Random things

I was hoping to have some things each week that I was enjoying or appreciating that I would share each week...but last week got crazy, and well it's only Wednesday so too soon for something this week.

BUT there are a few things that are boggling me for this week that I'll share!

• using your cell while driving: I have seen about 5 or more cars over the past few days that I can see coming from a stretch. They are slowly driving at an angle, coming in to my lane from the opposite side, then all of a sudden they jerk back to the right side of the road. Each time I drive by they are either talking on the phone or texting or maybe even on the internet or something - but utilizing their cell in some way or another. Hello people - why don't they see how dangerous it is?! I will have to admit, even if I'm on the phone with a cord or blue tooth, I still find myself either going to the wrong place or direction, speeding or driving super slow....i.e. I can't focus on two things at once while driving. And texting - forget it.
• zumba instructors: how come they don't realize they need a little rhythm/coordination in order to teach class? wow that sounds harsh! But seriously! Every class I have attempted, I find myself finding the counts/rhythm and being thrown off at how much the teacher is on the wrong count or just timing in general. I don't get it. I DID enjoy the instructor in Indiana - that was probably my favorite class I've been too. And yes, I realize that what I'm saying here is that I have rhythm and can get it better than the instructors. Sorry, but I started taking dance when I was like 6 and I'm Mexican and have been dancing with cousins in our living rooms since we were like 9 or something - and at every family gathering where music is playing since :) So you may want to say I'm the common denominator, but I will disagree:)

since it sounds like I'm being a debbie downer, I'll quit there...and I will say that one thing I'm absolutely loving with all of my heart is the feeling of the baby moving around in my belly at any given time of the day. While it doesn't feel like it's having gym class in my belly (probably since it's beginning to be a tighter squeeze for it) I am feeling it from every angle, little and big - either the bottom, feet, head, legs, hands or whole body...that had to have been my favorite last week. I felt it from side to side just pushing my belly outwards. Yesterday, during lunch with my lovely Mentor Ms Tammy :) It felt like it took both hands or both feet and was just pounding away at the middle of my belly trying to get out...THAT was interesting. Anyhow...I know most everyone knows what I'm talking about here. I'm one of the last of the mohicans to be joining the mom club :)

Have a good Wednesday! Don't forget to take time for yourself (even if it's demanded by locking yourself in the bathroom with a good book) :)

Boundaries

I think to sit and write more often than I do...c'est la vie, right?! :)

I have had a reoccurring lesson that the Lord has been trying to get across to me, but I guess I'm slightly hard of hearing or am good for application for a period of time, then I forget about it?! I dunno.

Last week, I had about my 3rd slight break down in the past 2 months or so, from not setting boundaries in life currently (although my lack of boundaries applies to my previous work life, family, and just life in general).

I loved it, though, as God spoke to me through some radio briefs talking about how even the disciples needed a break and took off to spend some alone time with God to refresh. I've been reading things about not trying to be a superwoman thinking I can do it all and right now, and most importantly with my current state of growing inches each day in the belly region - taking time for myself to rest, relax...and try to do a little reading to inform myself of all the lovely things that are about happen and change and who knows what else...anyhow, I praise the Lord for just seeing how He's trying to get this through to me in several ways since last Wednesday, including this morning.

My wrist actually started aching (like my normal aches) last week and it's now turned in to a pain and I can't put pressure on it...it actually hurts to type. I started wondering if He was bringing this on to keep me away from the computer :)

Back to this morning - not sure if you had a chance to catch Focus on the Family this morning, but it was great! I actually haven't been able to catch it at all since leaving work. I had intended to listen in online, but hasn't happened as of yet. Anyhow, this broadcast spoke to me on so many levels and I know there are so many of us out there that the Lord is trying to reach through it, so Ima help Him out a bit :) Click here to listen.

Apparently it's part 2 of 2, so I will have to catch part 1 later and hope you do as well!

Have a great Tuesday!

Catch up wrap-up

Well, I think I'm going to wrap the last few pics up together here so I can finally say I'm caught up - wahoo!

NELLY: estas fotos son para ti! Son de cuando estuvo Mari aquí hace como 2 semanas. Ella, tu mama y los niños vinieron a jugar en la alberca por un ratito el viernes antes de irse.

TRANSLATION: my cousin Marisol was here from Mexico a couple of weeks back...she and the kids came over and played in the pool for a while :)

FORTH OF JULY

how adorable are these kids?! I know I probably shouldn't be taking pictures during service, but we are in the season of having outdoor services...and our church had a bbq afterwards so we brought the camera along.

here's their mama - Ms Kimmy.

I think everywhere we go, or take pics together, we always include a prom pose :)

...and the rest of our 4th - it was nice and low key. Had some family over for a bbq.

Congrats to the new homeowner here - she's been moving in to her adorable new house for the past week or so...and she's hoping to be out of boxes by this weekend!

and as always, Lita :)

...and we did squeeze ONE picture in before the end of the day here.

we'll have to try to get more in - our clock is ticking for the baby's arrival!! hoping to get some professional pics taken some time this month :)

Hope everyone's had a great week!!