I'm back from my blogging vacation.

If only it was a vacation. I've been so insanely buisy that it's not even funny. Between my kids, pageant prep, finishing a major project, and everything else a Mom does. Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it. Here's a little taste of what we've been up too.

Here we have Picasso and Monet. This is my attempt at giving my children an opportunity to express their creative side. I think Sophia's into modern art, because she had more paint on her than she did on the paper.

Here are some of my sweet students at the Daily Dose program. They are from Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. I love these ladies.

Oh, and somebody had a birthday. Thanks to all who sent out such nice birthday wishes to me. Gabriela through me a party once we got home from dinner. I usually just get one really yummy piece of cake from a restraunt to share with everyone. I of course get the biggest piece and all the leftovers.

Happy Halloween!

The 1st annual Ruiz family Halloween Party was held at our house. Everyone came over and some of us took the kids out trick o treating. I couldn't have asked for better weather. It was so nice and warm. If we would have let them, I think they would have went on for hours, but after an hour or so, we decided their bags were full enough. Earlier in the day, I took the girls to Macy's our local grocery store and they had trick o treating in the store. Sophia was impossible. I thought that she would just put the candy in her bag since she couldn't open them, but oh no, paper or not, she was going for it. She would bite staight through the wrappers until she got what she wanted. Same went with trick o treating. She wanted to eat it as soon as she got her hands on it. All the cousins together. They all did a great job with their costumes.
Miss Raquel (Dorothy) and Miss Gabriela (Tinkerbell)

Because of the weather, Julianne was able to go with us and was a perfect angel in the stroller. She was our little cavewoman.

I dressed up as a Rodeo Queen and Miguel...Michael Phelps.

I love this guy for his bravery and willingness to just let go and have some fun. I've been anticipating this costume for a month and it was well worth the wait. Everyone couldn't stop laughing at him and his bare chest. He even shaved his chest for the event. Way to go Amor!

Julianne and her cousin Julieta. Julianne is crying because I sat her down. Typical


Happy Halloween 2008!

Our leopard wearing gals. Julianne and Annabelle