Fun in the snow!

It snowed a good 5 inches at our house. We made Snow people, had snow ball fights and went 4 wheeling in our back yard. Unfortunately, I think we might have to re-sod the backyard in Spring.

New goals and Sprained ankles

Every year I always make a resolution to get into good physical shape. To do this I have set a plan of healthy eating and vigorous exercise 6 days a week. To be completely honest I have done great. I actually shock myself that I have kept this goal for 2 weeks. Normally it would stop after a few days. Well, that all changed into week 3. I was still super motivated to do keep my resolution Monday Night as I finished up my Zumba Class at the gym. I headed over to my parents house just to visit awhile. As I was leaving I was startled by a loud banging noise coming from beyond the neighbors privacy fence. I turned to run back in the house when my foot caught onto something and my ankle hit the ground before my foot. It hurt so bad. So I was laying on my parents walk way screaming in pain, trying to find my phone so I could call my dad to come outside and help me. Needless to say I was concerned about a fracture b/c I have had sprains before and they never hurt this bad. However due to the fact that I have no insurance I refused to go to the hospital. Luckily it was just a sprain....a really bad one and the only good part about it is that Benji feels the need to kiss my foot and ask me if I feel better every 5 minutes. So after 5 days of not moving at all I am starting to gimp around. But I am severely discouraged about my resolution. I have lost all momentum. Good pick-me ups, encouragement and advice are highly needed from all who read.

Sammt's Blessing day and more of Bolivia

Benji kissing his Aunt Susana. Benji besando su tia Susana
Albert, Benji, Albert's mom Teresa, Albert's Grandma Francesca.
Albert, Benji, La mama de Albert Teresa y la Abuela de Albert Francesca.

Aunt Monica, Aunt Marlene, Mother-in-law Teresa, Sister-in-law Susana, Brother-in-law Fernando, Myself, Cousins Andres and David, Grandma Franci with Sammy and Benji with the binoculars

Sammy's Blessing Outside the Church with Albert's Family

My happy baby Sammy

More of Bolivia-Mas de Bolivia

A street in Samaipata. Una calle en Samaipata

The weather is so nice in Samaipata that the afternoon nap is Delicious. La Clima esta tan bueno en samaipata que una siesta esta riquisima.

Especially in the hammock. Especialmente en la hamaca

At the Ruins in Samaipata. En los ruinas de Samaipata.

My In-laws, Ricardo and Teresa. Mis Suegros Ricardo y Teresa.

Happy New Year 2010

2009 in Review.....

1. Moved into our new home in April

2. Sammy was born in June

3. Katina quit work in August.

4. Took a vacation to Bolivia in November

5. Albert's Aunt Monica came to visit us in December.

2010 Hopes and Aspirations

1. Subaru holds out till we get our tax refund.

2. spiritual goals complete

3. And the every year resolution to get into shape

(p.s. yes, that's 1 of 2 of Sammy's favorite teether (celery stick). The other is chicken bones.

Bolivia Pt. 2-The main family

The day we got to Bolivia was the same day of Albert's Class reunion. Bolivia does those a little differently....All graduating classes have their get together the same time at the same place. So Albert went with his little sister Susana.

This is Albert's dad holding sammy.

This is Albert with his grandma and mom with Sammy
This is Albert's youngest brother with the boys. Susana was a little nervouse because this was the first time Fernando had ever held a baby.

We're back from Bolivia

Well, we're back! We had such a great time. We took so many pictures and there is so much to tell that for the next couple of weeks all I'm going to blog about is our trip.
The flight down there went smoothly. Benji and Sammy were so well behaved that I recieved compliments from nearby passangers. From Miami to Santa cruz, we flew at night so both the boys slept the whole way. We were greeted at the airport by my sister-in-law, Susana. The whole trip was a surprise for Albert's Family. No one knew we were comming except for her. She is a Doctor and wanted to make sure she didnt schedule any patients, so we let her know. But our surprise was that she told my father-in-law and he was hiding behind some cars and actually surprised us. Albert tried to explain to Benji that he was Daddy's papa, but the name "papa" stuck with Benji most, So that's what he called his Grandpa.
To be continued.........
P.S. Saw New Moon last night...loved it...Cant' wait till June 2010!