Cub Scoutcamp/ 2013

Twist, Twist!

Cubscout Camp has been going on all week, and can't believe how fast it went! Tomorrow is the last day, and we have been so blessed this year with the weather! This is a little video I took of Matthew yesterday, during closing ceremonies. It is so funny to me, because they challenged to all the kids to do the 'Twist' dance, and during this dance, Matthew was looking for his neckerchief, and was trying to dance, and tell me that he couldn't find it, so he just seemed so stressed! And I just kept insisting he keep dancing! It may not be funny to all, but he was trying so hard not to ruin the video! He's so stinking cute! 

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I will post more pictures of our week soon!

Jazmin 

New York Trip: Part 2

Nueva York: Parte 2

I'm finally back! Phew! Kids are out of school and I have a little bit of time to update zee blog! Here is Part 2 of my trip to NYC... Better late than never!

Below you will find pictures of my outing in NYC with the lovely Emily Rudolph! BTW she also took some AMAZING pictures of the city, so here is to hoping she sends me some, because she is very talented!

We went by the MET, and I quickly recognized seeing this theater from the moving Black Swan... CREEPY!

This is the other side of the MET. I suppose only a few days ago, celebrities had stepped foot here.. Including Kim K and her sofa fabric dress!

We ended up taking a break from our day walking, by chilling in Central Park. It turned out to be a good day!

This is actually inside MOMA. This view was gorgeous! We did MoMa before Central Park.

I loved this gold ballon, and it inspired what I will do for Matthew's bday! So stay tuned, because it's only a few days away!

All the walking prompted us to develop an appetite. We stopped at this cute little restaurant but we only had a drink since they were closing the place for a private party... BOO!

But we did get inspired by some sassy decor! 

Having failed at getting food at the previous place, we continued walking and then.... it started to RAIN! At this time we kicked it up a notch, and walked into Max Brenners! We got SOOO LUCKY! Right after walking in, it seemed the entire New York followed too. Luckily we snagged a table just in time! 

Max Brenner's is all about CHOCOLATE! And so am I, so it was a match made in HEAVEN! Emily and I split some  onion rings and chocolate ranch! SOOO GOOD!

We then split dessert! And it was FABULOUS! 

This is Emily.

This picture was taken on my last day in NYC! I had so much fun!!!



Until NEXT time! And BTW, I seriously think Steve should apply to NYC Fellowship program! I could live here for a year for sho! Plus, I would already have a JOB!
Just saying! ;)
Jazmin 

New York, New York!

New York City Trip: Part 1

///Start spreading the news
I am leaving today 
I want to be a part of it 
New York, New York!///

That was the tune in my head a few days ago. And as much as I love me a big city trip, there is nothing more wonderful that being back at home with your family!

I went to New York for the CLA Stationary Show. As some of you know, I work for a Crafting Company based out of New York, and even though, I work from home, I get the opportunity to travel to these trade shows a few times a year. 

Very THANKFUL for my mother in law who came over for 5 days, and made sure my kids (including my furry one) were taken care of. 

I also came home to a CLEAN house, courtesy of Steve! ---I'm LUCKY!---

Here are some pictures of my trip. I will post more later, I took sooo many, that this little post may be a 10 part-er!

But here are a few I took from one of my days off. I ended up staying at my friends home, and although it was a commute each morning, it was nice to be able to navigate the city with someone that knows their way around it.

We did the MoMa museum, and ate at Max Brenner's and had chocolate ranch dressing! Sounds gross, but it was sooo good! 

Here are just a few snapshots, and of my trip. Will put more detail stuff later!

I kind of loved the sign. I have been to NYC before, so it's not new, but I thought it was ironic and kind of artistic to see the homeless man laying next to it. So, I took a pic.

This is a picture of the beautiful architecture of city apartments and brownstones. I think they are classic NYC! And I'm obsessed with the look of fire escapes. I think this is in Union Square.

When I travel to places, I always think if I could live in that place. And if so, where is church? Since church is such a big part of our lives, I like to visit it and feel comforted that there is a place to be closer to God, no matter where you live and that it's familiar. So, Emily and I stopped by the LDS Church! I wanted to attend a service, but I had to work... BOO! 

This is a cute art display at MoMa. It's two huge screens with a baby elephant doing some tricks. It was very beautiful, and heartwarming.

We walked forever!!!!!!!! I was sooo tired! This is me outside of the church. And the weather  was nice this day.

I had a great time, but NYC walking is something else! We must have done 15 miles walking! No joke. We did Broadway, and some other stuff, but I will post later!

Jazmin

This is as CRAFTY as I'm getting lately...

Plants that CAN'T DIE!


I haven't crafted much in awhile. I'm kind of in a crafting rut of sorts. Perhaps, it's because I have been busy Spring cleaning, or focusing on my eating (trying to go 100% gluten free) or just because I don't feel like it... which is weird!

OR

Maybe I'm getting old! I always thought that the older you get, the more you start to find an affinity for plants... and I think I hit that stage! So, much so, that we are planning on creating a garden in the backyard! YEAH... a G-A-R-D-E-N! Is this really me typing those words?!?! or have I been possessed?! Seriously!!!  I started to pay attention to plants and flower arrangements the moment I hit 29.. So yeah, it's all downhill from here! Just love for plants, and the beginning of low impact activities such as catalog browsing! Lets also throw in some activia yogurt while I'm at it!

Anyway, at least plants make things beautiful at home. Still, not trusting my green thumb just yet, I decided to recreate a cute arrangement I saw at the Four Season's hotel in Austin. I wanted to recreate the bowl arrangements. They used real succulents, but I created the look with some fake plants. Even though, the plants are easy to care for, I still wanted it to play safe, because if there is one person that can kill a cactus, that would be me!

This is my inspiration! I loved the earthy feel the rocks and moss create! I decided that I liked the bowl, but I wanted it to be ceramic instead.

I went to hobby lobby and picked up rocks, fake succulent plants and some moss. The bowl I found at Pier 1 for $7 dollars. I liked the sheen of the bowl, along with the gradient color. It was the right size too, so it was perfect!

I arranged the moss, rocks, and succulents plants on the bowl the way I wanted them. I cut the stems with wire cutters on the "plants" and they sit flat on the bowl. 

I like how it turned out! It now sits at my entry table, and I love it! 

Simply craft!

Jazmin

Downtown Waco: Plum

Plum Store in Waco!

On our way back from Austin last weekend, we stopped at the cutest shop in Waco! I had heard of this shop PLUM from facebook and pinterest, so we decided to take a peek, and it did not disappoint!

Plum is in Downtown Waco and is filled with vintage and new finds! Love the feel of the store!

I caught Matthew bored from shopping and took his picture! Good thing he didn't notice as he hates to be associated with anything girly! 

I loved the decor at the store, especially this cute wallpaper! I had to take pictures of my little wallflower!

I had to get something at this cute shop! so I bought at $16 dollar flower base that is simply perfect in my dining room table!

Until next time PLUM!

Jazmin

Austin Trip: Part 2

Family Getaway!

 

We had so much fun on our little getaway! Here are some of the stuff we did on this little weekend trip to Austin:

We went to Amy’s Ice Cream! I’m avoiding dairy, but decided to give Amy’s a try, as they claim to have the best MEXICAN Vanilla Ice cream! I had to try!!! Only a Mexican could know if this is true!

 

The Ice Cream was good! I recommend! It is 100% Mexican approved!

We also went to a taco place called Torchy’s. We ate 1 taco each because they were HUGE! and filling! Austin is so organic, that I had to try their vegan taco, and I must say is was dang good!

If you ever go to Austin, visit torchy’s and ask for ‘The Independent’ taco! It is filled with veggies, and avocado and whatever else that is vegan but tastes so good!

 

The rest of the time, I slept on this bed:

 

After my food induced coma, we went to the Austin History museum and watched a 3D movie about Texas weather! The kids liked it!.. Well, Olivia hated the thunder part, as the entire theater shakes and lighting is seen with special lights inside the theater! Kind of scary!

 

We had fun! But we are glad to be back! It always takes me 3 days to recoup!

 

Jazmin

Austin Trip: Part 1

Family Getaway!

We went to Austin this past weekend! It was a last minute thing, and it was because Steve was sent to represent the Ortho Department in a competition called: 'Ortho Jeopardy' He was one of the two sent from Dallas to compete with other residents in programs in Texas. Steve and I packed up the kids.. and Dan, (the other resident) and headed to Austin for the weekend! the decision was easy, as the Hospital paid for a night's stay at the Austin Four Seasons hotel!

Here are some pictures of our weekend!

Austin Clock Tower at the University of Texas

Before getting to Austin, we stopped in West Texas at the famous Czech Stop, for some Kolaches!

The place was packed! It was good to see the support of people in this little town after the fertilizer plant explosion. 

When we got to the Hotel, we were greeted by gorgeous flowers and this little succulent plant display, which I'm now obsessed over!

I'm also a little obsessed over this lamp! I know, I always find random things to obsess over when it comes to decor!

Steve and Dan made it to the jeopardy game just in time! We got stuck in traffic getting there, it would have sucked to have missed it!

Once the guys LOST, we were free to explore Austin! And lots of fun was had!

I will post more pictures tomorrow!!!

Jazmin