Whoa Baby!

I have no idea why I am blogging about this but wow...

The Biggest Loser winners,

Marty and Amy

had their first baby...

10lbs 14 oz. Holy Smokes!

But I guess she is happy to know that she discovered her fastest weight loss secret -

deliver a HUGE baby!

Cousins...

Are so fun!

Wish we could live near these guys ...

...or ANY of James' 22 cousins.

How cute is that baby Oliver!?

Mmm. So yummy!

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One day...

A Very Mexican 4th!

*Happy 4th of July!*

Strange to be celebrating it in a foreign country but at the same time fitting - I have a deeper respect and love for my country than ever before.

I love Mexico.

I love Brasil.

But nothing will ever compare to the love I have for

the United States of America.

We celebrated with Hamburger, hot dogs, root beer, and ice cream. Very American.

We celebrated with a pinata, arracherra, guacamole. Very not-American.

We celebrated all afternoon, which made me a happy girl and... a tired girl.

But I do miss this today:

(Fact: This is my FIRST 4th not in our Nations capital (ok, there was one year I had to go to Pioneer Trek) but I am a faithful D.C. firework attender - rain, hail, terrorist threats, or shine!)

I am proud to be an American - in Mexico - and always.

God Bless the U.S.A

Xochimilco (so-chi-mil-co)

Xochimilco is better known for its extended series of canals — all that remains of the ancient Lake Xochimilco.

This was our boat. Hmm...Is it a sign? My mom's name is Maria and she is Brasilian. Our Captain (and our Mexican).
Chance? How did he get down to Mexico? He missed Danny too much I guess.
Me with my little Mexicano.

Uh? What is more strange - that it says USA -or- that the "u" is backwards? Don't they have the letter "u" in their alphabet?

And other happenings...

Snow is Mexico? No. It's just a hail storm.How cute can we get?

Er...How gross can we get?

Ode to My Older Sister

Carmen,
Why do you have to look great pregnant? Why do you still weigh less than me at 30 weeks pregnant? Why doesn't any fat want to jump on your arms, thighs, butt, ankles, cheeks, fingers, toes, ok you get the point. And hold up! This is child #4! Let review some things...

Carmen -child #4- all belly

Lauren - child # 1 -all pudge! And if Carmen looks familiar...

well...

here is me in a brunette wig.And lastly, why is your kid sleeping on the job. He better get his act together before his sister arrives! =)




Oh man! I miss you guys! =(

Hi Grandma!

Are you happy that my mom updated the blog WITH pictures of me this time?

Love you.

James

June '09

Ah, The Great Outdoors! Haha, that movie is a classic. No bear attacks or unexpected guests but it still was an adventure. Here we are with our little cabana. They called them cabana's but to me that sounds too tropical - these were definitely rustic!See what I mean...James sucking on wine corks...and enjoying them WAY too much!

Me! All ready for my hike and zip-line experience.Ouch! Or maybe not...These were the coolest zip-lines I have ever been on. You take 4 different lines to get back down to the lake at the bottom. This first line is probably 15 stories high! The views were fantastic!
James meeting his first horse.

And that is all.

The following are evidence of animal behavior...

And thanks James for helping me find all the dangers I need to child-proof.

The Zoo (Again). You would go all the time too if you saw this place. I still have not been able to see the whole thing - it's huge!

Our partners for the day -Luisa and Joseph.

James and me and the big snake I got suckered into buying.

Why are these things soooo ugly...

and why do they have such bubbly butts?

Fun Find

I was blog stalking in my spare time (oh to think of what I should've been doing) and found myself on the Etsy website looking at some ridiculously cute fabric. My search is over.

Thank you Charlie and Lindsay.

Check it out here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5680709&order=&section_id=&page=1

PS

Doesn't James and Nate look like they could be twins!? Just a few years apart!

I mean I guess when I say that Nathan is sooooo cute - I am totally serious! =)

2 Years Ago...

A very special boy was born!

Nate-Dogg,

We wish we were there to celebrate. James is in tears because he really wants to eat your cake with you - he has resorted to eating post-it notes instead. Yuck. We hope that we get to see you soon. We love you!

Xoxo,

Uncle Danny, Aunt Lauren, and Cousin James

Create!

This is sure to inspire:

http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,4644-1,00.html

(scroll down to the Create video.)

James has A LOT of...

Girl Friends!

But MoM is still his fav...right!?

Who knew James was a triplet. These poor babies have to live among some of the most full headed haired babies in the world. (Although Timmy on the far left did have lots of hair but dad buzzed it off) Oh and mom, James is the one all the way to the right - you know, with the squinty "Childers" eyes. Case in point: My maids 6 month old. She is so yummy.

The Ward Social - I am so bad at remembering to take pictures. But here are a few.

Cute young woman - oh and Amanda who has 3 children BUT I bet you can't guess which one she is!

Isn't she a doll!? Love her sass! And her twin brother is too cute for words. I like to think he has a crush on me. I know - keep dreamin'! And here is James stealing poor, sweet Tyson's food.

And that is why he has this shirt.