Flamenco Dancing

I couldn't help but post this video of Janeta wearing mommy's heels and dancing. She has some rhythm! She is so stinking fun to be around right now!!

Halloween

Yes I know I've been missing for months now BUT I am going to make a considerable effort to be more consistent! Halloween came and went but we definitely had a good time. Janeta and Mateo got to dress up 3 times because we went to Cesar's old elementary school's Halloween Happening, both kiddos joined daddy at his own school's Halloween parade, and we did the traditional trick-or-treating.  Janeta wasn't scared of anything and her Pippi Longstocking outfit was a hit.  We've all been trying to get over illnesses and are looking forward to Thanksgiving break!

Hawaii

So we didn't go to Hawaii this summer but the day these pictures were taken, it sure felt like it! For those who live in Riverside, you'll remember this day vividly. We woke up to rain and were very excited (hey when you're from Washington rain is nostalgic). The sky was overcast and quite dark but it was still pretty muggy out (typical tropical weather). When we were done playing, the clouds parted, the sun came out, and it was almost 100 degrees! Crazy! This face says it all! She was so excited to just "sing in the rain"!

Mateo and Janeta are building a dam with rocks. I mean really what else can you do in this situation? lol

Pure joy

Mateo and his "water rake" as he called it.

Mateo displaying his "water rake" skills while his little worker tells him where to put the water.

Janeta LOVES anything soft and we just happen to have two blankets in the garage/man cave so she felt inclined to take a quick break from all the rain festivities.

Swimming Lessons

So just after Mateo's spudball season ended we started swimming lessons. I was a bit apprehensive as Mateo has suddenly become deathly afraid of the water. I didn't even think he was going to get in the pool but each day has gotten better and he seems to be getting more comfortable. This doesn't mean that he doesn't start crying at home before we even leave but I think these pics will tell the story... Janeta is ready to go!

She is already giving her big brother a kiss as he is starting to cry AGAIN...

Yep here's the face worth a thousand words!

Dada and Janeta ready to start their lesson. Mateo and his sister are in the same pool for their lessons. Mateo's teachers come get him from the side of the pool and put him in the water crib (crying).

Janeta practicing her kicks.

Cesar and I switch off every day with Janeta and she does great with him as long as she doesn't see me...she just spotted me in this one! lol

Mateo has let go of the side of the crib and is attempting to kick...

There's only 3 kids in Janeta's class and one is our good friend Maria's son Diego so that has been really fun.

Mateo starting to join in on a game....

Moving both his arms and legs (mama is shocked)!

Janeta and Diego in the crib. She loves this thing. She jumps and surfs and blows bubbles like a big girl!

Janeta thought it was better time spent relaxing with her kickboard. Phew, swimming lessons are tiring!

Dinosaurs

So we were on our way to Palm Springs and we decided to stop by the dinosaur exhibit again. Well I took lots of pictures here and none in Palm Springs (I'm gonna start working on that!). So here's me and my two beautiful babies. Cesar is always commenting on how big Mateo's hands are so here is a pic to verify.
Panning for gold with those big hands.

Janeta looking adoringly at her brother like she always does. She just waits for a glimpse of his attention.

Digging for dinosaur bones!

"Janeta, boys are scary like dinosaurs so you should just stay away from them for a very long time!" said Dada.

Chilly Beach

So we took a half day trip to Newport Beach but had no idea that the sun wasn't going to even break through the clouds! It was quite chilly and I didn't bring one single jacket for myself or my kids. Mateo was just fine and well Janeta just wore two outfits on top of each other!

There were a ton of dolphins out and they weren't afraid to get close. Notice the thick marine layer... I think Janeta ate about a pound of sand but she could care less.

This was hilarious. I look over and Mateo is eating chips as if he has to eat them in secrecy. HA!

Enough said.

Spudball and Walking

Well this isn't a picture of Janeta walking but SHE IS! She never wanted to walk assisted by us but decided a week or two ago that she was ready to take off. She loves our cat Ramoney so she thought she would get at eye level so he could hear her and play.

Ok so this is Mateo before his first spudball practice. He was so excited ready to "smash" the ball as he says. Notice in the rest of the pictures of the actual practice, he is invisible. Well that's because he was the only kid not participating. I was disappointed but he told me he was shy and next time he would try to not be shy. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed since dada is the coach!)These 3 year olds were adorable! They were so excited to play baseball!

Coach Cesar about to do a team cheer!

Cesar and I went to the Churon Inn and Winery for my birthday. It was beautiful and we had NO kids!