Araceli Y Ruben

Joel Alberto Priego

2010-06-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

Our last and final child is here. He weighed 7lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long. All I have to say is that he is the only child to make it to his due date. He is the only child that refuses to sleep throughout the night. Enjoy the pictures.

The Priego Men

2010-03-19T17:02:00.000-07:00

We have had a lot of celebrations in our house lately. One of the best was when Ruben ( my husband) became a US Citizen. It was amazing the whole process all the kids helped out with the testing and making him practice his English and writing we all could pretty much tell you when the Declaration of Independence was written and which slaves were brought to the US to sell. It was a lot of fun.
Next, we have Koby. His HC Storm Soccer team won the Championship down in St. George over President's weekend. which meant I had no date on Valentine's day and I did though get a picture message of flowers and balloons. Then i get this random call from Ruben on Monday after Koby's game that during the game he was hit with the soccer ball "Down There" i asked him why he was calling me and he said because he was in pain I asked what would you do since you have the same junk as he does and he recalled that his father would say "Quit your crying and walk it off" so I said tell him the same and give him a bag of ice to decrease swelling.
Finally, Little Paco will be having a best friend coming soon. THAT is right I am having another BOY!!! We have not agreed on any names which is frustrating since I am due june 7. So I am asking for a little help from the friends.
If you have any suggestions on a "4" letter name please send them over I am wanting to see if there are any that I like that appeal to anyone. I will put up a little doo dah so that people can vote.

Time to UPDATE

2009-12-23T15:42:00.000-08:00

I know. Its been ages since I entered anything in. I have been just too busy and really just now I am able to sit down and update you all on a few things. First of all on Koby and the HC Storm Soccer Team they became Champs in their division. Now I did get an email from his coach saying that this means they went up another division and apparently that is Huge. I really have no idea what it means other than they will be playing against harder teams.
Second, my grandmother past away on September 21. which so happened to land on a Monday. She was a great lady who suffered toward the end but always knew that her son and his family loved her dearly. If you ask my dad why she died he says because it was her turn for Family Home Evening and she was able to get out of it. HA HA! dad.
Third, I am Pregnant. This is baby #6 and lets leave it at that for the moment. :<>
Fourth, my husband has decided to become a US Citizen. So we are studying really hard and have not heard as of yet when his appointment for his test will be. I told the kids that dad had to really do well for his BIG test so they must talk to him only in English so that he is able to understand and communicate back and forth with the Immigration officer. I also said if he does not pass the test then dad would have to live in Mexico and us here in Utah. So believe me when I say that the kids are praying so that dad can pass the BIG Test and we can be a family together forever. :>

Getting ready for our guest.

2009-08-26T17:50:00.000-07:00

Ruben loves when I invite friends or even family for dinner or for just about anything but it is not for the reason you think. Sure he likes spending time with friends and family but what he loves is that I go Nazi on the whole house cleaning. So this past weekend we had a great couple from my work come over and Ruben and Todd hit it off since they both served the same mission (obviously with a 10 year difference). Just wanted to show off my children and how great they are in helping out around the house.

Cleaning the walls, vacuuming, and to top it all off I even had Ruben clean the living room carpet. It really was fun.This picture below is of a few of us from the office at Ashley and Brad's wedding but I put it here because I wanted everyone to See Paco (keep in mind he is only 19 months) big LOVE which is Laci the one on the left. She and her husband were over for dinner and Paco would not get off her. I mean the whole no getting off her. He was completely head over heels. When they were leaving he kept crying. Have to say though my son does have great Taste in his woman.

Sorry...i will update as much possible

2009-08-26T17:31:00.000-07:00

Well it has been a crazy month. Since we came back from Phoenix we have had tons of soccer practice with Koby. This picture was taken at there first game during the Strikerfest Tournament in July. HC Storm is in Black.
They actually did pretty well at this tournament they ended up 2nd place this next picture does not include the whole team but they sure look happy.

My mom

2009-07-11T07:35:00.000-07:00

I don't really have a ton of pictures of my mom or dad. I was going through some pictures that I was sent from Phoenix from a friend and came across the only picture that I have 1 year after my brothers death.
This is the only other picture that I have of Albert. This is the picture they used for the program of his funeral. I can actually say that this is the only picture that we have of him smiling. Well at least me I am sure Alex and my cousin Gaby have a ton more.

Family Pic's

2009-07-11T07:13:00.000-07:00

While in Phoenix we got to spend tons of time with my family. My brother and his family and my grandmothers. Both of my grandmothers live with my parents. We also got to spend time at the hospital since my dads mom fell and broke her left hip and right tibia, it was a mess trying to get everyone everywhere and still trying to stay together. My parents are awesome like always trying to make sure we do all we can while we are visiting since we only go once a year.

This is my grandma Margarita (Moms mom) she insisted on us not to take her picture.

This is grandma Ana (dads mom) at the hospital. This is the last day we were there we did get to say goodbye. The only grandchildren on my side. On Rubens side there are like 40 plus 2 great grandchildren.
I don't know if you can tell but Paco is asleep in Natasha's arms she sat him up for the picture.

And my only brother and his beautiful family. Those two kids are amazing. Little Alex is on his dads lap and Albert on his moms. Alex loves Koby and the feeling is mutual. I am not sure if you can see but my nephews left eye is black. Koby and him were pillow fighting and he ducked away from the pillow and hit himself on the edge of like a nightstand. It was pretty scary.

Finally a VACATION!

2009-07-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

It has been a good year since we have been able to get out of UTAH. I love it here but I needed to destress myself majorly so Ruben took me to see my parents for my birthday. YEAH!! for me. Usually Ruben takes us through Flagstaff since the drive is 2 hours less than going through Vegas but this time he decided that we were not in a rush we have all the time to make it to Phx and enjoy the scenic route on the way. So our stop or scenic route consisted of Vegas and we walked around the Belagio
they have an amazing botanical display and I went a little crazy in there taking a few pictures and trying to name all the flowers to my kids.
this is just one of the most beautiful displays they had and it turns out that my cousins husband cousin is the one responsible for this masterpiece. Good luck trying to figure out the whole cousin thing :>

This is our 2 and 3 picture that we have of our little family together. Keep in mind that we left utah at 1 am and have been driving throughout the night and it was about 6 am when we got into belagio after getting lost a bit.

HC Storm..here we come.

2009-06-07T16:55:00.000-07:00

Well it's official. Koby Ammon Priego is playing for the CLUB. We have finished filling out the paperwork, I even paid for his uniform and the family number is ours #10. YEAH!!!!!! So all I need to do now is raise the money to pay for his club fees. So if any one has any ideas on fundraising please send them my way. The fee is not cheap but in comparison to other teams its decent. Ruben and I were talking the other night about this decision we made since we were a bit hesitant at first but we both came to the conclusion that KOBY loves the sport and he is just naturally good at it and it is time to say good bye to the city leagues and hello to the CLUB. And an added bonus to those of you who know "GUTS" Wright he also made the team. Triple "A" U-11 HC Storm that is us.

May 16, 2009

2009-05-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

First, Happy Birthday MOM!!!the big 52. Well in her honor I ran the 5K Marathon. Okay better said I ran 1/2 of the way and walked the other 1/2 thanks to the support of Ashley and Laci. It was not as bad as I thought it would be it was actually fun and even funnier seeing Ashley dancing to a few tunes on the way;> Well I made it in time to take Koby for his Soccer Tryout with the HC Storm and I never made it for my soccer game. I was so excited with everything that I forgot to buy my RED shirt for the game. NO shirt NO game for me. Well thought I would let you see the pieces of papers that Koby and I had to wear today.

The big 862 is mine and 36 is Koby incase you cannot read it. He did really well we will not know until after Tuesday since they have another tryout.

Soccer is finally over....or is it....

2009-05-10T09:27:00.001-07:00

Well the spring season of soccer for the kids is over FINALLY.
It took me a while to come back and finish my note but YES the kids are done but mom (that would be me) has decided to join the Woman's City league. Now lets get one thing straight I have not played for a long time and I am just trying to get back into shape. Its all for my health. So the first official game is May 16, 2009 and well I might, might not make it since I am also participating in the Running with Angels Marathon 5K at Thanksgiving Point and Koby has a soccer tryout. Busy day but we will manage.

Remembering Mom

2009-05-02T17:53:00.000-07:00

My brothers and I did drive our mother insane. Any ways..we have been trying to remember some things she used to tell us growing up but again my favorite and crazy aunt "ANA" nailed it here again are a few things to help you remember your mother this Mother's Day
25 REASONS I OWE MY MOTHER

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL .
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

My Crazy Aunt

2009-05-02T17:49:00.000-07:00

I have a crazy aunt. Actually i think we all do right?! Anyways she sends me emails on some hilarious things I wanted to share them with you. Hope you enjoy them:>

These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.

ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, 'Where am I, Cathy?'
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan!
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ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
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ATTORNEY: Are you sexually active?
WITNESS: No, I just lie there.
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ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget.
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
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ATTORNEY: Do you know if your daughter has ever been involved in voodoo?
WITNESS: We both do.
ATTORNEY: Voodoo?
WITNESS: We do.
ATTORNEY: You do?
WITNESS: Yes, voodoo.
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ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?
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ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: He's twenty, much like your IQ.
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ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you shitting me?
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ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: getting laid
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ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
W ITNESS : Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?
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ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?
WITNESS: By death.
ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?
WITNESS: Take a guess.

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ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?
WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.
ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?
WITNESS: Unless the Circus was in town I'm going with male.
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ATTORNEY: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
WITNESS: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.
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ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.
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ATTORNEY: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
WI TNESS: Oral.
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ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
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ATTORNEY: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
WITNESS: Are you qualified to ask that question?
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And the best for last:

ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

My Daughter the ARTIST

2009-05-01T05:10:00.000-07:00

I don't think I have shared that Natasha loves to draw. This year like every year their school has a school T-shirt contest. Everyone participates they draw what they think represents the school and theme. This year Natasha WON!! and she has been keeping up on the whole drawing. She really has a talent for this and I have actually been checking on her making sure she draws and does not trace because some things look too good to be true BUT seriously she does not trace and she really ENJOYS it.
Here is the actual drawing for the School T-shirt she drew the Eagle with the fireworks on top and she also added the vest that has the US Flag on it the school just added the scroll down below that says; Be Respectful * Be Obedient * Be United and down the middle of the Eagle they also added "I soar with the EAGLES at Freedom Academy!"
Just the other day we actually were outside talking with some friends the kids were playing and drawing on the sidewalk with chalk that I had bought them, Natasha again was in her drawing mood and this is what she drew on the floor
I will add the picture of the real toy later but its awesome RIGHT?!

Easter Sunday

2009-04-20T05:12:00.000-07:00

Oh well, never said that I would do it in order. So I just wanted to share the most recent pics of the kids which are way cute. Unfortunately, we only have pics of 2 out of the 5 so enjoy what i have for now. The cute outfits are from Grandma Pineda, the rest of the kids look great to but we were late for church and we had to rush it. Also, it was a pretty amazing day because to top it off we had the Missionary's over for dinner.

YEAH....Spring break!!!

2009-04-16T10:22:00.000-07:00

What to do for Spring Break. Well the original plan was to head down to Phoenix and visit my side of the family. Since both of my grandmothers are not doing so well that was the plan but things do not always turn out the way you want them. So instead we are here, still in UTAH, with the cold, crazy weather in UTAH and in our house. I thankfully was given these days off since the original plan was to go out of state since the plans have changed I still kept my days off also because we had already told my mother-in-law that we were going and she made plans of her own. So why the change of heart. Not my choice obviously. Ruben's job is not doing so great but for the past two-three weeks they have been busy and they have been giving a lot of there orders to Ruben which means better pay but could also be...well lets leave it at that. So we could not just get up and go right now not with the amount of work he has WHICH is GOOD. Usually, I have to admit I get really sad that I can't see my family but I understand that when we can we can and that when we can't we can't. Today is the 1st day of spring break and what did we do to celebrate we woke up LATE. We get up, well Ruben and I get up everyday @ 5 a.m. but the kids get up @ 6 a.m. so today like always I get up take care of Ruben's breakfast and lunch and head back to sleep. AND I did not wake up until 7:30 am and 3 of the kids woke up about 7 a.m. and the baby around 8 a.m. but Natasha woke up about 9:30-10 a.m. She really knows how to take advantage of her BREAK.

Fast Sunday

2009-04-04T17:55:00.000-07:00

So have you fasted lately as a Family? Well we did recently and it was a great experience. I have to admit I was impressed with the kids and the effort they put into it. Ruben kept reminding me that if Mitchelle and Aisha couldn't finish the fasting that it would be OK since they are the youngest of the bunch but he kept reminding me that I had to follow through. Every time I have ever tried to fast I literally don't make it since I suffer of LOW BLOOD SUGAR and if I don't have something to eat at a certain time I seriously feel sick to my stomach, so with that in mind I really did all I could to make sure and set a good example. So we started fasting Saturday night and that was a good idea. We woke up Sunday and they always run to the kitchen to see what I made and this time there was nothing but me reading scriptures and I reminded them that we could not eat until after church. Unfortunately for them we go in until 1 pm and get out at 4 pm. So on our way into church Koby asked, "Mom when we get home can I EAT ANYTHING and EVERYTHING I want?" I ofcourse answered YES. Then once the sacrament is passing by the kids asked if they could have the bread and I said YES and they each took a piece but i have never seen them eat the piece of bread so SLOW. Then before Sunday school finishes Aishas teacher comes to me and says she is CRYING I go and she is shaking and just keeps saying I AM HUNGRY so I grabbed my bag and got her crackers and apple slices and she ate them up like crazy. So we get home and I cook and everyone eats everything but I noticed that Mitchelle really did not complain about much and it turns out that in the morning when she took a shower she said she drank water which did not taste the best and her Primary teacher gave her a treat. Well we tried right thats what counts.

RC Willey.....An Organic Experience

2009-04-01T16:08:00.000-07:00

So most of you know that our freezer went "Kapoot" just recently and well fortunately I am a huge believer of extended warranties so I purchased a 5 year on it and we were on our 3rd year so they came out and tried to fix it and were unable to since there were like 10 cracks in the freezer area because the Sealing system has malfunction (in other words it stopped freezing right because something is busted and everything is going to waste). So with that in mind he declared the fridge "Condemned" and RC Willey would need to replace it. We have been looking around and I got a good amount of credit for the fridge for a new one so I went to the Orem rcwilley and ED BLACK is amazing he was the only one that actually explained anything right so I decided for a BLACK frigidaire and I love it but while I was at the credit desk getting it all sorted with the refund and condemned fridge my family was all over the place so I finished up and Mr. Black came to me and said, "look at where your family is at" So everyone is sitting in a massage chair and loving it, Ruben gets up so I can try his which is great and squeezing the life out of my calfs and then suddenly out of nowhere we all start hearing someone yell, "YES, OH YEAH, OH YEAH, YEs" this is really loud and both Ruben and I look over and see that Mitchelle is just loving the massage chair and we are laughing like there is no tomorrow. Thank goodness we were the last group in RC Willey but everyone who was there laughed right along with us.

This is Mitchelle gotta love her....

Alex (Moso) and Alberto (Gordos)

2009-03-14T20:48:00.002-07:00

These are my cute nephews. My only brother Alex and his kids are sleeping on top. The middle picture is Alberto (named after his late uncle) and big brother down at the bottom Alex Jr. They are so big. I have not been around them as much as I would like with us living in Utah and them in Arizona. We are really good about keeping in touch. My kids are always asking for there cousins and saying how much baby Paco acts like his cousins. I have always said that my baby is the spitting image of my brother Alex but he so acts like his Dad.
This picture was taken on Friday the 13th. Ruben has been taking care of him on Fridays since his job cut back on hours. Before I leave I always remind him to make sure and dress Paco before they leave to go anywhere to never take him dressed in his PJ's. So this was the picture he sent me in order to shut me up about making sure he does certain things with the baby.

Alex(Moso) and Albert

2009-03-14T20:48:00.001-07:00

Gradmothers

2009-03-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

I was talking to my dad the other day and he was telling me about this little "TIFF" him and his mother-in-law (my grandma) had. She feels really bad because she lives with my parents and feels like she is too much of a burden for them. Let me just add that my other grandma also lives there and has lived there for over 20 years...with that in mind let me also add that for a good portion of those +20 years she really did not like my mom(i have always told my mother that she has earned the celestial kingdom with putting up with her). So going back to my dad he was a little fed up with grandma margarita and told her that there is no need for her to feel that way. He enjoyed having her around and that she was never in anybodies way. He loved the fact that my mother could take care of her and vice versa. The funniest thing he said was "You know what mother-in-law you and Hortencia (MY MOM) are so alike and believe it or not Araceli is just like you two and I am sure that my 3 granddaughters are pretty sure going to end up like you all. So please quit you arguing you are not going anywhere and that is THAT!" My grandmother Margarita has just been diagnosed with Cancer. How advance? What type? Is she going to go through treatment? We have all asked ourselves these questions time and time again. I've had a few rough nights because this lady is an Amazing woman to me. She became a widow at the age of 41 never remarried and raised 7 children all on her own. She has suffered and enjoyed so much of life that for me to imagine her this way is just too much. She practically helped raise us. She really has not improved since my brothers passing. Everything seem to go downhill with him leaving us the way he did. Grandma Ana (dads mom) is also going through a rough time. She recently fell and broke her hip and had surgery which has been really hard for her to fully recover. Unfortunately, she having had 3 children only counts with the support of 1 my father. Thank goodness that with time she was able to get over her ill feelings about my mom and knows she can also count with her help. These three ladies have been through so much I am just truly grateful for the women in my life and hope to live up to there expectations.

BRACES

2009-03-10T19:24:00.001-07:00

So these little brackets first of all are EXPENSIVE!!! I had to get that out:> Anyways, like I said expensive and painful. For those of you who read this blog and maybe are not married yet a word of advise. Make sure that you and your future spouse are compatible in the baby making. Unfortunately in my family we have BIG teeth and in Rubens they have small jaws. So that combination screwed my poor daughter up MAJORLY. Every time 1 tooth was going to come out the dentist had to pull 2 teeth just to allow it the Much needed space. And to top it off she also wears GLASSES!!! OH well everyone has to go through their weird stage eventually.

Homework

2009-02-10T18:04:00.000-08:00

You would think that since I finished school I would not have to deal with anymore homework. WRONG!!! I have as you know 5 kids but 4 are in elementary school right now and the 2 older ones had SCIENCE PROJECTS due this week. Back in my days (which ok is a long time ago) we had the option of doing a project or a report I always wanted the report because I did not want to put an effort in going to the library and figuring out the dang thing. But here in UTAH apparently a SCIENCE PROJECT is a must. I would not be such a big deal when its just one child but 2 or 3 or 4 ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! So my kids decided to do a group project which Natasha and her friend Olivia did "Slime" Can it freeze and go back to being slime? YEAH Whatever. And koby BLESS HIS HEART!! he did a Sports Science which consisted of Jumping ROPE which by the way people is pretty hard if you are not physically fit. He also did it with a little friend which like I said BLESS his heart was Easy and FUN to put together. So if you are wondering on Koby's the shorter the Jump Rope the more jumps (if you know how to jump right) and a longer jump rope is well good for us that need more time to get a breath in if we are out of breath. I did have fun but I was under too much stress trying to figure things out since i was the only one going crazy trying to schedule meeting with the partners parents. At the end of the day that DANG certificate that they received was well worth it since the project counts for like 50% of there grade. So like my kids said YOUR AWESOME MOM :>

Priego Gang

2009-01-27T17:59:00.000-08:00

So while we were walking around the mall on Koby's Birthday, Ruben took 4 of the kids and I was walking alone with Aisha. So out of nowhere this lady comes up to me and asked if I would like a FREE 5x7 of my daughter and I hesitated and she noticed immediately and being the good sales person that she is she offered a few poses and that I could choose from 6-7 poses I said it sounds awesome BUT I have 5 kids do you mind taking 4 pictures of all of them together and still get a FREE 5x7 of them and sure enough she was game and this is the picture we get. The first official picture of all and spur of the moment. I'm sure I could have been a little more pushier about getting the kids in different positions But beggers can't be chooser's. I could have tried though, right.

Cheap Birthday Idea

2009-01-24T19:18:00.001-08:00

Well it was Koby's 10th Birthday and we went out to eat and then spent the afternoon at the University Mall playing in the new tree house they just redid. Of all things to have indoor was a skeletal structure of a T-Rex (I think) and that just happens to be one of the many things Koby loves which are Dinosaurs. To bad for Koby his brother did not agree Paco was scared the whole time and did not want to even get close to the thing. He tried the slide but that freeked him out to. One thing for sure we made that kid walk from Macey's to the Tree house it was great because since like forever he slept the whole night.

I said what!?

2009-01-24T18:50:00.000-08:00

Lately Ruben and I have been renting some movies to watch and well he really isn't into Chick flicks and I really do not mind action. I rented this movie that just came out and I remember liking it and thought that it would be okay for the kids to see since there was only action and nothing else(at least that I could remember). So the next day we decided that we would all see it as a family and the movie started and to both Ruben and my surprise there was a sex scene in the beginning that we honestly forgot and Ruben could not find the remote fast enough and the kids were laughing and all I could yell out was SHUT YOUR LEGS!!! over and over again. The kids looked at me like I was crazy and Natasha said, "Do you mean SHUT your EYES?" We could not stop laughing the whole night. I guess you had to be there.

Setting a good example

2009-01-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

New Year means setting goals. For us is trying to get things in order with Heavenly Father and making sure our life is focused around the gospel. At least we try in every shape and form. So as always we set goals on trying to read more frequently the scriptures and making sure that we have family home evening more often not just once or twice a month and just making it fun for the kids. As usual we always do our family prayers before we go to sleep and we always kneel down to pray before we leave the house in the morning. As you know already our youngest just turned 1 and he has been paying a lot of attention to what is going around the house and so yesterday morning as we knelt down to pray he was just crawling around and realized what we were doing and joined our circle and knelt down next to his sister Mitchelle and was reverent throughout the whole prayer. I'm sure you must be wondering why I was not closing my own eyes but as a mother I was just keeping an eye on him but was totally moved by his obedience with the prayer. He then later as we were getting ready for bed and joined together for prayer he did the exact same thing as the morning but this time dad was around to see it for himself. It was awesome. So this obviously puts pressure on me to make sure we are always choosing to do the right since we are being so closely observed. Don't under estimate your young ones.

1 year old

2009-01-13T20:20:00.001-08:00

Sorry it took me for ever to put the picture in but I could not remember where I had this picture saved in. But doesn't he look so cute. This outfit is thanks to grandma (my mom) of course. Well look out everyone my son is going crazy and loving every moment spent with his brother and sisters. I will try to update more often and next time include the rest of my kids.

Peek-a-boo

2009-01-06T19:54:00.000-08:00

Finally he figured out how to play peek-a-boo. He makes us laugh so much and he just turned 1. Time really goes by in a blink of an eye.

Twilight Movie

2008-11-26T12:44:00.001-08:00

Well I have to say that the movie was good but the book is GREAT! First of all since when did Bella become a vegetarian and no cooking and cleaning. What was up with the PJ's? Anyway I will most likely buy the movie but still to me the Harry Potter movies are the best.

TWILIGHT

2008-11-20T17:33:00.000-08:00

I would just like to give THANKS to our Office Manager Joanna Chrisman for purchasing Twilight tickets and taking the whole office to see it. :> YEAH!!! I seriously think that I would not have went to see this movie until it actually hit MOVIES 8. (those of you that know my husband know why I say that :>) Anyways, I cannot wait till Friday 11/21 (tomorrow) the best part is that the whole office has read these incredible books even Dr. Grover, well except Heather H., but we all have our favorites of course. So who is your favorite Jacob (ME) or Edward (ugh) lets see what the poll will be.

Halloween 2009

2008-11-08T11:06:00.000-08:00

Well for us repeating costumes was okay, but for grandma not the case. Thanks for the wonderful costumes the kids loved it. In the morning for school they had to dress up in what the curriculum allowed it was not until the night that they got to truly dress up. Even dad joined the fun. For the past 11 years we had to always wear jackets it was always around 20 degrees or less this year no jackets needed and Aisha got to dress up as a Genie ( if i misspelled sorry).

Soccer

2008-11-08T10:56:00.000-08:00

Well soccer has been over for about a month now but still the images are present. Espcially since the kids do not have anywhere to store their items like soccer t-shirt, socks, shoes, balls, and it's not like 1 of them played all 4 of them played. I did end up missing a few games since at the time i was doing the interpreting job and all their games were at 6-8 pm sometimes but for the most part I did not miss a ton since it seemed like every game of Koby's that I went he made sure he kicked one in. He is amazing. Watching him play is truly entertaining. Now do not get me wrong the girls also played excellent but none of them weave in and out like koby. I think I will have to let him watch the movie GOAL more often.

UPDATE

2008-11-01T12:15:00.000-07:00

Well I decided that my children and husband are much more important than a few bucks more every 2 weeks. That and the fact that the kids homework was going down the hill made me realize that "SCREW IT" I do not need the added stress. So in other words I quit the interpreters job and just sticking to Medical Lingo for now. Thanks to all that thought I was a super woman. Turns out I am just like all of you trying to make things stretch to their limits and realizing later that I am the only one who seems to understand the need.

One more JOB!!

2008-08-30T09:45:00.000-07:00

Well it is not enough that I have a full time job, a mother of 5, have 2 dogs, a husband, have a calling at church (which thank goodness it does not require to much of my time) and with soccer practice and games going on and homework because SCHOOL is back, how did I find time for another job? Well I do not know myself but I did and I needed to. With the cost of everything going up and income staying the same it is hard for us low income families to get by now a days especially with gas and orthodontics playing a huge role. Hopefully, I wont have to work 2 jobs for a long time but for right now this means that I have to miss out on Soccer GOALS from my 4 children who are playing. But thanks goodness for a husband who loves us and is willing to go crazy for a bit during soccer season. Just wait until we start doing dance and music lessons.

BYU

2008-06-06T19:27:00.001-07:00

GO BYU!!!!! GO COUGARS!!!!!

Esperemos que todos de nuestros priegitos deciden ir a BYU. Hace unos dias Mitchelle me comentaba que deseaba ir a BYU como sus otras amigas de la escuela van a ir tambien. Yo le comentaba que si quisiera podria vivir en BYU o tambien pudiera seguir viviendo en casa para estar con su familia. Para mi fortuna decidio nuestra casa. Tendremos Mitchelle para rato espero que a los demas tambien.

Futuro Misioneros

2008-06-06T18:57:00.000-07:00

Una vez solamente le tomo a Paco o "Elder Priego" ensenarle a Koby "futuro Elder Priego," como ponerse la corvata. Fue muy bonito verlos a los dos difrutar de un momento de Padre e hijo. Como pueden ver vamos a tener otro futuro Elder Priego. Los momentos de Padre e hijos son hermosos.

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-05-02T18:25:00.001-07:00

Desfile de Halloween

2008-05-02T18:09:00.000-07:00

Pues como lo pueden ver durante estos ultimos años los difrases han mejorado. Obiviamente lo que a ido mejorando es nuestra imaginacion. Al principio eran roqueros zombies y pues pueden ver la diferencia.

Paco Arturo Priego

2008-05-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

Nuestro Gordo nacio el 28 de Diciembre del 2008. Todo el parto estuvo de lo mejor y sus abuelas han disfrutado del niño siendo que regrese a trabajar a las 6 semanas de nacido. Afortunadamente aun puedo seguir dandole de amamantar con los nuevos y avanzados aparatos que tienen ahora. Eso si le encanta despertar de madrugada y platicar y come cada 2 a 3 horas, llora solo cuando tiene hambre y si su pañal necesita cambiarse. Como dicen los niños cuando el gordo hace del baño el olor es como to Palomitas quemadas. Actualmente es el concentido de todos pero no se sabe para despues si lo sera ya cuando empieze a dormir en la misma recamara con su hermano Koby.

Aisha Abish Priego

2008-04-24T21:05:00.001-07:00

"La Princesa" o "Chicken Little". Esta niña tiene una energia que solo al verla se cansa uno. Igual que su hermana Mitchelle le encanta bailar y cantar pero mas que todo sentirse POPULAR. Se cambia como unas 5 veces al dia y lo que se va quitando va a la ropa sucia. Eso si es una niña muy acomedida. Le encanta estar con sus abuelitas y aprender a cocinar y limpiar la casa. La llegada de su hermanito Paco la a hecho muy responsable con el cuidado del bebe.

Mitchelle Araceli Priego

2008-04-24T20:50:00.001-07:00

Nuestra modelo. Como lo ven es muy fotogenica. 6 de Diciembre del 2000 nacio y la consentida de su Papa y su Tio Alberto. Es una niña con un gran corazon y una abilidad para mandar a su hermanita Aisha. Nos resulto muy buena para la escuela y le encanta bailar y cantar. Pero tambien heredo lo sensible de su papa. Tiene muchas amigas y muchos "amigos."

Koby Ammon Priego

2008-04-02T13:25:00.001-07:00

"El Chapulin o El Cabeson" depende quien le esta llamando. Mi niño nacio el 23 de Enero 1999 y completamente diferente de su hermana. Blanco, chiquito y de ojos verde de ves encuando azules depende mucho en lo que tiene puesto. Me resulto con un gran corazon (igual que su padre) lleno de servicio hacia los demas. Tambien le encanta jugar futbol MEXICANO y le gustaria tocar la bateria pero lamentablemente para el tiene que tener un año de piano para poder recibir las clases de bateria. Hace un año se bautizo y su cancion favorita es "Yo trato de ser como Cristo". En Octubre el participo en el programa de la primara y junto con otras dos niñas canto su cancion. Obviamente todavia necesita ayuda al pronunciar algunas palabras en Español pero estoy segura que nuestro Padre Celestial si le pudo entender. Actualmente se esta esforsando al ser un buen ejemplo para su hermanito Paco Arturo y cuida de sus hermanas lo mejor que puede pero aveces tiene que ponerlas en forma aunque su papa y yo le recordamos que a las niñas no se les pega aunque de ves encuando si se lo merecen.

Natasha Aylin Priego

2008-03-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

La primera nieta por el lado Pineda y una mas para el lado Priego, que por el momento siguen dominando las mujeres. Natasha nacio pesando 6 lbs 1 oz y morena colorada. El color podriamos decir que lo heredo de su padre pero de vista es igual a su abuelo Alberto pero tiene el sentido de humor de su padre. Le encanta la musica, pintar, futbol soccer y comer comida buena hecha por sus abuelitas. Actualmente tiene 10 años y casi todo una señorita pero nosotros le recordamos que es hermoso ser niña. Es muy inteligente cuando se lo propone, pero eso si muy trucha. Para ella es muy importante una familia feliz haci que ella se encarga de las noches de hogar. Por primera vez ella tiene su cuarto solamente para ella ha sido dificil pero poco a poco hemos logrado que se duerma en su cuarto. Despues de muchos años dormiendo en un cuarto pequeño con sus hermanas se le entiende.

Desde el principio

2008-03-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

Nos conocimos en 1996 en el Barrio Pionero 5to en Provo, UT. Estaba estudiando en BYU y para ser sincera los barrios de adultos solteros nunca me llamaron la atencion. El ambiente de familia era algo que necesitaba a mi alrededor siendo que venia desde Phoenix, AZ y no conocia a nadie.

Imediatamente cuando nos conocimos habia risas y mas risas. Creo que su sentido de humor era lo que mas me hacercaba a el al igual su servicio a los demas. Nos hicimos novios el 15 de Noviembre de 1996 y nos casamos el 31 de Enero de 1997. Se puede decir que fue amor a primera vista. Nuestro sellamiento se llevo acabo en el Templo de Timpanogos el 14 de Marzo de 1998.

Durante nuestros primeros años de casados vivimos con su familia con el plan de no tener que rentar y poder ahorar para una casa que nos acomodaba a nuestra pequeña familia.

El 11 de Octubre de 1997 nacio nuestra primera hija, Natasha Aylin Priego.