Tiger Cub of the Month

Lexie playing on the bleachers....how cute
Lexie and mom waiting for the assembly
Logan getting his award
I know he looks rough, but he wanted to wear that
Where's Logan?
Mom and Logan afterwards
Gabe sitting still with his class....what did you say?

This morning Logan had his assembly for being picked Tiger Cub of the month. They pick one student every month who is doing well and improving. I was so proud that he got picked. I have noticed that he reads more and more and knows more words than at the beginning of the year. Corey even took half a day off to be there with us. Logan felt so special and we were so proud of him. I know that he looks rough, but he refuses to brush his hair and he always puts holes in his pants because he is so wild. But I have to say I am very lucky to be blessed with good kids who want to learn and who are doing so well in school.

Starting to get warmer

Although 55 degrees is not warm by a long shot, it seems warm after being in the 30's for so long. The sun is shining and I am getting so anxious to get outside and play in shorts and a t-shirt. I know time will go by and it will be here soon, but that doesn't solve my problem this minute now does it!! We will attempt to go ride bikes out front on the driveway, at least until we get George his Kennel this weekend. Then he is not allowed to run free without supervision. He has destroyed our backyard and so I have a lot of clean up to do this spring. I have to fill holes, replant grass and I am actually looking forward to planting a couple of flower beds out front and back. I am getting this urge to garden although I have never actually done it before. So hopefully this year our yard will be something to grin about.

Husband Tag

What is his name?Corey Scott Esquibel
How long have you been together? 8 years--are you sure it's not longer?
How long did you date? 3 months, but at least I had known who he was for a couple of years.
How old his he? The big 30
What is his favorite color? green
What is his favorite food? A good Mexican meal
Who eats more? Well not to brag, but I can pound some food when I want to
Who said I love you first? It was probably me...what
Who is taller? Corey (barely)
Who can sing better? Well since Corey doesn't really sing I have to say me
Who is smarter? Right now Corey, those Master's classes are paying off
Who does the laundry? Me, if not we would have no clothes
Who pays the bills? I actually pay the bills, he keeps track of the budget. Tag team
Who sleeps 0n the right side? Facing or laying on the bed hmmm.
Who mows the lawn? I usually did last summer, Corey was busy
Who cooks dinner? Chef Kory at your service
Who drives? When we are together, him. I get too much road rage
Who is more stubborn? Me, Me oh and did I say Me
Who kissed who first? He kissed me, at least he waited a week
Who asked who out first? Well Josh actually got us together on my request of course
Who proposed? He did, he took me to Olive Garden then to a park at sunset and asked me there.
Who is more sensitive? Me
Who has more friends? Corey, I think people think I am either mean or stuck up. Oh well.
Who has more siblings? We have the same
Who wears the pants? We both do, unless it is Sunday then I wear a dress.

Kid Swap

Gabe holding Enoch
Logan holding Enoch


Well my friend here in my ward had this awesome idea for the gym. We both go to the same one which happens to be across the street from me. I was getting up at 4am to go and she was not able to go most of the time because of a busy schedule. So we take turns watching kids and we both get the time we need to get a good workout. I wish I could take the credit for the idea, but I have to give it to Danielle. She has such a cute lovable baby named Enoch. The boys love to hold him even though he is a porker. He loves the attention though. Talk about getting a good deal. She couldn't have came up with a better plan.

What a crazy weekend

Boy was this weekend just so crazy for me. Since I work on the weekends, that is when my schedule is out of control. I feel like I am always gone and always have to be somewhere. So it is kind of nice that I now look forward to Monday's because I get a break from the mayhem. We are all still trying to get that Super Walmart stocked and ready to open on March 7th. It is so overwhelming but I love that it will be so close for me to go shopping now. I also went to Josh's surprise birthday party last night and it was fun. He was really surprised and had no idea. Then they blessed their baby, Macy, today because all of Sally's family came to visit. I worked this morning and then had to hurry to church so I could teach my class. Afterwards my throat was really sore, I also am dealing with this bad viral thing right now as well. Whew. Maybe soon I will actually post some pictures on here to go with my rambling.

Valentine's Day Gift

I am very proud of my husband for this past Valentine's Day. I am lucky if I get a card most of the time, but this year he went all out for me. The night before after he got home late I heard him in the kitchen and he knew I was awake. So he made me close my eyes and came and got me. He knows I am attempting to be healthy, so he get me some fruit and some wheat thins and sparkling cider, mixed nuts and of course a box of heart chocolates. It was such a heart felt gift and I can't say how great it made me feel. What a sweet thoughtful husband. I should have taken a picture, but I started chowing and there wasn't much to take a picture of after that.

What to do

A couple of weeks ago we had our plumming back up in our kitchen and so I couldn't run any water at all. So I went to my mom's house for the day until Corey could fix it. I had to come up with creative ideas to keep them out of my mom's stuff. So we made newspaper hats and they loved them. Of course they didn't last very long, but they still wore them.

Grandma works her magic

My mom is such a big help on Sunday morning with Lexie. In this picture not only did she french braid her hair, which I know I can't do pitiful, but she also made her cute little dress. Lexie would talk about that dress for weeks until it was finally finished. Thanks mom for such a cute Sunday dress to add to her collection.

Mom also did her hair here in pigtails. We had to take a picture because she was just so stinkin cute.

Don't knock it till you try it

I have a friend here who swore to me that this mixture of odd food makes the best low calorie meal ever. She mixed Tuna fish, cottage cheese and dill pickles together. I would always cringe when she mentioned this until finally I decided to try it. So I mixed and I held my breath and wouldn't you know it, it was really good. I usually hate Tuna, but with all the pickles you can hardly taste it. Which is good because I can finally eat fish. Three cheers for Danielle and her tuna pickle mix. I give it a thumbs up!!

1/2 Can Tuna
1/4 C. Fat Free Cottage Cheese
3oz. Dill pickles (the good kind)

Mix and eat with a fork or on some whole wheat bread.

President Hinkley

So as I have checked everyone's blog I have seen the overwhelming comments of so many about President Hinkley. Just last Sunday was fast and testimony and I knew I couldn't get up and express what I felt because I would be that weepy woman who can't get her words out. President Hinkley's death has affected me more deeply than I could have imagined. I have cried more in the past week then I have for a long time. The night he died and we got the phone call I cried silent tears into my pillow as I fell asleep. I have such mixed emotions over this. I am happy that he is with his sweet wife and that his pain of having a mortal body is over. But I feel like I have lost my grandfather, and the feelings are so similar. I remember when he came to talk to the students at BYU-I while Corey and I were attending there. I remember how he held his wife's hand as they climbed the steps into the building. I also remember him telling us as he was choked up with tears how much he loved each of us. I have never felt such love from someone who I have not known personally. Then I stop to think about how much my Savior loves me and how much more that love would be. I will continue to take this one step at a time and hopefully the dull ache will turn into understanding and it won't hurt as bad when I sing We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet in church.

Kids say the craziest things

A couple of days ago, I was sitting on the couch and Logan asks me when George (our dog) is going to have puppies. I told him that George was a boy dog and that they don't have babies. Gabe then procedes to say that George does to have babies in his peepee. I then had to explain that only girls have babies. So then Logan looks to me and asks when I am going to have a baby. I told him I didn't know but maybe one day. He said that he thought it would be neat to have four kids in the house rather than just three. Then he says that five would be even better. Leave it to Gabe to say hey why don't we have ten then we could play football. Always think of the positive I suppose!!

High Ho, it's off to work I go

Well, it is back to the work force I go this Saturday. I was looking for a weekend part-time job that would give us some money to put into our savings account. I wasn't really gung-ho in getting one so I filled out an online application with Walmart. Surprisingly they called me within two days, got my interview that same day (along with a drug test) and so I start my orientation on Saturday. I will only work the evening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and this way we will have money that will go straight to our savings. Plus I get a 10 percent discount at all Walmart stores so that has to count for something. I am actually really nervous considering I haven't worked in six years, but I think this will be good for me and our family. I will have to let you know how it goes.