Do I even need to say it???

I mean really???? Do I REALLY have to say how completely beautiful this family is??? I think the pictures can speak for themselves don't you? Oh my goodness, I am so excited to see how cute Anderson's brand new baby sister is going to be! He is going to be the sweetest protective brother out there, I just know it! And Jamie...can I just say that pregnancy looks Fabulous on you, you hot mama!

Absolutely FAB-U-LOUS!!!

Who doesn't love a little BLING???? So not only is my completely talented friend and "beadstress" Shanna a total genius when it comes to creating fabulous jewelry...She is insanely gorgeous!!! How can you be such a babe and still be so talented I wonder??? I'll never know. But what I do know is this: Her line of baby bling is out-of-control-crazy-awesome!!! She knows how to put the right colors and shapes and bead types together in a way that just keeps your little ones wrists sparkling with joy! And I love the colors she offers that I've never seen anywhere else for Babies. Not all babies wear only pink and purple...she has beautiful earth and jewel tones that can match the chic little outfits of today (And yes she does offer pink and purple too)! She has also so graciously donated a beautiful assortment of pieces to my studio for a touch of whimsy on those small arms! If you'd like more info., just give me a call, I'm sure I'll also have some business cards to give out also soon ;o). I am SOOOOO excited about these jewels! Shanna...you are AMAZ-A-ZING!

P.S. This is just a small sample of her work...she also does Necklaces, Binky Holders, Anklets...you name it!

Ava 8 Months

Would someone please explain to my little stinker that I am not at all completely thrilled with the fact that she now knows how to crawl and that the houseplant that she seems to gravitate towards every single day may, in fact, be poisonous! I'm just kidding, the plant isn't poisonous but I'm not kidding about not liking my baby growing up so fast. These last 8 months with her have just flown by, but I have loved every single minute of being her mama.

Summer Babe

More from the "Gathering of the Esquerras 2008"

wow, I am so sorry that it's taken me so long to get more of the pictures from the Family Reunion up here. I have absolutely LOVED going through all of these pictures! I'm so glad that we have these pictures of our beautiful Nana with all of you beautiful Esquerras! I'm kicking myself for not thinking to get my family's picture taken with her...maybe next time she's in town! Well, Love you all and I'll get these sent out as soon as I put the finishing touches on the rest of them!

Is anyone else having problems getting into their Gmail accounts???

Karl and Socorro, sittin' in a tree

K-I-S-S-I-N-G....It's late and I'm loopy...I've been up all night waiting for the hubbs and the kid Blake to get home from the midnight showing of the new BATMAN.
Anyway...my little neice Socorro is getting herself married...am I really that old? I guess so. Blake says "They're so cute it's gross." (He's loopy too after getting 2 hours of sleep so he could go to the movie). Really though, CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO! I am soooo excited for you!

Picture this....

A sad little boy...so heart broken as he watches his best buddy in the whole wide world drive away in a big U-Haul truck headed for a brand new life in Missouri. Picture this miserable little boy too sad to even drink his favorite caffeinated beverage or throw dead rats at people because that will only remind him of the great times they had..when they were best buddies living in Utah. Now Picture this Sad, little boy...AS A 30 YEAR OLD!!! Okay... So I may be OVER dramatizing this a little bit, but really, Blakes best buddy, who would so lovingly scratch things into the paint of his truck with things like "Rick was Here" and "Obama for '08" sadly moved away from this grand state of ours, what was it, last week???
Rick, Janelle, Regan and Kennedy...We really do miss you! You guys are the BEST in the world, and we know you'll be back soon...whether you like it or not :o)!
P.S. I need an address...I don't know where in the heck to send your pictures!
And this ones for the Road.... Fuzzy Memories...by Jack Handey:

One year Dad decided he was going to take us on a "surprise vacation." We wouldn't know where we were going until we got there. We were all real excited when we piled into the station wagon early one morning. We went about five blocks, then we got into an accident at a four-way stop. I guess it was a pretty good surprise, but why did we need all that camping gear?
* Well it's been a few days since I've posted this and I still haven't heard from you...I was expecting a correction...about how your daughter's name is Madison...Not Kennedy! :o) hahahaha