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And life goes on...

We left Mexico on the 22th of December, 2009.
We spend Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma in Houston, TX.
We left Grandpa and Grandma and got sep up the 1st of January, 2010.
What a great way to kick of the New Year!!!.

Yellow..!!

I know it's been a long time, for those of you who've been faithful to check my blog I've most likely been a terrible disappointment.
Life has been busy, the good kind of busy where I find I don't have much time for anything because so many things are going on that translate into action and progress. We all know Christmas time is one of the busiest of the year so prayers are appreciated for all the different projects that are happening.
This last month I had the wonderful opportunity and blessing to visit my folks in Spain which I hadn't seen since 2002. I'm privileged to have one of those large extended families with lots of halves in between, it would take more then a whole book to explain any and all of my family it so I won't get into that, I'll just leave you with some pictures. I didn't do all that much sight seing and all that kind of stuff that you do when you travel ..because to be honest, I didn't go there to see the sights (which are beautifull) but I went there to spend time with my loved ones.Thanks to everyone that had a part on making my trip happen; the ones that covered for me in the home and to my dear husband that went above and beyond to make it a reality. I'm truly thankful.

Picture time.
My oldest sister, Ines
My brother Juan (23) and my baby sister Vicky(15)

Grandpa and Ayleen chugging down cookies.

My brothers and sisters which insisted in us going out dancing. Night action starts at 2 am in Spain, amazing how many people party away the night.:D It was great fun though I think I'm getting old for that kind of action seeing my kids get up at the same time in the morning regardles if I got to bed at 11 pm or 5 am..

Angela(20), Estrella (25), Juan(23), Ana(17).... no drinking age restrictions.

Angela, Estrella and Ana. beautiful ladies!

"Costa Dourada", Calafell, (Catalunya), Spain
Family Portrait, the last time we took one of these was b4 they separated when I was 14. Special thanks to my dad, my brother and sister that travelled from different parts of the country so that we could all get together for this weekend family reunion.

Sisters
My dad's family in Catalunya, Spain
Alex was overjoyed that grandpa took him for a bike ride.
My dad and I.

Santander, Spain
Cousins Alan, Rebeca, Ricardo and Alex.
Alex and Rebeca on a train ride
Santander, Spain. Cousins Alex and Rebeca.

Ayleen going through a tunnel on the train.

My little sisters; Angie, Ana and Vicky.

Mom and I.

Auntie Ana with Ayleen in Laredo, Spain where my mom lives.

Airplane from Miami to Madrid.

Yummy headphones.

Filling in the Gap

To fill in the gap for my long absence here in this little space, I offer you some pictures.
We did some traveling up north to DC and that area for about 6 weeks, stayed with some wonderful lively people, got to meet knew friends and say hi to some old ones. It was hard being away from my little sparks of life, I terribly missed my children, I don't think I want to do that again. I got a bit more confident in my driving and I practiced a bit there, of course it's easy because the roads are so wide, driving in Mexico is a whole different story, perhaps one day I'll listen to the still small voice in my head "Just do it", it's about time.

Sexy Husband , downtown DC, 4th of July 2008

Cops in horses , truly worth a picture.

Waiting for the rain to stop.

Life has been on the rough side lately, this year has been one of the hardest ever , yet still, through it all, God is good.

Updates

I'll start blogging again soon. In the last two days I've done the unthinkable and left my kids behind, as in, in another country, that's no small thing for me and definitely a first. Having to leave my little guys behind was so difficult, after being grumpy and battling with it for the last day I was home the Lord reassured me it was gonna be ok, so thanks Mari and Migs for stepping in and being willing to keep them while we are away fund raising, and to all you dear readers please pray our trip goes well . I will update soon and put pictures up but if you are really missing them check Mari's ( that is being mommy while I'm away) blog; Triky's stuff and thoughts... there on my links on the right side.

Travels and this n that.

Shame on me !! I haven't posted since November 4th., I even missed Ayleen 's monthly post... what a shame ...I'll have to make up for that lost post and post a belated one. I have some cute pictures I want to upload and I'll be getting to it soon, pinky promise!

That was in the middle of the desert somewhere, I think close to Torreon.

My happy little trouper, taking a brake from her car seat.

The Lord has done many awesome things for me personally this past week or two, for which I'm really grateful... I know I'm spoiled...heh. I really ain't a good writer, that, coupled with lack of time is gonna leave you, dear friend, with just maybe a few highlights... and some pics , of course.

We had an appointment in Ciudad Juarez for some important paperwork, the Lord so sweetly worked it out that at the same time we were there, two other family couples were there also doing the same paperwork,which was a a big blessing as far as fellowship, prayer power and also very inspiring and fun. Big thanks to the home there for being so sweet and going out of their way to make sure we were accommodated well.
Ayleen was a very good girl and did fine the whole two day trip.
Poor baby had to get weaned because I had to get a few vaccines... like six... which made me sick as a dog, but even that was a blessing in disguised cause it forced me to go slow and not overdue it. After that we crossed to El Paso and then on to San Antonio, Brownsville and then home .
I missed my boys so much. Came seven in the evening, when it's usually parent time it felt like something was missing, they were such little troupers . It was the first time I was away from them for more then three days.


My little guerita: Ok I can't stand this any more!!