Lakers Rule!

Sunday night marked the Lakers beating the Magic to becoming the 2009 Champions! In this house this is a big deal since The King of the house takes this seriously (in the most funnest way possible)! This season I got into it as well and now love Pau Gassol. (oh and hubby is ok with this) After the win I got the best victory picture ever... because the meaning behind the faces is 2 fold.First meaning: Woo Hoo the Lakers are champions once again (the hubs)
Second meaning: Woo Hoo no more basketball till the end of this year!! (Sassy)

This is Emma's victory pic... her meaning? Just another day in baby paradise!

The end of 3rd grade and first birthdays

Tomorrow embarks the end of 3rd grade for my oldest princess! I cannot believe she will be 2 years away from middle school. As I look back during this year my heart beams with pride at how hard she has worked! She has excelled in the subjects she always has and even in those she had the hardest. She finishes this school year bench marked a whole grade level ahead.

She just finished her Spring Select season of soccer and she also has excelled in that as well. She is so fast on the field that no one is safe. Her coaches were awesome and taught her so much! The girls were the best and they exuded togetherness! This team lost 2 games out of the regular season and 1 game during tournament play. The second tournament they finished with no goals scored on them. I am one proud soccer mom!

Where do I start with my little princess in training. The time is flying so fast that I can't seem to catch my breath. She gives me little time to myself which is fine since that is what she is supposed to do. She is feisty and gives you a run for your money. In 2 months she will be 1 and I wish time would stop for a while.

I am already seeing many difference between the girls at this age. Miss Sassy Pants was my quiet one who just wanted to roam and explore. Not the baby... she is all about making sure she is heard. Quiet times comes during nap time and bed time. I am lucky that the second time around brings a non-picky eater. With the way the baby whines you would think we never feed her. You know how babies like to drop food? Not her... there will be no wasting food in her eyes. She will eat almost every little bit she can find!

I know the updates are few and far in between, but I plan on giving them when I can... I will leave you with a pic.

At the Ronald Reagan Library... she is all about learning about presidents!


Keeping herself busy while out to eat... she has a creamer in her hand.

I am back... as long as I can be

Okay fellow readers and followers... I cannot promise I will be around daily. If I do I will disappoint. However I plan on coming back one little tippy toe into the freezing water at a time. When I tend to start something by jumping with both feet into it and I feel the need... or obsession to do it all, know it all, and live it all. Blogging became that to me. Of course when I do this I tend to give 110% and then of course the flame is blown out and I get bored so to speak. I love writing and of course writing about myself and the loves of my life. Blogging is that outlet and I really want to get in the groove, but SSSLLLOOOWWWLLLYYY. I also need to remember that I don't need to be involved in it all and that it is ok. I am a go big or go home person and then I tend to lose umph so to speak.

There is so much to share... some good, some not so good, but we are doing well all the same! The princesses are growing so fast. Miss Sassy is excelling in soccer and I couldn't be prouder! She always does her best and what more could a mommy ask for? The baby is 7 and a half months and the scooting queen. Being mobile is a great milestone and one you could wait for! I love seeing her gain new milestones, but now we have to be more "aware" of her surroundings.

The King of the house has left At&t after about 12 years of working there. These are bad times and luckily he was able to leave with a great type of severance package and 6 months of medical! It was either that or relocate to 2 extremes and we all know that wasn't going to happen. Eric is optimistic and as his wife so am I! I have faith that he is leading our family in the right direction no matter what happens.

That is my life in a nutshell so far. So to my loyal readers, thanks for sticking around!

Am I seeing a Ghost

You can stop rubbing your eyes... you vision is just fine... Yes I am posting.

I figured I better start before some started banging down my doors.

So where have I been?

Busy being a superhero? Nope

Working? Nope

Want the honest truth?

Absolutely nothing but being home and being a mom.

For some reason this blog took a backseat for a bit... so to my loyal readers

If you stayed around bless you!!

Okay so an update:

Sassy is getting ready for her Spring Select season to start. She is practicing like crazy and becoming a better player everyday.

Princess In Training is now 6 months and a roller! She is now part of the mess making and yesterday found the DVDs. So far only a couple make it out.

I am hoping this blogging rut has been cured for the time being... so those worried...

I am still alive and kicking.

One of my faves

I have been having writer's block for some reason, so I am posting my favorite picture of the girls.

Spring Select BABY!!

We got home from Sassy's recital and Eric gets a phone call. ***pics of the recital will be posted later... The camera is across the room... Lazy I know***



As the conversation on the phone gets started I see Eric's face light up more and more. My mind of course takes off and I am thinking...

Did we win a car, the lottery, a sweepstakes?

Nothing is getting answered in my head, because there is only one side I hear... Eric's side.



Then he goes to our fridge notepad and writes info down... I skip the name and my eyes zero on the next like... SPRING SELECT!


Yep, that is right... Sassy played so great this last season that she was hand picked into the draft. The rest is history... she was picked to play!



Sassy is so excited and the best part... her really good friend is on the team too!



So another season of soccer when we thought we had a whole year till the next one! This is one happy castle!

Wordless Wednesday: Blast from the past!

Yes that is Buzz Lightyear being decapitated in Sassy's mouth. That is how she "held" her Buzz Lightyear. Sadly she dropped him at the mall soon after.

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Not my baby anymore...

Sassy has been asking to cut her hair. The first time we trimmed it but added layers. Well we have been having issues with brushing and washing, so I decided it was time. Plus she won't let me put it in a ponytail, so it is always in her face.









It makes her looks so much older! My Sassy Princess is growing up way too fast!









Before

After

Changes are here!

Ever since my scary hospital stay Princess In Training has not been the same. Maybe she is teething or going through a growth spurt, but my lucky stint of blissful sleep has come to an end!

For those who were jealous you have every right to point that finger and laugh. I deserve it for all my bragging! :0)

We have officially moved on to food. To some 5 months (or will be on the 8th) may be a bit young, but she showed all the signs. She shows me when she is done eating... or drinking. She watches you like a hawk when you eat and actually gets mad if she is not included. She sits up pretty well with minimal help. When I say help I mean you better be ready for her teetering.

My Sassy Princess has found a new love! Her new love is Harry Potter. No not the movies... been there. I am talking the books. She is reading the first one. This is a great big milestone, because one... she is reading books that I love even as an adult and two... she can't put it down! This will be the first non picture chapter book she will read. In about 3 days she has read 60 pages. It is a big deal to a 3rd grader who rather be riding her new skateboard, or be next door playing with her friends. I was starting to think that I would have to work harder with Emma to finally get my one child who reads like her mommy... I mean I never leave the house without a book.

These changes are taken with wide open arms! Even the lack of sleep!

A time to reflect!

On New Years Day I like to think back and reflect on the past year and think of things I hope to accomplish in the new year.

2008
Wow what a year 2008 was! Our family grew when our Princess in Training came into our lives and hearts! I never thought I would even have a second child and having "P-I-T" really tops my 2008! Sassy started to become more independent by going to her friends to play. She became a star soccer player and would do anything to keep playing! My dear husband... my King... and I celebrated 8 years of marriage! This marriage just keeps getting better and better! Last but definitely not least God blessed me with meeting 8 very special ladies! We bonded over our pregnancies and now babies that were all born in July or August! I couldn't imagine my life without them and love them all dearly! So to Amanda, Angey, Ashley, Bethany, Christina, Michelle, Sandra, and Teenie... Thank you for rocking my 2008!

2009
I plan on making this year one worthy for the books! I do have a New Years resolution... yes I have succumbed to the making of resolutions... to get back to church. I sadly admit that the last I went was exactly a year ago today. So come Sunday morning our family will be heading back! There are so many things I want to accomplish this year:
Going back to school to get a degree in Web design/computer graphics so I can go back and teach a Middle School computer class
Learn new things... like making clothes. I really want to learn to sew! I also want to try cooking new recipes. This is something I rarely do! Suzie Homemaker here I come!
I hope to be more patient in life. "P-I-T' has really helped me so far... just need more tweaking!
I wish to be in a bigger house. Our shoebox is getting cramped by the minute. We are busting at the seams and need space for our growing family!
I want to get outside more. My weakness is the computer and I need to learn that it will be there when I get the chance to use it. I love taking my girls to the park, so instead of being a hermit in the house, that is where you will find me... outside.

Putting this on here will hopefully help me stay on track!

Happy 2009! I hope it becomes a great year for all!!

Tag I am it!

I know I posted my Wordless Wednesday post already, but I have been tagged by the Punky Monkeys. I am known to put MEME's on the back burner and then I forget. If you have tagged me you know this! So I am now going to participate while I wait for Princess In Training to awake from her nap.



Okay for this Meme you must post the 4th picture in your 4th folder.



This is Sassy at her Friendship Cup game. She is waiting for the game to start. It looks like she is in la la land. She isn't, just wanting to get this game started. She really is my star soccer player!

I am going to make this easy on me today... I am in a rush because Princess In Training is now awake.
So, if you are one of my hoes... and you so know who you are than you are tagged. You all know what a Meme is now so post away! Especially if you haven't posted in a while. What a great way to get your feet wet once again! I love ya girls!!

Laughter is the Best Medicine!

Princess In Training has become my serious baby. She does smile, but she does not give out her laughs freely! I have been trying to get them on video for some time, but she never laughs long enough. Angela seems to be the one that can get her to laugh with the silliest movements. This was taken last night right before "P-I-T"s bathtime!

Christmas Hangover

Well not in the sense of what hangover really means.

I mean I am on Christmas overload! I am okay with Christmas being 365 days away now! Not that I didn't enjoy every minute of Christmas, but one day is good for me!

I ate way too much and I now have to include working out to my New Years resolution. I wasn't going to, but with all the fudge, cookies, dips, chips, ham, rolls I consumed I am surprised my Christmas presents didn't include a double chin and a little cushion on the behind.

I am also ready to kick the tree to the curb. It was a very pretty tree, but that is just more room I can use for all the toys Princess In Training has received! I do have to say at least with Sassy her presents are smaller and take no space at all.

On a brighter note... "P-I-T" has officially rolled over!

I will share all my lovely Christmas pics soon!

Monday Funny!

I was going to do a different post but thought what better way to start the week with another installment of a Monday Funny! This picture comes from my own archives. This is a picture of Sassy as a baby. This is how she entertained herself in the pack and play. She would press her face against like a child would up against a window. This is one of my most favorite pictures of her first year... one of the funniest by far!!

***Today is my surgery (posted this the night before). Hoping it doesn't keep me from posting tomorrow... so if I don't you know why!! I hope to post soon as a woman with one less organ :0)***

Milestones Galore!!

I am a proud mommy and I couldn't keep it all into one Aloha Friday (don't worry I will be back next week)!



Both my girls have hit a milestone! Of course they are very different but awesome all the same!


Since Sassy is the oldest I thought she could go first! I am proud beyond words of this little lady!! She is barely into December of her 3rd grade year and you know what? She is the queen of multiplication tables! Her daddy and I quizzed her and of course we are evil parents and choose the harder ones first and boy did she put us to shame! She didn't even have to think about any of the answers! Of course she gets this from her father because if you know me you know I am mathematically challenged and that is putting it nicely!

Sassy is also growing up so fast. Today daddy took Miss Sassy to get her Christmas dress. This is a big ordeal in our household! She decided that she is too old for puffy dresses. She came home with the most beautiful grown up looking dress (very classic and not trashy, which is hard to find these days). She of course tried it on with her new shoes and boy did she look so grown up! She is sure growing up into a beautiful almost tween! I can't wait to share her pics!

Princess In Training has shown that she is very in tuned with her fine motor skills. She found her hands at 2 months, started grabbing things at 3 months and now has gotten the hang of holding her toys and bottles for more than a few seconds without letting go. Sassy was the opposite and was all about the gross motor skills. Well "P-I-T" will be 4 months on Friday and is finally attempting to roll over. I again play the evil parent and would put her on her tummy in hopes to make her so mad that she would roll over from tummy to back. Today I was playing with her and while I was telling dear hubby something I turned back and found "P-I-T" like this. From her back she moved to her side. She got stuck and couldn't decide which way to go getting frustrated and mad. Of course we thought this was the funniest thing ever and left her like this for a few more minutes to see if she could figure it out. She did roll back soon after. I was getting worried she would never even attempt to roll, because she had shown no interest in the task!

This mommy gets to end her week on a proud note! Tomorrow starts the Friendship Cup and this household is gearing up to a wonderful weekend of soccer! Monday is my surgery so I will update on the soccer games before I go in. Have a most wonderful weekend!!

I am back!

After a long needed week off to relax and take care of myself and kids with colds I am back to blog! My sister yelled at me yesterday about my week off. She kept coming by to see that my day off turned into a whole week... so here I am Ashley!




Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Other than colds and my gall stone attacks it was a great weekend! Emma and Angela looked so cute in their Thanksgiving outfits! Here is a sister pic I took that night.

Sassy's soccer team made it to the Friendship Cup this year, so we are very excited! They ended the season in 2nd place! It is nice to know that Sassy has found something she loves to do and always strives to be better!

Emma will be 4 months a week from today! I can't believe how fast the time is flying! She is just so much fun! She laughs and plays with me during the day. Angela is our life saver, because she can calm Emma down no matter what! Here is a pic of Emma playing.

Next week I have my surgery, so I will try and update as much as I can next week. Eric is off all this month so I know I will be able to recover nicely! I end this post a pic of our first Thanksgiving as a family of 4!

To My Fellow Bloggers!

Just want to tell you I am still around and will get back on track here soon! So don't think I am ignoring your blogs. I miss being able to read them all and give bloggy love! Even networking is taking a back seat at the moment as well!

Princess news:

Princess In Training's new nickname is 'bubbles', which speaks for itself, because yes we now have drool! She gnaws on everything in sight. I see teeth in her future real soon! She is starting to laugh as well, which makes playtime that much more fun!

Soccer is coming to a close and this house is starting to get sad. This has been an awesome season and the Silver Strikers have played their hearts out! Sassy is really coming into her own as a great soccer player! She is getting the nickname of 'Cheetah' for her running speed.

Tonight is exciting as well! UCLA Bruins basketball kicks off it's 2008-2009 season tonight and this house is all a buzz. Tonight begins the countdown to March Madness! The Bruins almost made it all the way stopping short at the Final Four. We are going to root yet again for an awesome season! GO BRUINS!

Wordless Wednesday

This is a flashback picture of when Sassy was about 4. She dressed herself and added accesories. This is her fighting gear! BTW the pull up is a clean, unused one!

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Parental Controls!

In our house we have two laptops. One is mine and the dear hubby has his own. Sassy will migrate between laptops depending on which one is free. Without us knowing she is becoming very internet savy! Last night when Eric went to use his computer he just started laughing. I gave him this weird look and he said Sassy was looking into talent agencies. I guess it is safe to say she has been bitten by the acting bug. She had the form and had filled out her name, that she was interested in acting, and she almost attempted my email. To get to that point she had to search these sites as well. While we found this very funny how she attempted to contact an agency without any help, it also let us know that it is time to start using the shnazzy parental controls on our computers.

Sassy is working on a book report for school and I think my typing habits are being passed down as well. I was reading her answers and found sentences that ended in 3 periods (...). I am a big overuser of the 3 periods if you haven't noticed already. One question asked to give the characteristics of a character in the book and the last sentence she wrote said " I would love to be Molly's BFF." BFF? Do 3rd graders actually talk like this... I know I don't. She doesn't have a cell phone, let alone text. Now I am anticipating the OMG and the LOL.

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