They're Baaaaack!

Hooray! My kids are finally back from Fresno. I have missed them so, so much. Granted, the first week was kinda nice. We only had Gracie to take care of and going from three kids down to one was down right easy. *Easy-peasy* Alliah called us every single day and sometimes more than once. Angel called once. He called on Father's Day and it was very late when he called. Angel just has too much fun at Uncle Joe and Tia Diane's house. It is there that he enters the 'mans world' and believe you me, he loves to live there. Tia Diane is only girl in the house. So there's always wrestlings, sports on tv, two dogs to play with, bikes to ride and barbecue to eat. Angel and Daniel get along so well and miss eachother like crazy when they are apart. Alliah spent most of her time traveling from house to house. A couple of days with Alexis, a couple at Lori's with Amy and Santana, a couple at Grandma's trailer, and a couple at Tia Sandys. And that is just perfect for Alliah. Alliah is a mover and a shaker, always ready to get up and out...always on the move (she gets that from her father). When the kids came home yesterday afternoon, we were waiting for them on the front lawn. When Grace saw them get out of Grandma and Grandpa's car she literally jumped up and down screaming, "leah, leah!" Alliah grabbed Gracie up and squeezed the life out of her. Both kids came home with gifts for Grace and hugs for me and Larry. Last night we were all together again watching tv and eating ice cream. Alliah laying on my lap, Gracie on the floor playing with her new toys and Angel spread out on the love seat like a bear in its den. *Deep breath in and out* It felt so good to have all my little chicks back in the hen house. I can't imagine life without my little boogers. It would be just too quite and extremely boring. I love you guys!

My Sweet Lovebug

When I saw these pics I thought Grace looked like she was in a kids fashion magazine. This is the dress I bought for her when we spent the day in Carmel. The name of the boutique is 'Jack-n-Jane.' It's a reversable dress and is quite lovely. Well, then again, Grace can make just about anything look lovely, don't you think? :)

Big Hat!

While visiting family in Fresno, Gracie fell in love with Tia Sandy's hat. This is the hat Tia Sandy wears outside while she's in the pool. Grace must have walked around the house with it on for, at least, a good five minutes. This girl cracks me up! She already picks out her shoes, picks out the jacket she wants to wear and shakes her head "no" if I pick out a pair of pants for her if she doesn't want to wear them.


And she had no problem standing there letting me take her pictures. These two came out the best of the 5-7 pictures we took. She didn't run or fuss. She just stood there smiling, but wanted to see each picture on the camera as I took them. Little Miss Model loves the big hats!

Happy Birthday Larry

This year we decided to celebrate Larry's birthday at home. No restaurants, no big shin-dig. Just family and friends to celebrate this wonderful man. On his actual birthday, which is May 28th, our friends Jose & Yesensia came over for dinner. We ate tri-tip, hotlinks, chili beans, and salad. It is also Yesenia's birthday the same day so we ended the evening with a pie she brought. So tastey! The next day, May 29th, we decided to celebrate again. This time we had my family over. We had delicious tamales, sopa and corn and oh was it sooooo good! Below is the four layer cake I made for my true Love. The whole cake was gone in like two days LOL It was that good! So, again, happy birthday my love. I hope this next year is even better that the last. I love you!

OMG

OMG I can't believe it's been almost a whole month since I've last blogged!! Where has the time flown?! It has been a very busy, busy month. Actually, it's been a very busy last couple of months. Several people have asked me, "Kristie, how do you do all you do?!" I answer by shaking my head side to side saying, "I just do what I gotta do." And ain't that the truth. Thankfully, baseball and softball season are over. Being a team mom was a lot more work than I imagined. It was my first time being the "team mom" and not just "coach's wife." I don't think I'll do that again! Aside from planning the snack list, reminding parents of games and schedule changes, we were picking kids up, dropping them off, referring coach/parent arguements...gees...I volunteered because no one else did. Nope, I don't think I'll do that again. Let's see, what else has been going on...oh! My two kids are in Clovis. Yep, Angel and Alliah are spending some time with the Gonzales' in Clovis, CA, swimming, biking, skating, going to the movies, swimming some more, and of course baking in the 90 degree weather. They are both definitely going to look like adopted children when they get home LOL. When Larry and I left, Alliah was already two shades darker than when we got there LOL Well,time's a'flying and I'm off to the next order of business. More pics and more blogging later! I have more posts to report on...Larry's birthday, Gracie's dancing and more! Check back soon...

The Closer

Above is my baby boy, Angel. Although it's his last year in Mustang, this was Angel's first season pitching. His coach gave him a 45 minute lesson and the next game he was striking out the other team! Not only that, Angel hit his first home run this season and got paid some serious cash...big time. *His daddy was so proud* Because Angel isn't one of our teams' more seasoned pitchers, Larry and I were surprised at Angel's last game. Coach George put Angel on the mound and Angel struck 'em out 1-2-3. So proud of you, Son!

Thank God For Grandma

I am so thankful for my mother-in-law. Silvia and David came to visit for the weekend, and boy did they come just in time. Baby Grace had been sick last week with a tonsil infection and I think my little bug passed her little bug to me. I have spent the last two days in bed. Sore throat, congested, light headed, achy...horrible. And Grandma and Grandpa came to the rescue and made sure all the kiddos (and Larry) ate and did what needed to be done. When they visit, I just love to sit back and watch Grandma Siliva and Grandpa David interact with Grace. I tell ya, the girl can do no wrong in their eyes. Love just oozes out of their hearts for that little girl. Angel and Alliah take it all in, too. Alliah loves when Grandma says, "Come here, mommy, sit with me and keep me warm." She lies next to her on the couch and just cherishes every moment. Angel loves that Grandma keeps his tummy full. She makes sure he's never hungry. And Grandpa David? He keeps all three kids laughing with games, puzzles, stories and whatever else he can come up with. Thankfully, today I'm feeling much better and I know that's thanks to Grandma and Papa. I got to sleep all afternoon yesterday, and until 10am today. They had to go back home this morning, but I am so thankful they were here just at the right time.

The Drama

So all who know us, know that our little Alliah tends to be somewhat dramatic. Oh she knows how to get those water works going in a heartbeat! Well, she's been having a lil' bit of trouble telling the truth. It's not HUGE things she's lyin' about. They are very small, trivial things that wouldn't make that much of a difference to me *if she didn't lie!* I don't remember what it was that she lied about this time, but I told her that she was in big trouble. Immediately the water works turned on and she was IN tears *dying!* She dropped to her knees on the kitchen floor, hands folded up to her chin, begging not to be in trouble. Now, reading this you may think we beat the child, but her punishment is usually going up to her room and staying in there until we tell her she can come out. Now, this isn't too bad of a punishment, I know. But that's until we forget she's up there and she stays in her room for like an hour! *bad mommy* Anyways, this time I held back the "go to your room" line and just stared at her. I was at my wits end on what to do with this lying kid! Alliah just stared back at me like a deer in headlights, flubbing her lips as the tears rolled into her mouth. After about 20 seconds, (while still buckeled down on the kitchen floor) she looked up at me and said, "Whatever you do to me, I'll still love you Mom..." Awww man!! What'd you go and say that for, Alliah? How am I supposed to send you upstairs after hearing that? I called her over to me and hugged her and told her that it wasn't good to lie. I explained *again* that it didn't please the Lord to lie and that she was pleasing the devil "the father of lies" when she did it. She didn't know why she lies. She just knew mama was about to get mad at her and she wanted to fix it - and quick. She HATES for me to be upset with her. Needless to say, that was the end of that. She's told one or two little lies since then, but nothing horrific. I cracked up just yesterday when she said she'd done all her homework and chores. She said yes, then said, "Oh no wait, no I didn't. I lied. I'll go upstairs and do it now, okay Mom?" And she said it with such enthusiasm! I had to let her off the hook. What am I gonna DO with that child???

My Godson

On Mother's Day, May 10, 2010, Larry and I stood beside Nicole and Corwin at their church as they dedicated their baby boy, Elijah, to the Lord. Both Larry and I felt so honored that Corwin and Nicole chose us to be Eli's Godparents. It is now our job to always encourage Nicole and Corwin to raise Eli in the ways of the Lord and to pray for them as they parent this little one. If they fail to do that, we will ensure that Eli knows about the Lord and do everything within our power to see him live his life for Jesus. Nicole and Corwin are such great parents. They are establishing a strong, christian foundation for both their boys that will last forever. "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Eli is just so lovable and huggable. He is truly a gift from God and we love him and the Davis clan so very, very much!

My Parents

Isn't this just one of the nicest photos you have ever seen? Yep, that's right. I came from these two. No wonder I came out so beautifully! LOL These two are responsible for making me who I am today. Dad's sense of humor and mom's sense of sensibility have gotten me a long way. Some of the greatest memories I have are growing up in my parents' home, along with my funny, out-going, and sometimes outspoken siblings. Mom and Dad did a great job raising us kids. Now that I have three kids of my own I sit back and wonder, "How the heck did they do with with five of us??" Blows my mind. I never felt like I was a bother or or nuisance. I never felt pushed aside or left unloved. My mom and dad loved me. They loved us all and continue to more and more each day. Now that I'm an adult, I enjoy my parents company more and more. I loved being with mom and dad when I was a child, but through the teen years I sorta wandered. Wanted to be with friends, other family, boys. But they were there all the way through it, just waiting for the day to come that I would long to be with them again. Thankfully, my husband loves my parents and always wants to invite them anywhere we go. Especially if we're not taking the children. So, here's to my beautiful, loving and awesome parents!