Future Rock Star??

Well he is in my eyes, my husband. He loves music, loves making it, and loves playing. At times it does get a little annoying for me that I can go a week without listening to music. But not Ismael, thats what he knows. He's been in a couple of bands both Spanish (lead guitarist) and English (bass). Had some good gigs when we were dating but then all of a sudden the gigs ended and band members weren't on the same page.
After a few years of no gigs, Ismael has joined a new Spanish rock band and its pretty cool. Too cool so far, as I am home alone for the third time while he's rocking out at a club. It looks like this will be a routine for Wednesday nights, probably even Thursday and Sunday nights as well. It's all good, he loves it and is excited about having paying gigs.

He's so serious when he plays
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Just a really quick video of their first gig that I actually went to. Not the greatest video but as a good wife I got front row seats, took pictures and video. Maybe I will be there on his next gig that doesn't fall on a day in which I would have to wake up early the next day to work =(

Sick Puppy

Maximus has been down in the dumps this past week and its been kinda rough for us as we have to clean up after him. Max has had diarrhea since Tuesday and we have no idea what could be the cause. Maybe he cought something outside on our outdoor time. Maybe it was something he ate as he tends to think he's a vacuum and sucks up everything he finds on the floor. Or maybe it could be the red peppers he loves to eat when we're visiting my parents.

Anyway, I finally decided to take him to the vet on Saturday as I began to worry it could be worms. We will know by tomorrow if he has worms. But in the mean time Max is on drugs, prescribed that is. Aside from this morning, no diarrhea so far but then again no poop either. I also started feeding him white rice and chicken like the vet said and well of course Max is thrilled about that.

The good thing is that he's still playful, loving and of course still likes to chew on toys and mama's toes. He also likes to keep a smile on his face, what a champ!

Funny

Yes, that's Maximus asleep on his back snoring...

he reminds me of Stich from the movie Lilo and Stich

When does it stop?

So it seems like Maximus only likes to find comfort in chewing. I completely understand, he's teething. But to me, as he starts to chew more and more he also tends to bite on us specially me :( and it hurts. I have tried getting him chewing toys, and he likes his keys that Allison bought him (thanks Allison). I also try getting him exhausted by playing with him but somehow he always ends up trying to chew my hands, arms, pants, or toes. Any ideas as to how I can have him stop biting mama. He does it to Ismael but not as much as when he does it to me. I guess he's just not to fond of me, or like his shirt says; hes just not listening

Meet Maximus

The newest additon to our family:

English Bulldog, Maximus 3months of age

Nervous but very happy to have him around.

Hello Again

Has it really been over a month of my last blog?? Well nothing much has happened since my birthday. But I will break down the things that have happened with a picture or a few.

1. I re-took my Child Life Certification Exam in Arizona, which had lots to do with why I have not blogged. It is hard to concentrate or do other things when you have to wait 4-6wks for the results. And its even worse when you've taken it 5 times... F*&(#!!!!!!

2. We drove to Fresno one crazy evening and came back the next day early in the morning.

(did I mentioned it was during the fires off the 5FWY)

3. Thanksgiving with the family.

4. Finally........ Got my test results and they were GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

(I was victorious in Phoenix, Arizona)

5. Holiday Christmas party with cool girls.

6. Holiday Christmas party with My hubby.

7. Drove with my husband to Kansas for the holidays and visited some dearly missed people and met a young new little person; My cousin Rocio, Kandra and baby Harper.

(We played Rockband on Christmas Eve 'til 4am)

(baked cookies on Christmas day)

8. Spoiled my self in celebrating the fact that I am now a CERTIFIED Child Life Specialist.

The End.

Happy Birthday to ME

So as I have said in the past, I love birthdays. I like celebrating whether it's a small gathering or a big celebration. This past Monday my husband planned a small dinner with my family for my birthday. It was cool and I enjoyed having my kids sing me happy birthday.

My hubby and me

all of my kids except one

taking a bite of the cakeMy mama and papa

My sister and brother who come over straight from work on a weekday

Only one problem though, my godparents were not there. You may think it's no big deal, but I believe that they play a huge part as to why I love birthday celebrations. See every year since my first birthday, my godparents would bring me a cake and a gift on my bday. This year though, they broke the tradition or so I thought. They called me on Monday afternoon to wish me a happy birthday but said they were not able to come until Tuesday. I waited on Tuesday and they were a no show :( I began thinking no biggie I am getting older and well it's okay. But today they did show up and guess what they brought me a dessert as my cake and my gift. I so love them.