FIRST HAIRCUT FOR GABRIEL 6/30/07

My sweet, sweet Gabriel is such a handsome boy (no bias here, ahemm..) but his face has been covered up with all that hair, so I took him in for the "da-dada-daaaahh" 1st haircut. We went to Snip-its and spent entirely too much money ($15.00 !!), but I suppose we go through all the hoop-la for all the firsts, right?

I strode in there confidently with my big boy - because the track record for haircuts has been set by Sebi, who takes it all in stride. OH BOY. Take a look and see how the event progressed...

Hey, mom!

Hmmm...

You're not gonna touch me, right?

Lady, I mean it...

I said, Don't Touch Me!

Why???

I guess I have sinned...

As I was driving through the neighborhood today I came up to a house with two little boys who were outside playing. I started to entertain the thought of when my own boys would be that age, and how they would look. Just as my happy vision was coming to life, I got flipped off by one of the boys. I drove on and looked in my sideview mirror, and there remained "the bird" just staring me down. I continued on my way to Walgreen's, picked up some milk, and was headed back home. I happened upon the same little boy.....and I contemplated driving by and flipping HIM off. I had to remember that I was the adult. I did think it, though....

STORYTIME

I took the babies to "baby time" at the public library Friday morning. They read stories, sang songs, and then had a little playtime with everyone. It was like a mini Gymboree, only I didn't have to pay a single penny! The boys had a blast, and I met another mom there who also has twin boys (14 months old). We exchanged numbers and can hopefully arrange some play dates :)

PIZZA, PICNIC, PARK, PHISHY-CATCH

1st time swinging...and LOVING IT!




Lately, come 5:00 I just really feel like I need to get out of the house- so, that's what we did! I packed up the kids, picked up a pizza, and headed to the park for a late afternoon picnic. Sebi was especially excited because there was a man fishing at the duck pond. The nice gentleman let Sebi play with his fishing rod and even let him hold the line when he caught a minow. It was at that moment that Sebi officially requested a "fishy-catch" for his birthday. As usual, Homer and Gabriel were plenty entertained just seeing big brother having so much fun! :)



Officially the first fish that Sebi caught!





Proud fisherman

Birthday Present

The two rascals are enjoying their new Mickey Mouse toy from Grandma and Grandpa. They just absolutely love it!

Afternoon in the Park

Sebi very patiently endured a rough morning with the babies. They were so unhappy about using the sippy-cups! After the emergency trip to Walgreen's for some new bottles (because yes, per doctor's orders- I threw the old one's away), the babies settled down for a nap with two full tummies. I decided to treat Sebi to some park playtime. We had a great time together and even discovered this little critter.....




Blech!!!
(amazingly, it flies!)

Operation Sippy-Cup...FAILED!

Happy to have a bottle again :)

Friday, the babies had their 1 year well check complete with a round of 3 shots each. Needless to say, it was not a top experience for the little guys. Along with all the usual ho-hum, the doctor said "No more bottles. Just get rid of the bottles by the end of the day." We started on the mission Saturday after we bought some sippy-cups. (I'll admit, I am a wee bit late introducing them, so I am to blame for this one.) Things did not go smoothly. As a matter of fact, this was a nightmare! My poor babies were so angry - and THIRSTY!!! I phoned the after hours clinic Sunday morning and was given a little less harsh advice on weaning them off the bottles. So we are taking a more gradual approach and for the time being, we have chosen to abort mission...

click on the link below to see the project in action

http://picasaweb.google.com/rebekca9/OperationSippyCupFAILED?authkey=BuhWWjuyre0

Lightbulbs Are Going Off, or Shall I Say Coming On?

Well, my mother has always said that as smart as I am - I have no common sense. I needed to run to the grocery store and instead of taking ALL THREE of the kids, I just took one. What a novel idea! Sebi was about to go down for a nap, and that left Sebastian to look after Homer while Gabi and I went out for a bit. I don't know why the thought has never occured to me...We had a wonderful time together and he got to have some free samples of deliciously sweet nectarine!

Happy Birthday Homer & Gabriel!

Mmmm pancakes

I can't believe that my babies are a year old today! Time has gone by soo quickly. We started the day off with some bananna pancakes and eggs (a new favorite around here). I got to spend an entire day just admiring my beautiful boys and wondering when they got to be so big. Here are a few photos, and a link to the video of the birthday song...

All five of us after pizza and cake

click on the link below to see the birthday song:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rebekca9/HomerGabrielS1stBirthday02?authkey=pex0l-9Y-PU

Has It Been A Year Already?

I was just looking back and thinking, I can't believe that my babies are about to be 1 in 4 DAYS!!! They were so little......

How awesome is God

Grandpa's slideshows for June '07

Aaaaahhhh Summertime!

Summer is here and all the wonderful things that come with it-like the icecream truck! Tonight, Sebi and Sebastian were out playing ball...(I am no longer allowed in this activity and am actually ordered back inside by Sebi). I am o.k. with this, because it's his special time with daddy- and I pretty much suck at throwing the football. Anywho, the ice cream truck came by. Sebi got a Dora popsicle and was just ecstatic. ...as if he needed any help in looking forward to going outside with daddy :)

I am taking my foot out of my mouth...

When we got back from visiting my family, we walked into the house and the stench was horrific- to say the least. I was disgusted by the smell of mold to which I (angrily) attributed to the fact that Sebastian turned the air off and the humidity built up inside thus causing a growth (I know, I know..) About an hour later, Sebastian was hungry and decided to make some oatmeal in the microwave. He opened the microwave door and just about fell over. I had left some shepard's pie in there before we left. You can only imagine what had become of it after our 4-day weekend (in a house with the A.C. turned off). Ooops! (sigh) I concede, I lost that one BIG TIME.

*I didn't feel the need to post an accompanying photo*

Graduate

Congratulations to Cousin Jimmito for graduating! We are so proud and looking forward to the next time we meet...

GOOD NEWS!

Sebastian was just offered his 1st (official) teaching position at Union Hill Elementary School in Round Rock. He had his interview this morning at 8:15, and I guess he made enough of an impression to get a response back within 5 hours time! We are so happy and blessed. Of course, he is going to keep his options open in hopes of finding a coaching position at a high school/middle school, but at least the stress of securing a job is no longer an issue. Thanks for all of your prayers and encouragement. Feel free to give Sebastian a congratulatory call!

Weekly Sunday Posts for June '07

June 24, 2007
This weekend marked the infamous "operation sippy-cup". By the time we got to Sunday morning the morning went as follows....
7:45 (approximately the usual bottle time give or take 30 minutes)
* 1st attempt this morning for the sippy cups. Reaction not good. Screaming. Throwing the sippy-cups.

8:15
* hmmm... babies unusually angry. Lots of crying going on now. Noone is happy. Sebi is confused...

8:30
* breakfast. Babies seem better. O.k. , we can do this!

8:55
* breakfast is over and they are thirsty. Let's try the sippy-cups.............BAD IDEA. More screaming. Sippy-cups flying. Amazingly, they have figured out how to curse the sippy-cups in baby language...

9:30
* NOONE is happy. Sebi is still confused. I'm managing to keep my cool, but Sebastian can't take it anymore.

9:35
* Emergency phone call is put in to Tia Vanni. Not very hopeful with this one, since she is probably off at church. Blasted! I was right. Tia Vanni cannot be reached! P A N I C

10:something (at this point, the time is all blurred...)
* Emergency phone call is put in to Gramps. Gramps is in church, he will call back...

10:something shortly after
* Gramps calls back. I explain the situation. Gramps says to give them their bottles. Gramps has to go to collect the offering, "lots of kisses and call you later"

10:more after
* Phone call to after-hours clinic. Request for help with the bottles. Nurse says Dr's advice was crazy. Nurse says give bottles, wean slowly...

11:15
* Mommy and Homer off to Walgreen's to buy more bottles and milk.

11:25
* Homer is getting milk in the bottle in the car. Homer is happy.

11:30

* Daddy meets us at the car and gets Gabriels new bottle and milk. Gabriel gets a bottle. Gabriel finishes 7 oz and wants more. Gabriel gets 3 more oz., wants more. Gabriel gets 2 more oz.

11:45
* Babies are OUT and happy! :)

June 17, 2007
Sebastian celebrated his 29th birthday on Friday. My attempt to surprise him with a night out with family and old friends flopped rediculously, but he appreciated my valiant effort and we watched a movie instead. Father's day was special because we got to have lunch out with Grandpa, Grandma and Roxie. Homer spent 98% of the time screaming, Gabriel was enjoying the day out, and Sebi was on his absolute best behavior the ENTIRE time (including the 45 min wait to be seated!). We all conceded that next year, we are celebrating Mother's Day and Father's Day the day before. Sebastian has taken his history certification exam, and now wants to focus on his personal training. The school semester is definitely under way and I have already had 3 exams. I think the pace may start to pick up around here, but we're used to it. :)


June 10, 2007
This was a wonderful weekend. My dad had hinted that a visit to the Valley would be appreciated (and I could tell he was missing the babies), so we packed up and headed south Thursday afternoon. As usual, it took quite a bit of time to get going (packing the truck, leaving, going back for the pack-n-play we forgot, dropping off Oso, sitting in rush-hour traffic), but in the end it was all worth it! We stayed with Tio Albert and Tia Vanni and got to barbeque Friday and Saturday night. Grandpa and Grandma Aguilar got lots of cuddle-time with the babies and I took plenty of pictures. Sebi was so excited to see his cousin Nico and aside from the (expected) sharing issues, the boys had a good time together. Sebi especially liked being able to go swimming. Sweet Gabriel enjoyed exploring Tia Vanni's house and if he didn't cover every square inch of that place, it would surprise me. Saturday night after we put the babies to bed, I just had to get them back up for an encore appearance. Grandpa snuck Homer outside and was spending some quality time with his grandson. It was such a sweet picture to see the two of them staring at each other as they sat on the swing outside. Sunday came much too quickly. We left Vanni's house (only to go back for the camera) and headed to see Grandma and Grandpa one last time. Grandma gave both of the babies a bath just before we left so they were nice and relaxed. Of course a few miles down the road we had to go back- forgot the camera again. Once back in Round Rock, we got to end the day at a Soprano's Season Finale "party" hosted by Juan and Toni. Rox made a delicious lasagna and we were all less than impressed...with the show - not the lasagna :)

June 3, 2007
We are so excited that Sebastian got his first job offer. I say first, because I am almost certain that more will follow in the weeks to come... I am enjoying being back in class for the summer. It's only the beginning of week 2, so things haven't gotten terribly busy (just yet, anyway). Grandma, Toni, and I carpooled to San Antonio this weekend for Diane's baby shower. She looks absolutely beautiful and we got a peek at the nursery which is smartly designed (complete with a chandelier!). I had pictures, but my silly self checked photos I wanted to delete in my photo program- and apparently it works the other way around.....so long story short I lost a lot of great pictures from the shower as well as Amelia's 5th birthday party :( speaking of which...Toni had Amelia's party at Michael's this year and all the kids got to decorate and paint. They even had a store scavenger hunt! We had to check out early because Gabriel came down with a fever. Shortly after, (we saw this coming) Homer also had fever, so the two little guys have been sleeping off this nasty bug they seemed to have caught! Sebi has been noticing this summer heat and has decided that a slurpee is an "ALL-THE-TIME" food :)