Tuesday, April 20, 2010
I Can't Believe She's 8!
Happy birthday to the most wonderful, beautiful and thoughtful daughter! We are blessed to have you in our lives! We love you!!
Soccer mom, and proud of it!!
"The phrase soccer mom broadly refers to a middle-class suburban woman who spends a significant amount of her time transporting her school-age children to their sporting events or other activities." Wikipedia
If you just wonder where I've been lately... An example of one of our Thursdays:
Caleb throwing a fit because he wanted to be in the blue team, not white team.
And, after Caleb's game we stayed in the park for about 45 minutes. The kids had a blast!
And after the park, we went to Tatyana's capoeira class.
If you just wonder where I've been lately... An example of one of our Thursdays:
Caleb throwing a fit because he wanted to be in the blue team, not white team.
And, after Caleb's game we stayed in the park for about 45 minutes. The kids had a blast!
And after the park, we went to Tatyana's capoeira class.
Considering that there is still homework (Tatyana's of course), cooking, laundry, cleaning, gym,
preschool, school, playdates, coupon shopping etc ... Yes, we've been pretty busy lately...
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Great Deal!!
There is a great deal going on at Rite Aid. If you haven't bought any Easter candy yet, now is the time!! They have Hershey's, Reese's, Nestle or Cadbury bagged Easter candy 8-10 oz. on sale for $1.99. If you combine the coupon that we got this Sunday in the Smart Source for $2 off of 3 bags, with the coupon that they have in their add also for $ 2 off of 3 bags, you get your candy for $0.66 each bag!
Depending on how much money you spend, you can also use a $5 off coupon of transaction over $25. Just click on the link bellow: http://img.ionmx.com/ionmxweb2/MXOrgs/6008/Content/images/welcome/RA-MarCoupon5off-ADA.pdf
I got 12 bags! The Rite Aid in Provo doesn't have anymore of the Cadbury (my family's favorite), but they still have Reese's and Hershey's. I got the cookies n' cream and the miniature peanut butter cups. They still have a pretty good amount, but I would hurry. They are going fast!
Depending on how much money you spend, you can also use a $5 off coupon of transaction over $25. Just click on the link bellow: http://img.ionmx.com/ionmxweb2/MXOrgs/6008/Content/images/welcome/RA-MarCoupon5off-ADA.pdf
I got 12 bags! The Rite Aid in Provo doesn't have anymore of the Cadbury (my family's favorite), but they still have Reese's and Hershey's. I got the cookies n' cream and the miniature peanut butter cups. They still have a pretty good amount, but I would hurry. They are going fast!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Berimbau mais eu, Capoeira sou eu!
There is something about it... I don't know if it's the music or the movements, the flips and kicks... Watching Capoeira is one of my favorite things to do. The fact that it is a martial art and should be taken very seriously, but yet, everybody has a smile on their faces through out the whole Roda, just amazes me. It's the history, the culture, the feeling of freedom.
Twice a year we have the privilege of participating in the Capoeira Batizado. It's a very special event where the students get the chance to play Capoeira with invited teachers and students from different States. It's too much fun, and, today, we got to watch about 3 hours of it!
Tatyana changed cords one more time, and she will start having class with adults pretty soon. We're proud of her!
Here are some fun clips. There are some pretty amazing and fast kicks and, of course, Tatyana doing her solo and fighting the teachers. Enjoy!!
Twice a year we have the privilege of participating in the Capoeira Batizado. It's a very special event where the students get the chance to play Capoeira with invited teachers and students from different States. It's too much fun, and, today, we got to watch about 3 hours of it!
Tatyana changed cords one more time, and she will start having class with adults pretty soon. We're proud of her!
Here are some fun clips. There are some pretty amazing and fast kicks and, of course, Tatyana doing her solo and fighting the teachers. Enjoy!!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Goodbye, my friend
I had to say goodbye to one of my best friends. We've been friends since I was 15 years old and I'm very sad to see her and her family leave. Good luck in Brasil! We'll miss you!
My Friend
by Sammy Lane Sharp
by Sammy Lane Sharp
We all need someone
To talk to in our life,
A friend to whom we run
In times of stress or strife
A friend who's always there
Throughout the years,
A friend we know will care
And take away our fears.
A friend who's always near,
Waiting for our call,
To wipe away our tears,
And lift us when we fall.
A loving friend indeed,
On whom we can depend
To fulfill our every need -
Thank you, precious friend.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
My treasures
I think anyone with little kids can relate to this. If I get 10 minutes out of any of the talks during Sacrament Meeting, I'm pretty happy. Caleb and Alyssa are usually the ones causing chaos and making lots of noises. There is a very good reason why we sit in the back...
But today was different. Alyssa and Caleb were not feeling so good, so we decided that only Tatyana and I should go to church. It was surprising to find out that I wasn't the only one listening.
The talks in Sacrament Meeting were about "treasures in the scriptures". Tatyana turned to me, after Sister Rasmussen talked about the treasures in her life, and said: "Mom, I know what the treasures in your life are." And I said: "What?" She said: "Alyssa, Caleb and me".
I tell myself all the time that I need to be a better mother. I pray for patience and guidance... I'm so scared that my kids one day will make bad choices in their lives because of things that I say or things that I do. I try really hard every day to be a good example, but I feel like I'm failing and that I don't deserve them.
It was touching to me to see that even with all my imperfections, and all that I've done wrong, Tatyana knows that I love her, and her brother and sister, more than anything in this world. I hope that she keeps this sweet spirit with her through her life. So willing to forgive me for my meltdowns. Or maybe, by the time they are teenagers I will learn to be as mature as she is.
Yes Tatyana, you're right! You are one of my precious treasures! I love you!
But today was different. Alyssa and Caleb were not feeling so good, so we decided that only Tatyana and I should go to church. It was surprising to find out that I wasn't the only one listening.
The talks in Sacrament Meeting were about "treasures in the scriptures". Tatyana turned to me, after Sister Rasmussen talked about the treasures in her life, and said: "Mom, I know what the treasures in your life are." And I said: "What?" She said: "Alyssa, Caleb and me".
I tell myself all the time that I need to be a better mother. I pray for patience and guidance... I'm so scared that my kids one day will make bad choices in their lives because of things that I say or things that I do. I try really hard every day to be a good example, but I feel like I'm failing and that I don't deserve them.
It was touching to me to see that even with all my imperfections, and all that I've done wrong, Tatyana knows that I love her, and her brother and sister, more than anything in this world. I hope that she keeps this sweet spirit with her through her life. So willing to forgive me for my meltdowns. Or maybe, by the time they are teenagers I will learn to be as mature as she is.
Yes Tatyana, you're right! You are one of my precious treasures! I love you!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Kids Pictures
We just took some professional pictures of the kids and I absolutely love them! They were taken at Portrait Innovations and their prices are the best! I don't think I'm taking my kids anywhere else. Here is the link: http://portraitinnovations.com/ .
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