The Many Faces of James

I got a duet the other night... Song: Dear Mama by 2PAC.

Danny might kill me...

Oh well. =)

That time I ran over a dog...

Today I am reflecting and mourning a little white and gray dog. I am also dealing with guilt...

a lot of it ...

since I ran that little white and gray dog over with my car and killed it instantly.

I have to admit that as I turned my car around to go back and check on it

I was praying that it was:
A) Dead and gone - I hope it was not suffering and frankly, I did not want to have to deal with a critically wounded dog in Mexico... in Spanish!
B) A STRAY - I mean if you live in Mexico you know how many strays are running around all the time. I mean, it has to be a stray, right?
C) Not seen by it's owner (or anyone) - I do not want to be there to see their reaction and... how was I going to relate everything to a crying stranger... again, in Spanish!

A) Yep, dead as a door nail
B) Def NOT a stray (ugh)
C) No one in sight, relief.

I have no idea why I am sharing this. I guess it's kinda a confession. I want it out and in the open. I feel terrible. It was not too long ago that I had to put my childhood dog to sleep (here). Worst thing ever! I have vowed to never have a dog again just to avoid having to kill one again - Tragically I learned you don't even need to own one to kill one.

The only thing that gives me solace is (once again) that:

For Grandma G.

Cheer up!

I love you.

Kisses,

James

Trouble! Eating my first piece of ham.
Reading with Dad... I like to turn the page.
Exploring.

Danny & Lauren Through the Years...

1952


1978


1996



Now, lets see you through the years...
http://www.yearbookyourself.com/

Tubby Time with James.

Please disregard the pink tub.

It's a Very Special Day...

It's GrAnDmA's BiRtHdAy!!!

Lots and lots of love,

James

(and Lauren and Dan too)

James in Motion

I finally figured out how to get my videos up and running. This is a family favorite. Here is James doing the Mexican Hat Dance at age 4 months.

Oh and sorry it is side-ways. How do I fix this? =)

They must of had a killer first dance performance after this.

Carole Ann - thanks for the video

Enjoy...

Facts...

He is a handsome little devil...

And he seems to think so too...

He is a good little dancer...

And he is a long skinny lil bugger.

(At his 9 mo. check-up he weighed 17.5 lbs and was 29.5 inches.)

He loves his dad.

And loves to wrestle with him.

And he has no problem making friends.

Who needs a little brother anyway?

Behind...

I am just a little slooooow on this but ....

the 4th of July 2009 Bash (Mexican Edition)

was outta this world fun

so I just have to get these pics up.

Miss America 2023?



Lots of tastey foods and cute little desserts.

Coca-cola and Root Beer. It was like we were in the good ole U.S.A.!

Our 4th had a very special U.S.A. Pinata. Filled with all sorts of American candy.

Do not be decieved by her cute-ness. This lil chick could swing a bat with the pro's.

Praying for the Pinata to finally break open? Our Primary is so spiritual.

Yum.

A layer of vanilla ice cream + a layer of raspberry sorbet + a layer of vanilla ice cream + some blueberries = YUM.

X's that by a million and you get the coolest part of all ...

the cookie spoons = PERFECTION.

From Martha, or course.

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/vanilla-raspberry-sundaes-with-spoon-shaped-cookies?autonomy_kw=cookie%20spoons&rsc=header_1

Serenade.

I was just on the phone with these 2 cuties:

I was having a kinda frustrating day until I asked them to sing me a song. You know - like primary song or something. No, they rocked out singing this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UX0p7uAW2s

They even stuck in my name, dad's name, etc. I feel like a new woman after feeling their vibes.

Yeah, my niece and nephew are cooler than yours... =)