THE LOPEZ FAMILY

So Bummed

2009-09-05T18:46:00.005-07:00

Humph, Sigh, Pout....
I am frustrated. I have been clipping coupons and looking on site after site for fabulous deals. I was all prepared as I ventured into Fry's Market. I then noticed I did not have my list....PANIC! Then I realized I will just look at the Q's (coupons) and the ad and figure it out. There wasn't that much I was planning on getting. I am excited that I got 4 free dial liquid soaps, 3 free mustard's and something else. Erik is now done at this point. Trevin was being an octopus, Jonas had wet through his clothes ( I HATE Walgreen's diapers) and was crying so I was carrying him but could not push the cart with one hand (I got a 4, 24 packs of water$1.88 each, they were REALLY heavy) I got to the register and she was really nice and understood I was kinda new at the whole Q thing. She said let me have your competitor Q's first then the food for them, I then realized she was WAY to concerned about them. I was right. After telling me how cute my sons are and I did a good job on the saving she then proceeds to get the store manager. I had 3 $5 off a $25 dollar purchase from AJ's( Fry's is taking Competitors Q's this week.) I told them I had friends that had used them here just this week (which was TRUE!) They came and told me that AJ's was not a competitor and they won't take my Target Q's either. What?!? Then will you take out half of the stuff out of my basket? Remember the crying baby and irritated husband. I was SO agitated. I even pulled the "you just let all of the air out my sails" look and it didn't matter.

I have been trying to get one of those amazing receipts where you save 80% on you bill. This week was 52% and I think the best I have ever done is 62%. I know not horrible. I was just mad I was planning on saving $18.00 more dollars on that trip then I did! $18.00 That is alot of money... Well its not, but...it is.

I am still glad I am taking the time to coupon. I have more food in my house than I ever had and not spending any more money than before. That is my goal so I will let this go...eventually. :)

cute

2009-08-28T22:37:00.002-07:00

Cute boys. 2 years old

4 months.

Out of the mouth of babes....

2009-08-20T21:53:00.005-07:00

Trevin is learning to pray on his own. He always folds his arms and bows his head, occasionally he will close his eyes. He has been repeating what we say lately while we pray. It is so sweet.

The other day we were at the Lopez's for a Birthday party and BBQ. Everyone was in the kitchen getting ready to eat. While the prayer was being offered I hear Trevin whispering, my heart was swelling...I was so proud. Everyone thought it was so cute. Later Erik told me he was whispering "want chips, want chips."

Precious.

BIG BOY

2009-08-09T20:56:00.005-07:00

I took Jonas to the doctor the other day for his four month check. He is a big boy. He weighs 16.12 lbs and is 23 1/2 inches long, that is 90% in both height and weight.

The doctor said he should be sleeping 10-12 hours at night. He sleeps for 3 then wants to eat. She said let him cry it out he will eventually get tired and fall asleep. This means we both cry it out. I hate it. Well I am SO TIRED I thought we have to try. 6 hours of constant crying. We would go in and pat him every once in awhile he would settle down until we left. Finally at 3:30 AM I gave in and fed him. He then slept until 7:00 AM. Which would have been great since he and Trevin both want to get up for the day at 4:00am normally. But Treivn woke at 5:30. Have I mentioned how tired I am. I don't want the endless night of crying to go to waste so tonight we will try again. Cross your fingers.

These are the sounds he makes all through Relief society.

Grosgrain: The Pod Swaddler Pattern GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-08-05T20:44:00.000-07:00

Grosgrain: The Pod Swaddler Pattern GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Silly kids

2009-07-31T15:32:00.005-07:00

While in Heber the kids found this slipper and was wearing in their head. It was so funny. They looked like smurfs.
Jonas HAD to have a turn.

Trevin and Kamarie found these pink hats and dressed themselves. Trevin is wearing Kaden shirt backwards and Kamarie is wearing a sweater for a skirt.
They walked around holding hands dressed like this. They were having a blast.

Childrens museum

2009-07-26T20:47:00.003-07:00

Jonas is the happiest baby. ALWAYS smiley he is so much fun!!!We went to the Children's museum of Phoenix a couple of weeks ago. Erik got the day off and we spent the day together.

Trevin had SO MUCH FUN. We had to pry him away from everything to move on to the next thing.

Here he is making dinner. He was very interested in everything he did.

HE LOVED THE SHOPPING area. It has mini carts and he filled them up and checked out.

The noodle jungle was a hit too.

This was a car wash I think we were here for 45 min. He just kept going around and around. there were several other ladies there with their kids and they kept asking how old is he? He peddles so well for a two year old. I was proud. :)

Jonas was loving all of the colors and things to look at.

Here are vacuum tube things. They were neat too.

Visiting Heber

2009-07-15T13:53:00.003-07:00

SUPER BABY!!!! It was too cute to resist and it won't fit at Halloween.
While in Heber for the Fourth (I know way late post) We went to see the neighbors horses! Trevin LOVED the Cows....AKA Horses

They play so hard all day outside. The other day they were all in the wash and they were laughing having a great time. We could see them but didn't realize they were pouring dirt on each others heads.

We stuck them in the shower and black mud came shooting out everywhere.

I am really glad Jonas is not to that stage yet!!!

Happy Belated 4th of July

2009-07-06T17:35:00.006-07:00

I love the Fourth of July! We went to Heber.... Jonas first parade

Our family parade picture! Turned out great don't you think?

Trevin LOVED the fireworks....He is still talking about them.

We went with my sister Shanna and her kids

It was a really great show.

Sunday there was so many people we only had sacrament. The Chapel, cultural hall, RS room and Primary room were completely full.

I can't believe how big my little boy has gotten already!

Happy Birthday to you dear Trevin...

2009-06-07T21:31:00.009-07:00

Trevin Christopher Lopez

May 24, 2007

Trevin has always had a personality, here he is two days after his birth. He is already making us laugh!

One year later....

I can't believe my baby is two!!!

Here are a couple things I love about Trevin:

"big loud hugs"

his sorry's (he makes a fist and rubs it on your cheek)

when he says cool he gives a thumbs up and turns his hat sideways

(we have no idea where he came up with that)

when he says "baby"

he loves his brother SO much

I love when he sees his daddy(aka mommy) and runs to give him hugs and kisses

He thinks he is hilarious!!! He cracks his own jokes and laughs forever.

Curious

Loves to cuddle with his mom..aka...kerika

He loves music, singing, dancing, playing!

when he prays he just says Grandma, Papa, Grandma, Papa, Grandma, Papa, Amen

LOVES playing with his cousins!!!!

Full of energy

There is SO much more personality than can be contained in such a little package!

We went to Heber and Round valley to visit cousins for his birthday! It rained to whole time but they played and played.
Sometimes he felt a little picked on by these two angels, Kamarie and Hannah.
They are all the same age, it was fun.

We then had a pool party at Grandma and Papa Lopezs home. It was a lot of fun. He got to play with more cousins (Eli is with him in the pict) and spoiled with lots of presents. One of his favorite was a little Einstein rocket ship(thanks uncle Henry & Laura!) He LOVES IT carries it around all the time. He also got a really great tricycle. He just figured out how to ride yesterday now he wants on it continually.

Grandma made him his own special cake.

Here he is with all of his Lopez cousins except Kolmen.

Rebekah, Eli, Trevin, Jonas, Naomi, Regan and Grandma

But we did not stop there! Trevin had a birthday month pretty much. We had a couple of his friends come over to play and eat cake. My sister and her family surprised us that night too. We had a great time.

This is Trevin saying CHEESE!!!!

*I know the cake is not professional by any means but....I am not creative. This was the best I could do!

I bit the bullet

2009-05-18T19:29:00.002-07:00

A little more than 8 inches later.....

Just one complaint!

2009-05-16T21:16:00.003-07:00

My Feet hurt. They have hurt since the day Jonas was born. I don't know why. You would think it was so Erik would rub them every night (which he does) but it really isn't. They just hurt.

These are my hopital toes. They normaly aren't so cute.

OK I am done now.

Jonas Squire Lopez Blessing

2009-05-13T16:50:00.009-07:00

Jonas was blessed Sunday May 3rd. It was a really nice day. My sister and her family came and stayed with us, and Erik's friend Jeb. Trevin LOVES when his cousins come to play. They played in our new backyard ( That's another post for another day). Jonas did cry through the blessing but it was beautiful anyway. A lot of Eriks friends and family came which was really nice. Like I mentioned earlier my sister came and our great friends the Dunaways and the Footes came. I missed getting pictures of them...
My parents skyped (web camera) from Samoa during the luncheon so it felt like they were here and apart of the party. I was so happy the timing was perfect.

MAN OF THE HOUR

Grandma Janet Lopez found these adorable outfits for the boys and Jonas's big day.
My FAMILY!

Proud Grandma Lopez
My nephew Brylan cuddling little Jonas before church.

Trevin and Regan not loving their photo shoot.

My nephews Kaden and Brylan with the boys. (Kamarie was sleeping)

JUST TOO SWEET!!!!!

Thanks everyone for coming and supporting us. We love you.

My friend Amy blessed her little boy Harrison the same day. I am glad we could share such a special day.

What was I thinking....

2009-05-01T21:45:00.005-07:00

I think this photo explains it all!!

I decided to make cookies to share with friends and family. OK...I made cookies to eat cookie dough. I love this stuff. I thought Trevin is old enough to help. I would measure and he could pour it in and stir. Every time I turned around he was scooping the flour, salt and soda into the drawer!!! WHAT A MESS!! Then he was adding salt and sugar to the mixture.
(I LOVE MY SLING!)
He was having a blast, so I just let him keep playing. Erik about died when he came home and saw the mess.
Guitar Hero night at the Lopez's is a family affair. We had so much fun and Trevin was cracking us up. He was jamming with his guitar it helped all of us get into to it.

Jonas was just kicking back enjoying the tunes.

EASTER

2009-04-24T14:13:00.009-07:00

Easter was a little different this year. My dad is the ultimate traditionalist, growing up every Easter we color the eggs Saturday. Then Sunday "The Easter Bunny" hides the eggs and empty Easter Baskets. We wake up and find the eggs all over the house and find the baskets that are now full of goodies. The Easter Bunny is a VERY good hider. We could never find our baskets on our own.

Even after all of us kids were out of the house my mother still had to wake up Easter morning and find eggs and her basket.

Well since I had just had a baby a week before our Easter plans were different. We still colored eggs and hid them in the back yard for Trevin, he found his basket (that he wanted nothing to do with.) We were planning on going to Erik's parents for Easter dinner but his mother caught a horrible cold and was really under the weather.

Erik made a very delicious Easter spread with deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, corn, and Ham. I am very lucky to have such a great cook around. We try to take family pictures on Easter in our Sunday best. It was too soon to take Jonas in public so my Sunday best was laking this year (honestly I think it was the first time out of my pj's in a week. )

This is as close as we got to a family picture this year. Hopefully next year we will look a little better too. Here are my boys looking very dapper in there Easter cloths.

HANDSOME BOYS!!!

Trevin LOVED coloring the eggs. We color ours with crayons first then with dye it was great fun.

Erik took Trevin to his first Easter Egg hunt. It was the ward activity I was very jealous. I wanted to see him. Erik said that Trevin had a blast. I am so glad, wish I could have seen him.

Picts

2009-04-20T21:47:00.011-07:00

Here are some pictures of Jonas. He is always making faces.

2009-04-20T12:59:00.009-07:00

What to say. I never really know. First off I guess I can give a little labor story. We went in April 1st (no joke) to be induced at 10:00 pm. I wasn't expecting them to call until later and if at all then I would not go in until 1 or 2. I was planning on scrubbing the bathroom and moping the floor before we went to the hospital. We got home from dropping Trevin off at Erik's parents at 8:30 and the Hospital had called!!! That meant we only had one hour!!! Which included calling my parents in Samoa to tell them what is going on.

They jelled me at 3 times which I had an allergic reaction too. Then my contractions were 2 min. apart and pretty strong. I was progressing nicely so I said "lets get crackin on that epidural." It was really painful this time and my back and my right leg were sore for a week after. After the epidural all progression halted! She was not even going to give pitocin... They started on a small drip.

The Doctor came in at 10:45am and broke my water. At 3:35pm he came back I pushed a couple times and at 3:40 pm Jonas Squire Lopez was born.

I was really nervous, he was SO blue. I just kept saying, "he is so blue!" and he didn't cry for awhile. They said he is ok they came and scrubbed him and he started crying this deep cry. Both of my boys are basses.

Trevin LOVES HIS BROTHER! He wants to hold him all the time and can not be left alone for a second with Jonas due to all of the loves. He insist on holding him over his shoulder.

I just loved this picture of my little rock star. He loves playing his daddy's guitar. I hope he gets Erik's musical abilities!

INTRODUCING....

2009-04-08T20:55:00.015-07:00

JONAS SQUIRE LOPEZ!!

Born: April 2, 2009
Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz.
Length: 21 inches

Getting ready to go home

Before

And then there were four!

Today's the Day!

2009-04-01T17:19:00.000-07:00

I am supposedly being induced TODAY!!! I just keep thinking I can not go on one more day...then my heart breaks a little for my friend Amy who is due 3 days after me and has to wait. She is much stronger than I am I AM DONE. Now I don't know if I would say I am ready, are you ever really ready to go into labor, or have a new born, or go through recovery? I call in at 10:00 to see if a bed is ready then every hour after until they are ready for us.

I am a little nervous about the whole induction thing. I was all gun ho with Trevin to be induced and excited then my water broke and everything went so fast that it wasn't a big deal. Now there is a greater possibility of a c-section, of baby boy Lopez (still nameless I know he is coming today.) (Hey maybe you have a suggestion? PLEASE WE ARE ALL EARS.) Where was I... I am so dingy lately. Oh... He may not be developmentally ready, I am only 38 weeks and 2 days. AND my kitchen floor isn't mopped, the guest bath needs scrubbed, and the clean sheets on our bed. Erik is coming home early so I will just have to keep him busy.

We walked the mall yesterday trying to get things started. I don't really like the mall, but I do love Wetzel Pretzel. I am so tired! I did actually sleep last night. It is the first time since I have been pregnant that I slept for 5 1/2 hours without having to get up to go to the bathroom, tell Erik to stop snoring or see why Trevin is crying. Then Trevin woke up at 5:00 and came and climbed in bed with me. I normally can't sleep by him this pg so uncomfortable but he was laying on my arm, it fell completely asleep to the point of freezing and I just slept through the pain. I convinced myself it was better to lose my arm than to wake him up. We slept until 7:30!!! Whaahooo!

Wish me luck! I am TOTALLY serious about the name suggestion thing. We are debating between Jonas and Kyson. Erik likes Jonas.... I like Kyson... So we are open for new ideas....

2 Saturdays ago.

2009-04-01T12:12:00.004-07:00

I REALLY want my back yard done ASAP... Even if I have to do it my self. No Erik is a hard worker and was out there too. I just hate sitting around watching everyone else do the work. I think it is what every 9 month pregnant women should do, pull weeds and shovel rocks.My men hard at work.Trevin is now obsessed with the hula hoe. Instead of playing with his toys he is out there working. I hope this stays with him forever.
I love my ward. We have the neatest people. The 21st some of my friends put together an impromptu baby celebration. We went to islands and visited. It was So much fun. I had a really good time.
The funny thing about the party was there ended up being more pregnant women there than not. All of us on the left side of the table were pregnant and the right side had seven month old babies, except for Holly her little girl is two months. Two women were unable to come and again one was pg the other has a seven month old. It is great to be able to relate! Girls day out is really what I needed...
Thanks Holly and Beth for putting this together for me!

2009-03-28T17:23:00.002-07:00

Friday I went to my last OB Doctors visit for 7 Weeks! I am very excited and beyond tired. The weight ultra sound says this little boy is not so little. They think he is a little over 8 lbs. I am all scheduled and ready to go to start induction on the 1st of April (no joke!) Baby boy name-less Lopez will be here April 2nd if not sooner. My sister is on spring break and she and her family came to visit. She helped me put the baby's room together (almost done) and re due the dresser and figure out where everything is supposed to be. I can not make a decision for anything right now. Its like there is no connection between my brain and logical thoughts so it was nice to have her here to help me think. She also decided to walk this baby out of me. She took me yard saleing and shopping. I can't even keep my eyes open so if this doesn't make since...

2009-03-20T12:06:00.003-07:00

I went to the doctor again today. He did a quick ultra sound, he said he just wanted to take a look. He kept saying "that's a big baby, look at those chubby cheeks" those are not really comforting words :) He said next week we will do an actual weight ultra sound. He thinks he is 7.5 lbs now, so he said depends on how big he is he may do an amio ( i'm sure I spelt that wrong). I really don't want to do that but I really don't want to have a huge baby either. Anyway, I think everything is going to be OK. We went ahead and scheduled the induction for the night of April 1st. I wanted to go naturally but I think I am over that too.

Our Story

2009-03-13T17:44:00.020-07:00

Erik and I met in the Glendale singles ward. No, it wasn't love at first sight but I did think he was pretty cute. It took us awhile and a few tries to get our first date (I didn't know "do you want to go to the movie with my friend Lisa and I" was an attempt to ask me out, silly me. Finally our first date happened (August 3, 2005) we went to the very romantic movie "Dukes of Hazards" (It was either this or March of the Penguins.) He took me to Cucina Taglianis, the movie and then we got cheesecake from Cheesecake factory and tried to eat it at a park. The first park we almost sat on a homeless man, the second we realized we had no forks so we ate in my sisters backyard. We talked all night...The next day was date two and it went on pretty much like that for the next 6 months.

Erik is a romantic. When he proposed it was wonderful with chocolate covered strawberries (my favorite) and sparkling pear juice, lots of rose petals, dancing, and flowers.

November 2, 2005

Engagements/announcement picturesWe were sealed in the Snowflake, AZ Temple March 18, 2006. We were sealed by our good family friend President Bill Beecroft.
It was a very windy and cold day. I felt bad for those waiting outside for us to come out, my hair didn't last long either.
Every time I would move my veil was flying in our faces or off. I didn't mind I was too excited and happy to care.

It is amazing to me how crazy things get right before you get married. I really believe it is to distract from the amazing covenants you are about to make with the Lord and your companion. Here is a little run down of the craziness we experienced ( I will spare you all the details but here is the short version!)

2 Days before: My flowers that I ordered did not come in and I had to wake up at 4:30 in the morning and run around down town to wholesale shops to find them in order to make it to work on time so I could leave to pick up the rest of the flowers and get to Heber.

Day before: I got the stomach flu....so did all of my relatives that came from Idaho and Utah.

My Photographer, that was coming from Phoenix her Grandpa who helped raise her had a brain aneurysm and was in emergency surgery (SHE DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE WEDDING.)

Our dear friend was planning on decorating the gift area. Well her brothers wife was having a baby and her parents were on a mission so she had way to much to do and was unable to help. We had to do some quick thinking.

I think my mom and aunts did a great job pulling something together.

Erik's aunt had some heart pains and so his grandma took her to the hospital and missed everything.

It snowed in Heber and on the rim so Erik's uncle who he is like a brother couldn't make it because they were afraid the roads would be closed and he had a business trip he HAD to go to the next day.

The lady putting the center pieces together thought that I wanted an elegant wedding!

(There are little Christmas lights in the vase and under the red material)

Day of: I felt much better

Everything was so perfect. The cultural hall was amazing with tons of fresh roses, daisies and lights. Everything was so beautiful.

(My neighbor Sari Franco made my cake!)

My brother Jacob who just got home from his mission and whose homecoming was the next day, one of his companions came to see him. Luckily he used to work for a wedding photographer and he took the pictures.

The next week we had an equally beautiful reception in Peoria. We had so many friends, family and dancing at each event. Both receptions were very special and I feel so lucky to be so loved.

I am so blessed to have married my best friend. He is so kind, loving and gentle. The most amazing daddy and husband.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ERIK I LOVE YOU!!!!

Crafty?

2009-03-11T15:07:00.003-07:00

My friend Beth had a craft night the other night that was a lot of fun. It was nice to get out of the house and visit with adults. Most of us were pregnant or just had a baby within the last 6-7 months so there was a lot of baby talk.

We made felt flowers for our hair. She then sent patterns for different ones later so I made a couple more. I know I am very un-crafty but these were really fun and simple. I made the black and white, the blue and brown and the red and black one for me and the little red flowers for my nieces ponytails and the pink one for her also. I had show off how cute they turned out!

Big Baby!

2009-03-08T16:37:00.003-07:00

I went to the doctor Friday a 7:45 and left at 9:30! The time really is not why I am posting it was just a long wait time. I found out that baby boy Lopez is roughly 6 lbs already. Yep the baby ticker is right I am 35 weeks with a 6 lb baby already. They set my induction date for April 1st... well they will induce April 1st and I will hopefully have him April 2nd. April 2nd is a busy birthday day for our family, my brother Chad and brother-in-law KC's b-day. My mothers and nephew Brylan's b-day is the 5th so I guess he will be in good company.
April 2nd is SO soon. I got to get cracking on my list.

Erik did paint the baby's room I really like the color. His sister Jennifer came that night to help finish up (thank havens) if not I think he would still be in there painting!

Poor Erik

2009-02-26T13:07:00.004-07:00

I have been so demanding lately. I am panicking. There is SO much to do and SO little time.
I want/need shelves in my garage - Shelves in the Spare bedroom closet and in Trevins closet- also the laundry room. I want the Garden done TODAY! Hang our security door. I want him to take the dressers down stairs so I can sand and stain them. I want the babys room painted and now I think I should paint the spare/Trevins new room before the baby comes. Weed killer sprayed in both the front and the back yard. I want to get an estimate by a professional for the concrete in the back yard and to figure out what we need to do to lay sod. Finish the window box for food storage. I would love the bathrooms and kitchen floor to be scrubbed and laundry all washed and folded at least once a week. The carpet cleaned, cabinets wiped down and organized... Most of this is on Eriks list... My list does include scrubbing and organizing.

Today's schedule:
6:30-7:30 Wake and gather stuff for hospital bag
7:30-8:30 Feed & Change Trevin...Do the dishes and clean the kitchen
8:30-10:30 Cleaned vacuum and scrubbed filters, swept, gathered up the garbage. Then Trevin and I scrubbed the Kitchen floor with scrub brushes on our hands and knees. It felt a little like swimming and scrubbing with a 22 month old helping!
10:30-11:00 Trevin got a bath and clean cloths and shockingly enough I too got a shower and clean cloths.
10:35-11:30 Went to Target to get Trevin a potty seat. He wants to sit on the BIG potty every hour...never has gone in the toilet but he is trying. ( I am not ready for all of this but if he wants to try I guess I am game too.)
11:30-12:30 Fed Trevin and put him down for a nap
12:30-1:30 Blogged and relaxed ate lunch
........
Tonight's plans
3:35 Erik gets home
3:50-9:00 Going to nursery to get the rest of the garden stuff. Drop off donations to DI. Visit Grandma and Grandpa Skinnell. Get Erik's hair cut. Visit his mother. Mix the garden soil. Maybe we will feed our son sometime in there too.
.........
I know fat chance all of that is happening tonight, but at least we have a goal.

I feel so much more pregnant than 33 weeks. I have a thousand things I would love to have done but when walking across the room I feel like I just ran a marathon. Seriously I am out of breath, my chest hurts into my arms and everything. Sometimes I can carry Trevin up and down the stairs with no problem but if I get down to play with Trevin and stand back up I think I might pass out.

Have I complained enough yet? Not yet? Ok here goes my list before the baby comes....

Put together nursery and Trevins room
Figure out if Trevin is going to stay in a crib or get a big bed
Find a bed
All pictures in photo albums
Clean carpets, closets, cabinets and garage
Sand Dressers and end table
Get baby stuff out
Go to Babies r us and Target and get the stuff I borrowed last time and now need for myself
Finish Packing Hospital bag
Read "The Toddler whisperer" and "Baby Wise" and "The happiest baby on the block"
Email my parents
Vacuum everyday
Sweep twice a day
Scrub.....
Clip the coupons I am behind on
Put together 72 hour kits
FOOD STORAGE plan

Ok I will stop there I am feeling a little over whelmed.

Baby Boy Lopez

2009-02-07T13:23:00.004-07:00

Here is the latest picture of our baby boy Lopez. He just would not coporate with the ultra sound guy. He had both of his hands over his face and then would turn his back to us. He is also so low in the canal that there wasn't very much fluid between him and the uterine wall so the pictures were just skeletal. After laying flat on my back for 45 min ( by then I couldn't breath and was starting to see spots) He got this shot. Erik thinks he looks like Trevin I think you can't tell yet.

Yep I called him baby boy Lopez. He still does not have a name. We had one that I thought I liked then...I don't know. We are talking Jonas Squire Lopez. We talked about Jonas with Trevin (Before the Jonas brothers were around.) I just don't know. It felt right and made everything exciting then I started to question and now I have no idea AGAIN. For those of you familiar with Weezer you will recognize the name from the song "My name is Jonas." I think every time I say his name I will start singing the song in my head. We will see I guess.

2009-02-05T11:54:00.002-07:00

I was cleaning the other day and walked back into the front room and Trevin was just hanging out watching TV. It was so cute. Especially since he was just not being SO cute so I turned on the TV to give us both a break.

I have been watching my friends baby Ethan on a regular basis. It has been good for Trevin. The first couple days were interesting. He went through phases of lovey, angry and excited.

I was nervous about the baby and Trevin but I think he will be OK. I forgot how much room baby stuff takes. It is so big and bulky. Trevin has been loving all of the new exciting toys around the exersaucer defiantly his favorite.

We got to Skype with my mom and dad over the web cams the other day. They look so happy. My mom said I need more pictures on here so forgive me but this will become an overseas photo album.

Parents Farewell

2009-01-28T14:09:00.003-07:00

My parents are in the MTC right now. It is a little different. They can call every once in awhile on the cell phone. That has really been nice to not feel like they just disappeared. I do miss just calling for no reason and my mom used to call and talk to Trevin on the phone everyday.

He looks so handsome and grown up.

This is Tammy Matthews. She has been one of my best friends since...ever. Our families have been really close my whole life. I think the Dunaways became friends with my parents right after they got married. I am not really sure they have just always been apart of our lives they are family. In fact we spend holidays at each others houses. It is really nice to have family not too far away.
We are both pregnant and due a month apart again. We are wearing black so it is hard to tell. Her firsts sons name is Brevin....sound a little familiar.

Blessing...

2009-01-17T20:38:00.002-07:00

I have so many wonderful blessing in my life that my heart is so full. I feel ungrateful because I have not expressed that appreciation to my Heavenly Father and to those who deserve it lately. I thought I would share a couple of my thoughts with you.

I have an amazing husband. I am not a good pregnant women this time and he is patient, supportive and does whatever whenever it looks like I need something. He is the best daddy and Trevin adores him. He works hard and is trying to get a new job to support us. Trevin is such a good happy boy. He brings me great joy. I am so thankful for his health and personality. I am thankful for my home, food to eat and at least one car that works. I have a wonderful family who loves me so much. My mother and father love us and the Lord so much that they have chosen to serve a mission and share their blessings with us. (I am having the hardest time with the thought of my parents not being with me to welcome our newest addition but I finally feel it is going to be OK. I have so many friends that have been like family that promise to come and help.) My sister. I am thankful for Shanna. She has been my strength most of my life. I am thankful for Erik's family. I am thankful for new friends. Friends that offer to babysit, friends that call randomly to see how I am doing, friends that when I needed help told me how to get it and then offered to watch Trevin. I am thankful for the Plan of Salvation.

I know this is really out of character for me to post such a blog. I think it might be the pregnancy talking. It sounds like a testimony. Sorry about that. Maybe if I don't post any pictures then nobody will actually read it. :)

SLEEP?

2009-01-09T09:09:00.002-07:00

Trevin has decided not to sleep through the night AGAIN! When we stay with my parents he normally sleeps with us. I think its the new surroundings, the fact that I don't want him waking everyone in the house and he knows he can are the contributing factors. We are going to Heber again this weekend. (It's my parents farewell, sweet sorrow is how I am feeling. I am really excited for them and sad they will be gone for so long.) Anyway, I figure Trevin will be in our bed again this weekend so might as well not make him cry it out. He flopped and pulled my hair all night. On top of that fun adventure I have this horrible cough that keeps everyone wake. I can't sleep because of it so I might as well wrestle Trevin and let Erik try to catch the zzz.

Happy New Year!

2009-01-06T12:45:00.000-07:00

My dear sister-in-law is a photographer! She does excellent work! She took these family photos over Thanksgiving. IT WAS SO COLD and rainy! You can't even tell. Some how she was able to get a good shot anyway. Trevin was not going to smile, but he isn't crying!

As a surprise for Erik I had her take pictures of Trevin and I for Erik's desk at work. It wasn't raining that day but the wind was so strong we were having a hard time staying on our feet!

If you look close Kamarie left her mark for the picture too! Trevin has a little bite mark on his cheek. I think that is why he is not smiling this time... or he just doesn't smile for the camera.THANK YOU RACHAEL...YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

Christmas!

2009-01-06T12:42:00.000-07:00

I am sorry for writing so late. I have been under the weather and off my feet (Doctors orders!)This Christmas was busy and a lot of FUN. The Festivities started out at Grandma Estrada's. We had an amazing breakfast with the best beans and tamales I have ever had. There was other great food there too. There was lots of family that I am still getting to know so it was neat to be able to visit. Grandma was very generous and we had a wonderful time.

We got to pick oranges, tangerines and grapefruit off Grandmas trees! They were delicious.

Trevin loved helping daddy.

After Grandma Estrada's we went to visit Grandma and Grandpa Skinnell. Grandma hurt her back and has been in a lot of pain. We had a good time visiting and Trevin pushed every button and pulled every cord he could find! Good times.

Christmas Part Two....

2009-01-06T12:41:00.000-07:00

The Sunday before Christmas we went to Erik's Parents house to have Christmas with them before heading up to Heber. We had a really nice time. Grandma Lopez made the best fudge and cookies. As you can see Trevin Loved it! I think he figured out what this one was before opening it!

Trevin got this lighting McQueen Chair and was so excited! It makes noise and when you move the arms to the back it turns into a car with a steering wheel. A dream come true!

Trevin also got this guitar! HE LOVES IT! He sits in his chair and plays and plays. He would not let anyone else touch it.

Christmas continues...

2009-01-06T00:40:00.000-07:00

Here Trevin is on our way to Heber to spend Christmas with Grandma, Grandpa and his cousins.

When we got there we were greeted by this great big snow Dinosaur that KC and Kaden built! IT was really neat.

We also have a snowman village to greet us. There were three giant snowman that took everyone help to build. Trevin loved playing in the snow for the first time and wanted to play outside no matter how cold it was.

Christmas Eve my parents have this wonderful tradition. We turn all of the lights down low and light all of the candles in the house. My dad reads "The Night Before Christmas" and the "Naivety" from the bible by candle light. We then sing Christmas Carols and say family prayer.

This year we wanted to get a picture of the kids before Christmas day in their Christmas Jammie's. They loved that idea can't you tell!!!

Eventually they all settled down with help from Grandpa.

He just looked so cute in his pj's and slippers!

Trevin got a light saber and loved it. Well all of the kids and dads got them too. There was a lot of running, swinging, and lets be honest crying involved.

The Squires and the Dunaways( our really great friends in Snowflake) always spend Christmas day together. So after the presents and the rolls are made we head into snowflake for Christmas dinner, visiting and present exchange. We had a wonderful time. All of the Dunaway girls were there this time and it was much fun.

Erik, Trevin, Grandpa and I took Grandma Stratton out to lunch the next day. She looks so good and it was nice to visit with her. I miss her.

Here is a picture with Trevin and I with Grandad Stratton. We love you and miss you Grandad.

Erik had to go back to work but I stayed a couple days with my parents and got some rest. Trevin loves his cousins and they had a great time playing. Monday night was our annual Clam Chowder/Green chili stew party. Everyone in the neighborhood came. It was a smaller turn out than normal but it was a lot of fun, good food (do you see a trend?) and Friends!

18th Month Check

2008-12-07T11:55:00.005-07:00

Cousins Kaden and Brylan
They are adorable.
It was cold in Heber....He LOVED his hat.
Everyone helping Grandpa build.

We went to the doctor for Trevin's 18th month check. He was a very brave boy. He didn't cry at all after his shots, in fact he smiled and waved to everyone as we left. It was pretty cute. STATS: Weight: 22 lbs 10 oz 15% percentile
Height: 32 1/2 inches 50% percentile

Head Circumference: 19 inches 50% percentile

I could not believe it either. Erik and I have a skinny son! Who would have ever guessed :) Other than being a little under weight he is a very healthy happy boy.
She did ask if said 12 to 15 words. I said no he only says 6 words!! Oh on, what do I do. She wanted me to call the Arizona hearing speech and developmental delay center. After I left the office I went straight up to Heber for Thanksgiving. While we were there he picked up a couple more words and learned a couple of tricks. My niece Kamarie taught Trevin to bite and hit. Every time she would come near him he would flare his teeth. Trevin taught Kamarie to hit the tv, get water out of the water cooler and play in the toilet and dogs water.
Here are a few words Trevin says: Grandma, Papa, Mom, Daddy, Dog, Kitty, Cracker, Ready,Set, Go, Ball, Truck, Kaden, No, yes, uh Oh, Ok, More.

It's a BOY!

2008-11-14T11:55:00.004-07:00

It is confirmed, baby number is a boy. His predicted arrival date is April 13, 2009!!! They moved my due date up. Everything looks health. We are very excited to be having another boy for several reasons but I think the biggest thing is convenience! :) It does make me a little nervous that we won't ever have a little girl but this is only baby two. That makes it sound like there a lot more coming... Maybe at least one more. Lets see how I handle two, then we will make other plans.

I'm late with Halloween!

2008-11-10T15:01:00.007-07:00

Can you guess what Trevin was last year? Let me give you a hint...Think Erik...

You guessed it (well lets pretend you did) that's right Yoda. Erik thought we should stick with tradition. I told him it was not a tradition if it has only been one year...I lost the argument! Star Wars tradition is now set in place.

Here is my little Darth Vader!!

I was really hoping for the Bat Costume. He looked SO CUTE and not so... well Star Wars. Trevin did not like that idea. I think he and Erik must have had a talk! He was mad!!!

I got him to truck-or-treat in it and found some friends who had the cutest dogs!!!
Jared and Courtney Horton and Pups dresses as a spider and pumpkin!

Needless to say Erik decided the Bat costume was too hot and since the Darth Vader was underneath...Trevin spent the rest of the night battling good.

Trevin and I went up to Heber to visit my family and spend Halloween with them. Here is the whole crew. They were so excited about trick-or-treating that I could not get them to hold still.

Kamarie is a duck, Trevin a bat, Kaden a Ninja Turtle and Brlyan was a hiding cheetah.

Trevin got the idea of what to do really fast this time. He was running from trunk to trunk holding out his bag it was too cute.

He loves these glasses his cousin Kolman gave him! He wears them all the time it cracks me up!!

CONGRATULATIONS

2008-11-05T09:43:00.002-07:00

My mom and dad finally got their mission call this last weekend. They are going to Samoa, Apia CES mission for 23 months. Yep, that's right 23 months... I know a long time to have your parents gone (well to me it is). They leave January 26, 2009 my little brother Jacob and his wife Rachel are having their first baby January 19th so everyone is excited that they will be around for awhile.

They are very excited and have been preparing for this for a long time. My father is a convert and did not get the opportunity to serve a mission in his youth and is ready to dive in head first. I know this will be a wonderful experience and bring many blessing to them and hopefully trickle down to us :).

I need a little Help!

2008-10-06T17:43:00.003-07:00

I cannot get the header to work on my blog. I have the picture uploaded and everything looks like it should work but nothing shows any suggestions?

# 2

2008-10-05T16:23:00.005-07:00

GUESS WHAT? Bet you can't...For those of you that don't know yet...we are expecting a new addition to our family in April, April 19th ish!!! We are very excited. I went for my 12 week visit and the baby is much bigger than I thought it would be. I am very nervous for number 2 to come. We were not necessarily planning on a new baby this early a little bit of a surprise and hard to wrap my head around. Trevin will be 23 months when this one is born. I just kept telling Erik I can't do this, but I am just getting over complete exhaustion and nausea so maybe I can. After going to the Doctor this last time it finally feels real and I am very excited.

Just wanted to share

2008-10-02T12:15:00.008-07:00

Sundays are a little rough for me. I was called to be the nursery leader. Right now we have 32 kids by the end of December we will have 37! It is a lot more work than I imagined. It takes a lot of my time. As soon as I get all the teachers we are supposed to have I sure it will get easier.

Here are my boys Sunday morning. They looked so handsome I had to get a picture. I love it when Trevin wheres a tie. Trevin is in a need to be funny stage. He does anything he can to get you to laugh. I guess he is just like his daddy, I just didn't know it came so soon.

Trevin loves the rocks, mostly to eat but to give away too. He would much rather eat rocks then take a picture with mommy.

I was out pulling weeds with a bandanna on my head an Trevin had to have it. He wore all day. The shirt adds to the personality!

Just can't get enough!!!

2008-09-23T14:18:00.010-07:00

Trevin and I had the wonderful opportunity to go down to Rocky Point, Mexico again this year!! Twice in one summer, WE LOVED IT! My parents, Trevin and I went in August it was perfect. Unlike May - not a stingray in sight. The water was warm, almost too warm sometimes the air was cool and the beach was so beautiful and clean. We stayed in the Mayan Palace. It is 20 min from Rocky Point on a private beach. Trevin LOVED the water. This beach had tons of sand for miles and miles not a reef in sight, that makes for some great tide pools where Trevin could play and run.

My mom and dad got to see 6 Manta rays I was very jealous. I have always wanted to see them in the wild. We got to see a seal too! He was adorable he kept lifting up his head and looking right at us.

Trevin Laughed most of the time!
I think he looks so cute in his blues clues towel!
Trevin did love the ocean but he REALLY loved the pools. Everyone adored him. He said hi to every person who walked by and wanted to play with all of the kids.
Thanks mom and dad for taking us!

STAYCATIONS!!! Everyone should take one!

2008-08-06T12:15:00.005-07:00

Erik and I just got back from our "Staycation." Instead of going out of town we stayed here at the Point Hilton Squaw Peak. We had SO much fun. Trevin stayed with my parents and Shanna up in Heber. That was the first time he has stayed the night without me. I was really sad and had a hard time sleeping. I missed him terribly. My mom said he was a very good baby. He played and played and played! I guess he and Kamarie had a good time. They played in the kiddie pool, the sprinkler, the hose, the sandbox. My mom said he played the piano and laughed and giggled a lot. I am really thankful for family who love us and are willing and want to watch and love him no matter what. Shanna's husband KC took him there and back for us. I know it is not fun riding long distance with a baby so I REALLY appreciate his willing to help. I was REALLY needing a vacation and this was just the thing.

The Squaw Peak has a lazy river, several pools and a water slide. Our suite was really nice. The bed was SO comfy. It had a down pillow top mattress and down pillows with these amazing sheets. Erik bought my this comfy robe and I did not want to get up. We went dancing and ate in nice restaurants (got appetizers and desserts), lounged by the pool with poolside service, IT WAS SO GREAT! It would have been a little better had it not been 115 degrees. The lazy river was too hot to hang out in all day so we went shopping! We went to Scottsdale Fashion Square and Biltmore and pretended to be rich and snobbish (just kidding). I found these cute shoes to go dancing in they were 50% off! Yahoo! Then I noticed they were 50% off of $200!!!! Needless to say they weren't THAT cute! It shocks me what people pay for things that can be bought at Target for a fourth of what they paid AND the same quality. I am just glad we don't live like that... :) Saturday we caught a movie and didn't have to worry about time, we did what we wanted.

Trevin came home Sunday. I could not wait to see him. I missed him so desperately. All three of us played all night.

I would recommend this to anyone! We spent half the amount that we would have if we left town on vacation. We didn't have to waste a day and money on traveling. Neither of us have spent that much time in Scottsdale so it was like we were somewhere completely new. The resorts in the summer offer great deals (really who wants to be here when it's a 115 outside?).

GREAT SUMMER FUN!

2008-07-28T20:33:00.010-07:00

Erik, Trevin and I went up to Grandma and Grandpa Squires in Heber for the 4th of July! We had so much fun. The weather was SO awesome. It was cool and rained almost everyday! We even had to where our Jackets. I loved it. We had the annual BBQ and our friends from Snowflake came and the Doziers from our ward in the Valley. Shannas in-laws also got to come up and escape the heat. The fireworks, like always were amazing!!!
The parade this year was a dud I think we may skip it next year.

Watching the parade!

My best friend Leslie Harris Bigler was there what a great surprise.

Trevin loved the Fireworks.

A couple weeks later...
Trevin and I went to visit my mom and dad and Shanna's family over the 24th of July celebration. We had so much fun. Snowflake put on the production of "Joesph and The Amazing Techno Color Dream Coat." It was well done and a really fun night.
The next day we went to the parade. It was a good parade and I got to visit with alot of people that I have not seen forever!
Like usual we sat with our good friends the Dunaways. They invited us to a wonderful BBQ, we talked, laughed, chased kids. It was a great time.

Joe, Kyler, Tammy, Shanna, Kamarie, Brylan, KC, Dad, Carol and Mom.

Trevin was having so much fun he could hardly contain himself.

Someone gave Trevin a Pinwheel. HE LOVED THAT PINWHEEL! Maybe it was just the company, it was good to visit with one of my best friends Tammy.

I love it when he scrunches up his nose to smile!

Trevin and his cousin Kamarie hanging out after church!

Brylan & Kaden are showing their Brotherly love.
WE MISS EVERYONE... AND THE WEATHER!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!!

2008-06-05T15:30:00.011-07:00

HAPPY BIRHTDAY TREVIN!!!

Trevin Turned 1 May 24, 2008! I can't believe my baby is already one. He has so much personality, I love it. The 25th we had ALL of the Squire's here and a couple others to celebrate. It was so neat having us all together. We had a great time. Trevin was not interested in eating his cake what-so-ever, but he had several cousins that were more than happy to help him.

Trevin gets very excited to have everyone around. He can't wait to do it again.

Kamarie, Brylan, Kaden, Hannah, and Susie all came to visit

Trevin is a very lucky boy who has many people who loves him very much! He got a second birthday at Grandma and Grandpa Lopez house.

Trevin and Daddy had so much fun playing with all of his fun new toys!!!

Trevin is a Crusin!!!

2008-05-21T22:48:00.004-07:00

Trevin has decided that crawling just wasn't for him. Mothers day he walked about 5 steps, the farthest he had ever gone. Yesterday May 22nd he just let go. He walks everywhere, in fast he was almost running today.

This week is crazy busy, and the next the same and the next, then hopefully after the next things could slow down. Shanna, my sister was supposed to move June 21st. Well they got a renter sooner and well we started packing her yesterday and she needs to be out by June 27th since that is the day we are going to Mexico!!!! We are so excited but overwhelmed. Getting prepared for camping for a week on the beach is time consuming enough without trying to pack a 2,150 square foot home in 4 days. In addition it is Trevins Big 1 year old birthday Saturday. My brother Chad and his wife and kids are going to be here from Iowa, my brother Jake, his wife and her friend and her husband and my mom and dad are going to be staying here for Trevins party. In addition Shanna & her family will be here also. It will be so fun having my whole family together. This means some serious grocery shopping and cleaning on my part! Nobody has seen my house yet so I want everything to be perfect... Monday we are going to have a birthday party for Trevin with the Lopez's!!!

GRADUATION!!

2008-05-15T21:15:00.018-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS ERIK!!!!!

Erik graduated with his Masters of Information Management degree Saturday, May 10Th! Trevin and I are very, very proud of his dedication, determination and devotion through this whole thing. I am also very, very glad it is over!!! I am amazed at how easy he made it seem, and still spent time with us and made sure we were his top priority!

Trevin was very good during the ceremony. He just kept wanting to give me kisses!

My mom and dad, Erik's Grandma and Grandpa Skinnell, Grandma Estrada, Mom and Dad, Jennifer, Brian, Mischaelle and Kolman all came to support him. It was a wonderful day!

Trevin is going to be just like his daddy!!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU ERIK!!!

A little about the house...

2008-04-25T17:21:00.000-07:00

April time really does fly!

Erik, Trevin and I are doing great. School is almost over for Erik and we are literally counting the days. Quick over view...

We bought our first home in December. We now live in Tolleson and we love it so much. Trevin especially! He is everywhere, and I love that he has room to roam.

It has three bedrooms, a small loft, a den, two baths and a powder room. We went from a 900 square foot apartment to a 1959 square foot home and our stuff still doesn't fit...Time for a serious yard sale :)

I think picking out paint has probably been THE hardest decision of my life. Yep the hardest, then you know should I get married, have a baby ect... I will have white walls forever!

For our 2 year anniversary we went out to eat and I had said previously we don't need to get big presents just something small. Erik got me this sweet wall hanging, very thoughtful. I got Erik Nacho Libre. Now I know that doesn't sound thoughtful, but I really don't like the movie and he LOVES it and quotes it ALL the time. He was really surprised. After our dinner Erik suggested we go by Best Buy apparently I got the full screen version not wide screen. We somehow walked out of there with a 42" Flat screen! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME...or I should say Erik. (He says it makes the Wii more Fun.) It's OK I got couches the next weekend!!!

Pictures from the last month

2008-04-04T10:51:00.012-07:00

Here are some assorted pics from March 2008.

My son loves Guitar Hero. The surest sign that he is as cool as his dad.

Trevin as the Easter Bunny. (Or a Rabbid (not rabbit), whichever you prefer.)

The happy Easter Bunny!

The impatient Easter Bunny!

I know what you're thinking...

2008-04-04T10:31:00.002-07:00

What happened to the sexy Wordpress version of e2lopez.com? Well, it all boils down to the fact that I couldn't make Wordpress as user-friendly as Blogger. We wanted to have more pictures and more videos on the site, but Wordpress and the gazillon plug-ins/homegrown hacks I used/made couldn't match Blogger for usability. I'll probably try my hand at making a custom Blogger theme in the future, but I've still got eriklopez.net and dailyreviewer.com that need some love. It's been a while for both.

Anyway, now that the conversion to Blogger is complete, we'll start posting more often and with more content.

Enjoy!

Trevin as a Rabbid...

2008-03-22T22:08:00.002-07:00

You probably won't get this unless you've ever played the Wii game, Rayman: Raving Rabbids.