Monday, August 31, 2009

Poor Bella

Look closely at her mouth....

I do believe that some day, some how, Bella will get revenge on her big sister Lexy!
Today while I was at work, I called home to see how Lexy's day was at pre-school. Tony answered and I asked him how everything was going. "Not good" was his reply. I said "What happened?" He told me that Lexy wanted to push Bella home on their way back from pre-school. Lexy started running while pushing the stroller and the stroller tipped over smashing Bella's face right into the ground. Poor thing. Lexy then fell on top of the stroller that Bella was still under. Tony yelled at Lexy to get up fast as he was rushing over to help. Evidentally, Lexy wasn't moving fast enough so Tony pulled her off and tossed her to the side. She said "But dad, I'm hurt too." He said, "But not like your sister!" She was bleeding, scratched up on the face with scratches over most of her hands and knees, and left with half of a front tooth. I felt so bad hearing that this had happened. She just looked so sad for the rest of the day. Cold drinks didn't taste so good to her after that. We'll get to the dentist on Wednesday to see what they can do for her. I guess we should be greatful that it is a baby tooth, but she will have to have that tooth for another 5 years or so! Poor Bella.... but like I said, I'm sure Bella will payback her big sister some day, some how!

Friday, August 28, 2009

First Day of Pre-School

Our little girl started Pre-School! She said she had such a good time. She was so excited to talk about it for the rest of the day!!
YEAH LEXY!!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

A Day of Firsts...

My 1st Born

Started his 1st Day

of 1st Grade!

Ethan was so excited to start his first day of first grade at a new school. North Point is where Ethan and I both will be spending a lot of our time!

My 1st Daughter
Started her 1st year of Soccer!

Lexy's first practice was a couple of days ago and she was way excited! However, she had her first soccer game today and she wasn't quite sure what she was doing!! We'll see if she gets into it like Ethan in the next few games!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Summer 2009

5 things I LOVE about this summer...

1. Our family got to visit all of my siblings and their families. (Except for my brother Marcus and his family. He's in Iraq and his family is in Texas)
2. Our family got to visit all of Tony's family in Ohio.
3. We got a new cousin/nephew. Baby Trey was born in July. Congrats Sam!
4. Found out that we will be getting a new cousin/nephew in December. Congrats Nicole!
5. Bella started walking! 

5 things I HATE about this summer...

1. Tony's brother Brian had to suffer through 6 weeks of radiation. 
2. Tony's Grandmother passed away.
3. I had to drive by myself with 4 kids to California and back. 
4. I didn't get any projects at home finished.... or started for that matter!
5. It's over!!!!

Yes... school meetings start on Monday. I am ready for consistency, but not for waking up at 6am! 

Monday, August 10, 2009

Great Grandma Rico

This last Monday, August 3, Tony's Grandmother, Nickie Rico passed away. We will miss grandma very much. She was such as fun lady! We were so lucky to have the chance to visit with her in June. At that time, she had just injured her leg and was in the hospital. Unfortunately, she was never able to recover fully from that and suffered other complications from her injury. It is comforting to know that she is no longer suffering and she can now be at peace with Great Grandpa Rico and other family members who have passed before her. However, she will be greatly missed by all of those she has left behind.
Four generations: Great Grandma Rico, Grandpa Rico, Tony, and Ethan

Great Grandma Rico with the kids
(June 2009)