Silvia's Fotoblog

I’m finally posting after my laptop died and buying a new one. Since I switched from a Windows machine to a Mac I needed to figure out what I was going to use as a blog editor. I loved Windows Live Writer, right now I’m posting directly from my blog until Ben finds new hosting for my blog. We’ve had hosting issues for a while now that have just came to a head, so it’s time to switch.

I now feel like I have to catch up on all my posts that I ‘created’ in my head I’m a dork, I know.

Anyway, here’s a photo I took of my Sweetie holding the twins on Father’s Day.

I took him out to a Taste of Texas and had a great time. They had the most delicious appetizer ever- brie with apricot glaze. Ben scored an apron they handed out to all of the dads that I will make him wear the next time he grills. Ben was a little sad he didn’t get to spend the day with the older kids but we’ll have a little something special for him when they get back on Friday.

Here I am with my five children, wow, I can’t believe I have five kids…crazy but exciting! Now we just need one of the seven of us. Time to set up my tripod

Here they are hanging out on my bed. Look at those beautiful smiles!

and now for some random photos taken around the house…

A huge thank you to my Tía Nicolasa for helping with the kids and spending time with me while I was in the hospital. She also spent the week the babies came home with us helping out with the cooking and cleaning. I’m so very thankful to have such a wonderful aunt!

Isaac Sawyer and Isabella Rose made their debut into this world on Saturday, May 23rd. He weighed in  at 5lbs. 1 oz. and she was 4lbs. 10oz. The three of us spent a good week in the hospital. I came home this past Friday, Isabella came home on Monday, and Isaac came home today. We’ re so very happy and blessed that we’re doing well and we’re all at home together after what seemed like a very long ordeal, I think more for Ben and me, they really didn’t mind

Here are some photos of Isabella’s first few days home. The kids practically attacked her when they came home from school Monday afternoon and saw that she was really here. They lined up waiting to have a turn to hold and feed her. I’m sure they’ll be just as excited when they come home today and see that Isaac is finally home too.

Ok, gotta run, it’s feeding time.

As you know we turned the office into the nursery since we’re staying put in our small home until things calm down after the babies are born.

We weren’t too happy with how blue the paint looked on the walls so I added some girly touches to help keep the room balanced.

So, I made these prints using digital scrap booking paper by recoloring the flowers in Photoshop, uploading them to mpix (my print service of choice) and ordering them in 5×10. The frames came from Target.

We found this dresser at IKEA and I love the color against the blue walls- it will serve as a dresser/changing table. I wanted a soft light for midnight diaper changes and feedings so we went with these flower wall lamps also from IKEA. I actually stole the idea from Maddy’s room when we were in Dallas the last time

We were in the need of some more decorations so Drea and I headed to Hobby Lobby.I actually wanted to go to HL because I had a crazy idea of painting something for the room even though I totally can’t paint or draw for that matter. While browsing we found this “I”. I painted it green and using a rubber stamp (from the Christmas cards I made last year), stamped on a gold motif that’s not too visible in this picture.

We also picked up some acrylic paints and four white canvases so I could paint something for the room. I found some art work  on-line that I really loved but A.) the colors were wrong for the room and B.) they were way too pricey. So for less than $40 we have some “original” pieces hanging just above the crib. Yes, the extent of my skills would be painting circles that were traced using a CD. Lol!

The circles were inspired by bedding I wanted before we knew what we were having. So glad I bought it when I did because it’s now discontinued.

And for my favorite part of the room and what I was waiting on are these awesome Chinese lanterns from Luna Bazaar. I snagged them for cheap, like less than $10 cheap including shipping. The blue lantern you see was actually a melon green (looked blue on-line) so I painted it with some watered down acrylic paint that I used for the blue painted circle.

Now we just need our babies to hurry and get here!

Drea had her 8th Grade dance on Friday and she looked so pretty. It’s  weird to think that my little girl is old enough to go to a dance…how time flies! Afterwards, her best friend spent the night and they both talked my ear off about the great time they had and who wore what. I think all of this girl talk made Ben hungry because he interrupted us and suggested we go out for some gelato-Yum!  This was the start to a very relaxing weekend. Of course, I can’t do anything but I didn’t have anything that I felt like I needed to get done so we hung out all weekend around the house- bed rest isn’t so bad when you have company This weekend Ben got me hooked on Entourage, we watched Seasons 1 and 2 and I absolutely love it, so check it out if you have some time.

For the past few weeks I have felt the need to start getting things ready around here for the twins’ arrival. Some days I would get really anxious and Ben would just hug me and say that we’ll get it all done eventually. Last week when I was  put on bed rest I really got an overwhelming sense of urgency to hurry and get everything done as soon as possible. I thought I was going to drive Ben (and anyone else who happened to be around) insane. We really had our work cut out for us as we had to move the office into the den and make a nursery where the office was. And not to mention, all of the washing and folding new baby clothes, blankets and towels and of course, last minute shopping…all  of this going on while trying to keep the house running smoothly. I’m beginning to relax a little more mentally now that we have everything ready. I ‘m waiting on the last of the nursery decorations to come in the mail (expected next Tuesday) and then I’ll go ahead and post some pictures.

Have a great weekend!

It really feels like summer is already here. One big reason I feel I’m on summer break is that I’m home (on bed rest, waiting for our twins to arrive) for the remainder of the school year.

I think we’re all ready for the long leisure days summer brings. Here’s why it’s looking like summer around here…

• The kids are opting to do their homework outside in the grass.
• Fruit smoothies is the after-school snack of choice
• It’s been 90 degrees everyday for the past week
• Last night was the boys’ last scout meeting until their big move-up ceremony
• Signing the kids up for summer sports at the Y
• Andréa is all ready for her first dance-the big 8th Grade Spring Formal!
• Ethan has dragged out the old Slip-n-Slide for the first time since last summer
• Although he would never say it, I know Ben’s counting down the days to where it’s just him and his coffee in the mornings, since he’s the one who gets the kids ready and off to school 

And for the top reason it’s looking a lot like summer….

• The boys ask every night “Why do we have to go to bed when it’s still daytime?!”

Here’s a photo I took the other night of the boys with their new telescopes given to them by Granddad Scott. I really don’t know who enjoyed them more, Ben or the boys. Ethan kept asking why he couldn’t see the flag on the moon…so cute!

Hope you’re having a marvelous week!

was had by yours truly. Ben has made a tradition out of making a most delicious Mother’s Day brunch that started four years ago-the menu always includes his famous crepes and some yummy eggs benedict. While I was waiting to be fed Ben gave me my first gift- a beautiful bonsai azalea. Although, I know he thought I was disappointed, I really was just taken back. I mean I’ve never been the proud owner of a bonsai tree before. Right after we were seated to eat Ben gave me my other gift- a gorgeous pair of silver ball earrings. He really is the sweetest!

Another wonderful part of my day was watching the babies’ room come together. It’s now painted and the furniture is set up. I just have to do a few more finishing touches and then maybe I’ll make a post out of it Ethan and Noah were such great helpers;both helped paint the room and Ethan was right next to Ben helping with the crib. The kids seem even more excited now that there’s a crib in the house.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day.