WE ARE FAMILY...

Sorry

2009-05-29T10:48:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I have been such a slacker lately. Please forgive me for not blogging on our family website for such a long time.

HELLO !!!!!!

2009-04-29T15:18:00.000-07:00

Hey,

What happened to everyone. This blog is a ghost town. So much for everyone keeping in touch. I hope everyone is well.

2009-03-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

This is what

the star looks

like up close.

It was super

easy, and so

fun to make.

I would so

love to teach

anyone how to

make.

You can also

make any shape

you want..

2009-03-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

So I decided

to make myself an apron-

and thought it's missing

something on top.

So I made a star with beads.

It was so fun and easy.

Comments needed

2009-03-20T09:07:00.000-07:00

Would you all like to keep this blog or switch to facebook? We can keep both but I'm just wondering what to do.

Jog-A-Thon

2009-03-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

2009-03-07T05:40:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Our spring break is from April 3rd-12th. Jill and Cleve are getting sealed/married in the Oakland temple on the 11th. If you guys would like to come up for spring break, we can go to San Francisco and the beach, and then spend easter together. Jill has lots of space at her house. I know we talked about the zoo, so we can still go, but how about San francisco Zoo?

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

2009-02-14T08:29:00.001-08:00

Tessa had a 50's party in her class for Valentines day. Grandma dusted off the sewing machine and made a poodle skirt for the occasion. Of course Ava got in on the action. Tessa's teacher , Mrs. Self is great !!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

2009-02-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

This is Brooklynn's first professional photo shoot. She was such a good model that there were many pictures that are fantastic !! Jen has a nice packet in the mail for you all. Enjoy !!

Spring Break

2009-02-05T07:49:00.001-08:00

What day does Spring break start for everyone? Should we meet at the zoo during that time? Please leave a comment with a good time to meet in March.

Happy New Year!

2009-01-20T14:40:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone for making Christmas so BRIGHT! Thank you for the great presents, and fun times. When is the next get together? How about meeting up in March, in Fresno, for a trip to the Zoo and dinner? We miss everyone! Thanks again for everything!

Christmas Fun!

2009-01-02T15:57:00.000-08:00

Well, we had an awesome Christmas spent with family! We have been to L.A. to see the Gutierrez cousins, hung out with the Fresno gang, delivered presents to a family in Arvin, and of course got to have marshmellows and fun with family right here in Bako! These girls were lucky enough to get exactly what they asked for from Santa...A horse (the Fur Real horse that scares the heck out of Ava when it is on and moves its head too quickly :) and a Rose Petal Cottage. I just wanted to share a few of my favorite pictures from this week.

Here they are as we arrived in Pismo to spend a few days with grandma and papa!

Matching jammies! Too cute :)

LOVIN the new cottage !

Petting the new horse- Sophia, as she is now known around our house.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2008-12-25T08:57:00.000-08:00

Bakersfield

2008-12-19T08:38:00.000-08:00

Hello guys,

We are headed to Bakersfield. We will be there on the 26th for sure. Is anyone up to a visit to the mountains, so the kids can play in the snow? Can't wait to see everyone.

My babies turned 10 and 8

2008-12-11T00:14:00.000-08:00

Brooke turned 10 on November 23rd and Brielle turned 8 on December 3rd.

Brooke has a big party with my Mom and jill

Brielle was baptized, so troy's parents, and scott and marlana came up, so we had a huge party for Brielle

These girls are so sweet. It has been so much fun being a Mom. I just can't believe how fast times goes by. I hope it slows down now. I am not ready for the teen years.

Newest of my cutie

2008-12-02T11:31:00.001-08:00

Here are a few recent favorites of mine! Enjoy

Brooklynn in one of her santa outfits!

Oh she was laughing at Mommy so hard!

Laughing with Daddy

Asleep on Titi Miriam

Lazy in the bath tub

With her cousins on Thanksgiving

Happy after the bath!

CHRISTMAS !!!!

2008-11-28T05:38:00.000-08:00

The season is officially here. Thanks to whoever changed the background and music. Some of my favorite songs are on there now. Happy shopping !!!!

CHRISTMAS !!!

2008-11-28T05:35:00.000-08:00

The season has officially begun !! Thank you to whoever changed the background and music....some of my favorites are on there !!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2008-11-27T07:54:00.000-08:00

We are all at Jill's house today. But we wanted to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Burt Family

2008-11-27T00:49:00.000-08:00

Too Cute!

2008-11-26T08:39:00.000-08:00

Mommy and Daddy caught Brooklynn sucking on her two middle fingers in her sleep, it is so cute so i thought i would share :-) Listen for the little sucking sound she makes too! Its precious.

Love Jenny

Gift ideas for Waite Kids

2008-11-26T05:53:00.000-08:00

Brooke-
Pants size 11
dress size 11
shirts size med
exercise clothes size 11
earrings
new scarf
she loves to read chapter books (mystery)
art kit

Brielle-
clothes size 9
shirts size small
dress size 9
loves legos
loves any outdoor game
loves board games
art
star wars toys

Ammon-
shirts size 6
church pants size 7
ties
thomas the trains
legos
books
hot wheels
art kit (he loves to do art)
pokemon cards/toys

Aaron-
shirts size 5
pants size 5
thomas the trains
melissa and doug wooden toys
hot wheels
paint set (he loves to paint)
any boy toys you think he would like

Brooklynn's wish list

2008-11-24T20:27:00.000-08:00

Hi cousins! I whispered in my mommy's ear today that i would love some long sleeve comfy "at home relaxin" kinda clothing.... or maybe some toys! any kind of toy, since i dont really have any yet. Mommy also loves the way i look with bows in my hair...and i only have a few! so those are a couple ideas =)

Hey miss Lily, what would you like for Christmas?

Ideas

2008-11-23T17:58:00.000-08:00

Ava loves books, play-doh would be fun, she likes Caillou and Toy Story right now, coloring books would be good, clothes are always great, but not the most fun to shop for (she is size 24 months), she likes the Little People play sets -we have the farm so maybe different village set....really she will be happy with anything you guys think is cool!!

Make sure you write back on some ideas for Ammon, so Tessa can get busy shoppin!

2008-11-23T15:23:00.000-08:00

Alright Miss Ava and Brooklynn,

Ammon and Aaron would like to know what kinds of things you like and need. They are excited to go shopping for their cousins.

Thanks for drawing names, tessa and nicole.

Thanks to Louise for taking pictures of Grandma at her shop cutting hair.

Have a good week!

Grandma at work

2008-11-23T13:40:00.001-08:00

2008-11-23T13:40:00.000-08:00

Drawing Time!!!

2008-11-23T08:55:00.001-08:00

Tessa helped me make the name drawing very official...(in our jammies and drawing from a superman hat :) anyhow, thought I would document that we didn't just make the names up...so here they are!

Brooke buying for Quinn
Brielle buying for Mia
Aaron buying for Brooklynn
Ammon buying for Ava
Morgan buying for Aaron
Mia buying for Tessa
Quinn buying for Brooke
Zenoch buying for Brielle
Lily buying for Morgan
Tessa buying for Ammon
Ava buying for Kacie
Kacie buying for Zenoch
Brooklynn buying for Lily

Happy Shopping!!

Christmas

2008-11-19T21:31:00.000-08:00

Hi Family,

I am already thinking of our next get together. Nicole and Louise, are you drawing names for Christmas gifts? Would you mind posting those names once you draw them? Thanks so much.

Can't wait!

Brielle's baptism

2008-11-19T21:29:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I don't expect anyone to travel up here, but I just wanted to let you know that Brielle is turning 8 on December 3 and will be baptized on December 6. We are really excited.

The New Chiquita Banana Girl

2008-11-14T12:02:00.000-08:00

Little Miss Brooklynn is very pleased with herself in this new hat !

Grandma Suzann

2008-11-13T05:31:00.000-08:00

Wow! What a knock out.

Weekend Fun with family

2008-11-12T09:34:00.000-08:00

Quinn enjoyed hanging out with Jenny

Some of us shared funny stories of Grandma

Jason cooked another yummy dish. Thanks Jason!

Cuddle time with Grandma

Tessa and Ava looked cute in their matching outfits.

Hi Everyone,

I just want you all to know that we had a very enjoyable time in Bakersfield. It was so nice to talk about life and ways to grow closer as a family. We needed those talks. I love my family very much! Thank you for everything. Grandmas party was great! The scrapbook was amazing, The food was delicious, the stories were funny, the night was just lots of fun. Thanks for all the work that was put into Grandma's party. I look forward to our Christmas party.

p.s I would love a picture of grandma cutting hair at her shop. Would someone please take a picture of her and post it on the blog. Thanks!

stay tuned for more pictures and videos

Bakersfield Visit

2008-11-11T14:07:00.000-08:00

Hey guys...im so glad you came down and we got to visit even for just the short while. thank you for coming by the house!! you are on your way home right now but i wanted to have something up on this by the time you got there :-) Here are some pics that i took from the party and from my house. Love you guys.

New Blog!!

2008-11-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!
I have started a new blog for just my family...mostly the girls!
Check it out!
It is http://mygutierrezfam.blogspot.com

Nicole

Happy Belated Birthday Tony!

2008-10-31T09:13:00.000-07:00

let me tell you some things I love about Tony:

1. Funny
2. Loves to read books
3. Has a cute Girlfriend
4. Trys to beat the odds
4. Kind
5. Forgiving
6. Compasionate
7. He's a great uncle!
8. Good Brother
9. He always call me on my birthday, even when I forget to call him on his Birthday.
10. Smart

I love you Tony!

Late Birthday Celebration

2008-10-27T19:11:00.000-07:00

Well, my girlfriends from work took me out on the town for a late b-day celebration!! We had such a great time- went out dancing and I absolutely love to dance (although I'm not so sure I'm the best dancer- but I'm not Elaine either:)

Fall Festival

2008-10-25T19:36:00.000-07:00

Today we decided to head out to the new Park at River Walk and enjoy the festival activities. There were lots of craft booths, food, and some games for the kids.

Tessa had her face painted,

They both played at the bubble station,

And I had to bribe them for this "sisterly" shot at the end of our day :)

Despite it still feeling like it was 90 degrees outside, we had fun!

Super Bee-havior!

2008-10-25T19:31:00.000-07:00

Well, miss Tessa has earned Super Bee four times now!! This is an award from her kindergarten teacher for good behavior in class... being kind, caring, or helpful. I am soooo proud of our Super-Girl!

Happy Birthday Nicole!

2008-10-22T13:25:00.000-07:00

Let me tell you some great things about Nicole

1. She has a great laugh
2. She is very smart
3. She has beautiful girls
4. She likes to party
5. She is a great teacher
7. She loves to take pictures and scrapbook
8. She is a great decorator
9. She is a great Mom and Wife
10.She is beautiful
11. She is cool
12. She has great hair ( i like her new hair style))

I have always appreciated Nicole's drive to get an education and be good. She is great!

I love you! Happy Birthday (i know I am late)

Happy Halloween

2008-10-22T10:15:00.000-07:00

Brooklynn is ready for Halloween, how about you ?

Nicoles Birthday Party !!

2008-10-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at Nicole's birthday party. We had a wonderful dinner at P.F. Changs. Nicole is 28 years old now.

Healthy Chimichangas

2008-10-18T17:47:00.000-07:00

1 can (29 oz) pintobeans, rinsed, drained
1 can (4oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (7oz) diced greeen chilies
1 can prepared coleslaw mix with carrots
1 cup shredded sharp chedder
1 3/4 cups salsa
6 whole wheat tortillas 10 inches or white

* combine beans,olives,chilies, coleslaw mix,cheese and 1 cup of salsa in bowl
* wrap tortillas in cloth towel and microwave 1 1/2 min or until hot and pliable
* fill tortillas with mixture,fold in all four sides
* place seam down on a lightly oiled baking sheet
* bake @ 425 until crisp and brown, about 15 min.

* Top with remaining salsa, sour cream and green onions.

Very Yummy! enjoy!

Brooke as a clown

2008-10-18T17:38:00.000-07:00

Our good friends hired Brooke (in the black outfit) and another girl to work at her daughters birthday party passing out balloons. She was so excited to get paid a little cash.

Life is tiring

2008-10-18T17:28:00.000-07:00

Aaron fell asleep in the bike trailer after a long day of playing hard and a bike ride. This is how I found him.

New Song

2008-10-16T23:24:00.000-07:00

Ixchelle I would like to add a song to your list but do not know how. Please add: In my daughters eyes. ( I think that is the title ) by Martina McBride. It is a beautiful song and I think all you girls will like it too. Louise

Where's Jill ??

2008-10-16T23:17:00.001-07:00

Jill Burt where are you? This sight is so much fun and we want to see and hear from you and your family. Louise

2008-10-11T06:49:00.000-07:00

Aaron loves to take hour long baths. I try to bribe him to get out but sometimes it doesn't work.

On Wednesday, the kids asked me if we could go swimming, so i let my dare devils try it out. They were in the pool for about 20 minutes and decided the water was too cold.

We are SOOOOOO Happy Fall is here!!

2008-10-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

The girls love playing outside...and on this particular day, the leaves had been falling from the trees, so the girls dove right in! It was a lot of fun Thank God for the cooler weather (finally! :) Even the Gilbert the cat (who was originally named Lily until taking him to the vet) was in on the fun!

2008-10-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

Friday Recipe (please add a recipe if you'd like)

Yummy, I mean yummy Taco Soup (very easy)

1 lb of gound beef
1 onion chopped
2 cans of Corn
2 cans of mexican stewed tomatos
2 cans of black beans
1 packet of mild taco seasoning

Brown the ground beef and onions, and mix all the ingredients together and cook on low to medium heat for 15 min. Serve and enjoy with totilla chips, sour cream and cheese. This is so easy and a family favorite of ours

2008-10-09T20:11:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pics of Brooklynn taken a few days ago. She is almost 1 month old already. She is such a cutie !!

Happy 2nd Birthday Ava!!!!

2008-10-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

We had a birthday celebration for Ava baby...who is already 2! I can't believe it! Anyhow, we rented a great bouncer (slide and all) and the kids had a great time! Of course Jason fed us yummy food- and Ava was spoiled with many wonderful presents We are so lucky to have such great people that love and support us...especially on these special occasions :)

2008-10-06T00:53:00.000-07:00

Does anyone know what day Grandma's birthday party will be on?

2008-09-30T04:42:00.000-07:00

How's baby Brooklynn? Please post a picture of her. I can't wait to see her in November

2008-09-30T04:09:00.000-07:00

Aaron with his friend forrest. We went on a double decker bus ride
week.

Aaron ate my whole bag of apples while I was folding clothes

Zenoch's baptism on Saturday

Wrangler of the Month

2008-09-28T21:31:00.000-07:00

Well, I am so proud to announce that Tessa got the first student of the month honors in her kindergarten class this past week. We were all able to come to the school and celebrate the fact that Tessa is talking more to her teachers and of course, doing all of her work. She is really trying and I am so proud of her!!! Then, I got to stay in her class and be a "helper mom" as Tessa described. It was sooooo cool to hang out and enjoy the day with her.
As a treat for such hard work we went miniature golfing with her best friend Emma...it was a good day!

Baby Brooklynn

2008-09-18T06:47:00.001-07:00

This is Brooklynn a couple of days ago. She is a really good baby. Jenny and Marcus are great parents already. She has her days and nights mixed up right now. She is nursing really well and is growing and doing well. Louise

Baby Brooklynn is here!

2008-09-16T21:13:00.000-07:00

Well, she made it! Jenny did an awesome job, and Brooklynn is here! She weighed in at 9lbs 2oz....quite the porker. She also has tons of black hair But, mom and baby are doing well-

The New Kitten...and it's Soccer season!

2008-09-09T22:24:00.000-07:00

Hey girls! Thought I'd check in with some pictures of the new kitten we adopted last weekend. Didn't really have intentions of getting any animals, but she appeared in front of our house in the street, so we have been taking care of her since. The kids agreed that her name is Lily Kitty. Also, Tessa is playing soccer again this year! I just love that she is playing, but absolutely hate watching from the sidelines...what a challenge! Her team is the Monster Bee's (their jerseys are a shocking yellow color). Should be a fun season. Talk to you all soon :)

Random Pictures

2008-09-09T10:23:00.000-07:00

March 8, 2008 Wedding Bellagio Vegas

2008-09-09T09:25:00.000-07:00

Good luck Jenny!

2008-09-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

We wish Jenny a safe delivery. We are excited for you, and can't wait to see baby Brooklynn (hope I spelled her name right).

First Day of School

2008-08-28T17:42:00.000-07:00

Well, after some difficulty getting the correct school lined up, Tessa is going to the school I was hoping for. So far she absolutely loves it!! As you can tell from the pictures, at first she had an adorable green tank top on, and then mommy remembered the school rules and changed her into the pink one...oops! Ja and I both got to take her to school that day, and of course I cried on the way to my own school- can't believe how big she is :)

Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Muir Woods and Nasa

2008-08-15T23:29:00.000-07:00

Walking through Muir Woods

Muir Woods (redwood trees) just north of San Francisco. This place is Awesome!

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge

Quinn pondering

Brielle is always ready for a picture.

Jill and her family, along with our family took a trip to Half Moon Bay just 33 miles from Jill's house. Jill lives in Mountain View, Ca next to Palo Alto and 45 minutes from San Francisco. She lives close to several cool cities and beaches. You guys will have to come up

These kids had to pose for a million pictures. I started bribing them with candy, that's why they look so happy

Check out this video of the kids

Beach pictures instead...couldn't get video to work

2008-08-14T19:20:00.000-07:00

Beach Bums

2008-08-10T14:34:00.000-07:00

Hey girls!! Thought I would write since summer is quickly drawing to an end...I'm terribly sad, no more sleeping in, having donuts and coffee for breakfast, or staying in my pajamas all day. Too bad :( Anyhow, we got to hit the beach two different times to soak in all the coolness it had to offer- and we had a great time. This video is of the girls and I at the beach- we ended up leaving this day early because as we were playing wave tag, Ava munched in the water and got sand and water everywhere (eyes, nose, hair...etc.) She is still telling people about it "I fall wata" It was still fun--
Hope to see you guys soon!!
Nicole

Birthday wishes

2008-08-05T22:36:00.000-07:00

Happy late Birthday to Uncle Bill, Aunt louise, Aunt Sharon (mom) and Morgan. We hope you all had a great birthday.

Brielle at her swim meet

2008-08-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

Here's Brielle doing the back stroke

Click the play button to watch the movie

2008-08-01T08:29:00.000-07:00

You guys have to see the movie "Mamma Mia," I loved it! You will laugh and cry. The music is great and the dancin' is even better.

Cute little Aaron

2008-07-30T09:06:00.000-07:00

This summer has been a lot of fun. We have been riding bikes, swimming, playing, and sleeping in. What have you all been up to? How was the baby shower? We hope to come down when Troy comes for a visit. Hopefully I can bring Jilly beans. Love you all.

2008-07-29T10:11:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Our last day in Florida will be this Friday.
We are so excited to be on the road - heading for beautiful
California.

Hey Family

2008-07-24T19:07:00.000-07:00

I'm so glad to be included in the family blog. Nicole helped me to get this far. The "Ray Girls" are enjoying the beautiful weather in Pismo Beach this week. We are sad that we won't be seeing you guys at the baby shower for Brooklynn this weekend...but we will post pictures soon. We hope you will all get to visit when Troy comes to town in August!! Talk to you soon.

2008-07-23T20:11:00.000-07:00

While shopping at Old Navy, the boys discovered this fun bench with a talking dog. As soon as I turned around, Aaron was sitting on top of the dog.

We took a pit stop after a long bike ride. The kids were hungry for a hamburger, so we stopped at my favorite resturaunt, "Burgers and Brew."

ammon with our new bird kiwi

2008-07-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

2008-07-16T18:16:00.001-07:00

Tony's house and garden

2008-07-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd send you some pictures of Tony's new house and garden. He is an Awesome gardener and landscaper. Tony has an awesome girlfriend name jessica. Hopefully y'all can meet her soon. We love Uncle Tony!

Bakersfield

2008-07-12T12:39:00.000-07:00

2008-07-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

Thought I'd try...

2008-07-05T22:33:00.001-07:00

Hey girls!!

2008-07-05T22:30:00.000-07:00

Well, we have been busy, busy, busy. But this is a fun way to stay connected :) I have done several trips this last month, Tessa is in VBS, summer camp, and swim lessons, and Ava just hangs with whomever. I'll talk to you guys soon.

Waite Kids

2008-07-05T12:51:00.000-07:00

Family Bike Ride With Grandma Zucarro

2008-07-05T11:59:00.000-07:00

We talked Grandma into going on a 4 mile bike ride. After a while, she asked us to tow her. Watch out, Lance Armstrong!, Grandma might win the next Tour d' France.

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-07-04T10:03:00.001-07:00

2008-07-03T20:44:00.000-07:00

Posing for the camera. "Say cheese"!

2008-07-03T20:24:00.000-07:00

A night at the bay

during the fireworks

celebration...

2008-07-03T20:15:00.000-07:00

Zenoch, Lily, & Quinn - Today for the early

fireworks celebration - July 3rd 2008

Can you guys see that Zenoch is trying to look

cool - so funny!

"THE BIG 4TH"

2008-07-03T20:00:00.000-07:00

The base had an early Forth Of July

celebration.

It was sorda cool, would

have been cooler if we we're with family.

To all the family in California - and around the world

2008-07-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

We are moving to San Jose.
Our last day In UGLY Florida will
be on the 23rd of July.
Cleve is getting out of the USAF, and
getting into the Air National Guard -
stationed at Moffett field.
This is a dream come true for myself,
I'm totally speachless.

My (very funny) Fair Lady

2008-07-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

This movie is so funny!

Cleve and myself we're laughing

so much, I had tears coming out of my eyeballs.

This movie is one of my favorites. Highly recommend,

must watch movie.

2008-07-01T01:11:00.001-07:00

please feel free to change the blog around. You can change the title, colors, etc..

Please post as often as you can.

My first post

2008-06-30T23:45:00.001-07:00

Alright, here I go. My good news for the week is that I am surviving the summer with four kids at home .