Blessed be the Summer...

School is out and I have been on Summer Break for 2 weeks now.

  I am immensely hoping that I will have a lot more free time this summer than I normally do, if that is the case, I will definitely have plenty of time to blog more than just once every couple months! (-u-)

  School ended with a dull and definite flop. Near the end of the semester, I just couldn't wait till my finals were over. With the combination of school, work, Herbalife, and dealing with my roommate, I just needed a break! In order to relax during these past few weeks, I had spent most of my time sleeping and/or watching episode after episode of Poke'mon! I am honestly proud to say that as of last week I have officially watched every single English episode of the Poke'mon Anime!!! Don't I feel cool...?? 

  It's already nearing the end of May, so I'm worried that this summer will pass much too quickly! My plans for the summer (besides working on myself and catching up on shows) is almost the same as always. On June 1st, I will be flying out to California for a month. At the end of June and beginning of July, my family from Dallas, as well as my sister (Suzette) and Coraline will be joining me in California for a short time! I'm really excited to have everyone there all at once! It'll most likely be crazy and hectic- but that just means there'll be a ton of fun ahead! After California, I'll be returning home to San Antonio for San Japan and to spend more time with my mom and other family. Luckily, I won't be having to head back up to Denton till August! And what's more exciting?? Come August I'll be moving into my own apartment! I am so ready for my own space- I can't wait!

  And so, now I'll just go ahead and cross my fingers that I can enjoy every bit of this summer! Hope everyone out there is enjoying their break so far, as well! (^-^) 

Happy Holidays~ 2012 Edition!!

HiHi!!

Because it is the norm,

my Holiday Break was as Crazy as ever!!

SO! Rather than talk about it all,

I'd rather share my millions of photos:

Richard looks so grown up with his Welch's!

On my first day back,
a couple of my friends came over to visit.
All we did was talk and watch The Incredibles,
but I just loved having them in my house
and being able to see them after so long!

Ha! I got a picture of Carolyn!
(^-^)

After the movie,
we went for McDonalds and Starbucks;
that's broke college kids for ya!

We saw Santa taking a Coffee Break.

I thought it was so sweet that he let this little kid take pictures with him!

My friends are so freaking fantastic and I love them so much!!

(>w<)

Two days later,

I had a Mary at my house!

Allison joined us a little later, 

but I never got a picture!!

Watched Batman,

you know, since Mary lurves him, I felt it was appropriate!

On that same day,

my family went to go see Santa!!

We go every year,

and although it may sometimes feel like a hassle,

I still love it!

Especially now that we've got this little one,

we get to start the whole 

"Santa Clause" Magic all over again!!

Haha, she's so funny!

She's gotten so big in only a year & a half!

She's running and yelling and playing

and just doing nonsense,

so expect a ton of photos this holiday season!!!

And she's just like her daddy and grandpa:

making new friends everyday!

But at the end of the day,

she's just an average one-year old,

trying to force herself awake so she doesn't miss any fun!

Sometime during all of this,

we had Mom and Nicky's Boyscout Christmas dinner to attend!

I got to walk around the tables and help Mom judge the boys' centerpieces.

They all did a great job,

but no one can live up to my Mom's handy work 

from these past years!

(>.<)

Here's our 2nd Place:

They made their footprints into reindeer and hung them.

And here's 1st Place:

The boys each set up their own miniature camp sites

and baked cookies to represent themselves and their den.

Mom's Best friend's youngest boy's centerpiece.

Haha, cute!  

Haha, now that he's a big boy scout,

he doesn't have to worry about preparing

 stuff for these events!

Also during break,

I got to spent a lot of fun times with the dogs! 

I've my Muhddy!!

I love that Cora's of the age now

to be able to recognize the fact that there's decorations up!

Sure she doesn't know why,

but she knows they're there, dammit!

We also took her shopping with us a lot,

she loved running around the stores,

at least more than I did...

But that's what little brothers are for, right??

She was kept occupied most of the time

and the hardest parts were getting her out of the stores...

...Especially especially when she found the tv...

It's so much fun to watch her play,

she's such a clever girl!

Also got to have a DATP day!

Richard made hors d'oeuvres

and we just watched random stuffs 

and laughed a LOT!!

Also... He had penguins in his fruit!!

(OwO)

Yay, Mary and Richard!

I love my friends,

and I've missed them all year,

so hopefully I can see them again before I go back to school???

Coraline loves the lights!

Just found out that Cora loves Spongebob!

Haha, she even does the,

"OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!"

o((>w<))o

^^Found a Candycane & figured out how to Open it herself!!^^

Well, that's all for now!

It's the eve of Christmas Eve,

so I'll do my best to update for the rest of the holiday break!

Till Next Time: 

Remember to KEEP IT GENKI!!

☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree!

HiHi!!

Well, the Fall Semester is officially over, 

and I'm already home.

Of course, 

the regular schools are still in session,

which means until Nicky gets out, the house is all mine!

Uncle Jesse and Michael 

Before leaving for San Antonio,

I always make sure to spend some time at my Aunt & Uncle's house.

I love being with them.

Not only are my cousins so freaking awesome, 

they just let me BE.

I help whenever I can, but really...

When I'm at their house is usually when I get to relax the most!

Starbucks Caramel Brûlée 

I've made it a habit to get a Starbucks every time I drive 

to/from Dallas.

Now, I usually just get my Strawberries & Creme Frap,

but I decided to try their Holiday blends for the first time.

Suzette suggested the Caramel Brûlée,

and it tasted really good... 

except it had a strong coffee taste,

which I didn't like.

....Yes, I'm a Starbucks lover that hates coffee...

Leave me alone!

(>.<)

She was Pretty Excited after Seeing all of the Ornaments!

Our Collection of Ornaments Throughout the Years!

Me & Cora for Size Comparison!

^^This was the reason why I left early for San Antonio^^

Mom got this GIANT Christmas Tree

and the family was over to decorate!

Mom Putting the Lights Up

It's literally 10ft.

I don't exactly know how they got it into the house,

but the main issue:

Our family is pretty short,

hence, the ladder! 

My Baby's First Christmas Ornament!

20years Old Now!

I made sure to be the FIRST on the tree,

haha.

We Found a Body-less Snowman! 

(>u<)

The Kids Decorating
L-R: Nicky, Billy Suzette, Me

Poor Coraline had to go to bed and couldn't finish decorating!

My Family!
R-L: Mom, Billy, Nicky, Suzette

Which may not have been a bad idea,
seeing as how we were going kinda crazy....

R-L: Mom, Me, Nicky, Suzette

We're Just Missing Rochelle and DJ!
(>.<)

Found his Body!

And it's hanging on for dear life!

Why, yes, that is a Fork hanging in our Tree!

...Billy's Little Addition...

Combining Our Nativity Scenes!

Christmas Tree: DONE!!

& Apparently I was a genius for suggesting 

us to take silhouette photos:

Nicky's "Flying Man" Silhouette

Suzette's "Super Man" Silhouette

Billy's "Falling Man" Silhouette

Mom's "Betty Boop" Silhouette 

And then we ended the night

with some well deserved 

Hot Cocoa!

Till Next Time: 

Remember to KEEP IT GENKI!!

☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆