KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS

Random acts of kindness...

This morning at Starbucks.... someone paid for our Starbucks drinks.

Wow!?? That's so sweet.... so random.....SO RANDOMLY SWEET!

Of course, we continued the act of kindness forth to those behind us.

Committing random acts of kindness is absolutely contagious... on our way home we were thinking of other ways we can continue this thoughtful action.

you're safe to resume the rest of your life.....

What's the big idea behind this stone and clay Mayan calendar made in the fifth century B.C.

It was a calendar of calculations of seasons, drought, rainfall, gods and moon phases.

But to think that this calendar was a prediction tool for the demise of all known civilization??

WHAT??

Isn't it know that the Mayan had more than one calendar..... in fact several have been found.

Isn't it known that this isn't the end of LIFE.... but rather ONLY the end of the 13th b'ak'tun and the beginning of another cycle.

In light of the days leading up today....  from now on..... we should celebrated life.
12-21-12 is the beginning of anew.....
 a day to be kind to another.... be respectful.... smile..... and when you receive it...... pass it on to others.

I like this kind of prediction..... the prediction of a better tomorrow.....

What are you going to do???

think happy thoughts.....

One week (and counting).... as I begin the prep for our vacation, I find myself staring off into space.

I just get so caught up in thinking of the stuff we'll need. 

Packing is so much fun for me.... (I know some people could careless)
Not I...
 it means I'm ready to set off on another adventure in life with some of my favorite little people......my children.

Bam, Fifi, Sweetheart and Cookie are so super excited.

Every turn is something new, every day is ready to bloom into something wonderful.

As I stand here smiling to myself, Sweetheart comes into the room and asks me if I'm okay

".....oh mommy is just day dreaming"

the anticipation and excitement fills my heart 

Summer vacation is a great escape from our daily lives and a well deserved time away.
 We all work very hard at school and at home.

Other than that....... what's life without some ADVENTURE and FUN once a year.

(Click HERE to see what we were we doing last year to date)

Presenting: Barbie's blogger-nouvella mini drama

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF......BARBIE!

(written by Fifi, Sweetheart and Cookie)

BARBIE lives in a mansion off the coast of Bora Bora.

Barbie asleep in her super luxurious bedroom..... 

TIME TO WAKE UP BARBIE!!

These are Barbie's five toddlers... she adopted them from five different countries!!

(Why are they on the floor?)

Getting a diaper change....of course.

This is Barbie's teenaged daughter, Baby.

Baby is sleeping in today.....she's a genius.

She graduated high school at age 12!!

She's tired because she's been attending medical school at nights.

She's going to be a pediatrician aiding in medical care for third world countries.

This is Barbie's twin sister, Barby and her five school aged children. 

Barby is a fashion designer of high end children's clothing.

She owns 59 boutiques around the world.

The Bora Bora mansion is where they come to RELAX.

 (Ooops....looks like some of the children rolled off the bed during the night)

This is Albert, a former Navy Seal, he is also the butler. 

He keeps the mansion in tip top shape.

Albert is also the cook and makes many of the best gourmet meals.

The kitchen is fully stocked and in perfect order.

Doesn't Albert do a great job??

This is Barby's mini van. 

Today is their mother/daughters day out.

The girls made excellent grades in school so they're being rewarded with lunch and a movie!!

So excited for them...

Barbie is smiling, it looks like it's going to be a fantastic day.

But....... where is Barbie going??

That's where this drama begins in this mini telenovella.....

What do you think should happen next???

smiles, jokes and art for the pediatrician

Today is doctor appointment
 No concerns...
because everyone loves their pediatrician!
She's a wonderful, amazing, super doctor.

Today the girls brought her some impressive art.
They've done this for years now---
 so proudly displayed
Her office is like an art gallery of love

--so sweet--

pretending its not MONDAY!!!!!!

Don't wake me if it's Monday

I think I'd like mornings, if they started later.

It's time to wake up and start our week.
Along with camp and our other activities; we'll have an extra special time because
Auntie is bring Nana and Cheii for a visit.

Our Monday just got a positively wonderful boost!

Weeeeee!!!!!

It's FRIDAY!!

My kiddos are enjoying their well deserved time off from school......... SUMMER VACATION 

It is a beautifully day TODAY.

Aside from summer camp...... we're feeling pretty relaxed.

Can't wait for our road trip.

you gotta have FAITH

Our busy schedule doesn't end just because school ended.

This summer, Sweetheart and Cookie will attend faith formation religious educational studies. 

Sweetheart and Cookie have attended this in summers past. 

They are excited to meeting up with old friends and excited to make new ones.

The classes meet 5x a week throughout the month of June.

So that means the routine of drop off / pick up won't end for us anytime soon.

Gotta have Faith.....

candy apples, yearbooks and sunshine

Ohhh....YES!
Today is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL......

My children are excited! (as am I)
A whole school year has come and gone.
All my little ones have worked soooooo hard all year long!

At last..... summer vacation is here

if every school had PLAY DAY......

Its time to put away the backpacks and books for the day......and time to bring out the sunblock, swimsuits and shorts....for today is PLAY DAY at Cookie and Sweetheart's school.

A day filled with outdoor fun activities for all the students.

Bouncy house

Water slide

Volleyball

Races

Slip and Slide

Water balloons

and

Popsicles, Lemonade and sack lunch under the trees

sweet popsicle in the HOT SUN

FUN!    FUN!!    FUN!

Did your school do stuff like this??

I remember my elementary school doing something similar......what fond, fun memories for all.

--GOOD TIMES--

Congraduations.....

GRADUATION DAY....

It's was an early release day today for Bam.

The graduation ceremony for the seniors attending his school is being held.

 I can't believe that in three short years my little baby.... my son.... my Bammy will be graduating.

Amazing.....

It makes me smile.... 

There is so much to do until then.....there is so much we'll go through.

There is so much anticipation on my part just thinking about it...

Graduation is such a special and honorable time...... such a wonderful MILESTONE.

I look forward to it....... Bam looks forward to it too.

To him it seems so far away.....

To me it seems like next year.....

Congratulations Graduates..... or as we like to say
"Congraduations"

mad jumpin' skillz

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Cookie on the right with her HOT pink sneakers

Cookie performanced at the Health and Wellness Fair this evening with the jump rope team.
She's so talented.....
She has outstanding jump roping skills. 
If I could bring you all here I would...... the show is so AWESOME.
Cookie....and the jump rope team are soooo....
SUPER TALENED!

The community health and wellness fair was held at Sweetheart and Cookie's school. There was a bike safety presentation by the Albuquerque Police Department. They even properly fitted and gave away free bicycle helmets. There was a rock climbing wall and a fruit smoothy booth with super smooth-smoothies....hahahaha. The local bowling alley brought over a portable bowling lane too and gave away free bowling passes. (I see a blog about bowling happening soon....) There were so many other events and sponsors....but by far the best was my little Cookie.... giving her very BEST performance.
(Click below for a sample jump rope song....)

Royal Memories

Real life Fairy Tale.....  

One year ago, yesterday, Prince William and Kate wed in London.

We woke 3 AM to watch the Royal wedding.......Cray-zy 

we loved it!

It was the fairy tale we all grew up hearing.

Prince Charming and the beautiful Cinderella.

Disney had us all hooked from birth.

Prince William and Kate's Royal wedding was Historic and EPIC..... we had to see this.

We planned an early morning ROYAL WEDDING breakfast party....... just for us.

We had English tea, crumpets, mini breakfast quiche, fruit, yogurt and toast.

As a family we made decorations of Union Jack flags, Will and Kate tea bag bobbles and centerpieces.

It was FUN.

It was ROYALLY FUN. (hahaha)

We had tiaras, facinators and a top hats for everyone.....even our dogs were dressed for the occasion. 

I think it was the most fun we had....one year ago....at 3 AM!!!!

The decorations from our Royal Wedding Party still hang in our home to this day!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for Ice cream....

It's sooooo HOT today.
I think its time to have the air conditioner turned on for the season.
I'll have to call the service tech to make an appointment.
Until then, we need to COOL down now....
So we went to the grocery store for
ICE CREAM

We had a hard time narrowing down our choice...
but our final decision was Lychee flavored Ice Cream
(we're big fans of Lychee berries- click here)
YUMMMY
Have you ever tried this flavor......It's soooo creamy, soooo smooth and absolutely refreshing.
It's the perfect escape from the New Mexico heat.

BTW.....what is your favorite ice cream flavor???
(anyone can comment below)

singing while waiting for the van to go through....

Down at the carwash....

At the car wash. yeah....

Hey get your car washed today

This song (below) came to mind as the van was going through the car wash....

I sang it too.... okay......NOT out loud only in my head.

I'm sure if I did sing out loud I would've gotten a lot of side eye looks

Great song, huh.....

egg-travagant hairstyling

Look who has beautiful hair.... Sweetheart

My girls were flipping through a fashion magazine when they saw this hair style. 

They then decided to recreated it..... EXACTLY.

Wow!

I am amazed, they are truly talented.

With Easter tomorrow, I think this beautiful up-do is perfect for the occasion.

What do you think??

Bam's new kicks....

We're headed to the shoe stores to find the perfect pair of kicks for BAM.

I can't believe how quickly he wears through his shoes.

After running in and out of shoe stores, I think he's found what he likes.

Of course it couldn't have come any sooner as we must schedule a hair cut as well.

BAM is satisfied with his new kicks and happy with a great hair cut!
Now its time for lunch in the park.
I LOVE MY SON.....
(he makes our day and keeps his sisters and I laughing all the time)

(he wasn't up to having his picture taken today)

Nessie sighting in ABQ!!

En route, after school, we took a detour through the residential neighborhoods.

That's when we saw this landscape display.....

What is this creature with a goat head swimming through the cacti?

Is it the lock ness monster (nessie doesn't have a goat head or back fins)

A sea dragon (lacking wings and furiousness)

or 

 ogopogo (that's it!!)

Very interesting............ definitely!

(would you agree??)

sparkly smiles

HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY

Founding Father George Washington's birthday

Schools are out today for President's day.

But Sweetheart and Cookie have a pending dental appointment before they can officially call it a day off. 

(click here for blog about Fifi and Bam's dental visit)

Nom Nom Nom......

 As we wait for the dentist, a Giant set of teeth and a super sized toothbrush sit atop the countertop, looking rather CREEPY.......…

Sweetheart captured this image from the dentists' chair

 PERFECT dental check up for both Sweetheart and Cookie.

This is the goody bag the dentist gave to the girls....

Cookie took a picture of the contents of her goody bag

Green toothbrush, mini toothpaste, mini floss, toy surprise, stickers 

and TOKENS for the bouncy ball machine.

Hurray for BEAUTIFUL teeth.........and HEALTHY smiles

cake, ice cream and bandaids

Having many children means having many friends.

Having many friends means attending many birthday parties........

This afternoon we're at a birthday party for little Miss Jessie at Roller Skate City.

♥I love this sepia image of Princess Fifi♥
As if she stepped into a time machine to the 1950's

It was exciting to get out on the rink to skate to some of our favorite tunes.

(click here to see the last time our skates were in ACTION)

We brought our own inline skates but we were given the chance to try skating on four wheels as well.

 (the orange wheeled rental skates)

"Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy" says Cookie and Sweetheart.

Can you spot Cookie and Sweetheart??
**hint: Cookie is center / Sweetheart is right

Bam loves to skate at me full speed
 and last second swerving off to the side
Oh Bam!!

 Princess Fifi has such graceful falls............they shall be known as "Fi-Falling"

We had a great time with tons of laughs on wheels.

                                                      Happy Birthday Jessie!!