The Ochoa Family: It's been a while...

Wow, how time flies. I can't believe how much time has passed since I last blogged. Well let me take this time and get everyone up to speed on our family. The month of May was a busy month for us. There were concerts, tile projects, school coming to an end, 2 big holidays, a visit from the in-laws, shaving the dog, enjoying dinner in the backyard and so much more. I think May has been the most hectic month of 2010 so far. It all began with the George Strait concert on May 1st, it was so amazing. Even though we were seated up high it was still the best Concert I had ever been to. I knew all the songs, and Reba was good too. We also went to see Chris Cagle and were right by the stage, which was really loud.

If you don't know by now, you will be glad to hear Brandon can lay tile. He got over 800 sq ft of practice on the rental house in Austin. Which by the way is where he spent most of his days off for over a month. I don't believe he thought it was going to be as much work and it ended up being, but it got done and it looks great.

Mother's day was a flop, Brandon had to work a 12 hr shift that day, and forgot to take the kids out to get me anything so I decided to go ahead and buy myself a Oreck vacuum. I love it, it has got to be the best vacuum I have ever used. Can't go wrong when you buy yourself and expensive Mother's day gift right? I doubt he will ever "forget" again. :)

As for Brycen, we definitely had our ups and downs in the earlier part of the year. But with lots of LOVE and a bunch of hugs, many prayers and hours of therapy, he is back to being his fun, loving, caring self. To top all that off he passed his TAKS testing and all of his classes. Both Brandon and I are extremely proud of him and all that he has accomplished so far this year. His last day of school was June 4th, and he has already been to Football Camp and loved it. He has a bunch of plans for the summer, all ranging from going to friends, family, golf camp, teen nights at cowboys dancehall, a family vacation to California and summer teen camp with the teen program offered here on base. He has also spent many hours at the pool swimming and has the darkest tan he has ever had. Yet he still manages to tell me he is bored everyday!!! Go figure...

For the rest of us, were doing good. Aubrynn and Braden enjoy swimming at the pool and really love the slip n slide. They get into a fair amount of mischief, but that's toddlers for ya! Aubrynn latest things is wearing her ballerina skirt everyday, and has to have her hair done with a bow in it. She loves dressing up, playing make-up and looking all pretty. She loves her picture taken and is definitely the little Princess around here. Every time she hears music, she gets up and dances. She loves to mimic people dancing on TV and sometimes I even make up dances and cheers with her. Brandon said when I was pregnant with her, she was going to be out little dancer, and I think he was right! Braden loves messing around with Deedee (our dog) It's so cute to see our 100+ lbs dog being pulled around by her collar by a little 2 yr old. He thinks the dog is his best friend. We went to have her shaved down for the summer, and he cried thinking we were going to leave her at the groomers. You will laugh when you see the before and after pictures of her, they are just to funny. When we picked her up, Braden just laughed and said DeeDee got a hair cut mommy! Braden is starting to be potty trained and so far really likes the idea, but has yet to go potty on the toilet, he will make the connection soon (I hope). After buying diapers for what seems like an eternity it's about time it comes to an end.. Yeah! I am really into scrapbooking, and finally got Brycen's book done and have finished off the year 2008. I am currently working on 2009 before I begin to make Aubrynn and Braden's books. Summer season has not officially began but it sure does feel like it outside. Well I sure hope it won't be long before I blog again, but until next time folks.. Have a good Summer!