My mom

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

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!

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.

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

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....

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

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