being a kid. You just get hurt. When I was little I had bruises and scrappes all over my legs too.

I began the wonderful story about falling out of the VW rabbit that my mom use to drive.
My sister Mindy was over at Summer Paiges house playing. My mom told me to go with her, so I could run up to the door. (I was already mad, because I didn't get to go over and play. Really I was that annoying little sister that wanted to do whatever Mindy did.)
So, we had just turned onto the Paiges street, and my mom started workin' the gas pedal. I don't know how fast we were going, probably 10 or 15 mph. It seemed more like 50! Any how, I was leaning on the not so forgiving door while playing with that contraption some like to call... the door handle! I fell right out of that sucker, but landed on my feet! I must have looked like a deer in headlights. Eyes popping out of my head the size of golfballs I imagine! I remember not really knowing what I should do, so I put my lanky legs to work and ran with the car, while holding onto the now open door! When my mom realized what was going on and stopped the car, I jumped back into the car and looked down at my toe. Now realizing that I was barefoot and now my big toe was all bloody and gross! So, I went into the Paige's house cleaned and bandaged everything and the rest is history. ( I still think my mom pushed me as a way of training me to become a better runner! Just kidding mom, I love you!

So after telling Marc this story, he was just sat there, you could see his wheels in his head turning. Finally he says this...

Marcos: Mom, how come you were being a nerd and started playing with the door handles?

Haahaa I got called out by my own kid!

Isaiah had a messy week

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His, not sure if I'm caught yet face. He got a hold of Marcos' green washable marker during homework time, and hid with it.

Hitting the paparazzi only gets you in trouble!

After getting cleaned up, why not pour out a bottle of lotion?! But he looks so cute, you can't get mad at him!

HAPPY BE-LATED BIRTHDAY TO THE WORLD'S MOST INCREDIBLE, COOLEST, GREATEST, SILLIEST, MOST AWESOMEST little BROTHER EVER!!!!!

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I just wanted to tell my most FABULOUS, most THOUGHTFUL, and GIVING brother Darren how much I love him! I was so happy that he came too Cali to see me for his birthday... or was it, came to see Disneyland for his birthday?( I think it was for me... anyways) He is such a great little brother. The amount of people he wanted to fight was amazing! He is so tough! Always sticking up for me! he really is my living HERO!! ;) I am so happy that he was so close in age with me! I remember when my mom was pregnant with him and my parents had called the family into the kitchen to discuss what we were going to name him. It was looking pretty crazy with all the random names flying around that table. The one that sticks out the most is Luke Skywalker. I still think my parents made a mistake by not naming him that! He is that TERRIFFIC! If only they could clone him, we could only be SOOO LUCKY!Brother I love you and again I am so blessed to be your sister!

Now I believe I have said all things that he told me and then some! So until next year, keep up the greatness and kill me with kindness and gifts! And next years birthday post will be SPECTACULAR!

Trick Or Treat....

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My little lion!! Roarrrrr

Mando and I went to a Halloween Party for his work. I was a hoochie cop.

Antonio, Marcos, Mari, and Isaiah before we went trick or treating.

Marcos and Antonio getting ready to do the Halloween parade at school.

Marcos' Kindergarten class.

My date with Marcos

2008-11-05T22:11:00.000-08:00

(Not the best picture in the world but the only one I got from our night out together!)

Monday started off to be a very bad day. Isaiah was following me around with his blue blanket wanting to nurse all morning, I was trying to get everyone ready to take Marcos to school, and I was overly exhausted from the sleepless night we had. ( I think Isaiah's I-teeth better pop through soon, or I will scream!) I have been trying to ween Isaiah again, but he really likes to nurse! The doctor says that he isn't gaining much weight, so I am trying everything I can. My thinking is no milk= eating more solids!

So, Mando was off and decided he was going to take Isaiah somewhere (Riverside) for the day, and that left Marc at school, and me home alone....I do not know how to do alone! I grew up around massive amounts of noise and chaos, what was I suppose to do all alone!? I hadn't been away from Isaiah EVER!!! So this was hard for me. I cleaned up the house and cried alittle bit, and then cried a little more. Really dumb once I started thinking about what a good bonding moment it was going to be for him and Mando. He was going to play with the dogs and see his Nana and Papa, so why was I crying? (It helped me stop crying!) So, I thought this was a great opportunity to take Marcos to Disneyland just him and I, and we can go on all the rides we want as fast as we want, we don't have to wait on anyone, or switch riders. So, I picked him up at school and told him what we were going to do. His reply.... Awhhh, Disneyland again!? I told him this time it was our special date without Isaiah or Dad. He said... Does that mean we don't have to bring the stroller!? Me: Nope, no stroller. Marc: Yes that is so awesome.

( I guess he doesn't like the tram line for strollers!)

We rode soooo many rides, the longest wait was 15 minutes, and we had a blast. On the way home, we decided to go too dinner. I really wanted Marie Calendar's salad bar and soup! So we went there. Marcos just kept saying that this was the most awesomest day ever! It made me feel so good! I loved spending that time with him. I haven't been able too do that since before Isaiah was born. I need to do it more often. I love the time that I get with Isaiah when Marcos is at school as well, and we can just play, go for walks and take naps together! My kids are my heart, and I love them more then anything!

Carving Pumpkin's and "BOO~ING friends.....

2008-10-30T20:57:00.000-07:00

Isaiah was eating the top of the pumpkin. GROSS!

The other night we were boo'ed. Someone...(my friend Tiffany) left a goodie bag on our door step, knocked and ran. Marcos was so excited! It said that you had to return the favor to 2 more families, so tonight was our night. We carved the pumpkin's, and went out to BOO people. We were so sneaky, and didn't even get caught! We are two for two. It was just Marcos and I, and this was our conversation on the way home.....

Me: Man Marcos, you are the BEST BOO'er ever!!!

Marcos: Oh yeah man, even ancient thieves would have tried to steal that treat basket!

I was laughing to myself so hard! I would like to just sit inside of his head for a day, he is the funniest kid when I am outside, I could only imagine what it would be like inside.... Laugh, Laugh, pee my pants, laugh, pee some more, laugh, go to sleep from laughing so much, wake up and do it all over again!

Going to Dinosaur park

2008-10-28T12:46:00.000-07:00

My nephew Steven made the mistake of falling asleep on the couch, with Marcos in the house.I walked into the room, and Marcos had gone into Steven's room and grabbed one of the palm tree's and put it on top of Steve. I came back a little later, and Marcos had gotten another palm tree, a big black spider, and a pink flamingo to decorate his sleeping canvas! =)

Marcos and Kavin both really thought they were spiderman and thought that they could climb the dinosaur fossil.

Kavin, Marcos, and Kobie playing tag at the park.

Kavin is SO CUTE with babies! He loves to take Isaiah around, and play with him. He is a good little helper!

Isaiah loved the park... He wanted to climb everything! The whole entire trip he was afraid of any man that talked, looked or touched him! Hopefully he will be better next time?!!

I forgot to post this one with the mountain pictures. This was funny, because when we got up to the cabin, I had noticed the nieghbors across the street had a statue of a bear that said, "Hugs 5 cents." Well, I guess the kids had noticed it too,because when it got darker they all went up to the balcony to look at it! All the sudden you hear all the kids come running down the stairs trying to tell us all that the bear has come alive, and is moving! Darren had gone outside from the side of the house with Chloe for something and Randy grabbed the BB gun from the fireplace mantel. He said that he was going to go outside and "shoot the bear!" All of thier faces were priceless. So, Randy goes outside and around the corner where Darren was. All you hear is a bunch of noise and Randy running back into the house. He had pulled one of his arms out of his sleeve and ran in the holding that arm. Marcos couldn't get the door shut and locked fast enough. By the time he turned around, Randy had gone in the kitchen, squirted ketchup on his arm and said that he had been bitten! It was freakin' hillarious.

I had such a great time. It makes me sad when I know the family is getting together like this and I am not able to make it. But I think that it makes me appreciate it more when I am able to be there, and I enjoy every minute that I have even more because who knows when I will be able to hang out like that again! I love you guys, and am so lucky to have such a fun family!

Trip to Vegas...Mt. Charleston pictures

2008-10-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

We had just gotten to the mountain and it started snowing!

Riley chasing Isaiah

My niece Eva.

Randy and Marcos doing cheers with a potato chips!

Aliah, Kobie, Marcos, Kavin, and Luke showing me thier painted rock collection they had found.L

Liehem smiling for the camera!

Marcos' first day of school.....

2008-09-25T13:05:00.000-07:00

It was so sad. He was so excited the night before school started! Mando's mom came down to stay the night, so she could see him off the first day with me...I think she thought I was going to lose it and cry all over the strangers! haaha Anyway, Marc woke up bright and early. We went through the morning routine, breakfast, shower, cartoon, brush teeth, and then I realized.... He had a kinked neck. He looked like he didn't have his V8 juice! His head was calked to one side and he couldn't tip it back, or straighten it. I felt so bad! I just wanted him to stay home, I didn't want his first day to be like that! Needless to say he went, and loved it.

When I went to pick him up, I asked him how his day was and what all they did. He said it was really good. When I asked how recess was, he said FUN! When I what they had for snack, man did I get an ear full! BAD.... you are trying to starve your son! You were suppose to pack me a snack and you didn't!! (In my defense, this is all new to me. None of the papers that they sent home said to pack your child a snack. It just said what time snack time was!) So we got past that. I asked him if he played with anyone, or made any new friends?

Marcos: No

Me: Why not
Marcos: (ahh) No body was cool enough!

This is going to be an interesting year!

Happy 6th Birthday Marcos!!!!!!

2008-09-08T11:58:00.001-07:00

I know, my pictures are all mixed up. Sorry!
Mando wrapped these two little presents the night before Marc's birthday. The sad part was he showed them to Marcos all wrapped up and said, When you wake up in the morning, you can open these! Poor Marcos is just like me. We don't like waiting, we have to know NOW! So, needless to say, he was so excited he couldn't sleep.

He got another Ben 10 actiion figure new Bakugan's, a chair to sit in that reclines when he plays his video games (on the weekends), and a Nintendo DS. Lucky kid!

Cake #2. Nana and Papa wanted Marc to come down, so Papa could make him his favorite dinner... BBQ Ribs! Yummy. Marcos was in rib heaven. Then Nana made a cake and we sang happy birthday! We love hangin out with family!

Cake #1. This was on his actual birthday. He wanted his favorite dinner that I know how to make.... sloppy joe. So we invited the nieghbors over for some play time and dinner. He had a good time.

I am pretty sure it was Mando who shoved his face into the cake. Turn around to get a knife and you miss everything!

I can't believe that Marcos is already 6! Time has sure gone fast. I remember when he was just a baby, him helping me clean the house. I had my vacum, he had his. He would follow behind me and vacum with me. He was never afraid of anything. He climbed to the top of everything! People looked at me crazy, because he looked way younger then he was. And here I was letting him do it! He is the funniest kid ever, he loves to make you laugh. If you are ever sad, he wants to make you better with a joke, or hug or kiss! He will do just about anything for a laugh, or piece of candy....or should I say sugar! I love you Marcos, and I am so happy that you picked me to be your mommy! xoxoxoxox

Happy 1st Birthday Isaiah!!!

2008-08-18T00:12:00.000-07:00

Isaiah was born August 17th, 2007. 6lbs. 10 oz. 19.5 inches.

I am the luckiest mom! Having you in my life is what keeps me going. I love that you are the happiest baby in the world. You are always wearing a big smile on your face. Nothing phases you. You get knocked down, you get right back up like you didn't feel a thing. You are so strong and determined. If any thing gets in your way you try to find a way around it, or just knock it down and continue on your mission of terror! You bring us some much fun, excitement, and joy! Without you my life I would feel incomplete.

I love it when you climb on my back and want to play. Or when you get tired and want to eat, you find your favorite blankey and follow me until I pick you up and rock you in the chair. (When you fall asleep you are so snuggley and warm.) Or when you want me to sing you one of your favorite songs, you put your head on my chest and just listen. I love seeing your personality. You are so goofy and funny, but can also be misceivious. You like to sneak up behind Marcos and pull his hair, or pinch him really hard to get him to scream! Once you get that, you are satisfied and leave.

I am so greatful for you, and the many things that you have brought to my life! I love you Bubba's!

Pictures from his 1st birthday party.....

2008-08-17T22:51:00.000-07:00

He had his first hair cut! He looks so grown up! (Can you tell I cut it?)

Saiah and Daddy. He wasn't sure what to think of people in our house.

Showing off his ride to his cousin Bella....22's son!!

If you fake laugh at him randomly he thinks it is funny and starts cracking up!

They had to take a little intermission from the birfday party! To much dancing... I think Bella may have fallen asleep dancing with her hands over her head!! haa haa

Sorry for the boob shot, but I thought this picture was funny! He hated the frosting, but most of all he hated the frosting on his hands. He settled for a delicious banana popsicle instead!

He helped open the first one, and from there we lost control. All the kids started opening the rest. He got a new car garage, lego's and a couple of cute outfits. Yay!

It's the end of the party and it hit me..... I'm sad. My baby is getting so big so quickly! What if this is my last little baby, and last first birthday party? I would love another baby, but am okay with just having the two boys. (Unless I hit the lottery, then it is on!)heehee... Why couldn't it be like this...If you think that it may be your last child, I think that baby should come with a little controller. Something that you can keep them small for a while longer. So you can really enjoy each age that much more. When you are ready, just turn that sucker and bam.... you are at the next stage. Sorry, that was just my thought, and it sounded really good.

Random Pics...

2008-08-04T22:40:00.001-07:00

Me and Isaiah at a in the jumper at a birthday party. He didn't care for it too much!

He is at that age where he is showing his independence! He was going to keep on walkin' until I called his name and he looked back! It went way to fast!!

A date at the Orange County Fair with Marcos

2008-08-04T21:55:00.000-07:00

Everything that you see behind us, is made out of sand. It took them three days to shape it! I thought it was pretty cool!

I told Marc to go stick his head in the hole so I could take a picture. I thought for sure he saw the guy one on the right, but I think he got confused. So me being the jerk that I am, hurried and took the girly picture. He was all upset that he was in the dress!

We fixed it! He is all man!

We ran into some friends there, and the kids went on rides together the rest of the day. Antonio, and Marcos, and Mari.

This slide is fun as heck! You fly down it so fast!

This ride tripped me out, he isn't strapped in, he is just suppose to hold on for his dear life. It goes up in the air fast and spins! His whole entire body could fit through the bars! I could just see him flying out of that thing!..... (Look at the kids hair next to him!!Haahaa I wanted to die. Him and his whole family were rockabillies!!!! What the crap! (we didn't know them!)

Marc's favorite ride this year was the yo-yo swing. This was the first year he was tall enough to ride it! You know my kid only wears flip flops, which made it more entertaining! He was trying to keep them from falling off. I swear his feet were almost over his head, and he was stiff as a board with a cheesy grin on his cute face! Man he cracks me up! Tried to get a picture of it, but it didn't turn out. :(

Isaiah is 11 months old today!

2008-07-17T00:31:00.000-07:00

What a Stud!!!

His first time on the swings at the park. He loved it for about 5 minutes, then he was over it. Yes, I am aware that he has a comb over. He will get a hair cut on his first birthday!

He started taking steps at 9 months, and is now RUNNING every where!

His favorite place to be, on the dishwasher. It's like a magnet pulls him to it once it opens.

Isaiah and his cousin Bella. They are 1 month apart, and she so doesn't like to play with him. I think he has pulled her hair about 20 times. Every time he goes close to her she starts to cry.

2008-07-17T00:03:00.000-07:00

I got this from Brookes blog.....
Leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me a short or long time...anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on you blog and see how many people have a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume your playing the game, and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.....

Curse you Lime Wire... $@#& .

2008-07-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

Okay. So, the reason that I have not been able to blog for a while is that my computer has been infected with a horrible virus. No... not Mono, not the flu either, but none other then what Lime wire gave to our poor unsuspecting computer! So, beware that if you do go to lime wire you never know what that dirty web site will give to your PC!!!! I love you computer, and I have missed you! xoxoxoxoxo

What up Peeps!....I AM BACK! DON'T PEE YOUR PANTS JUST ENJOY THE RANDOMNESS OF THE NEXT 500 PICTURES!

2008-07-15T22:58:00.000-07:00

I asked Marc to go put on some shorts, and he ended up in a pair of Isaiah's jeans!

Marcos and his friend Madelyne at tree climbing park. That's what we call it any way!

Trip to Vegas... Had to stop at Letherby's and share a Daddy Dave's banana split! Yummy!

Poor Marcos... Did a back flip into the pool! 5 hours in the ER and 4 staples to the head, makes for a horrible day!

I don't think he will be doing that again anytime soon!

My little man looking so sweet at the beach.

Marc loves the beach... I, not so much! If they could plant grass or pour concrete all the way up to the water.....That would be heaven! The dirt makes me feel ecky!

You can't beat a day at the pool

2008-04-19T22:37:00.001-07:00

Marcos is such a fish. He loves the pool, and swimming. I think it's funny when someone comes to the pool, and doesn't know that he can swim. He wait's in the jacuzzi. He see's his next target getting in... he walks toward the deeper part of the pool, cannonballs in and starts jumping up and down like he can't swim. He has almost been saved by fully dressed people and swimming people. I try to yell to Marc too stop. While yelling to them that he really does know how to swim! Thank goodness I stopped the dressed ones! He is such trouble!!

The cutest face in the whole world!

I sat a huge beach towel down so Isaiah could get down and crawl without hurting his knee's. He went to the edge and felt the pavement. He was trying to figure out what the heck it was. His face looked so puzzled, and he kept putting his hand down like so, and rubbing it back and forth.

8 month's old and growing

2008-04-19T22:02:00.000-07:00

I was in the shower, and this is the only way to contain him for 10 min. I guess the sound of the water was a little too relaxing this day!

Let me start by saying, my baby is not a baby anymore. He has been crawling around since he was 6 months old, pulling himself up to everything since 7 month's. And now, he started holding on and walking around the furniture. Soon he will be Mr. Independent. :( I know this is a good thing, but I wanted him to be a baby for just a little while longer!

He is such a happy go lucky kid. I love the way he looks at me with those big brown eyes, the way he sings along with me, his cute laugh, playing peek-a-boo, and snuggling him before he falls asleep. He makes me feel so warm and relaxed. I love you Isaiah, you bring so much joy to my life!

Easter in the R-I-V.

2008-04-19T21:34:00.000-07:00

We went to Riverside for Easter, and to pick out our new place. We are going to be moving back down to So. Cal May 10th! Yay!!

Me and Marcos chillin' in his Big Grandma's back yard.

Mando and the boys, after finding all the goods.

I don't think that I've ever had a basket like this. Warning to mother's with boys....Martian Matter's sucks! Do not buy this. For one unless they are 8 they don't want to do it by themselves. Two, it is messy. And Three, the martians that they make have to stay inside these little containers on the ship, or they will dry out and break. They can't even have fun with what they have just made!

Isaiah eating his new bath toy set that the bunny left for him.

Marcos has been on a roll lately!

2008-04-11T22:42:00.000-07:00

I know. I promise right now, that I will post some pictures this weekend!! But first....STORY TIME!!!!!
Okay..Tonight we went out to dinner. Marcos has found that he loves to order his own food. In turn, out of turn it doesn't matter. So the server starts taking orders, and it went a little something like this.
Marcos: (talking loud) I'll take the ribs please.
Server: What kind of side would you like with that.
Marcos: Medium
Server: (Looking confused.) Looking at us for a little help with what he is possibly talking about.
Mando: What kind of side do you want with your ribs.
Marcos: Oh... the right side!
Nothing but laughter....Finally we got it right, and he got some pineapple.
Story #2
Mando and Marcos were talking the other night. Marc was trying to tell Mando about some cool commercials that he saw on T.V. earlier. It went something like this.... " Dad. I saw some really cool Macercials today!
Story #3
We had to go in for Marc's 5 year old check up and school testing. He had blood work, a TB test, and 2 shots. The poor nurse on the other end got kicked about 50 times. Two days later we had to go in for the TB results.
Keep in mind that the nurse that gave him everything was as pasty white as you can get.
So, we are sitting in the waiting room. Finally the nurse calls us back. She has a very chocolate complexion. She is checking his arm, and Marc is rambling on about some nonsense. Anyway.... So the girl whom had given the shots is now on the other side of the counter talking to our nurse. (I had talked to Marc previously about apologizing to the poor girl who he had attacked. ) I said Marc, there is the nurse that you kicked, don't you have something to say to her? Marc looks at our nurse of the day and says. Man I didn't even know it was you. You sure do have a nice sun tan! I wanted to die. He didn't stop, he just kept complimenting the great color that she had gotten. She is giggling to herself and mumbles" I am so done." She looks at the white girl and says... He wants to tell you sorry..... She looks over the counter top and says that's okay honey. He said Oh you got a good sun tan too.
All together, it has been a hillarious week!

Marcos' baseball team

2008-03-15T12:01:00.000-07:00

I love watching kids this age play baseball. They are hillarious. They get side tracked so easy. If the dirt is wet on game day, we all may be in trouble. The game will be canceled and there will be a sand castle competition! And the spins they can do in the outfield are unbelieveable! heheee It is so entertaining!
Funny story.....

The first day of practice, it was mandatory they wear there cup always. I don't know how that buisness works, and I didn't read anything about it. I didn't realize there is a little pouch for it to go into. I sat it in and Marc went to practice. Half way through, he is sitting on the grass. So, I call him over. I asked him why he wasn't playing and he said... "Mom my cuff fell!" It was sitting down at his anckle. That poor kid! I couldn't stop laughing. What a dope I am!

What we have been up to....

2008-03-15T11:48:00.000-07:00

Marcos has perfected the rings now! He can go all the way across without stopping. He was so proud of himself. Now he has monkey arms to go with his monkey feet!

We went to San Francisco last weekend to pier 39. This is Marcos' all time favorite thing to do. It was so funny to watch him. People started gathering to watch. He warmed up with a front flip, that then went into a back flip, that lead to a front to back flip, and when that got boring double back flips! It was the craziest thing. He is my wild child!

Our Trip to Arizona

2008-02-29T22:44:00.000-08:00

Both of the boys fell asleep on the airplane. This is the only time that they have both EVER been asleep at the same time. I didn't know what to do with myself. I was so bored, yet so relaxed. I felt like I should have been doing something...washing dishes, folding laundry, cleaning a bathroom! It is official, I am not use to just sitting in silence anywhere!

First things first. When we got to Stephanie's house Marcos found poor Goliath and made his life hell. The poor dog does not like kids and he would not accept that. By the time we left, they were pals!

We went the coolest place called Makuto's Island with Parker and Steph. This place was awesome. It was the biggest tree house I've ever seen. They had this yellow banana slide that went so fast. I flew out of that sucker going mock 10!Thank goodness they had a big cushion at the bottom to land on!

Parker was so sad at the airport when they dropped us off. After I got through security, I called Steph. All I could hear in the back ground, was Parker crying. He was telling Stephanie "You crushed my heart". How sad :(

We love and miss you Parker!!!!

2008-02-29T14:54:00.000-08:00

Remember dating.... and your boyfriend would come and decorate your room with streamers, and balloon's. Wasn't that fun? When you didn't know what to expect! I think it was more fun watching my niece walk in the house to see what her boyfriend had done for her! She looked so nervous, happy, and like her heart was going to bounce out of her chest! It did however make me feel a little old all at the same time.

We went to lunch with Racheal and Stephanie before leaving for the airport.

Saying our goodbye's to Stephanie! We sure do miss her! I loved going and hanging out with her! We had such a great time!

Random Pictures....

2008-02-29T14:20:00.000-08:00

I gave Isaiah a mohawk after his bath. Marc said that it wasn't fair! He wants one so bad.

We went to play games and have pizza with our friends. The quarter machine gave them this mustache! I thought they look like Mario and Luigi from Mario Brothers! Heehee :)

My crazy boy!

2008-01-21T23:17:00.000-08:00

Marcos has been into taken a lot of pictures of himself, the T.v., dirty diapers, and anything else that is silly! It use to be that he liked pictures of his tongue and other peoples tongues. Don't ask me why! These were some that I recently came across in the camera.

It stinks that I don't have any pictures out doing actual stuff, but is cold and rainy here. However Marc and Mando found time to go swimming the day that we did have sunshine! I think it was 60 degree's or something like that. The pool was heated, but the air was brisk. Marc loved it. He is such a good little swimmer. I think he may have gills!

Guess who's 5 months old now!!!

2008-01-21T22:55:00.000-08:00

First time having rice cereal. He loved it!

We took Isaiah and Marcos to get thier pictures taken last Friday. He was warming up for the camera here.

I don't know why, but his favorite room in the house is the kitchen.?! Mando thought it was funny to put him in the dish rack and take his picture!

This was taken on our long drive back to Nor. Cal from So. Cal. This was one of Isaiah's Christmas presents. I don't know why he liked this duck so much, but the second I handed it to him he stopped crying and went to sleep. Funny thing was, it had to touch his face or he would wake up.

New Years Day

2008-01-21T22:43:00.000-08:00

We made "New Years Smores" with the kids, and some friends. Julianna, Angela, and C.C

Christmas Dinner in Riverside

2008-01-03T09:27:00.000-08:00

All the Great Grandchildren on the Vargas side

Marcos opening his Christmas Eve gift. Finding out it was only P.J's was very disappointing for him!

Marcos' First Gingerbread House

2007-12-15T21:04:00.000-08:00

We went to our friends house last night, for pizza and gingerbread house decorating. I think Marc and Sydney's favorite part was eating the candy. They had these awesome kits at Costco. They had a good time getting messy!

My little Bubba's is 4 months!!!!!!

2007-12-15T20:57:00.000-08:00

I found Rudolph today!

2007-12-13T22:55:00.000-08:00

He chose his own pose here!

Today was a REALLY crappy day. It just started off really bad, and continually got worse. I felt fat today. Getting Marc ready for school was a headache, because he woke Isaiah up from his nap so he could play with him. So now I have a crying baby to deal with, and try to get Marc to school on time. We had to stop and get the teachers a stinkin' Christmas gift, so I stopped at Starbucks to get a gift card.While I was getting the baby out of the truck, Marcos took off on me in the parking lot (dangerous).I felt like I spent the first half of the morning yelling. (I felt really bad.) Then Isaiah cried all the way to take Marc to school and then all the way home. I just felt like a loser mom.... Okay, Enough complaining I promise!

I walked into Marcos' class room to pick him up, and the whole class was sitting in a circle with these little antlers on their heads and red painted nose's. Sounds so stupid, but I started to get teary eyed. It just made my whole day! He was so proud of his disguise. He thought I couldn't tell that it was him! The look on his face was priceless. He brings me so much happiness, and laughter, and other times anger. But at the end of the day, I am so happy to have such an awesome kid. And also I'm so lucky to be a mother! Needless to say, my day had gotten better!

Taking Marcos to school today...

2007-12-06T22:24:00.000-08:00

I decided before I took Marc to school today, that we would stop at Wendy's and get some lunch. So we pull into the drive- thru, (because we had to eat in the truck. It was a rainy day, and I swear they had a geriatrics field trip there! It looked like it was snowing inside from all the white hair. Sorry, I will get back to my story....) I order and wait for the food, and the conversation went something like this..
Marcos: Mom you are sweet and sour and Dad is Barbeque sauce.
Me: Why am I sweet and sour?
Marcos: Because you are the nicest mommy!
Me: So why is daddy Barbeque sauce?
Marcos: Because he is grumpy sometimes, and when I get in trouble he makes me sit on my bed for a long time!
Me: When you get in trouble with me, I send you to your room too!?
Marcos: Yeah, but not for very long. Lets make a new rule, how ever old you are you have to go to your room for that long.
Me: (thinking to myself, this kid is to smart) No.
How do they even think about this stuff at this age?!?I hope I am still sweet and sour!

Nothing better then Dinner at my moms house and climbing the fireplace!

2007-11-30T15:26:00.000-08:00

I remember climbing this fireplace when I was younger. My mom use to get mad! I guess he really is like his mother

Marcos and Jacob decortaing Grandma and Grandpa Christmas Tree.

Pictures from Our trip to Vegas

2007-11-30T14:57:00.000-08:00

This picture cracked me up. Riley looks crazy, Chloe looks drunk, and Kobie looks scared of something?!!!

Marc and Riley playing in the empty trash can.

Uncle Darren and Marcos goofing around. I love Luke's face! He looks like he is so happy that he isn't the one in Darren's shirt!

2007-11-23T23:21:00.000-08:00

Okay Brooke tagged me. You asked for it, so here ya go! Oh yeah I tag Brittney.

1. I am so in trouble when my mom reads this, but oh well. When we use to go toUtah to visit my grandparents, me and two of my siblings (that I will not drag under the bus with me) would go out in the pasteur to visit the horse Ginger. On the way back to the house we would pinky promise that on the way back, we could each take a turn and say as many curse words that we wanted and none of us could tell on the other!

2. When I was about 10 or 11, I went with my mom to pick my sister Mindy up at a friends house. Well, when my mom turned the corner I accidently opened the car door of the Rabbit and fell out! I held on for dear life and kept on running with the car! I had the bloodiest toe ever. My mom didn't realize it right away, but eventually she let me get back in the car! If you picture it, you will laugh even harder!

3. I use to be the manager at one of the City pools. That is how I met my man. We both ended up quiting at the same time. Me to do something different, him to move to Hawaii with his then girlfriend. I never gave guys my number, but when he was leaving I ran out and gave him mine. I asked him if he wanted hang out before he moved. He said sure, what are you doing tonite. I told him I had other plans. I really did. His version my plans were with my ex. We went out the next night. Here we are 7 years and 2 kids later.

4.I got dumped on my 16th birthday by my boyfriend Ian. He gave me a birthday card that said.."someone would have to wake up pretty early in the morning to pull one over on you! What an idiot!

5. I love to watch people trip or fall. I don't know why?! I just think it looks so funny. They have the most stunned look on their faces, and then they hit the ground! I am laughing just thinking about it. Man I am sick!

6. I love anything competitive. Swimming, volleyball, soccer, t-ball, snowboarding. I tried surfing and I am offically horrible! I am not one with the ocean, I freak out. One word "JAWS"!!!

Yesterday Marcos had a feast at school.

2007-11-16T17:27:00.001-08:00

Garrett, A.J., & Marcos having a feast at school. I was kinda sad. I thought that they might have learned a song or poem to preform for the parents. Sike, they tricked me. Nothing... his teachers are lame.
I did get to sit and listen to little kid conversations! Those are always entertaining!

My little Momma's boy!

2007-11-16T17:16:00.000-08:00

Isaiah laughed for the first time last week! He has the cutest little laugh ever. I love watching him grow and change every day. It is so exciting, and fun!

I feel so bad for my kids!

2007-11-16T16:55:00.000-08:00

I wouldn't want to be a kid and have Mando and myself for parents...(only sometimes! )
The other night, Marcos was feeling a little left out. He had just fallen out of his chair at dinner. He came over for hugs and kisses to make it all better. A few minutes later he was walking around and just looked bored. I was feeding the baby, so I couldn't exactly play. Mando got up and said "Oh lets do what ever Isaiah does.!" So Mando lifted him up and started to burp him. Then I had to change Isaiah's diaper. So Mando, I thought was going to pretend to put a diaper on Marcos...NO he really put one of Isaiah's diapers on that poor little boy! Marc was laughing until I got the camera out and took a picture! When he got down I was going to show him what he looked like...he said "now erase that I am so embarrassed! Don't show anyone! So when we get to Vegas nobody better say that they saw my BIG boy in a diaper or I am dead!

Hangin' out in Santa Cruz

2007-11-11T00:14:00.001-08:00

Our trip to Vegas

2007-11-10T23:44:00.000-08:00

Isaiah's first plane ride...Marc's 50th??

My little brother Randy's first time seeing Isaiah. Aren't they so cute!?

This is my niece Riley talking on the phone to her dad. At the last minute in the car she decided that she wanted to come and live with me. When ever we asked her what her name was she would say Riley Margas! It was so cute! She called me mom all night, and my brother Uncle Darren! It was great.

Marcos can not keep up with the cousins! He was so exhausted this night. We woke him up to eat dinner, but he decided to go back to bed instead. He didn't even make it up the stairs...

Halloween in Vegas

2007-11-10T16:21:00.000-08:00

Me, Marcos, and Isaiah getting ready to go "trunk or treating with Machelle's ward.

Kavin, Isaiah, Marcos, Kobie, Jordan the dog, Alyha, and Kolton

Isaiah hated his mask

My handsome boy at two months old!

2007-11-10T15:22:00.000-08:00

2007-11-06T13:32:00.000-08:00

So... we just got back from Vegas on Thursday! We had a great time. Marcos woke up every day to a house full of cousins. He thought that he was in heaven. When we got to the airport to come home, he said "why can't we just live in vegas. I am going to miss my cousins so bad. We can live with Aunt Machelle." So, I tried telling him all the reasons that we needed to go home, for example Dad misses us, your friends miss you, school...... and he came back with, "Dad can move here with us. He can get a job with Uncle Delbert. I told him that Dad works behind a desk and would not like Uncle Delberts job. Then he can work with Uncle Darren and keep all the bad guys in jail, he told me. I said I don't know, you will have to talk to your Dad when we get home. So, one quick plane ride later, we get to baggage claim and see his Dad. Okay tell Dad what you told me at the airport in Las Vegas..... "I forgot." He is crazy!
So... after every trip it is funny to see what kind of things he has picked up from all the diffrent cousins and Aunts and Uncles. It usually takes a week or two, but eventually it all comes out... We woke up yesterday morning and Marc was in my room watching cartoons and I was in the living room feeding Isaiah. Marcos comes with a cupped hand and puts something in my mouth! I said what was that? (nothing was in his hand I was rather confused)He just gave me this smile and said, "I can't tell you, my cousins taught me something. What did they teach you I asked? Well, my cousins said that if you fart and cover it with your hand and feed it to someone they will throw up! Auuhghghggh! I am here to tell everyone that yes, I have officially been buttercupped by my five year old!!
Gross but a funny!

Our family vacation to mexico last year. I loved these pictures!

2007-09-27T00:18:00.000-07:00

Mando and Marc coming in from surfin'

This boat was washed up on the sand out side of our hotel room. Marcos thought it was fun to play in.

OLDIES BUT GOODIES!... The good old days of So. Cal!

2007-09-26T23:46:00.000-07:00

My little brother Darren and my son at Chucky cheese. Aren't they cute princess'?!!!

My niece Riley, Nephew Luke, and Marc sudsin' it up!

Marc and I waiting for the rest of the crew at Disneyland! I do kinda miss that place now!

Marcos and his cousin's Luke and Kavin Making there own Halloween costumes

Mindy's kids Kolton, Kobie, and Kavin. Darren and Missy's kids Luke and Riley, and Marcos at the train station in San Juan Capistrano.

2007-09-26T17:24:00.001-07:00

2007-09-23T21:41:00.000-07:00

Poor Isaiah had a rough week... first was the "boy operation". Just when you thought all was well.., He got his brothers cold..., and last but not least a diaper rash. I think they are all pretty much under control now. It just stunk because it was one thing after another.

He is already 5 weeks old. He is getting so big so quickly!

2007-09-23T21:15:00.000-07:00

The boys messin' around in the hat store at the warf

Marcos thought he was pretty funny wearing his Nana's glasses and his dad's hat! He is such a clown.

A mouth full of birthday cake

His 5th birthday. Opening his presents before going on the airplane with his Nana.

He really fell asleep like this!

2007-08-29T20:58:00.000-07:00

Here is the whole family. Isaiah is one week old here. All this kid does is sleep!
Isaiah has found a new way of sleeping! It cracks me up!Just took a sponge bath. I love the way that babies smell!

2007-08-29T10:39:00.000-07:00

Nap time at the house. I think they both look so much alike when they sleep. Marc has his very own mini me.

2007-08-19T17:18:00.000-07:00

Isaiah Tobias Vargas is here! Finally... he was born on August 17th. He weighed in at a whopping 6lbs. 10 oz. and was 19.5 inches long.
He is such a good baby. They had to keep coming in and taking his blood. They had to take it from his arm the first night. He made a little cry, and then decided he was to tired, so he just went to sleep. The nurses were shocked that he wasn't screaming.
So, here are all the pictures that I have so far. Enjoy!

2007-08-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

Here is my belly today! eww

2007-08-02T08:26:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! We miss you and can't wait to see you!