10 Years

As of today George and I have been married for 10 years!  I can't believe how quickly the time has gone.

It is amazing how God brought us together and where we are at today.  I am more in love with George then I was the day that we got married.

He is one of the most amazing men I know.  He is so hardworking and an amazing father that loves each one of his kids with an unending love.  He make me want to be better then I am and I am always encouraged as I watch him spend every morning with the Lord!

So many people plan a nice vacation for their 10 year anniversary.  If we were able to get away for a longer time we probably would have done the same.  Over this last weekend we had 3 days to ourselves and we decided to stay home.  We thought of several places that we could have gone to just for the weekend but in the end we just wanted to be home by ourselves.  We also thought that we could do more things without spending money on a Hotel and gas to get there.

Here is a little bit of what our weekend looked like.

We headed down to Omsi to do the Jetboat Tour.  We thought we would check out a couple exhibits while we were there.

We just had to check out the Prenatal Exhibit!  I am always so fascinated by this exhibit but I think even more so since I have had the kids.  It made George and I contemplate having another one.  They are such a gift and one of the most incredible experiences ever!

Any ways back to the Jetboat tour.  You board right by the submarine at Omsi.  This is a fun thing to do with older kids.  It's fun and you get to learn about some of the city's history.  I would really recommend it.

Here is what we looked like before the boat trip.  George forgot his sunglasses.

Here are some of the pictures from the tour.

Here is afterwards.  I looked like a drowned rat!  Warning: do not spend time on your hair or put strong hairspray in.  My hair was left in knots and very painful to brush out.

After we got off the boat we got back to the car and noticed a screw in George's tire.  We ended up having to take his car to get it fixed.  We were give so many suggestions of where to eat but ended up having to go to something close to Les Schwab instead.

Have you ever been to the Thirsty Lion?  We have seen it but never was really interested in going.  It was walking distance from Les Schwab so we decided to check it out.  They have a great patio for sitting outside.  The food was excellent and I had a yummy pear martini!  If you have not been there you must go and check it out.

Toward the end of the day we decided to get a massage together.  We went to Cosy Foot Massage.  It is a place that focuses on your feet but gives a full body massage for $25.  I know the yelp review is not very good, but every time I have been there I have been impressed. You can beat if for $25 for an hour massage.  

The next day we woke up at our normal time that our body wakes us up at 6AM.  There is no sleeping in at our house with the kids.  We decided to head down to the gym and work off some of the food that we ate.  It felt so good to start the day off that way.

Next, George and I split up and I went and had a pedicure and George sat next door and did some work and had time to himself.  Yes, he did work a little over the weekend. As a realtor it is really hard to turn off the phone to work.  One of the downsides to his job but we have gotten use to it.

I always recommend Galaxy Nails for anyone that is looking for a good place to get a Pedicure.

After the pedicures we did a little birthday shopping for the kids for their birthday party that is coming up next week.

We spent the afternoon at home just relaxing and watching movies.

We also did this.

I know, not something that you should be doing on an Anniversary weekend but this little booger is ruining the yard that we have been working so hard at keep nice since we had it done.

(We still have not caught him) > :(   

For dinner we wanted to go somewhere nice for our Anniversary dinner.  We both got dressed up really nice which does not happen very often, so it was fun!

We have been to Andina once before and loved it, so we decided to go back.  If you have not been there you will not be disappointed.  (Make sure to make reservations though)

Our gift to each other was not a surprise.  We both wanted to get each other a watch.  We bought some watches off my sisters company that she works for and got a great price for a designer watch.  We were going to inscribe something nice on the watch but when we got the watch there was not place to write anything.  Oh well, we love the watches.

Sunday we spent the day mostly at home.  We had a wonderful quite time in the morning which does not happen very often when the kids are home.

We went to a Garden Center to get some plants to finish up our yard before we have people over next weekend for the kids birthday party.

We took a nap and then George had to meet a client to look at a couple houses.  Again, not something we want to be doing but something that is necessary with being a Realtor.  We are thankful for his job and with that we are able to do a lot of the things we did over the weekend.

It was an incredibly relaxing weekend and we had a wonderful time just being together doing things we enjoy.

I love you George Huertas and I look forward to 50 more years together if the Lord allows!!!  Happy Anniversary!!!

Kids Desk Area & Thanksgiving

It has been awhile since I blogged last.  We recently joined a gym and I have been trying to get there at least three times a week.  With trying to do that and keep up with thing around the house and the kids there has not been much time to blog. So here is a couple post in one.

I have been making a few changes around the house and one area was the living room.  I also wanted to add a desk area for the kids.  I thought about putting one downstairs but we have the dining room table down there so I thought it would be best to have one upstairs.  Here are some pictures of the addition.

We got the desk from Ikea as well as the chairs.  I'm not totally excited about the chair because they are not sturdy and the kids have fallen down a couple time but they will work for now.

 The kids love it and they can work on their little projects.  

 We have this half wall in our play room that I do not like at all!  I have always been fearful that the kids will fall, so the only type of furniture to sit on is this mattress.  It seems to work for the most part.

 Here is the view from the half wall.  If we had had children at the time that we bought this house, I think we probably would not have bought this house.

 Here is the long view of the playroom.

Selah so proud of her work!

And now for a few pictures from Thanksgiving day.  We spent the day over at my parents as well as my Aunt and her boyfriend who were up for the first time.  It was fun to be able to catch up with her.

 Here is our family picture. Hopefully in the next couples years everyone will be facing the camera.

 My brother and his lovely wife!

 My brother and his family

 Brothers family with Papa and Gma

 A better family shot with my dark babies! I don't thing my kids are ever going to look like me! :(

My Aunt Diane and her boyfriend Steven.

The Holidays are definitely getting easier with the kids so they are a little more enjoyable!!

Give TODAY Your Attention

George sent me this email today with the words below.  I thought it was a good way of describing life and the journey that we are on.


"I love what former First Lady Barbara Bush said about the future, comparing it to a train ride:

    We get on board that train at birth, and we want to cross the continent because we have in mind that somewhere out there is a station.
    We pass by sleepy little towns looking out the window of life's train, grain fields and silos, level grade crossings, buses full of people
    on the roads besides us.  We pass by cities and factories, but we don't look at any of it because we want to get to the station... This
    station changes for us during life.  To begin with, for most of us, it's turning 18, getting out of high school.  Then the station is that
    first promotion and then the station becomes getting the kids out of college, and then the station becomes retirement and then...
    all too late we recognize the truth - that this side of that city whose builder is God, there really isn't a station.  The joy is in the journey
    and the journey is the joy.

         Sooner or later, you realize there is no station and the truth of life is the trip.  Read a book, eat more ice cream, go barefoot more
    often, hug a child, go fishing, laugh more.  The station will come soon enough.  And as you go, find a way to make this world more
    beautiful.

Focusing on the destination is not a good idea.  Tomorrow may come; it may not.  The only place we really have any power is in the present."

"DO WHAT YOU CAN IN THE HERE AND NOW, MAKING THE MOST OF THE JOURNEY." - John Maxwell

I have been thinking about this a lot lately.  So many days, I am going through the motions and the days all blur into one.  I love this part of the journey that I am on and I want to enjoy the surroundings as I pass through.  It may be dealing with sick little ones or dealing with behavioral issues, but it also is filled with so many joys and opportunities to give the most that I can with these gifts that God has given to me.  I do look forward to the day when the kids are older and able to do more on their own, but I am also cherishing this time that they need me because all too soon they will not need me and they will be moving on in their own journey. 

Here is real life for me today:  Eva is sick and the kids are still in their pj's!

Love them!

9 Years Ago

This day 9 years ago, my world changed forever!  It changed in ways that I could have never imagined.  

This day 9 years ago I married my best friend!

With both George and I coming from previous marriage that were not happy or heathy, the odds were definitely stacked against us to not last.  I would say though, that with both of our experiences we both knew how hard it would be and how much work it would take. We have had God in the center of our marriage, and I believe it's key to what has made us last!

When I was going through my divorce I remember a friend telling me that God would bless me for my faithfulness!  All these years later, I have seen blessing after blessing poured out on my life.  Michael and these little ones are one of the greatest blessings by far! ( I don't have a recent photo of Michael)

God could not have picked a more perfect person for me to spend the rest of my life with.

Thank you God for giving me exactly the person that I needed! Thank you for showing me that you had someone out there that was just right for me!

George, I thank you for the man that you are and are becoming!  God continually sparks my faith in Him, by watching you and your relationship with Him!  You are and amazing leader and father to our children and I will always love you for that!

To many more years to ahead!  I love you!

Most Recent Family Photos

It's been awhile since I have posted something.  I have just been busy with the kids and it has not been a top priority, but by blogging it helps keep me accountable to not forget the little moments that I have with the kids that I do not want to forget.

We just had the last of our 6 session family photo shoot with our wonderful photographer Kati.  We have enjoyed each session as well as the photos that we get to keep as a memory of the early stages of the kids growth.  Now that they are getting older we will most likely have our pictures done once a year.

I planned the outfits out a couple months in advance so that I did not leave things to the last minute scrambing for something to wear.  I love Polyvore.  I love checking out the different outfit that other people have come up with and it gives you so many ideas on how to put clothes together.  I decided to make my own for the family pictures and this is what I cam up with.

Family Pictures by gahuertas featuring a ruffle dress

I decided to do a different outfit at my sisters request! 

Here is how the pictures turned out.

Gabriel 3 1/2 Years old

Selah 3 1/2 years old

Eva 18 Months

Daddy's Little Girl

My man and his serious pose

The twins always have to have something in their hands!

Had to have her get a better photo of me since I finished my diet.

He's so handsome!

His realtor pose!  Looking for a great realtor?  He gets the job done! 

Thanks again Kati for all your hard work taking this special memories for me and my family.  We look forward to getting our pictures done next year!  If your looking for a wonderful Photographer Kati is a must!  We have always been satisfied with her work!