The ZamFam

6.7.08

4th of July Weekend

Thursday

My friend, Jenn, and I took the kids to get all the decorations they were going to need for their bikes, scooters, strollers and helmets. After a LONG time of shopping (when you have 5 crazy fun kids, it seems longer than it really is) we came back to the house to eat pizza and decorate our things.

Getting ready for the parade with our friends, the Walls.

Friday

Our ward had a breakfast, parade, flag raising ceremony, and, of course, the candy cannon. After it was over we all got to take naps, yes you read it correctly. The first 4th of July in Zamora history, we got to take naps!!! As soon as we woke up, we headed over to the pool, then home to get ready for our BBQ with the Walls. We had our own fireworks, then watched a big firework show after. It was a fun day.

Dallin's bike

Kailee's stroller

D and K getting ready to start the Parade

Hailey and Dallin having fun

Kailee and Tylie swinging and laughing

These kids were so funny. Dallin really wanted to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the fruit pizza. Pretty random

Watching the firework show that the dads put on

A firework show isn't a firework show until we have people jumping over them...thanks for the entertainment, Nate!

Saturday

Saturday was a fun day too. We had a easy morning of errands and lunch, and all 3 kids took a NAP! 2 days in a row!!! After they woke up we all got ready to go to one of our nieces baptism. I love that we got to be there for her and that the kids got to play with their cousins. We then hurried home to get our dessert and fireworks to take to the Smith's. The kids had a lot of fun running around, eating sweets the ENTIRE time, and (somewhat) watching the fireworks. I think the dads had more fun lighting them. Thanks Challey and Spencer!!!

I am surprised that there is still dessert on this table with all the kids around it

A picture with some of the kids sitting...miracle!

26.6.08

Spouse Tag

I was tagged a couple weeks ago, and 2 reasons why I am doing it now: 1. our days have been mundane 2. it's a spouse tag and I really don't talk about Gus, so good opportunity, right?

1. His full name? Gustavo Antonio Zamora

2. How long have you been together? Married 6 1/2 years

3. How long did you date? With all details spared, 6 years

4. How old is he? 29

5. Who eats more? Food, Gus. Treats, me hands down

6. Who said "I Love You" first? Gus, but his wording was..."What would you do if I told you I loved you?" my response..."uhhhhhh" as the crickets made the rest of the noise.

7. Who is taller? Gus by at least 7 inches

8. Who sings better? Is that a joke? Gus!!!! Ask my 7 year old nephew, he'll agree 110%

9. Who is smarter? I will claim this as "depends on the subject"

10. Who does the laundry? Me

11. Who pays the bills? He makes the money, I spend the money...I mean SEND

12. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Gus. Our friends have a theory that the mom sleeps closest to the door. So far they are right.

13. Who mows the lawn? HOA

14. Who cooks dinner? Restaurants, but when it is made in our house, me.

15. Who drives? Gus, but I really am the worst back seat driver, sorry babe. I do try to bite my tongue.

16. Who kissed whom first? LOL....it was St. Patrick's Day (friday) my senior year in high school. I ditched my last class to go see him. It was at 3:00pm, right after a show I was addicted to (you really don't want to know). I turned to say something and he kissed me. From then on, I was hooked!!!!! (Obviously, since I remember place, date, day, and TIME!!)

17. Who's more stubborn? Me. Gus and stubborn don't fit in the same sentence.

18. Who asked whom out first? Gus asked me. We saw Titanic (which he laughed at the entire time), then he left on his mission 1 1/2 weeks later. PS I was 15, so he asked my parents permission first. Cute huh?

19. Who proposed? Gus, even though I asked not to do anything until after I had my wisdom teeth pulled. He did...the NEXT night!

20. Who has more friends? Me.

21. Who is more sensitive? This is actually a tough one. He is sensitive to me and my issues. But overall...I am.

22. Who has more siblings? We have the same. 4 kids in both families. 2 girls and 2 boys. We are both the youngest also.

23. Who wears the pants? LOL....I do, but I let Gus think he does (don't we all?)

Now that you know Gus a little better, there are still a couple things you need to know about him. Once you meet him, you automatically love the guy. He is easy to get along with, pretty chill, respectful, and playful. He and my kids adore each other. He also is the biggest tease you will ever meet. Ask the girls from his Interior Design program he graduated with, and they will let you know that it never ends with the guy. (Though the week before graduation, a couple of them and I got him GOOD!!!) I am pretty darn lucky to be married to him. I couldn't have found a better man. I love you, Gus!!

Oh yeah, as for tagging? I won't mention names, so if you don't talk about your hubby (or wife) and if your days are as ours, what the heck huh?

15.6.08

Happy Birthday, Kailee!

Happy 4th Birthday, Kailee!

We Love You!

PS. Kailee is NOT adopted!! She gets her eyes, hair and skin coloring from my mom.

(Pictures of her birthday are the post under this one)

Birthday Girl

Yesterday, we had a Little Mermaid Party for Kailee's Birthday . Here are some pictures from this evening and the party.

We decorated the front door with a huge Ariel poster to surprise Kailee.

Hoping for an "under the sea" feel (Ty sat on the floor reaching for the fish that were hanging).

The best part? I asked Kailee what kind of cake she wanted and she said she wanted to decorate it, so I let all the girls decorate their own cupcakes.

Kailee's little girlfriends who came to the party.

This evening, Dallin and Kailee wanted to decorate cupcakes again. Love it!!

The best part of decorating a cake? Eating the frosting.

The best friends.

There really is a cupcake under all the frosting and sprinkles

11.6.08

Unpredictable Week

Last Tuesday morning the kids and I woke up to a normal day: errands, cleaning, friends, and of course play. But at 9:00am, my mom called to tell me my Grandma had just passed away. All I could think about was how grateful I was that I had just talked to her 2 days before and looked at pictures of her with my kids the night before (which led to my last post). Within 24 hours, the kids and I were on a plane to LA. Despite the reason for being there, it was a good week. My sister from CO and brother from AZ both traveled in with their families. It was wonderful to be together and be there for my Grandpa. The funeral was very nice and many people were there to show my Grandpa their love for he and my Grandma. My Grandpa did very well, considering the circumstances. Of course when the family gets together, it's never dull. This trip was no exception.

Me, Bryan (brother), my Grandpa, Jodie (sister), Kelly (brother)

Dallin, Kailee and their cousin Taylor were left alone in a room for 10 minutes. Checked the room..confetti EVERYWHERE! Took almost 1 1/2 hours to clean.

Grandpa was Tylie's best friend. They played patty cake, peek-a-boo and just smiled and talked to each other. Amazing how much a tiny little person can help someone feel much better.

2.6.08

Great Grandparents

How often does a child get to talk about having fun with their great grandparents? My children are blessed to have 2 sets that love and adore them. When we were in CA (March), we got to see my dad's parents. If Dallin had his way, he would be living there to play with great-grandpa. When I talk to him on the phone, Dallin always tells me he has a dream (made up story) he needs to tell great-grandpa. Kailee always tells me that Great Grandpa gives her hugs. I love that she remembers that and Dallin wants to tell him stories.

My mom's parents live in Reno and came out to see one of my cousins graduate from high school. This evening we all got together for dinner. The kids talked about Nani Jo and Papa the entire day. When we finally got ready to go, Dallin said "FINALLY!" When we got there, the first person he hugged was Papa. Since Dallin was born, these 2 have had a special bond. Papa actually calls him Anthony (D's middle name) because he likes it better. Kailee didn't want to eat unless she got to sit on Papa's lap. My children are so blessed to have such loving grandparents and great grandparents. These are the kind of pictures that I will always cherish. Thank goodness for blogs to help us keep the memories!