Easter Fun!

Easter is my favorite holidays! I know its kind of weird but I may not be the only one out there..trust me!

This year my kids are old enough to finally start an old tradition of us...

an egg fight! or as my girl put it "pinata eggs!" 

It's lots of fun and I am thinking would make this holiday a kid's favorite! 

 

A friend also put together a super cute Easter party for the kids, she did an egg hunt around her house and had the kids guessing where the next clue was. 

OXOXO

Happy Halloween 2012!!

We just finished hiding the rest of the candy and hopefully we are all done with what it felt like a two day candy-thon...

 This year we tried a new strategy (apparently supported by a friend of a friend who happens to be a dentist... Don’t you just love these things!)

 

We let the kids eat all you can eat (candy) for tonight and the rest we would:

 “throw it away” 

 

(but in reality we save it for “emergencies” and potty training motivations...yes we are great parents!)

 

Well apparently it’s less harming (for the teeth...of course) to eat all at once than one or two candies per day…

(and today for the first time I realized not having close nutritionist/doctors friends could be actually a good thing!) …bobbling again…

 

We were just celebrating “no cavities day” this week and believed me… I wasn’t going to risk it (and if you saw my kids at the dental office you would totally agree with me on this one!)   

 

Anyways that trick started to work after an hour…they started giving us their candy away or just open-tasting-don’t like it sort of thing… by the end of the night and after running around the house like racing cars, they willingly and humanly put the rest of the candy in a plastic bag, cleaned their teeth very well and went to bed… it is amazing how exhaustive sugar rush can be! 

 

And so I am happy to report all candy has been seized, and we had another happy Halloween full of blessings and good memories, hope yours were awesome too!  

 

 

oxoxox

Be Strong

There are miracles that make you happy

 and there are miracles that save your happiness,

I had experience both of them 

and I am so grateful for both

...especially the last one. 

I wish one day I would be able to remember every miracle in my life 

with the same faith and happiness I felt at the moment each of them arrived

I believe one day it could happen...

Love you Family

oxoxo

Happiness Hikes

  Happiness hiking with her friends

 The other day,  we when hiking with two families. The oldest kid was 4 but the trail was fun and easy to hike.  I think this was the most entertaining hike for our kids, since it was the first time they hike with friends. The more the merrier! 

Have Fun!!

Hiking with Kids {De excursion con los mas chicos}

Holy holiday weekend! We are celebrating our wedding anniversary this weekend and the kids get to stay with grandma and grandpa!

What are you guys planning for your long weekend? 

If you like outdoors and have little kids I have some good ideas for you. My husband and I love hiking and ever since our oldest was born we are always in the search for easy/kids friendly hikes, here is what you need to know:

1. Plan your hike. It is important to know the area you are going, ask friends for reference or search online. All the trails have a difficulty level you want to find the "Easy" if you have small kids and/or if is the first time for you or your kids. Check your local weather too!
2. Know the length out and back. A easy length for little ones (2-4 years old) would be less than 3 hrs in and out. We have done a 4-5 hrs with our kids but we always carry extra food or have a picnic before heading back.
3. Always have an emergency kit with you. There are some portable or you can carry the most important stuff like band-aids, cortisone, neosporin, insect repellent,sunscreen.. a small pocket knife is always good to have.
4. Snacks and water. Take something that your kids like and it's easy to carry and eat on the go. Our favorites are grapes,granola bars, sandwiches, apples and cheerios. (We try to take the less plastic as possible)
5. Be prepare wear the right shoes (close shoes are always recommended), hats, long sleeve if you are going to the mountains,wear layers in case is too hot/cold and wear sun protection even if is not summer. Always bring a sweeter/light jacket along it doesn't matter how hot it is. If your kids are 1 to 3 yrs old rent/buy some child carrier backpacks.
6. Have a cellphone, tell someone exactly where you are going and when you are planning to be back.
7. Enjoy the moment!

Easy Child Proof Hikes to Start with in Utah:

Stewart Falls you can start the trail on Sundance or Aspen Grove (pictures above). Beautiful scenery during Fall, but if you are planning on soaking at the falls Summer will be the best time. If you hike from Aspen Grove plan for a little trail in the middle of the forest. Lots of birds, squirrels and little animals including snakes crossing the path (yikes!) I try not to freak out and my husband takes the opportunity to teach our kids about safety and wild animals.

Battle Creek Falls in Pleasant Grove only 1.5 miles out and back. Very easy for little ones, my 2 year old walked ran it, although there are some scary drops for an unstoppable two year old short legs runner.

And if you have some experience hiking and want something more challenging but still child proof try the Hot Springs at Spanish Fork Canyon. The hike is 4.5 miles out and back. Beautiful place, a cold beautiful waterfall running on the side of warm soaking pools. I will take some caution if your kids are walking and are the kind of kids that wont listen to your instructions just for the fact that there is a creek on the side for a good part of the trail. We took our kids in carriers and our oldest who was 3 at that time walked a little, they really liked it even when it was dark by the time we got back to our car (we started our hike at 6 pm). Plan also to spend some time at the hot water "soaking pools" they range in temperature the closest to the waterfall being the super most hot. Also lots of people like to hike at night mostly couples and teens so there is kind of a different vibe if you go on a late afternoon. If you plan it early there is more kids in the trail and hopefully no shows at the pool area (if you know what I mean). Love this hike!

P.S. Do you know more kids-friendly trails? I would love to hear more!!

Have an Awesome Weekend!

Best Mother's Day

I had the most wonderful mothers day ever! 

With all the celebration of motherhood and all the sweet things said about moms and God's gift...This holiday makes me want to be a mother of 8!!! 

Specially when you realize you are working for the most wonderful people in the entire world...

your kids!

 {...and perhaps the only time of the year!} 

Como buena mexicana celebramos el 10 de Mayo cenando fuera, luego el Sabado mi regalo fue concluido y por fin tengo una huerta lista para sembrar! 

{aun cuando no soy buena jardinera algo debe de existir en mis genes 

que me pueda ayudar con esto...no estoy muy lejos de generaciones de agricultores} 

y si no echando a perder se aprende ...right?

 y para cerrar con broche de oro {como decimos en mi tierra!}

 El Domingo, dia de las Madres en U.S Happiness junto con otros ninos cantaron para todas las mamas de la Iglesia, al regresar me tome una siesta y desperte a esto:

 

El Mr. se ha estado haciendo un experto en sorprenderme!

I hope you had a wonderful day too!

{and if you didn't it's ok! I used to hate this holiday for 4 long yrs before we could successfully conceived, I wouldn't blame you if you decided to ignore the whole thing like I used to do! IT"S OK!}

Happy Birthday to You!

TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY!

My favorite Girl was born today a "few" years ago!

Me encantaria estar cerca de ella para darle un abrazo muy fuerte y un beso!

Happiness y yo estuvimos pensando en ti, 

{siempre estoy pensando en ti}

TE AMO SIS!! 

S1

Bedtime

What is your favorite bedtime story? 

Mine is the one when the kids go to bed early, and I spend the rest of the night cuddling with my husband :)

But not yesterday!
Ayer pase todo el dia en el studio de 9AM a 8PM pintando y sin interrupciones. Fue todo un retreat! Para cuando mis hijos llegaron a casa ya  era la hora de dormir y nose si seria la dosis de la  necesitada solitud mesclada con las ganas de verlos pero esta noche me parecio todo aun mas bello.

Hoy a continuar con todo lo que pause ayer!

Buen Dia!

Time Out

I have the Loveliest people in town... 

There is a lot of hugging, laughing,

 crazy dancing and time around the table. 

I am taking some time out to enjoy every

 single moment of it...

There would be time for 

Spring cleaning, returning calls, blogging 

and eating healthy-er latter, 

for now 

cakes and love would do! 

oxox

Elizabeth

Our double Party! {Doble Fiesta}

A friend just send me these pictures that she took at our double Princess/Cars party couple of weeks ago, I couldn't resist to post them asap!

This is my second attempt to a double birthday party and since their birthdays are less than a week apart I may became really good a this game! For now abide with me :)

Decorations:

 I had 3 main tables, the one on the left had a princess theme and had all the sweets (candy,ice cream,cupcakes,etc) The one in the middle had the two cakes and the "Ombre" balloons in the back going from hues of pinks to reds. The table on the right had all the salty/main dish in a car's theme. There was one pink table for the girls and another one for the boys with black and white checkers tablecloth and 3 big round tables for the parents.

Activities:

"Mirror Mirror Hair and Makeup" A friend did hair and another one makeup,we also had crowns for all the princess in the room.

"Royal Nails and Spa" Two friends did nails and tattoos for the girls.

"Ramone's house of body art" a fancy name for face painting (boys and girls)

"Route 66 game" We took an old tire made some bean sacks and they try to throw them inside the tire from different angles. 

"Stop and Go" Pretty much freeze!

{Este fue mi segundo intento de una fiesta doble (combinada), y ya que sus cumpleanos solo son menos de una semana de diferencia estoy pensando que eventualmente me hare muy buena en esto... por ahora permanescan conmigo!

Decoraciones:

Puse 3 mesas principales la de en medio tenia los pasteles/tortas con los globos "ombre" con los tonos yendo de rosa a rojo y ginda. A la izquierda una mesa con el tema de princesas tenia todo los postres y dulces y a la derecha estaba la mesa de la merienda con un tema en carros. En el centro del salon pusimos 2 mesas cortas, una rosa para las princesas y otra en un mantel de cuadros blancos y negros para los varones. Alrededor pusimos 3 mesas grandes para los padres.

Actividades:

"Espejito Espejito Hair and Makeup" Una amiga peino y coloco coronas a as princesas y otra las maquillo.

"Royal Nails and Spa" Dos amigas pintaron unas y pusieron tatuajes de agua

"Ramone's Casa de Pintura"  Refiriendose al personaje de la pelicula de Cars, se pinto carros, mariposas,etc en la cara.

"Ruta 66" Con una llanta/neumatico y unos sacos/costalitos rellenos de semillas jugamos a ver quien ensestaba dentro de la llanta/neumatico.

"El Semaforo" Rojo:paraban Verde:Corrian}

 
  

 

 

I hope you had a happy birthday Happiness and Sunshine (Cami and Mati)!!

 I never thought my heart was capable of feeling this huge amount of joy and responsibility at the same time.  The more you grow, the bigger my heart gets. You make me a happy mom and a better human. I look forward to seeing you fulfill your dreams.... and be there first row!  

My love is eternally yours

P.S Thank you for the pics Yohana! (I want a SnowWhite like yours!)

{Carpas para chicos y grandes} Tents for kids and adults

 Con este clima no queda de otra mas que adelantar tu propio Verano!

 Que tienen en comun un dia lluvioso y una noche estrellada? 

Adentro o afuera las carpas son una diversion tanto para chicos y grandes! 

Que dicen...Se animan?

 HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!

 Images via:
Apartment Therapy,  Shabby Chic, Free people, My Cakies, Etsy, and Style Pretty.

Happy Weekend!

via

 It's social Friday! and we are honoring it by having breakfast/play date this morning. This week has been a long stretch, we have been busy like bees and I am so happy the weekend is here! Lots of exciting things happening and the best part is that we have plans to celebrate my husbands birthday tomorrow ....and Boy! Do we need a date!

I hope your weekend is fill with love and happiness {or a really good movie at least! }


Here are some pics of our party last week, we had 3 happy birthdays so far and I feel fortunate and blessed to have 3 hearts I can hug and make happy every day.

Besos!

P.S. Don't miss house hunters (HGTV) today, my beautiful friend's episode airs today yay!

Ready, Set... {En sus marcas, listos...}

Are you ready?

{En Casa}

We found her... Shhhhh!!!

Happy Holidays!

My Happiness {Mi Felicidad}

Ella es Happiness, me gusta entrevistarla de vez en cuando para mirar un poco dentro de su mundo. Ella tiene tres primaveras y muy pronto serán cuatro ...Increible! Pensé en escribir algunas de las respuestas de las entrevista y preservarlas para el futuro, como un intento de no olvidar que alguna vez ella tuvo 3 años.

{This is Happiness, I like to interview her from time to time to get inside her little world. She is three Springs soon to be four... I can't believe it myself! I thought of writing down some of her interview's answers to preserve for the future and as an attempt to not forget she was 3 once.}

 

Animal favorito/Favorite animal:

Unicornio y Perritos/Unicorn and poppies

Comida "nutitiva" favorita/ Favorite "nutritious meal:

Pancakes, huevo y pescado/ Pancakes,eggs and fish

Sabor de helado favorito/ Favorite ice cream flavor:

"pink up and brown down"

Pelicula favorita/Favorite movie:

"Tango" y jo jo jo (enredados/Tangled and ho ho ho)

Color Favorito/Favorite Color:

"pink y blue"

Como se llaman tus abuelitas?/What's your grandmothers names?

"Toti, Moma, Urora"

Quien es tu mejor amiga?/Who's your best friend?

Eva

Cual es tu historia favorita?/What's your favorite story?

"La tidenita"/ Little Mermaid

Lugar favorito para visitar/Favorite place to visit

"Mecico" Mexico

{I was totally thinking Jumping Jacks on this one!)

Que es lo que mas te gusta hacer?/What do you like to do the most?

Pintar/Coloring

Fruta favorita/Favorite fruit:

Mango

Cancion favorita/Favorite song:

toy un hijo de Dios (I am a child of God)

Princesa favorita/Favorite princess:

Rapunzel

Quien es tu persona favorita/ Who's your favorite person?

Ahhh..... (~2min)

"Tias!!!"

(her litle brother yay!)

No es raro ver a Happiness hablar con nuestros techos. Miro hacia arriba y me pregunto lo que está viendo, no hay duda en mi mente que todavía habla con los ángeles. Una noche una voz entro en mis sueños despertandome. Venía de su cuarto. Era tarde y ella había estado durmiendo durante horas. Entre en su habitación y allí estaba ella de rodillas junto a su cama, orando. "Me asusta la oscuridad", explicó al levantar la vista. Sentí calor en mi corazón, y le dije que todo estaria bien ...y yo sabía que asi seria, porque entonces ella sabía la cosa más valiente y más importante que una persona puede hacer ... orar a Dios.

It is not rare to see Happiness talking to our ceilings, I look up and wonder what she is seeing, there is not doubt in my mind she still speaks to angels. One night a little voice enter in my dreams and woke me up, it was coming from her bedroom. It was late and she had been sleeping for hours. I enter in her room and there she was kneeling by her bed, praying. "I was scare by the dark" she explained when she looked up. I felt warm in my heart, I told her it will be alright...

and I knew she will be alright, for then she knew the bravest and  single most important thing a person can do...to pray to God. 

Thank you my Happiness, for 3 years you keep showing me what life is about...