And after a long night of wrapping, we come to the morning we've all been waiting for! While most of use were still trying to rub the sleep out of our eyes, Cora had hers set on the pile of presents surrounding the tree. She just couldn't wait to tear into it all!
I loved seeing how excited she got over getting a bunch of fox accessories (especially since we share the same favorite animal!) and all her books! I love my little nerd! And Milli's of the age where she understands wrapping presents, but her reactions are always mimicking those around her. "So CUUuuTe!" Lol But besides all of our little ones, what we were all waiting for was Nicky's big gift: a Nintendo Switch! He kept talking to me about how he wanted to save up and buy himself one; little did he know, we all already pitched in for the thing..! Mum and Carlos bought the Switch & Breath of the Wild & I went in for a case and Pokken Tournament. He had the BEST reaction and definitely had a GREAT Christmas!
Per the norm, Mum slaved over the kitchen stove to create our wonderful dinner. A classic hispanic meal to close out the night with the family. But when they suddenly walked out with a cake and started singing me "Happy Birthday" I did all I could to not cry. I'm a sap when it comes to these things. I was leaving for Florida the next day and wouldn't be home for my birthday, so this meant so much to me. I had no idea they had planned it. These people are the most important part of my life and every chance I get to spend with them is the best. I love them.
Happy Christmas from my Familia to Yours this Holiday Season!!
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Christmas Eve! |*Vlogmas*|
Here's a pro-tip: Do your Pictures with Santa on Christmas Eve to avoid the crazy lines!!
We learned this a few years ago on accident and since then we only go on the 24th. Most people stay ahead of the game and do their photos weeks in advance, but when you have a large family that's spread all over the place, it makes it hard to schedule such things. And now it's great because when we do, no one's ever there!
I did prepare, however, by buying a super cute Christmas dress! I bought it just for the photos and when I saw how everything came out in the end, I love the photos! Everyone looks so great! Most likely the best we've done in years..! Lol
We have a lot of traditions for the holidays so Christmas Eve is always super busy. We always start with Santa pictures, playtime, cookies, prep for Christmas DAY, seeing the christmas lights, family exchange, and of course- wrapping the presents! Traditions are always important to me, so I made sure to document all that I could.
I love and appreciate my Cora. She takes after me with her love for the holidays and spending time with the family. I love my Cora with all my heart and miss her everyday when I'm away..! She was such a wonderful Elf this year! She went with me and Mum to grab a couple of extra gifts and to grocery shop for dinner. She was very hands-on and especially eager to make her cookies and to keep everything in order in her kitchen..! Haha
This year my younger brother, Nicky, started working! He was so excited to have his own money to get everyone's gifts! I loved being able to take him shopping and to see his face when everyone opened the gifts he picked out specially for them.
I've finally made it this far! My *Vlogmas* journey has made it to the big day- my favorite day of the year: CHRISTMAS!!
We learned this a few years ago on accident and since then we only go on the 24th. Most people stay ahead of the game and do their photos weeks in advance, but when you have a large family that's spread all over the place, it makes it hard to schedule such things. And now it's great because when we do, no one's ever there!
I did prepare, however, by buying a super cute Christmas dress! I bought it just for the photos and when I saw how everything came out in the end, I love the photos! Everyone looks so great! Most likely the best we've done in years..! Lol
We have a lot of traditions for the holidays so Christmas Eve is always super busy. We always start with Santa pictures, playtime, cookies, prep for Christmas DAY, seeing the christmas lights, family exchange, and of course- wrapping the presents! Traditions are always important to me, so I made sure to document all that I could.
I love and appreciate my Cora. She takes after me with her love for the holidays and spending time with the family. I love my Cora with all my heart and miss her everyday when I'm away..! She was such a wonderful Elf this year! She went with me and Mum to grab a couple of extra gifts and to grocery shop for dinner. She was very hands-on and especially eager to make her cookies and to keep everything in order in her kitchen..! Haha
This year my younger brother, Nicky, started working! He was so excited to have his own money to get everyone's gifts! I loved being able to take him shopping and to see his face when everyone opened the gifts he picked out specially for them.
I've finally made it this far! My *Vlogmas* journey has made it to the big day- my favorite day of the year: CHRISTMAS!!
Saturday, January 20, 2018
'Tis the Season |*Vlogmas*|
I love my nieces so much. Milli is almost 3 and Cora is 6yrs old which means that they're both such wonderful bundles of joy!! I love spending time with them and playing games and dealing with their crazy. Haha This also means that they're both finally of the age to really get into the Christmas spirit!! They just make the holiday so much more special.
After the wedding the Harkiewiczes came for a visit. The family is too sweet- I was surprised that they brought Mum a gift. A great gift, too! I'm so glad I have such great friends in my life. If only I lived a little closer and could see them more often.
And speaking of friends and family, DATP had our Annual Christmas Party!! This little group of pals are my absolute favorite. I have my sister and I have Kim, Kassie, and the Harkiewiczes, but the DATP Crew holds a very special place in my heart. I'm able to really open up to them. Every year I look forward to seeing them during the holidays. I finally got to meet some of their luvers and to catch up. Things got a little weird after some of the girls had a little too much to drink, but that's normal..! Lol
The ladies dealt with some wedding stuffs and we finally ordered our Bridesmaid Dresses for Mum's wedding! It really looks like everything is starting to come together now! The dresses are so beautiful and unique, I can't wait to see how everything ties in the end.
And we close the night with a few traditions of building a Gingerbread House! Cora loved the decorating and Milli loved snatching up the candies... Lol And although I didn't want to do it, I ended up being the one in charge of most of the assembly. Hah. Isn't that how it always works..?
I really looks forward to spending the last few days with my babies and my poopers. It really is the little things that keep my heart warm.
After the wedding the Harkiewiczes came for a visit. The family is too sweet- I was surprised that they brought Mum a gift. A great gift, too! I'm so glad I have such great friends in my life. If only I lived a little closer and could see them more often.
And speaking of friends and family, DATP had our Annual Christmas Party!! This little group of pals are my absolute favorite. I have my sister and I have Kim, Kassie, and the Harkiewiczes, but the DATP Crew holds a very special place in my heart. I'm able to really open up to them. Every year I look forward to seeing them during the holidays. I finally got to meet some of their luvers and to catch up. Things got a little weird after some of the girls had a little too much to drink, but that's normal..! Lol
The ladies dealt with some wedding stuffs and we finally ordered our Bridesmaid Dresses for Mum's wedding! It really looks like everything is starting to come together now! The dresses are so beautiful and unique, I can't wait to see how everything ties in the end.
And we close the night with a few traditions of building a Gingerbread House! Cora loved the decorating and Milli loved snatching up the candies... Lol And although I didn't want to do it, I ended up being the one in charge of most of the assembly. Hah. Isn't that how it always works..?
I really looks forward to spending the last few days with my babies and my poopers. It really is the little things that keep my heart warm.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Home Tastes Like... |Vlogmas|
Sweet Grilled Texas BBQ!!
Went with my mom to taste-test some food for her wedding next year. You know the saying "everything's bigger in Texas" is certainly true about our portion sizes! So yummy!
We drove out to Midland, Texas (only about an hour away from home) for some real home-made bbq! And it was so worth it. We found the perfect little place, a family run restaurant and within the first couple bites and sips of sweet tea, we were sold! There was a happy rumbly in my tumbly the whole drive home.
The next day I joined my mom & brother at their Boy Scouts Christmas party. We played games, I helped as DJ, and enjoyed the free food. One of the games included was "Name that Tune- Christmas Edition!" And whichever Troupe lost had to get up in front of everyone and sing. They weren't too happy about that.
The next couple days flew by. While my mother was at work and my brother at school I got to relax. I stayed with the puppies and watched TV (Criminal Minds marathons, of course!) and read a lot. I finally had the time to sit down and read The Christmas Shoes. It's always been one of my favorite songs during the season and I couldn't put down the book. It was absolutely beautiful. I can't remember the last time I cried so much while reading a story.
After finally getting to chill during my Holiday Vacation, the circus arrives! Haha, and by that I mean my sister. The next couple of videos will be much more exciting with my wonderful family and nieces running rampant as we prepare for Christmas Day.
I'm leaving out of town to visit my father for the weekend, so while I hope I will be able to get the next couple videos up, I make no promises!
Went with my mom to taste-test some food for her wedding next year. You know the saying "everything's bigger in Texas" is certainly true about our portion sizes! So yummy!
We drove out to Midland, Texas (only about an hour away from home) for some real home-made bbq! And it was so worth it. We found the perfect little place, a family run restaurant and within the first couple bites and sips of sweet tea, we were sold! There was a happy rumbly in my tumbly the whole drive home.
The next day I joined my mom & brother at their Boy Scouts Christmas party. We played games, I helped as DJ, and enjoyed the free food. One of the games included was "Name that Tune- Christmas Edition!" And whichever Troupe lost had to get up in front of everyone and sing. They weren't too happy about that.
The next couple days flew by. While my mother was at work and my brother at school I got to relax. I stayed with the puppies and watched TV (Criminal Minds marathons, of course!) and read a lot. I finally had the time to sit down and read The Christmas Shoes. It's always been one of my favorite songs during the season and I couldn't put down the book. It was absolutely beautiful. I can't remember the last time I cried so much while reading a story.
After finally getting to chill during my Holiday Vacation, the circus arrives! Haha, and by that I mean my sister. The next couple of videos will be much more exciting with my wonderful family and nieces running rampant as we prepare for Christmas Day.
I'm leaving out of town to visit my father for the weekend, so while I hope I will be able to get the next couple videos up, I make no promises!
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Blue Apron Hack...
I've always said that I wouldn't be that person that has groceries delivered to my home.... but look at me now...!
I had heard of Blue Apron off of a Podcast and became intrigued. Spend a set amount of money and get all the ingredients I need to make a delicious meal- no questions about it. And not only are the meals delicious and extremely easy to make (good for a novice like myself), but all of the ingredients are clean and healthy options. I love it.
As for my special hack: it only works for someone like me. I'm single- live alone- and eat small proportioned meals throughout the day. Each meal that Blue Apron sends you is meant for 2, but even then, I eat half of the normal person's proportion for a single meal. SO. For every meal you get with Blue Apron (3 meals per delivery) I can split into 4 meals for myself and equaling out to a total of 12 small meals for myself. And that's it! The best part of my Subscription is definitely being able to "Skip" a meal. So I'm actually spending a total of $60 for 12 meals every 2 & a half weeks. Talk about a deal! And since I'm actually eating proper food, I'm not craving my usual junk like Wendy's or Burger King. Sure, every now-and-then I'll want to binge on a couple dollars worth of crap food, or pizza, but for the most part I'm really good! Not only that- I've actually lost 2lbs!
I plan to keep my subscription for the time being and see how it turns out, but for now, I'm lovin' it!
I had heard of Blue Apron off of a Podcast and became intrigued. Spend a set amount of money and get all the ingredients I need to make a delicious meal- no questions about it. And not only are the meals delicious and extremely easy to make (good for a novice like myself), but all of the ingredients are clean and healthy options. I love it.
As for my special hack: it only works for someone like me. I'm single- live alone- and eat small proportioned meals throughout the day. Each meal that Blue Apron sends you is meant for 2, but even then, I eat half of the normal person's proportion for a single meal. SO. For every meal you get with Blue Apron (3 meals per delivery) I can split into 4 meals for myself and equaling out to a total of 12 small meals for myself. And that's it! The best part of my Subscription is definitely being able to "Skip" a meal. So I'm actually spending a total of $60 for 12 meals every 2 & a half weeks. Talk about a deal! And since I'm actually eating proper food, I'm not craving my usual junk like Wendy's or Burger King. Sure, every now-and-then I'll want to binge on a couple dollars worth of crap food, or pizza, but for the most part I'm really good! Not only that- I've actually lost 2lbs!
I plan to keep my subscription for the time being and see how it turns out, but for now, I'm lovin' it!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
End of the Semester
HiHi!!
It's been a while,
but thank goodness school is almost over!!
Before it officially hit Summer Break,
I figured I could share some of the last big events
that I got to be apart of this last month of school.
I finally put in my 2weeks at Subway!
Now I'm solely working on
Herbalife!!
I love all of my Teammates!
Walking into the Club is Always
so much fun, since everyone's so
full of energy!
& in just 3Days
I sold 500VP and jumped up to
Senior Consultant!
& On the completely opposite spectrum-
UNT Celebrated Earth Day by giving out
Free Food!
I'm normally not a hot dog fan,
but I can't pass up FREE FOOD...!
We also celebrated
William Shakespeare's 449th Birthday
in my Theatre History Class!
It was great because we had just finished a show,
"The Lady Revealed,"
the weekend before
and the playwright just so happened to be
my teacher, Dr. Harris!
((the play is about Shakespeare & his Dark Lady))
& just yesterday,
Mandy, Stephanie, Kassie, & I
(Team Avatar)
took a little field trip to H-Mart,
a Dallas based Korean shopping center.
Their dumplings were so good,
I can't wait to go back!
Finals Week starts tomorrow for me,
wish me luck!!
Till Next Time:
Remember to KEEP IT GENKI!!
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