A Perfect Tan

I have started a business!  I am SUPER excited!  Not only do I get to be tan year around but I get to help people do the same- in a HEALTHY way!  I am using only organic, cruelty free, products and people are LOVING it!  Oh my goodness I am soooooo excited...

BUSY!

Chloe was asked to join the Kreators Competition Team this year! It has required a lot of dedication from both Chloe and myself but she LOVES it! Today she said "I don't get nervous on the stage. I get EXCITED!" She is taking part in their Candyland production and is hoping for a solo next year! Yesterday she competed at the Nexstar competition in Upland, CA. They placed high gold/ 1st place! To top that, Dance Moms (Lifetime) were there competing! Both of my girls got pictures with them and Miss Abbey Lee Miller! Super exciting for us!

TON of Bricks

You know when you read something and it hits you like a TON of bricks!?!?! I have, unfortunately, fell out of contact with somebody that I consider a dear friend. She is an amazing Mom to 3, a wonderful wife of a fire fighter, and above all a Christian woman who LOVES the Lord. I follow her via her blog and love reading about what her family is doing and seeing their beautiful faces. (And, stealing ideas!)

So, I took some time away from Facebook (again) and many have asked about my absence. Sometimes things can prohibit one (me) from feeling like they have anything worthy of sharing. My friend's most recent blog post talks about a struggle that she is facing, that required some time away from her blog- I do not know what the struggle is but she posted this picture and I thought it sums everything up BEAUTIFULLY! Love you L.C.

2 Thumbs and MUSCLES!

Who has 2 thumbs and has walked, ran, or biked 1000 miles????

ME!!!!!

I have been working out since Memorial Day weekend but I didn't start tracking my mileage on Daily Mile until August. October 13, 2011 I completed my first 100 miles. October 17, 2011 I ran my first half marathon- and got my first running injury. The injury has forced me into a love affair with the bike. (Although I still run from time to time, shhhh don't tell my doctor!) December 21, 2011 I reached the 500 mile goal and then today, January 21, 2012, I hit my 1000 mile goal! 500 miles in one month!!!!!! 27 pounds gone, 15-20 more to go! But, I am soooo in love with my MuScLes!!!

The Polar Express

The girls have a love for the Polar Express movie and book. So, when I heard that there was a Polar Express train ride in Williams, AZ, I knew we HAD to go! It was the first time for the girls and I to go to Arizona (Cesar went to school there). Once hitting the border you really got to see God's work. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL...until you needed to pee and there was NO place to stop and use a restroom.
The girls had a fabulous time drinking hot chocolate, eating cookies, and singing CHRISTmas carols with other Polar Express fans! Oh, and of course, they LOVED seeing Santa, too!

My Babies are 5 and 3!

September is a joyful (expensive) month for the Pulido family! This year we celebrated with a Fairy Garden Party! Too cute!

Backyard Fun

Enjoying a popsicle...making a mess...

Upset about the messy face...

Cleaning up after her mess...

Owning the mess...

Summer fun. Before Summer. Before it gets too HOT.

They grow too FAST!

Easter Festivities

For the second year in a row, we hosted Easter at our house. A lot of thought went into this year's menu. First I was thinking that I would do finger sandwiches and scones but then I remembered I was having family over...

Menu:

Ribs (Thank you Dad), Chicken, Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Avocadoslaw (Thank you Paula Deen- recipe), Potato Salad, Fruit (Thank you Mom), Cake Pops, Chocolate Dipped Pretzels, Lemonade, Margaritas and a TON of Candy!

Chloe the Little Slugger

As if dance didn't keep her busy enough...Chloe is now a T-Baller! She plays on the Texas Rangers. Most of the time you can find her practicing her tap moves on third base "cause it sounds good." She is having a blast until it starts making her thirsty- that's my girl. She has really connected with 3 of the coaches. They are taking GREAT care of her since she is both the youngest kid on the team and one of two girls on the team! She is LOVING it- I'd rather be at the dance studio but will deal with it until June!

The Pulido Farm

The Pulido Farm keeps growing!
I have wanted to get a couple hens to have in our yard for a while now. I wanted to use them as tools to teach the girls about where food comes from- eggs of course! With Spring here (now) I decided it would be a good time to try it out. Of course at this age, you can't tell the sex, BUT, fingers crossed, we have atleast 2 girls. (Cesar wants to kill me :o))