My princess is 10!!!

At the beginning of June my little princess turned 10 years old. Yes, I said she has entered into double digits. Can you believe it! It took me a while.

I love my bright sunshine more than I can describe, so when she requested a music themed birthday party I said of course and decided to make it as special as possible because she deserves it. I baked her a 3 tier cake which I decorated with grandmas help in white, black and yellow fondant. I also created a little spotlight in the living room where she and her guests could dance and sing. We really tried to spoil her a little more than normal on her birthday. We are so grateful that Heavenly Father gave us the privilege to be her parents and intrusted us with such a beautiful and kind daughter. We love you Jasmine with all our heart!

She is so beautiful!!!

Memorial Day

Some of our good friends joined us and celebrated memorial day by going bowling in the morning then walking and shopping a little at the plaza followed by going out to dinner with everyone. We all had a great time together. My mom and dad loved the atmosphere at the plaza because it reminded them a lot of Europe where you walk to the boutiques and eat at restaurants on the patio.

School projects and achievements

Where to start!? At the end of fourth grade we were invited to Jasmine's school for the annual award celebration. I knew that she was going to receive several since she has been a member of the math and chess club as well as a school councilor, a star reader and much more. Another great part was that my mom had never seen an award celebration for one of her grandchildren (she was at every award I received in school growing up) so she was a little nervous but very excited. Jasmine received more than five awards that day and right at the end the fifth grade brought a special award which they described as a grand recognition award for a special person who they have watched help others in need all throughout the year. When Jasmine's named was called I could see the happiness in her eyes and my heart started to beat 10 times faster. Everyone was so happy for her including my mom who is her biggest fan.

I am so proud of my little girl and all the hard work she puts into everything. She gives more than 100%. I love that she is my oldest because I know that my boys have a great example to follow.

Also take a look at one of her cute book projects : Charlotte's web! She had to write a summary of the book and collect the main characters in a basket to present to her class.

Ice cream

Grandma and grandpa took as out for ice cream one sunny afternoon right after grandpa and Jeremy got off work. With such nice weather we enjoyed our frozen delights outside. The kids asked for french fries also and grandma and grandpa said why not. French fries go great with ice cream! Jasmine and Andrew said we should go out for ice cream every week. I think my figure would definitely suffer from that.

Daddy daughter

Just look at how much fun they had at this activity! I love their cute smiles!!

Mother daughter date

When I received the invitation for this event I was super excited. Not only because it allowed fancy hats but also because my daughter was going to serve a fancy meal and teach me about the good table manners she has learned. Jasmine and I had a blast dressing up for the event and the atmosphere there was wonderful. We truly enjoyed our time together.

Capitol building

I love going on field trips with my kids. I am one of the first parents to volunteer for such things even if it involves being on a bus with fourth graders for several hours. It makes my kids so happy that I am there therefore it's all worth it. I will let the picture speak of some of the fun things we have seen and learned on this field trip.

Delicious food

I just wanted to share some of the delicious food that gets made from scratch in our home. We all love fresh bread, bread sticks, pizza and all kinds of yummy sweets. One of my favorite snacks is sliced apples with cinnamon.

Grandparents day

Ever since kindergarten started Jasmine has wished her grandparents could be here so she could have lunch with them on grandparents day and show them her classroom. Of course that has not been possible because both of our families live far away from where we are. So, I have been the one always going to school for grandparents day. But this year was different! Jasmine was super thrilled to have her grandparents from Spain here at the school for the special celebration. She made sure that they got to know the entire school and meet all her classmates and the teacher. Jasmine's grandparents were the youngest of all the grandparents in the class. I can't wait for my turn to be a grandma but until then I am enjoying every moment as a mom raising my sweet children.

Developing talents

I have always known that we are each blessed with talents and abilities.

President Spencer W. Kimball said: “God has endowed us with talents and time, with latent abilities and with opportunities to use and develop them in his service. He therefore expects much of us, his privileged children”

As a mother of three beautiful children I often think of ways to help my little ones find what those talents are and improve them. I know that it is essential that I give them 

opportunities to discover and develop their talents. I also like this scripture: The Apostle Paul said, “Neglect not the gift that is in thee” (1Timothy 4:14).

It may not sound like a lot to some of you but helping my children learn how to sew, cook, paint, clean and keep an orderly home brings joy to our family and I know that my children feel a great 

accomplishment also with every new task they learn and complete.

2011 Garden

This spring we planted a  bigger garden with the help of buni(grandma)Gaby and bunicu(grandpa)Dodo. White and red onions,garlic, carrots, egg plant, cabbages, acorn squash, bell peepers, tomatoes, jalapenos, kohlrabies, zucchini, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, plus lots of fresh herbs.

Books

Depending on what time of day you stop by our house, you may find us doing this. Our children sure love books! I try to read to them during the day and Jeremy always reads to us all before bed time.There is sure a strong love for reading in this house. 

Michael's first hair cut

I will always melt after those big brown eyes!