Wow, what a week. This week has truly invigorated my belief in the democratic process and in America. It has been exciting to say the least.
On Tues November 4th, 2008 the entire family went to vote. Sofia and I voted int he morning and Maya and Daddy voted in the evening. Maya was a bit confused, she knew she was going to go vote, but was very disappointed to find out that she would not be seeing Obama . "Where is Obama? " Daddy explained to her, that we had voted for Obama, and that doesn't mean that he is going to appear. That evening as the kids slept, Carlos and I stayed up and witnessed history. Barrack Obama was elected president. Finally an end to the Republican regime and their ridiculous foreign policy.
The days following the election have been exilerating, the country has been aglow and the world now sees the US in a different light. The path that lies ahead for Obama will be difficult to say the least. He has to clean up the mess of a a Bush administration and a republican congress, two wars, an economy in crisis and a nation divided....poor guy, sounds like a tough job.
This has quite significance to our family. After Tuesday night, I realized that anything is possible.... it makes me optimistic for the future, for my daughter's future.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Harvest Festival
Maya and Sofia at their Harvest Festival
This year Maya and Sofia were able to participate in the ChildTime Festival in Roseville CA. Maya was dressed as a princess (of course). Snow White to be exact. And Sofia was a little bumblebee. Maya enjoyed the face painting and the games, while Sofia enjoyed the treats, especially the cupcakes. It was definitely a good precursor to Halloween that is only a week away.
Bishops Pumpkin Farm
Every October, we enjoy visiting the Bishops Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland CA. We visit the animals in the petting zoo. Enjoy a old fashion hay ride to the pumpkin patch and pick out our pumpkins. Not to mention, we enjoyed some great tasting pumpkin pie and soothing hot chocolate.
As the girls become more and more aware of our yearly tradition, we are able to enjoy the yearly event and see our little girls cherish the time with their family. This year, Sofia was able to pick out her own pumpkin, and Maya being the pro that she is was also able to pick out her own pumpkin. They were not large pumpkins but they had plenty of character, and we had a great time picking them out.
Later that day we enjoyed watching the pig races, going down the slides and taking the train ride around the farm. After all was said and done, we called it a day. We had our pumpkins and our memories of a day well spent.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
End of Summer
Summer has come and gone, faster than we can say...Bailout. We had a wonderful summer with our daughters and are looking forward to even better Autumn ahead.
A new cousin joined our family, Luc Miguel Moreno, or Mini -Mike joined our life on 9/11/08 and he definitely is true to his name. Mike, Tony and Mini-Mike look so much alike, they are definitely Morenos.
I participated in the Heart Walk on 9/18/08 walking a mile and raising money for charity. I'd like to thank all those who sponsored me on my walk and my husband who was my inspiration for participating. Walking has become quite a chore this recent month, so this was a feat all on its own.
New baby is growing and is doing great. She is moving around and kicking like a professional soccer player. I can swear she does bicycle kicks in there. The monthly check up went great, and all is comfy and cozy as far as she is concerned. Carlos and I are yet to pick out a name. Maya has suggested Nemo (like the fish) only because its a girl, she's modified it to Nema. Maya is excited about her baby sister "hatching" on Christmas day. She can't wait for the day when she is able to see her baby sister and hold her. There is only 3 months until the due date, so I can't wait until the baby 'hatches' either.
Maya is a remarkable student, her vocabulary and social skills become more and more refined each day. She likes to read and tell stories and is rarely at a loss for words. She has started playing soccer and is really exercising her motor skills. We enjoy seeing her grow and become an intelligent and dynamic little girl.
Sofia is also advancing faster than she can say "uno...dos". She is now counting and can sing some songs. Her favorite is Old MacDonald. She has learned to say the names of all her daycare friends, but by far her favorite word is "MAYA" and "Mas". Little Baby amazes us daily with her new words and expressions. She's a bright and happy baby.
Carlos and I are truly blessed to have such wonderful little girls. (Feel free to remind me of this the next time they are screaming and crying) I can't imagine life without them.
A new cousin joined our family, Luc Miguel Moreno, or Mini -Mike joined our life on 9/11/08 and he definitely is true to his name. Mike, Tony and Mini-Mike look so much alike, they are definitely Morenos.
I participated in the Heart Walk on 9/18/08 walking a mile and raising money for charity. I'd like to thank all those who sponsored me on my walk and my husband who was my inspiration for participating. Walking has become quite a chore this recent month, so this was a feat all on its own.
New baby is growing and is doing great. She is moving around and kicking like a professional soccer player. I can swear she does bicycle kicks in there. The monthly check up went great, and all is comfy and cozy as far as she is concerned. Carlos and I are yet to pick out a name. Maya has suggested Nemo (like the fish) only because its a girl, she's modified it to Nema. Maya is excited about her baby sister "hatching" on Christmas day. She can't wait for the day when she is able to see her baby sister and hold her. There is only 3 months until the due date, so I can't wait until the baby 'hatches' either.
Maya is a remarkable student, her vocabulary and social skills become more and more refined each day. She likes to read and tell stories and is rarely at a loss for words. She has started playing soccer and is really exercising her motor skills. We enjoy seeing her grow and become an intelligent and dynamic little girl.
Sofia is also advancing faster than she can say "uno...dos". She is now counting and can sing some songs. Her favorite is Old MacDonald. She has learned to say the names of all her daycare friends, but by far her favorite word is "MAYA" and "Mas". Little Baby amazes us daily with her new words and expressions. She's a bright and happy baby.
Carlos and I are truly blessed to have such wonderful little girls. (Feel free to remind me of this the next time they are screaming and crying) I can't imagine life without them.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
when I grow up...........
My kids have shown me a pure innocence that I have never seen before. They posses such a wonderful and refreshing perspective of the world around them, that it continually makes me reevaluate my own. For Maya and Sofia, everything is within reach and nothing is impossible. I hope they never give up on their dreams and always keep their perspective on life.
The other day, Carlos asked Maya what she wanted to be when she grew up. For a 3 year old, sky is the limit. Maya can be anything in the world....and leave it to Maya to take that literally. Maya responded..."A Doctor". Wow, my daughter the doctor....wouldn't that be nice... , then she responded, "and a tree". You see for Maya anything in the world is possible... she can be a 'tree' or a 'doctor'. Whether Maya becomes 'a Doctor' or 'a Tree', we'll be proud of her all the same.
Now, if I really want to read between the lines, maybe she's telling me that She wants to be pre-med from Standford.....OK, I know its a stretch. What I do know is that years from know I will look back and smile at the thought of my daughter....the tree/doctor.
The other day, Carlos asked Maya what she wanted to be when she grew up. For a 3 year old, sky is the limit. Maya can be anything in the world....and leave it to Maya to take that literally. Maya responded..."A Doctor". Wow, my daughter the doctor....wouldn't that be nice... , then she responded, "and a tree". You see for Maya anything in the world is possible... she can be a 'tree' or a 'doctor'. Whether Maya becomes 'a Doctor' or 'a Tree', we'll be proud of her all the same.
Now, if I really want to read between the lines, maybe she's telling me that She wants to be pre-med from Standford.....OK, I know its a stretch. What I do know is that years from know I will look back and smile at the thought of my daughter....the tree/doctor.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Fair Days
In Sacramento Mid-August to Labor days means hot weather, but its also a time for the State Fair. We enjoy going to see the animals and exhibits. Carlos and I aren't into the roller coasters or spending $20 to get a small stuffed animal in some carny-game, but we do like to walk around and eat the fried food. (Its bad I know, but hey, at least we draw the line at the fried twinky on a stick). As the kids get older they are able to enjoy and understand more, which always makes it enjoyable.
As always, we decided to go see the farm animals. Maya loved it! She gave kisses to the baby chicks and got to see and pet a chinchilla. At the petting zoo, a baby goat tried to eat Maya's dress, she liked petting and feeding all the animals. Meanwhile, Sofia did not want to touch the animals ... at all. She didn't really like being around all the farm animals and opted to stand where no animals could touch her, it was cute to watch. This year Maya was tall enough to ride some of the roller coaster's, she barely made the cut-off by an inch. But being the big adventurous girl that she is, she wanted to ride the roller coaster all by herself, I must admit, I was proud. Little Baby was not up for any roller coasters, opting instead for a nice cool ice cream....yummmy.
Of course being the suckers that we are, Carlos and I stopped at a carny game and spent $10 in order to win two stuffed animals which were probably made in a Chinese sweatshop for $.50 cents... what can I say, we are suckers when it comes to our kids.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Happy Days
Hello. Just wanted to send out a quick update on the Gutierrez Family.
Maya is getting smarter by the day. She has transitioned into Pre-school classroom and is doing great. She had her dentist apt. this month and the dentist said she is doing great. She is expanding her knowledge of letter recognition and alphabet phonics. She loves to read books and sing and dance. When asked what her name is she responds, "Maya Cu-ter-rez", its too cute. She's our superstar.
Sofia has 2 new teeth this month, she is now able to chew more food, which is great. Her vocabulary expands every single day. She turned 18 months this week, and is growing up too fast. She uses her baby sign language as well, she had no problem telling us when she is hungry and wants "special chips" (that's what we call our rice cakes). She loves her older sister-- its a real case of can't live with her and can't live without her. Those two are inseparable.
Life is never dull in the Gutierrez house, with two children and one on the way, we rarely find a quiet moment to ourselves. Carlos has been very patient with all my pregnancy mood swings, and even though I don't say it enough, I love and appreciate him very much.
Maya is getting smarter by the day. She has transitioned into Pre-school classroom and is doing great. She had her dentist apt. this month and the dentist said she is doing great. She is expanding her knowledge of letter recognition and alphabet phonics. She loves to read books and sing and dance. When asked what her name is she responds, "Maya Cu-ter-rez", its too cute. She's our superstar.
Sofia has 2 new teeth this month, she is now able to chew more food, which is great. Her vocabulary expands every single day. She turned 18 months this week, and is growing up too fast. She uses her baby sign language as well, she had no problem telling us when she is hungry and wants "special chips" (that's what we call our rice cakes). She loves her older sister-- its a real case of can't live with her and can't live without her. Those two are inseparable.
Life is never dull in the Gutierrez house, with two children and one on the way, we rarely find a quiet moment to ourselves. Carlos has been very patient with all my pregnancy mood swings, and even though I don't say it enough, I love and appreciate him very much.
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