Its been way too long...

I won't go on and on about how busy life is and how I wish I could blog more...yadda yadda yadda. Let me just start. A lot has happened since I last posted and I just want to thank God for the allowing me to be here right now typing this post. Each day of life that we are given is a blessing and I just want to recognize that right now.

Well, today was a cool day. Had lots to do and didn't accomplish much of it BUT...it was still a cool day. I managed to make myself a cup of coffee and my daughter loves my coffee (I add whipped cream to my delish coffee). Well, I left a little bit for her (hey, don't judge me) and she tells me "Mom, I have a great idea. Lets share!" So, she walks to the kitchen, climbs the counter, inserts 2 straws, and voila! A work of art! I just had to take this shot! (Thank God for self timers!)

Good to be back! Will post again soon! God Bless you all!

No more kiddie bed...

Well, today was a constructive and busy day for me. I was pretty much on my feet all day (which explains the throbbing). Just yesterday, I walked into my kids room and thought to myself "man, Caleb is getting kinda big for his bed". So, today I walked in again to put something away and I don't know what got into me. I had a quick little chat with my little man. I explained how he's such a big boy now, and how his long legs were growing so fast that pretty soon they were going to hang off his bed. He laughed, and to my surprise...he agreed. We actually bought bunk beds a while back so his big boy bed was already waiting for him. I thought he was going to give me a hard time when bed time came around but nope, he was too tired. Alyssa moved to the top bunk and he cuddled into his new bed. What a big boy. The room looks soo spacious now. I rearranged some stuff here and there and I love it! After doing a little homeschooling in the morning with the kids, I pretty much just spent the day fixing up the room. I'm exhausted, but happy!




Ok, so I know I've been a horrible blogger but hey...my spirit was willing but my flesh was weak. I had such a busy couple of weeks but I had a great time. I took lots of photos and I hope to back track a little and post some of them soon. Here are some of my happenings in the past 2 weeks:

Got a nasty stomach virus
Made caps with my Sunday School Kids
Gave my Godson a stomach virus
Enjoyed a wonderful week with my hubby and kids (vacation: pool, metro zoo, movies)
Bonded with my nieces and nephew (did a little back to school polishing up)
Father/Son Day
Mother/Daughter Day
and I'm sure there's more but...we'll just try to get to those!

Here I leave you with some pics I took in the past couple of days.





God bless and I'll be back soon...I HOPE!

My baby is 3

Wow...time goes by so fast! Seems like just a year ago I was pregnant with my Mr. Caleb and today HE TURNS 3. I feel the luckiest mommy on earth having such a sweet, tender, funny, adorable, heart melting, little man in my life. He has turned on a part of me that I never knew could exist. He fills my life with so much joy and laughter that it's sometimes overwhelmingly unreal. He really truly is a special boy. Today, I thank God for blessing our lives 3 years ago with this wonderful little boy. I pray blessings upon him today, and the rest of his precious life. I love you more than words could say baby. Muah!

Have you ever...

Been a little scared to do something that you know you are capable of doing? That's where I'm at right now. I have some wonderful opportunities coming my way soon and I'm a tad bit nervous, but I know I can do it and I'm super excited about it. I promise I'll share in detail later...after it's done! (Hee hee...I'm so bad).

Okay, so a whole week has passed since my last post. That's a long time. So much happens in a week. Problem with all this is that, so much happens and I just don't know what to post about! I wish I could post everyday, or every couple of days, time however is the problem with that. I'm going to try a little harder since some people are saying they wished I blogged more often (well then!). Can't make any promises though. It would be for a good cause though. Why you may ask...well I'm up to something. I've been wanting to start a journal for the longest but have never started. Can anyone guess why? Yup, TIME. So, what I decided to do is use my blog post and make a scrapbook out of them. I'll use the post as my journaling (I'll probably add some more personal detail if necessary on certain pages) and the pics I use on the post and voila! A journal slash scrapbook! That's the idea...lets see how it turns out in real life! Ha!

Before I go...HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADY!

Okay, this is it for today but can't leave without posting a fews pics...

Alyssa and Jacob (Our Godson)




Aren't they all so cute?

Rain, Sun, & Summer time Fun!

Loving the weather here in Miami! There's been some rain lately, which I totally don't mind. I love it when it rains. I so get in the mood to open the shades/curtains and read a book, watch a movie...you know...not do anything strenuous! There's usually one thing missing when it rains though...Irving. I wish he were home with us to enjoy those cozy moments but, someone's gotta bring home the bacon! (I love you babe). Anyway, late last week was perfect for outdoors though. Caleb had been asking me to take him to the park with the glasses (the binocular looking gadgets), so...I did! Kids had fun and so did mom! I love watching them mingle with other kiddies. Took lots of pictures and sweated a lot. This time I was the cool mom that turned the tree looking merry go round over, and over, and over, and over again! "Do it again" they'd say...and I did! I tell you, the things us mothers do for our children. Think I lost a couple pounds that day! Well, since it was so hot that day, I decided to take them to the pool the next day. That was lots of fun to. We had the pool all to ourselves. Water and weather were perfect! Not too hot, not too cold! Woohoo! Happy moments.






Well, on a side note, lots has been going on lately. Exciting and not so exciting stuff but hey, that's life right? Keep the Bonilla crew in your prayers. We have lots of plans and well, hopefully they align with what God has planned for us! Hasta luego! (Til next time)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jer 29:11

Happy Birthday Papito...

Yup...its my daddy's turn! There's something so special about a father and daughter relationship. I mean, regardless that he's not perfect...he is in my eyes and I love him so! I'm so proud to have him as my dad. I could remember when I first got married and we purchased our house, Irv and I had frequent trips to Home Depot. I'm not exagerating when I say we ran into him almost every time, the man practically lives there! I cannot tell you the feeling I'd get everytime I'd see him. I promise I'd get all teary eyed (whatever, i'm a wierdo) but I just got soo happy to see him! Til this day everytime I drive into Home Depot I'm looking for his truck! Anyway, I truly am blessed to have such a special man to call my father. He is such a hard worker and I've always seen how he has supported our family financially, spiritually, and emotionally and I love and respect him so much for that and today, on his day, I just wanted to say...

"Te amo Papi...con todo mi corazon! Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre! Muah!"




















Party at Mary's house...I got your 7up dad!

I'm back!

It's been a while! Haven't blogged since my mom's bday...whoa! Well, I've been pretty busy around here. Summer's here and well, my niece (Jacqueline) stayed over for more than a week. I kinda felt special! She stretched that week out as long as she could, but it had to come to an end today. I had a nice time with her though. She helped me out with the kids a lot while I did some cleaning. Thanks for all your help Jacqueline! Love you!

Anyways, lots has happened since my last post. On Saturday June 28, I had the wonderful opportunity to teach a scrap booking class at a Teen Challenge womens center in Broward. Teen Challenge is a faith based residential recovery program for substance abusers. Our church is one of their many sponsors. During their last visit, scrapbooking came up in one of the conversations with the ladies. After seeing how interested they all were, I spoke with one of the leaders and penciled in a date. I was very excited and wanted to share this opportunity with my 2 oldest nieces. I thought they'd enjoy it. I also went along with 2 other special girls from my church (Emily, my best friend and partner in crime, and my other good friend Mizz Keziah). We truly had a nice time. It felt really good to be able to give of my time to people who really appreciate it. I felt blessed. We have another trip planned and my group is very eager to go back! Love it! Well, I'm sure you all would love to see pictures however, due to privacy issues we couldn't take pictures so...instead I'm including a strip of photos we took at the mall where we ate lunch after the class (Southland Mall...Sal's Pizza YUMMO!) We had fun!

Will talk and post pics of my fun 4th of July in my next post! Soon, I promise!