My Little Monster

I wouldn't call myself a seamstress but I can get it done. I love to create and have fun. A good friend of mine made one of these cute sweatshirts for her son and I loved it. I decided I wanted to make one for Bells, to fit her personality...A MoNsTeR!! I loved the way it turned out and even better, she loves it too!! Too bad we live in Hawaii or else she could wear it more. I even made some more my nephews, who are even bigger monsters, I didn't think it was possible!!

Our Socks We Miss Thee

Before we left for our move to Hawaii we went to visit my sister and her family...we had such an awesome time. Just to visit some of those memories, 104 degrees and no A/C, 9 people running around the house, spraying Nathan naked in the back yard, Poop Sandwhich, Miah and Ellah's first professional baseball game, Big Foot Java and spending 2 incredible weeks. It might be a good thing we live far away because Cory and Miah are quite the team. They gang up and rally everyone, including Ave and I.

As we were leaving I realized I had forgot socks and so I grabbed a pair of Cory's, not realizing they were one of his favorite pairs. He did notice as we were on the way to the airport, but I needed some. I told him I would mail them back as soon as we got settled. I had very much planned to do so too. But then I just kept wearing them, hiking and hiking (the only time one wears socks in Hawaii). But the more I wore them the more I did not want to mail them back. I loved those socks, not so much for the comfort or brand, they weren't Nike! But because every time I put those socks on, I thought of all those memories and of Cory...I loved it! They are now stained with many more memories and I made the call and told him they will not be returned. When I explained why, there was a lot of laughter but deep down I know they love it. So much cooler than a lucky pair of underwear!!

Happy Birthday Natalie!!

To our Sweet Little Natalie....Happy 2nd Birthday! Last week we had a Minnie Mouse Birthday party to attend. What can we say about Natalie...either you can hear her downstairs calling for Ellah or me or else Ellah is upstairs calling for Natalie. We had the honor of making the birthday cake for the party and it was so much fun. The only difficult thing was finding black fondant. We usually make out own fondant for the cakes but if you have ever dipped your hand in cake decorating, coloring something truly black is a hard thing to do, even Ace of Cakes and Buddy The Boss buys his black and red fondant. So that morning we decided to make Minnie Mouse out of Chocolate Ganache, a hard thing to do in Hawaii. We just basically kept it all in the freezer until right before the party and then cut the cake right away. We love you to pieces Natalie!!

Elvie

Elvie is just a name Miah and Axel made up because apparently they grew tired of saying both girls names, Ellah and Evie. Because we are always around the Diaz Family, the girls love playing with each other. We just say, where is Elvie? Someone get Elvie or grab Elvie. It just makes things so much easier. Elvie was given a push-pop on a hot day last week, they loved them. They were hosed down afterwards though and clothing was completely....

Optional! Way to go Evie!!

Lions and Tigers and Uncle Miah!!

A few weeks ago after a wonderful garage sale extravaganza in Kailua, we went to the Zoo!! It was a perfect Zoo day, not too hot and not too cold. Now, we ain't no Brian Fellows but we tried to learn as much as we can about all those crazy animals.

These are the Mexican Diazitas....okay so they weren't an exhibit but could very well be one, hahaha. Oh how we love Jenny, Axel, Lil' Axel and Evie!

It said to not feed the animals but Bells just wouldn't listen.

Yep, we are those parents. Hahaha, really they are called Walking Wings. They help her walk without holding our hand. As you can see, Miah has lots of slack, this leaves her walking all by herself. But she thinks we are holding her. What a lovely invention, sure saves our backs.

The porcupine we won't mention, he was far too inappropriate.

Which one of these next three animals was not an exhibit at the zoo?

Can you guess?

Maybe this one?

Poor Bells!!

We even saw a bird, not sure if he was a liar but he looked suspicious, what do you think?

I think the best part about the zoo was when we were all walking out of the petting zoo, Lil' Axel was telling his mom what he all saw, it went something like this....

I saw birds, fish, turtles, Uncle Miah, zebras, monkeys and a giraffe. I love how he made Miah out to be just another animal at the zoo, sometimes I think the same thing!!

Piggies!!

We love to paint out piggies, especially when they match. I mean it too when I say "we", she loves to paint her piggies. This is one of my favorite things about having a girl. We have tried to get Daddy into painting his piggies too, ya know saying things like "the whole family is doing it" or "do it for Bells" but he still hasn't given in just yet. But I tell ya what...I give it till she turns 3 and he will have worn so many different shades that Revlon and Wet N Wild will be signing him as the spokesman. I can't wait till we can do more girl things, like hair, well not that I do much with hair but until then, we will be working on Daddy!!

Oh The Love

I was cleaning the kitchen singing and dancing once again with Bells and hold the laughter...we were jammin' out to Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, etc! I have no fear to admit that, I am actually proud!! Even Miah enjoys it. One of Miley's song, One in a Million came on and I was really listening to the lyrics. They are perfect for how I feel for my beloved husband. Oh, I remember now, I helped her write the song myself, hahaha. Not really but it sure feels that way.

How did i get here
I turned around and there you where
Didn´t think twice or rationalize
Cause somehow i knew
That there was more that just chemistry
I mean i knew you were kind of into me
But i figured it´s too good to be true

I said pinch me, where´s the catch this time
Can´t find a single cloud in the sky
Help me before i get use to this guy

They say that good things take time
But really great things happen in a blink
Of an eye
Thought the chances to meet somebody
Like you were a million to one
Can´t believe it
You´re one in a million

Millions of words come to my mind when I try to explain the love I have for the two most amazing people in my life, Jeremiah and Ellah. We fit together so well, a perfect triangle. It will always be just the three of us and we couldn't ask for anything else. I love the both of you so much. I hope that they feel the same way about me...hopefully they don't see me coming and think of a bellowing broccoli bully or a slave-driving, trash-mashing ogre, marathon runner, always-on-the-go, or a thundering humorless tyrant....hopefully!! I guess I could see the Ogre one...hmmm maybe Fiona, red hair and the height issue. Anyway...I just love my family more than anything. They are one in a million...thanks MILEY!!