Welcoming Tanner!

For those who don't know when the boys and I downsized our home we had to give our 91/2 year old boxer to my mother. The boys really miss having that special cuddly friend near by. So my mom surprised the boys and I with our new puppy. Tanner is a 2 year old Yorkie. He is such a love bug =] He loves to ride in the car and sit and watch TV. He is lazy and energetic all at the same time. He is our new baby and we love him so much already!

Gauche Aquatic Park [GAP]

The boys and I went to Gauche Aquatic Park [GAP] with Joe's Martial Arts class. It was so HOT! We were in no shortage of heat. But in the end the water prevailed and cooled us off. Jessie and Xavier had a blast. They had so much fun that they could barely keep their eyes open when they got out of the water. Boy did they pass out when bedtime came around =] Joe had a great time playing with his new friends from Tiger Eye Martial Arts. And is impatiently awaiting the next event. Today was overall a great day. The boys had fun and I had some time to read my book and relax in the shade. Thanks Sensei Larry for inviting us!

Jessie and Xavier...so sleepy

Joe and Jessie

Jessie playing around

Miliano, Joe, Leonard, and Issac

Maddy & Megan / Maddy, Joe, & Leonard / Joe & Leonard

Sarah / Sierrah & Maddy

The Gold Sox Game

Joe, Dad and I went to see The Yuba Sutter Gold Sox play against The Sacramento Scorch. Well we actually went to see Joe and his classmates from his Martial Arts School give the owners of The Gold Sox an award. But it was a great perk to stay and watch the game. The score was 4 to 0 making The Gold Sox the winners. We had a blast. It was so nice to see Joe playing with friends. He had the best time. He won a baseball and bat on a batting game and was even given a foul ball that went into the crowd by his Sensei. Joe was so excited. It was so nice of his Sensei to do that for him =] Joe had 4 players sign the ball. We will be attending another game very soon. Maybe Joe can get the other players to sign the ball. Push comes to shove I can always make them...lol Point being it was definitely a do over event.

Calling all soldiers

So this weekend was my cousins sons birthday. He turned the big 2. With my cousin being an ex-marine it was no surprise he had a party with this theme. I think it turned out great! Camouflage was everywhere and water guns plus water grenades added the perfect touch. Especially because it was hot. As we all got into theme to celebrate Alex Jr's Birthday we had a lot of fun!

Isaias' 19th Birthday!!!

Yay Isaias is a year past being legal...lol We chose to celebrate his birthday by going to club 21. It was a pretty interesting night. We saw all kinds of hotties, and some not so hott ones haha. And I can't forget the crazy spanking drag queen; who gave a shot out to Izzy for his achievement on making it in this world another year. Oh and Marie going pee in the parking lot [yeah I said it] =] Well after a few drinks, some crazy dancing, and bypassing some hoochies [David] we had a good night. It ended with Carls Jr and falling a sleep on the way home. Cheers to you cousin! Love you!

Fourth of July

Fourth of July was a blast! We all gathered at my moms house for a day of fun in the sun and lots of food from the grill. Earlier that day I went to Walmart [YAY Wally World] and purchased shirts with flags on them in different sizes and colors. I convinced [meaning I made] the whole family wear them. I thought it would be a nice touch to our fourth of July spirit. I also made red, white and blue Jello treats and ice cream pops. By night time the kids were so ready to do the fireworks. Well not all. Jessie was afraid but no as much as last year. This time he didn't hide out in the car. He actually was outside and watching them even if it was through a towel..lol

Joseph at white belt stage

So Joseph got his white belt last weekend. He had his Gi [uniform] on and everything. So cute. I forgot my camera, I know I'm fired. I was able to snap some photos of him at class today. He didn't have to wear his Gi as it is to hot. But hey check out the belt..hehe so cute. I took the pictures with the camera on my phone. So the quality isn't that great but hey you get the point =] I always feel weird taking pictures in the dojo. Like Joe's sensei is going to think I am being a spy and documenting his techniques...lol I know I watch way to much T.V. Well below are just a few pictures of Joe in action. I will post better ones later.

Joe with his Sensei

Joe and the whole class

Joe one on one with the Sensei's daughter

Joe's Sensei

Jessie on the side lines fighting his own battle.

Isaias' Graduation!!

I am so proud of my cousin Isaias for graduating from high school. He already signed up for classes at Yuba College to be an RN. He wants to be the next Gaylord Faulker...lol j/k Anyway as he starts to take prerequisite classes he also is looking for a job. I really hope his determination and strive stays with him. I would love to see him succeed in life as I know he can! I pray h gets the job at Forever21. I know he really wants it. I know that it would be a great opportunity for him if he did. Maybe a start to being a grown up =]

Isaias and Hermy on graduation day.