RECYCLE & REPURPOSE

I love DIY projects, especially those that give new life, purpose and beauty to old things!

July 10, 2009

GRAMMOLOUS ADDIE

I am officially a grandma, a grandmother, a grandmama, a grandina, an abuelita, or how about GRADDIE!?

Here's the little guy that made it all happen!
West Alvin
07/07/2009
7 lbs. 7oz.
21.06 in.

After the ordeal the little guy went through to get here, he needs a nap!!

First thing a saw when I walked in the room were these little legs!!


Proud Ama Prieta.....I could cry!

Tired mommy and daddy are glad it's all over with!

It's amazing to see the tiny perfection in his tiny little fingers.






June 08, 2009

Angel's Baby Shower

OMG! There is only about a month left before the baby comes!!!
Here are some of the pics from the fun fun event on Sat June 6th, in honor of this cute little miracle!

This image from the baby's 3-D ultra sound. Amazing!

Shower invites....one of 4 made

Inside shows baby's precious face

The GLOWING mom-to-be the day of the shower!
She loved this comphy chair that my sister-in-law, Liz, and my mom set up for her!



Hand-stiched blanky by auntie Carol


Can you tell Angel was happy?!

How about that diaper cake!? Cute, huh?....especially that darn giraffe....so soft!

Mommy & Me outfit


Baby Clothesline decor...simple but so cute. Check out the looong johns in the back! Too funny!


These little onesie cookie Favors where so much fun to make



Cupcakes instead of a cake....uh, could've looked better.
I'm going to buy a cupcake stand!
Refreshing fruit


I think I ate all the brownies myself, and the kids LOVED taking big bits ouf of the onesie cookies!
The white choc chip cookies were made especially for the father-to-be since he's allergic to chocolate!
























May 25, 2009

Mother's Day Memories


On Mother's Day I was surprised by a delivery of lovely flowers and delicious Belgian chocolates from my daughter and favorite son-in-law! :)

Two delicious layers of all kinds of truffles!

Me and my Ama...that's the best smile I was able to get out of her!












Mother's Day ifts

Easter Memories

It's always so much fun to watch the kids' excitment during the egg hunt, as well as watching the kid in the adults come out!!
Aiden rushes across the yard where there are more eggs!
Cristian, Bella and Gaby

In case you can't tell, these cupcakes are "Nests"!


Puppies love Easter too!


Yey! Ray's got two eggs!


Yumm....chocolate cupcakes too!



He thinks there's money in the eggs!

Angel, Tasha and Robert


January 05, 2009

Christmas


How greatful we are for every blessing in our lives. The gifts are nice, but being able to share this time with family is what matters!


Louie and his grandma, Marie

The ribbon-wearing boy, Cristian

I have that salad bowl and I love it!



I think Bella could have a future with National Geographic


Aiden and Bella love passing out gifts



Well, looks like Gracie got a bag full of tissue paper!




and I'm not sure who invited these two gay strippers!


Tommy is ready to open his gifts!

I had to help him open his packages...Thanks Mar for the yammy treats!!!


Now Elyssa has many ribbons to wear.



What a cute newphew I have!!! Cheese!!!

That's it. All other pictures were EVEN busier










Thanskgiving on Berkeley Avenue

A great time was had by everyone! There was turkey with all the fixings, ham, and of course my mom's homemade tamales! We missed everyone that couldn't come!
La Bella
Aiden and Bella


Le couples....

Robert and Liz
Photo by Bella Ceja


Derek and Angel....
ALREADY pregnant but told NObody!!


Dave and Olivia


Me and Chris, who now has no hair or beard!
Photo by Bella Ceja

Khanh and Soco
Practice Thanksgiving table

My mom and my sister......the Marias!

The kid's table....Aiden, Bella & Cristian

Kid's mini turkey favor