Happy 30th Mikey

February 23 is a wonderful day for our family to remember. It's the day that our Mikey was born. It was a scary delivery. Mike has worked for a lot of bad people over the years, I really don't know why. Maybe because he is so trusting and kind to others. During this pregnancy he was working for a not so nice man. I was very big and pregnant close to delivery when this man called and told me that the home that Mike had been building in Kernville for an investment ( to by our own home ) had burned down to the ground. I was alone with our three little children Mauri 6, Jaime 4, & Spencer 2. I became very sick, my head hurt and I couldn't see. Just then my mother who lived up north decided to come early to help me with the kids. She walked in and found me this way. She found Mike and they took me to the hospital. I had toxemia and so they checked me into the hospital and put me in a dark room with a nurse sitting by my side at all times. They thought I was going to have a Cesar. After two days I had a healthy beautiful boy.
Mikey has been the strong silent type from the start. His two sisters and brother did all the talking so he didn't have to. He didn't talk until he was almost three and then he began talking in full sentences. It was as if he wanted to make sure he did it just right before he began. He loved pretending wearing hats of all kinds, Fireman, race car driver,and cowboy. He was one that wasn't very patient, but has improved in that area over the years. Going on a mission and working for his dad has helped him very much.
He has given us all great joy in our family. His sisters, Brother and their spouses all adore him. This is his 30th birthday! We can't believe how fast time has gone by. How we love our Mikey: Everyone loves Mikey!
Happy birthday sweet boy

Skinny or Fat, Whats better?

I have beautiful children as you can see from the family picture from above, but my youngest daughter is very thin and gets so upset when people comment about how thin she is. We all tell her it's a compliment and that she is so lucky. If she doesn't eat all the time cookies, donuts, etc. she loses weight. For most people they fight all their lives to be thin or just average.
I remember being in the 7th grade being 5'6 and weighing 119 pounds thinking I was fat. I was bigger then most of the kids, taller and stockier. Sunni being the last born doesn't remember what her parents looked like in our youth. She remembers us in our 40's and both Mike and I had begun to gain weight. Sunni has always wondered "Who do I take after".
Well, I was going through pictures the other day and found this one! HA HA HA!
I think this will answer her question.

Yes, Spencer he is you father also! HA HA HA

Grandma's week babysitting the Hawaii Orphins

This has been such a wonderful week for me. I have been able to watch Spencer and Shanti's two little girls while they spend some time in Hawaii. Let me just say there is a reason you have babies when you are young. Mike and I have been on our toes non-stop chasing these little girls around. It has been so fun hearing their little feet coming down the hall and the laughter when they play together.

The first few days I would be cleaning or getting ready for the day and see Sammi peeking out the door and then quickly shutting it when she saw me. At first I was afraid of what I would find when I entered the room.
Here is Sammi seeing if the coast is clear.


Search and seizing with Sariah close behind! She loves to copy whatever Sammi does.



What I find as I open the door! Take a close look at Sariah dress. She put it on all by herself.





I thought I would post a few things I knew you would miss. Sariahs little hand directing you where to go and what to give her.


Look at those baby blues how can you ever tell her NO!



Sammi has adopted the highchair as her new feeding place. It has been so nice because once she is in there she can't get out. She has to actually sit still and eat some food.



This was an afternnon with their cousins the Armijos at the park. It was a lovely day and they had so much fun being out of the house to run free. I love watching them run and play with eachother. Sammi leads the way and Sariah brings up the rear.









They sure miss their mommy and daddy and I know they will be so happy to have them home soon!