Easter 2012

This Easter we celebrated with the Pattison's on Saturday. We had a nice day wine tasting in Temecula. (No wine for me) Then went to Aunt Tina's for a turkey dinner. The VanAuker's did not make it as Merve had the shingles.
That evening Meredith came over with her two girls. It was great catching up and her girls are adorable. Easter Sunday we went to church with the my inlaws and opened up our Easter baskets. I couldnt help but to think that next Easter Micaela will be 10month old crawling around everywhere! I can't wait!



Then off to the OC! We arrived at my parents around 1pm and had a blast. I made confetti eggs this year which turned out to be a hit with the adults and the kids. The most hilarious part of the day was when Victor made the bacon wrapped dates in the oven....the smoke and flames gave us a little scare but since we have a Fire Battalion Chief around it was no big deal...hahah. They did taste yummy though!

This was the first surprise egg cracked by Paul...Leo never saw that coming!!


My niece and nephew and my cousins little ones...before the Easter hunt!


We managed to squeeze the whole family in this one.


We had a nice family filled weekend but it is so nice to be home!

Casa Gomez Baby Shower

My mami did not really want to throw me a shower...she would rather buy me everything I need instead of asking others to buy me gifts. I told her I would handle everything if she simply made the food. Honestly all I wanted was to get together with my Tia's and cousins for some fun girl time. I started coordinating a little with Karla we put it all together in 2 weeks. Invites and all! Wendy was super sweet to make some cute treats so we decided to go with those colors. I spent two weeks buying junk...haha see's pops,plates, napkins, table clothes, and soaps for prizes... I ordered some decor online and coconut pineapple cake at Susie Cakes (purchased by my sissy's). My sisters were in charge of appetizers and games. Which was perfect. That day was pretty chaotic since the party was suppose to be on the patio...but a massive storm cam in and the party moved to the living room. Karla and I scrambled to set-up and the boys even helped. Kitty showed up 10 before show time and still had to make her fruit salad. hahaha. It turned out looking pretty cute and quickly everyone arrived. I was so excited that ALL my Tia's came!! I seriously couldn't stop crying at first. I had so much fun playing games but especially hearing all of their advice. They all bought me such nice things. The only hilarious part is that my dad participated in the shower...hahaha. He did not want to leave even though we told him a million times! My mother-in law and sister in law came as well...I hoped they would not be overwhelmed with my loud Tia's haha. It turned out to be so fun and I my sister's did a great job organizing the games! Thanks to my sissy's and Mom for a wonderful afternoon. I know my mom was so glad we all got together!

New Years Eve 2011

Today we had late breakfast with Mom P, Chaz, and Shelby. We did did some reminiscing about Uncle Tim and really just chatted for hours. Finally we decided we would head out for an early dinner. We did not want Mom P to be alone on NYE so we thought this would be good. We decided to go to Lucille's since Dad won't go there anymore. We thought we were so sneaky doing this! We had a delicious dinner then shopped around for a while then headed back. My fam had invited Mom P over but I she just wanted to stay home.



We debated on what we should do for New Years. Dennis and I really wanted to spend a romantic New years alone since next year we will have a baby. We then thought we should hang out with our friends but it seems like invitations might become scarce as I get bigger and then especially when we have the baby. Dennis and I agreed that after the last few days maybe it would be best to spend it with the people we love the most...family. After all we have months to be alone and no one can party harder than my family!
Dennis and I made a stop to buy goodies for my Aunts house then headed over. It all started out mellow. Me chatting with the girls and Dennis played with the kiddos. After a little while the surprise Mariachi showed up. Im sure it was my moms doing! We danced and sang for hours! Jacob was so into the music and he would not stop dancing! It was so funny! We rang in the new year by hugging and kidding everyone! Then we sat down with our grapes. It's tradition to eat one grape per month of the next year. The are suppose to symbolize good luck and fortune. Dennis and I sat down with our grapes and made a wish or goal for each month. It was pretty funny because most of them revolved around Michaela. After that we all tried to guess each others resolutions that we had written. Then we played games, had a talent show, the whole time we cheered each other on to do the stanky leg, or the Clarissa! We made wishes for each other and for a whole you were only allowed to talk if the ceramic pig was looking at you! We had way too much fun. For a moment we all held hands and prayed for uncle Tim. This reminded us all that we mayb not make to the next year do we have to appreciate each other and love one another!

Surprise Mariachi!


Jacob did not stop dancing!


The Headless Horseman.


Tio Rigo battling the Pig! It's not just the kids that act silly in my family!


Finally at around 2am we all decided it was time to call it a night. We all had an amazing new years together!


2011 was a very memorable year!

January we started the year I San Francisco with friends and John and Michele got engaged! In March Dennis and I bought our first home. In May John graduated and that made 2 brothers from USC. The summer was amazing as the girls headed to Vegas for Michele's last single celebration! For Independence Day we headed to Port Austin with the Pattisons. After a few fun bridal showers for Michele the wedding just came in a flash! The rehearsal and wedding were perfect and honestly we all had the most amazing time celebrating J and M! September rolled around and I started a new year of school with really nice kids. We also headed to Lodi for my cousin Brenda's wedding! In October we discovered I was pregnant. In November we had wonderful thanksgivings and such a fun time sharing our baby news with family and friends! December we found out it was a girl and the family lost Uncle Tim. Truly a year of highs and a few lows.


I'm hopeful that next year will bring only blessings. I know that is not how life works but I am optimistic of the things I can control, as for everything else I leave it to God.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

My Perez side of the family all was together for Wendy and Steve's wedding. The family loves Steve he is so kind and loving. We wish them a happy future filled with love!

Saying "I Do!"


COUSINS!!! Where's Wendy?


The happy couple enjoying dinner.


All the boys...except for Jacob!


My favorite part of Wedding! The DJ makes every guy in the room show the bride his moves! Check out my Papi!


My Tio Rigo and Tia Delia enjoying the night!


Sea Bass looking sharp in his tux.
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Hope these two wait about 15 years to get married!!!


Love this picture..The Dessert table was so yummy!

Turning 32 and Finally telling my Aunties!

Sunday my Mom had a birthday party for me and we plotted to tell all my Tia's the great news! When they all arrived I asked if we could do the cake first. They thought that was weird but agreed that would be different! So we lit the candles and they all sang to me...before I blew out the candles I said I just have one wish...That I have a healthy BABY! I of course was already tearing up and everyone screamed with Joy! Lots of tears and hugging and kissing just they was we do it! They all looked at me and said Oh mija es nina!" hahah. They were so sweet to buy me birthday gifts and just share mommy stories. It was such a great birthday sharing it with my cousins and Tias!

Jacob Turns 2

Jacob is growing up so fast. This year my sis and Froy decided his birthday would be a beach party! We all loved the idea and it was so much fun. It was spiderman themed and he loved every minute of it. The adults enjoyed the party just as much..we played volleyball and the boys body boarded hard. He is different from my niece since he would rather hug Dennis than me...hahha. Today he actually held my hand and hung out with me willingly...hahah. He gave me so many kisses when I took him to the water, played water balloons with him and fed him.

Love the headband and vest!

Boarding with his Daddy!
He loves his silly sisters..

The whole family had a blast!

Right after the cake he was out!!

Jacob you are so smart and truely fearless! You play hard, hit hard and have the most beautiful smile in the world! I am soo lucky to be your Tia. Happy Birthday Jake!

Easter at Mom's

I loved seeing my family today!

Prima Cookie Party

Today was the Prima cookie party we had been planning for a while. Netis was nice enough to host and we all drove out to Corona. We planned this at her baby shower and despite everyone's good intentions we were missing 4 girl's...Vero (key lime was bad so she was upset), Gaby (was super sick), Ivette (had to work), and Sisca (had a work party). It is so weird to see that we are all growning up and are becoming our mom's! I love spending time with my cousins and sisters because it is so easy to talk to them and soo easy to laugh. I hope we do this again next year!