*update*

update:

*life has gotten better*

anxiety is controlled

our little family is happier than ever

daddy is working now <thank you Jesus>

genesis is growing and her creative side is showing

holidays are just around the corner and bringing warmth and joy into our home...

here are pictures of what we have been up to within the past couple weeks...

genesis and her nana hung out with doc mcstuffins

here she is in her comfy fall outfit

my little apostolic girl  :)

she is so well behaved even when she has to wait and wait for mommy and daddy to run a few errands

me loving my new beanie from target.

waiting for daddy to come home from work

genesis in her sunday's best.

of course she could not forget her "wolfie"

"wolfie" has to go to church, too.

our family after church

my new motto

                 

                                   trying out a new do'                                  

                                          
                           

i am so grateful for all our growths and blessings...

praying for a wonderful holiday season from our family to yours

birthday weekend

two celebrations happened this weekend.

1) celebrating 11 years of being baptized in Jesus' name!

all i can say is..."God is Good!"

2) celebrating my 26th birthday!

thank You Jesus! i survived another year! 

here is how we celebrated...

my hubby bought me these beauties. 

sunflowers: my fave  :)

had an amazing breakfast at one of my favorite places (thanks to my mother-in-law).

those pancakes were so good, if you love all things pumpkin then you'll need to try them.

here we are doing what we do best...shopping at target.

this is how we roll. 

can't wait to embarrass genesis when she is older.

and here we are struggling to take a family photo. both genesis and i were done for the day

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it was a nice and relaxing weekend making memories and enjoying each others company. 

heres to many more!!!

remembering grandma

we remembered my grandma this month. 

she passed away three years ago but it still feels like yesterday. i know that she is in a better place with her loved ones enjoying the heavenly presence of God and His beauty. i imagine her walking the streets of gold hand in hand with her creator and smiling so greatly taking in all around her.

at times i think she is sitting under a humongous tree having conversations with her juan (my grandpa) telling him about all of us still here and having tea with her family that have passed before her. 

these are things that comfort me reminding me that her passing is not something to be saddened by but to rejoice in knowing that she will no longer suffer here on earth. that she is the blessed one to finally see God face to face. 

i hope she knows how grateful i am for her and how much time i wish i could take back and spend it with her. i hope she knows that i love her and miss her dearly and that i wished she was here to meet genesis. i miss her fragile hands and her faithfulness to our family. she was strong even though she was weak, she saw our beauty even though she could not see and she comforted us even though her memory of who we were faded as time passed. 

she is the women that i get my fighting strength from and i am forever grateful to call her grandma.

grandma comforting me 

the picture on our dinning table is the last picture she took before her passing. richard and i asked if she can be apart of our engagement photos...little did we know it was the last time we saw her at her home. 

We Love You Grandma!

Forever in Our Hearts

Teresa O. Ruiz

rough morning

had a rough morning with anxiety so i decided to share it on our channel...

the most wonderful time of the year...well almost!

fall...only a couple more days until the season changes to my favorite season and time of the year. although, where we live fall does not look as beautiful as this...

one of my many lifetime goals is to visit a place that has these types of leaves all around, smell the cold fresh air and maybe just maybe make a leaf pile just to jump in.

one day i'll get there but for now, i can enjoy the fall with a few of my favorite things.

coats, sweaters, layers anything to make me feel nice and cozy  :)

sipping and/or drinking chocolate. 

if you are a chocolate lover like i am, you need to try this rich deliciousness.

mmmm...

and of course candles!

what better way to smell fall right inside your home.

these are a some scents that really put a smile on my face:

heirloom pear - bath and body works

mulled cider - christmas gift 

sweet cinnamon pumpkin - bath and body works

autumn - bath and body works

better homes: spicy cinnamon stick - wal*mart

cinnamon coffee cake - my sister gave it to me

and of course some wonderful books to read on a cold rainy day. 

i am counting down the days that fall is here and i cant wait!

praying for a wonderful new season full of happiness, peace and health and lets not forget HOPE!

meet my hubby :)

here we go...

my family and i are finally sharing our story on YouTube! 

take a look and subscribe   :)