EIGHT -- Tagged by Jocelyn

Sorry it took me so long to post, I still didn't think of eight for each, but thought I would just post it anyway.
8 Things I am Passionate About:
1. My husband Sergio and my baby Riley.
2. Creating a loving home for my family.
3. My Faith. I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints 4. Decorating my home.
5. Reading -- I have always enjoyed good books.
6. Being organized -- I'm working on my entire house. My closet is organized by color, Riley's is organized by size. and I just finished his whole closet. Now it's down to the basement.
7. Creating Memories. Taking picture, Scrapbooking, Journaling and Blogging.
8. Supporting my husband as he plays Soccer.

8 words or phrases I say often:
1. Mommy loves you -- to my adorable baby Riley
2. Loco -- to my husband
3. Loco in the cabesa negra
4. Gross
5. Come on shorty
6. Yeah -- as I clap with Riley
7. That's Ridiculous
8. Whatever

8 Things I want to do before I die:
1. I've met and married the man of my dreams. X
2. I've had a child. X
3. Build and decorate my own Home.
4. Travel with my Family
5. Have more children -- pregnant with #2 right now!


8 Things I currently want or need:
1. Organize and decorate basement
2. Continue to strive to be a better wife and mother.
3. A Family Picture.
4. Catch up on my Scrapbooks
5. Some new clothes

Updates!!!

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted anything new, but I finally got to my computer and got new photos off my camera. (Even with two little boys in my lap) So I hope you enjoy the posts I have just added. Riley is doing more and more each day. Last night I caught him doing something he has never done before (which I haven't posted yet) and today he took 31 continuous steps without holding on to anything or falling. So there will be more coming soon! Have a great day :)

Our Family

Here are a few recent pictures of our family.
Our photographer was my niece Julia. She did a great job. I love the close up of Riley and Sergio.

The Great Outdoors

Riley loves to try putting leaves, twigs, rocks and dirt in his mouth when I'm trying to take pictures of him.

Our cute little boy

Riley is such a happy baby and has brought so much joy to our family.

Strawberry Reservoir and Deer Creek

We packed our picnic basket and drove up to Strawberry Reservoir and Deer Creek. Riley loved the water and poking his fingers in the sand. We all had a fun time. I got some cute shots of Riley too.

Daddy's Wallet

One day we found Riley like this. Pulling money from Daddy's wallet. Riley loves to pull everything out. At only 10 months he already knows where to go to find money!

Balandran Look-alike Meter

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Wow!! We actually did this three times (I only posted two of them), every time with different pictures and every time it came that Riley looked equally like me and Sergio. I guess it's official.

Balandran Look-alike Meter

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Riley and Julia

Here are a few pictures of Riley and Julia from July 4th.
You can't see Riley's onesie, but it has fireworks and says "Mommy's little sparkler."

Swim Shorts

I found these cute swim shortsat Old Navy last year before Riley was born. He has been getting alot of use out of them this summer. He loves the sprinkler and the shower.

Tag

I was tagged by my sister Julie.

Joys
1. Riley
2. Sergio
3. Talking with Jocelyn

Fears
1. Losing someone I Love
2. Natural Disasters
3. ????

Goals
1. Catch up on my scrapbooks
2. Decorate basement
3. Get my house completely organized

Obsessions/Collections
1. My Family
2. Reading
3. I collect spoons

Surprises
1. I worry about everything (What mom doesn't) I agree with Julie on this one.
2. I love watching Sergio play soccer. I am amazed that more wives don't come.
3. I enjoy weeding. I can make my yard look nice and think at the same time. (I just spent four hours outside -- Riley slept the whole time!!)

Here's the Scoop

Wow! It has been a while since I have been able to get on the computer. I have had my hands full lately. Riley is teething, he got his first six teeth in two weeks!! He is also standing on his own and taking a few steps before he falls down. I am aslo watching two other little boys. A 3 month old and a 14 month old. I'm hoping that Riley will be motivated to walk more after watching the 14 month old boy run around the house. Right now it is faster for Riley to crawl after him. They are cute together and are sharing toys and food. Riley will be 11months old on Monday! This year is passing so quickly. Sergio has been busy with his soccer games. Riley loves to go watch Daddy and play with his cousins Benito, Nene and Erasmo. They are all so cute with him, picking Riley out of his stroller and playing with him for hours. Handing him over to me for diaper changes of course. Last week Sergio was at soccer practice three nights in a row. He came home from work took a shower and left for at least 3 hours each night getting ready for a big tournament on Saturday. They have won every game and hope to continue to win. One night they ran up to the Y. (The BYU football team also does this) Sergio didn't realize how steep it was since he had never been on the trail before. But they all got a good workout.
Sorry, Riley's crying so I have to go. I'll post some pictures soon.