Tagged

Well since Margaret tagged me, I am going to hurry and do this so I don't forget to. I am supposed to list 6 things/habits that people may not know about me. This is actually pretty hard for me, because I am a pretty open person who is known for doing and saying a lot of dorky things... so if these things don't surprise you, this is the best I could do.
1) I was in a pageant in high school. I know that I may not strike most people as the pageanty type, and I'm not. However, in Klamath Falls Oregon many girls take part in the Jr. Miss pageant. Not only was I in this pageant, but I also won Ms. Congeniality, which landed me a lovely $500 scholarship. Mrs. Oregon.. here I come (so just kidding).
2) I can't roll my Rs. This may not seem like such a predicament except for the fact that I speak Spanish, and my last name has two r's which should be rolled. I thought that it was funny enough that my name rhymes, and to not even be able to properly pronounce the dang thing.. oh well.
3) I have a crush on a 45-50 year old local farmer. I first heard about the charming farmer Davis when I worked at Lincoln where all of the Elementary teachers raved in the lunch room about the sweet and charming farmer who takes the kids on field trips on hay rides and even lets the kids ride on the tractor with him. I laughed at the teachers and could not understand what they were talking about.. until I met him. He really is so charming. He is so nice every time I go there, and he on more than one occasion has even given me free vegetables. (Isn't it sad the things that excite us). Don't worry everyone, my husband knows about my crush on Farmer Davis and thinks that it is funny. I am still happily married and plan on staying that way. He has become more of a joke than anything else.
4) I really would like to work for Ellen Degeneres someday. I seriously think that she is the funniest woman ever. I started to make a video to try out to be her DJ, but than I chickened out. The only problem with working for Ellen is that I would have to move to southern California (Do you see how delusional I am.. I have seriously thought this out).
5) I can't stand noses. I am not sure how I discovered this, but pretty much I can't handle if people's noses touch me. I don't mind a nose rub when I smooch my hubby or an Eskimo kiss, but somehow I discovered that if someone's nose is purposefully rubbed on me by someone.. I want to scream! Once people found this out about me of course they purposefully would try to rub their noses on me even more.
6) I am a worry wart at times. People who know me well probably aren't surprised to read this, but people who don't know me as well I think often times perceive me as being really laid back and silly. I am those things often times as well, but I am also a serious worrier and stresser outer (How many words have I made up in this post?)

Ghetto Superstar

So, I am basically a ghetto mom when it comes to this Halloween cutesie business (or any cutesie business at that). Some moms stay up the night before Halloween until the early morning hand sewing their daughter's kitty costume (you know who you are). Let's just say that I have a feeling that dressing my family up will make a good story every year. After some drama after having Sofia's monkey costume break (that she didn't want to wear), we pulled together an easy ladybug costume. Last night, I put Chris in charge of putting Sofia into her costume since I had to go to Tonya's to help set up our little toddler Halloween party. To my surprise, Sofia didn't show up as a ladybug, and in fact, I don't know what she showed up as. Chris said that she refused to be a ladybug, so he tried making her into a pirate.. which didn't exactly work out.. so after her gave her a mustache and unibrow, one of the moms cleverly suggested that we just call her Frida Kahlo. Isn't my little Frida cute? There are many things I may have the potential to be good at.. but a cutesie mom who creates masterpiece costumes.. not me.

My boys

Yesterday was Chris' birthday. Happy birthday Chris. I love that husband of mine. He is such a good husband, dad (nothing is sweeter than seeing your spouse be a good dad).. and he works so hard for our family. I also love my new boy. Aren't newborns the greatest? Their throw up and poop isn't even that bad. Who else can you say that about? I am trying to get this two kid thing down. Today I noticed that I was eating lunch, nursing, and reading a magazine at the same time. I was impressed with this multi-tasking attempt.

We've Been Slimed

Since I live by OSU surrounded by scientists, I thought that I would throw out a question. What is the deal with slugs? They are mysterious little buggers. Somehow they get into our house every night and leave their nasty slimy trail (see picture for example please). How they get in? I don't know. How they get out? I don't know. All I know is that many times we wake up to the slimy trail in numerous locations: toys, ceiling, sofas, carseats. They are merciless suckers.. they slime everything they can. I am not much of a killer, but I might have to start salting these little creatures. Any insight on slugs would be appreciated.

Movies

So, here is the list of movies that I was recommended from the comments that you all left: Evan Almighty, Fly Boys, The Prestige, The Illusionist, American Dreamz, Hairspray, Midnight Cowboy, Party Girl, The World's Fastest Indian, Catch a Fire, Good Night and Goodluck, When Harry Met Sally, House Guest, Legally Blond, Rear Window, Bella Martha, Best in Show, Sleepless in Seattle, Devil Wears Prada, Father of the Bride, Dumb and Dumber, 7 up series, and the Namesake. The movies that I just thought of that I would like to add to the list are: Mad Hot Ballroom and Spellbound (documentaries that women and men like or at least Chrises and Karas), Pride and Prejudice (the new one) and Little Women, Lagaan, Life is Beautiful, School of Rock... and I can't think of anything else right now (this is my first day being alone with 2 kids and Chris is just now getting home at 7:00.. my brain is fried). Tonya and I also just went the day before my due date and saw "The Jane Austen Book Club" which was really good. I also thought that I would slip in some more pictures of the cutie pies while I'm at it.

Family Pictures

So, I know that I have been a blogging fool lately.. but I just have family on the mind these days. Chris' parents were here this weekend, and his dad took these family pictures of us. I am so lucky to have Chris home this week, so I will not be on full-time mama duty alone until next week. Oh... for everyone reading this, I need some movie suggestions. Chris and I have the hardest time agreeing on a movie to rent when we go to Hollywood video. Many times we leave empty handed, because we couldn't find one that both of us would like. We usually can agree on some dramas and documentaries, but other than that.... our movie taste is totally different. We usually get stuck looking in new releases.. and is it just me or is there a huge lack of good movies coming out lately? What I need from you guys is to tell me your top few favorite movies (don't think too hard about it, just write what comes to your mind). Also let me know what kind of movie it is drama, documentary, romantic comedy, comedy, action etc... Include new movies as well as older movies. This way I can go to rent a movie with a list instead of leaving empty handed. Thanks!!

Why didn't I know??

Hello all!! Things are good in these parts. I would say that in general, recovery from baby number 2 is much faster... except for that contracting uterus. Why did no one tell me until after birth that it is so much for painful with each kid when your uterus is contracting and going back down. I keep feeling like I am having mini labors, but it is actually getting a lot better. Breastfeeding is also so much easier this time. I have been so blessed to have my parents here and Chris taking work off. I am trying to figure out the whole paying attention to two kids thing, because right now.. I pretty much take care of Gabriel and Chris takes care of Sofia. She loves her brother... but she is not exactly a soft and gentle natured child... so it is kind of stressful to keep Gabe safe from her without her thinking that she is in trouble for touching him and wanting to be by him.