We are counting down the days to the move and EJ has been a great helper. For those that don't know, we are doing this move ourselves vs. using a moving company provided by the military. Over the last few days Paco and I have been packing away all our household goods and so far we are making some great progess. We still have a ways to go, but it will all get done! This is how EJ was "helping" earlier today.
25 May 2009
Wonderful Friends
Our wonderful friends the Halls, Zaisers and Zollars Families threw a going away party for us last night. It was so nice to spend a last night with these wonderful families we have come to know and love over the last few years. We really have watched each others kids grow up and are so sad not to be able to experience round two together. Of course, we will all stay in touch and hopefully can meet up again sometime in the future. Here are a few pictures of our last fun night together.
Brady, EJ and Hannah playing on Brady's great new swingset
Katie and Hannah in the play house
Paco with Molly and Steve on the swing, Jen Z. and Jen H. with little Daniel
Jenny giving Brady and EJ a ride around the yard
Paco, Molly and Steve looking very excited to have their pictures taken
Brady, EJ and Hannah playing on Brady's great new swingset
Katie and Hannah in the play house
Paco with Molly and Steve on the swing, Jen Z. and Jen H. with little Daniel
Jenny giving Brady and EJ a ride around the yard
Paco, Molly and Steve looking very excited to have their pictures taken21 May 2009
Home Sweet Home
Hello Friends,
I am writing with some very exciting news. The Sanchez Family is moving back home! This week Paco was offered a job at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield and he gladly accepted. It is going to be a whirlwind few weeks as we pack up, move, and get settled into our new temporary housing. Paco's parents have been very generous and offered to let us stay with them until our house in Ohio sells and we can buy something in Springfield. Let's hope they don't instantly regret that kind offer when we show up with all the goodies needed for two young children! Paco and I are still trying to figure out a timeline for the move, but we are pretty sure we will be back in town by June 1st when he starts work. Blogging might be hit and miss over the next few weeks, but I will try to keep everyone informed of our progress.
I think I just about caught a smile
Hanging out in her first dress
This is our awesome new double stroller
EJ can sit in a seat or we can take the back seat off and it becomes a sit and stand for him.
Molly's carseat can go in the front or back--Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Sanchez!
I am writing with some very exciting news. The Sanchez Family is moving back home! This week Paco was offered a job at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield and he gladly accepted. It is going to be a whirlwind few weeks as we pack up, move, and get settled into our new temporary housing. Paco's parents have been very generous and offered to let us stay with them until our house in Ohio sells and we can buy something in Springfield. Let's hope they don't instantly regret that kind offer when we show up with all the goodies needed for two young children! Paco and I are still trying to figure out a timeline for the move, but we are pretty sure we will be back in town by June 1st when he starts work. Blogging might be hit and miss over the next few weeks, but I will try to keep everyone informed of our progress.
I think I just about caught a smile
Hanging out in her first dress
This is our awesome new double stroller
EJ can sit in a seat or we can take the back seat off and it becomes a sit and stand for him.Molly's carseat can go in the front or back--Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Sanchez!
10 May 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommies of the world. Here are a few pictures of what makes this day so special to me. We want to also send a special Mother's Day greeting to all the special Grandmas--especially ours!
Erin with her two sweeties
I am sort of biased, but they sure are cute!
This picture makes EJ look like a giant
Miss Molly in her new teapot outfit--I just couldn't pass that one up!
Erin with her two sweeties
I am sort of biased, but they sure are cute!
This picture makes EJ look like a giant
Miss Molly in her new teapot outfit--I just couldn't pass that one up!08 May 2009
4 weeks old
It really is hard to believe, but Molly is 4 weeks old today. Technically not one month until Sunday--the 10th, but close enough. Throughout her first year of life, I am going to try and take a picture of her each month with this big stuffed Winnie the Pooh. It should really illustrate her growth from month to month. So here is the first installment in the series.
One month old Molly
Sucking away at her fingers
One month old Molly
Sucking away at her fingersMore Molly
03 May 2009
A "Christmas Story" Moment
Friday morning Paco was all set to head out to work when he discovered a very flat front tire. EJ was all excited to help his Daddy out so he put on some shoes with his jammies and headed out to the garage. Paco gave him the exciting and very important job of holding the tire cap and lug nut covers. When we saw EJ standing there holding those we both instantly thought of the scene from "A Christmas Story" in which Ralphie is helping his Dad change a flat tire in the snow. Unfortunately for Ralphie, he drops the lug nuts in the snow and utters a word that should not have come out of his mouth. Fortunately for us, neiter Paco nor EJ uttered any bad words throughout the removal of the flat tire. Paco did discover that the reason for the flat was the spring in the suspension of his car had broke and popped a hole in his tire. One tow to the repair shop and several hundred dollars later all is well with that lovely car.
The mechanics hard at work
Little "Ralphie" Sanchez
The boys hard at work
The mechanics hard at work
Little "Ralphie" Sanchez
The boys hard at work