Dr Appointments went Ok, I have some work to do!

OK so things definitely could have been better but the great news is that I have the power to control it! I went to the sweetest most honest, strait forward Dr. I have ever been to in my life. He doesn't make you feel like crap when he talks to you and takes all the time in the world to explain things to you. My mom and dad have been seeing Dr. Cohen for a long time and said I should try him out... WAS THE BEST THING I EVER DID! I went yesterday so that he could help me with medication to start monitoring and managing my diabetes right! My husband who is an angel took the day off with me yesterday to be right there with me through the whole thing. I had been a bit anxious with the lab work I received Tuesday and he was not comfortable letting me go unless he went too! See this is why I LOVE this man, he has been a true blessing in my life.

xoxo
~V~

Week full of Dr appointments ~ For Me

Monday I had an appointment with my OBGYN to discuss a few things and to have my well woman visit. Thank God for insurance! My labs came back and I have had to schedule additional appointments this week. I know God has his timing for everything and cannot give anyone more than they can handle. Please pray for these visits this week! :)

I know God is in control and I have faith that whatever comes my way I can handle. I think I am dealing more with anger issues than anything else. I am frustrated at what I have heard this far, not hopeless.

xo
~V~

Nana and Papa Are moving IN!!!! WOOHOO!!

Since we had Jonathon's party last year, Kyle's parents have really liked our Apartment community here in Euless. So .... GUESS WHAT?????!?! They are moving into the complex. ISN'T THAT SO GREAT?!? They will be a scooter ride away from my babies and they are SUPER excited! They will be 3 buildings down from us. Jonathon and Ashleigh are counting down the days! Kyle's mom is going to retire this April or May and will get to spend a lot of time with the kids this summer. She is so funny but OUR relationship is funny too. We are all 1 big family. We kept it that way for the kids. Last year she was in the hospital and she tells me... "You know Valerie, We really like Lee Roy, he is just so great!" Isn't that funny?? i asked my mom about it and she kinda laughed but told me.. Well Val, that's because as long as us grandparents see our grandkids happy like Jonathon and Ash, that makes us SO happy. My mom said that they see Lee Roy working so hard to provide for his family and always has my and the kids best interest in mind and at heart! He is a sweetheart! ;0)

Valentine's Day 4 days later... :)

Lee Roy took the entire day off yesterday and spoiled me. I was working from home and he made me breakfast. Then we switched nights with the kids, they went to dad's. For dinner we went to Texas De Brazil.. OMG! That was so good. I have been to a similar place but it was our first time to enjoy something like this here together. It was so perfect just me and my honey! After we just drove around Highland Park taking in the amazing homes and area.. ANd got to have a good talk. Then it was off to pick up the kiddos.

Time to Relax and hang out before the week starts ..AGAIN!

All I did Sunday was take a break and spend time with my honey and my babies til Lee Roy had to go to work at 3. Then I started laundry and took Ash for stroll around the area. She had been wanting to ride her x-mas gift and it was good for me to walk. To ALL.. Have a blessed Week!

Valentine's Day 2009 ~ Happy 85th B-Day to My Great Grandma

LEE ROY AND COCO ~ SHE LOVES HIM SO MUCH

Saturday February 14, 2009 my Coco turned 85!! My beautiful great-grandmother makes me smile just thinking about her and the HUGE blessing she is to our family. My mom and I thought we better do something cause 85 is a BIG deal... SO we had a party for her here at our place. It was good to have all of my family here, my uncle(mom's brother) and my aunt came to have dinner. I made enchiladas, rice and frijoles a la charra(beans) YUMO!!! I made 4 and 1/2 dozen enchiladas and had less than a dozen left. I am so happy everyone came over, even my BFF Ellie and her babies came. We had the kids this weekend so Lee Roy and I will have our belated valentine's day this coming week. I asked him not to buy anything or spend any money because of the job thing but he is WAY TOO HARD HEADED and bought me pink roses anyway! Thank you baby I love you SO much. Lee Roy bought the kids this huge stuffed Monkey for Ash and a big stuffed puppy for J.. he is too sweet. Here are some pics from Coco's party. Love and Blessings to all!!! XOXOX!

Friday 2/13 - Valentine's Day Party ~ Ashleigh

BFF's: Mikalah, Ashleigh, Krista, Katelyn & Yasmine

Friday was so fun. I am Ashleigh's room mom and we had a blast. The kiddos ate pizza, made ice cream sundaes and valentine's day crafts. Ms. Tia my co-room mom sand songs with the kids and played games while I snapped some pics.

Cole & Ashleigh ;)

Our weekend!

Friday I felt God speaking to me. I have been thinking about a lot of things since Lee Roy has been out of work. I have felt like I need to do more in church and occupy my time with positive things and people. Friday night I joined my dad who has been asking for awhile in rehearsal for Praise team. FBC Colleyville has started a small spanish service on Sunday at 11 AM. Everything in this service is in spanish.. even all of the music. I grew up in both mexican and anglo churches as we moved between Dallas and Kansas City. So we practiced, songs that I hadn't sang since I was 4.. brought back beautiful memories of being involved in choirs since I was 4. From children's choirs at church to school honor choirs and church choir as an adult. One of the songs we practiced was so beautiful... Cuando Levanto Mis Manos.. translated to When I lift up my Hands.. It talks about Lifting your hands to Jesus.. We are and always will be his children. What does that small child do when they need or when they hurt or when they want to be held and carried? The child lifts their arms and hands to mommy or daddy... That is what we do too. We lift our hands to you father and we know you are there. To hold us, encourage us, walk with us.
Sunday Lee Roy and I woke up early and went to the 930 english service and then after that we went to the spanish service and it was beautiful. LR speaks 2 or 3 words in spanish but was determained to sing along to everyword. :)

PRAYER REQUEST ~ Lee Roy

Lee Roy was let go from his job on Friday. I would like to ask for prayers at this time for him. That the Lord show him what the next chapter is and for GOD'S favor to be poured on Lee Roy. My husband is a good man, he would take the shirt off of his back for anyone, give someone his last dollar and always thinks of others. Lee Roy does so much for me and the kids I know God has something for him and for our family.

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.
-- Ezekiel 36:26