Cloth Dipes Giveaway

This is exactly what I need!
I have been researching cloth dipes to use on baby #4, but honestly don't know where to start and am afraid to invest too much money into any particular one. This is all so new to me :-}
Well, look at what I found...http://www.thriftyandchicmom.com/2008/09/fuzzibunzonlinecom-giveaway.html

Team Green

I don't think I have posted, actually I know I haven't.
Anyways, in a previous post http://herrerababies.blogspot.com/2008/09/cracking-up-at-myself.html
I was mentioning all the things I swore I would never do, and have either done or are now planning to do.
Well, you can add one more to the list...
I am going ...

For those that don't understand, I will put it in lamens terms.
I am NOT finding out the sex of the baby....AGH! I can't believe that I am really not finding out.
I am a complete planner, but I figured, this is our last, why not?!?
So, I have told my mom & friends that I do not want a baby shower. If someone still wants to throw me one, then I'm not about to stop them, but I would rather wait 'till I know what it is.
For now I am looking for browns. No frogs or ducks (GAG). Browns please.
I actually haven't bought ANYTHING yet...which is another OMG!
So, anyway, that was my newest announcement.

Gymnastic in training

Ugh, yeah, that's what is in my belly!
This baby is literally flipping in circles and going balistic in there! I can't believe how active it is!
I have been feeling it move, but it is really growing and going crazy. Jose and the kids have yet to really feel a kick, but there is hope!
While I was sitting at work yesterday morning, I had my hand on my stomach and I felt it kick really hard! So it won't be long before everyone will start feeling it.

WoW WoW WoW

I found a give away for the new WoW WoW Wubzy DVD!
Dominic LOVES Wubzy and I would love to win this.
Join the fun with me and hopefully we will both win!
http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2008/09/wow-wow-wubbzy-dvd-giveaway.html

I wead the stowey, because Gwammie's sick

Dominic has got to be the sweetest!!!
Grammie is sick right now, and hanging out on the couch. Dominic went to the closet and got a book out and came and sat down next to her and read it to her.
Here's the end of the story, and them talking about it...

Put 'Em Together

And what do you got, bibby bobby boo.
Adriana & Dominic are in the kitchen putting away dishes. While they are doing the dishes, Dominic is entertaining them singing 'Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo' from Cinderella.
He is too stinken cute! Repeating 'put 'em together and whata you got bibby, bobby, boo.

Then, he was doing something Adriana didn't want him doing,,,Only Lord knows.
She kept telling him, "Dominic Herrera" knock it off!
He finally got tired of her yelling at him and said,
"Sissy Herrera, stop yelling at me!"
Sissy Herrera...ROFL!!!!!

He is just TOO funny sometimes!!!

Almost 20 Weeks

I really want to keep up with this pregnancy, being my last.
I'm not quite 20 weeks, but Jose wasn't home and I was bored, so here's pics.

Side view, I'm really not as big as I feel or think I am


Me laying down


Dominic's little hand on Mama's baby

Cracking up at myself!

So, while I was in the shower tonight, I was coming to a realization of something I swore I would never do.
When I had my first son, 12 1/2 years ago, I swore I would NEVER breastfeed, cloth diaper, baby wear or co-sleep.
When I had my daughter 9 1/2 years ago I swore I would NEVER cloth diaper or co-sleep & became a breastfeeding, baby wearing mama.
When I had my son 3 1/2 years ago I swore I would never cloth diaper & became a breastfeeding, baby wearing & co-sleeping mama.
Well now, getting ready to have my 4th, I am realizing that I am not only going to be a breastfeeding, baby wearing, and co-sleeping mama, but CLOTH DIAPERING TOO!
GAH!!!!
I think it is hilarious that through my years of being a mama & growing into a 'woman' & not just a mom, how much of these tasks I really do enjoy.

Kids Say The Funniest Things!

Our Dog Uzuri was found with bumps all over her. We couldn't figure out what it was at first, so my mom gave her a bath thinking bugs, but there was nothing.
Well, we were all boggled by what it was, how she got them, etc.
Dominic came in and found out what happened. He came in and told us...
"Zuri has bumps on her because when she goes in grandma's car and when grandma drives she goes 'bump, bump, bump'."
So, Zuri has bumps on her because grandma goes bump, bump, bump.

***Actually what really happened is that my mom gave her a bunch of pork the day before & she had an allergy.

Having Fun

Saturday Night Devin wanted to spend the night after we went out to dinner.
We were bored and I got the camera out to take a pic of Jose and I. Yeah, well, the boys wanted to get into the act, especially Devin.
Here's our pic session...





The boys would NOT let Jose and I take a pic together. They were cracking me UP!

So here's the boys instead of Jose & I

Awe, we finally got a pic together




Then Labor Day, we had a BBQ at our house. Here's some pics of the kids having fun...
Jose, just cause I love him

Continuation of My 30th...

The day continued...
Saturday we went out to Steer N' Stein Saturday night for my birthday dinner...YUM!!!
Before we left I was bored & decided to take some pics, so here they are...
Bits & Papa


Mama & Bit's being a bits


Here's Bits helping Grammy make Mama's cake


Cheese, Mama thinks he's cute!


We get to eat the batters!


Here's the results...


Gail had a dream the night before my birthday on what to get me. So she went to Ross and found exactly what she wanted.
Here's what she dreamed of....I LOVE IT!



Here's what my dad & Star Got me

My Big Day

Well, it' official. I am the big 3-0!
I would have really liked a big birthday party, but obviously that didn't happen.
It's all good though! I have had many wonderful people call me and let me know how much they care and how much I mean to them.
It has truly touched me to know that I mean more to people than I think.
It has really been one heck of a day though, let me tell ya...
I was woken up at 3:02 am by gushing winds blowing my bedroom blinds. Then I kinda laid there, knowing I needed to go to sleep, but really indulging in the sound of the furious wind that was blowing outside.
I'm kind of a freak like that. I LOVE storms, thunderstorms, wind storms, etc.
So as I laid in bed, knowing that I needed to sleep, because my alarm would be going off in an hour, I just couldn't.
Before I knew it, Jose's alarm was going off and I was just up.
So, I went to work & I had all of 2 people,,,UGH! I hate days like that!
I was able to take some me time though and read my book (yes, I am reading a book! Suprising, I know). Around 6:20 am, I could NOT keep my eyes open. I think cement might have been poured over them while I was reading.
So, I laid my head down and cat napped until 6:55 am when Ms. Nancy came in to work out. She is my little bright sunshine for my mornings on Mon, Wed & Fri.
After work, I got home and tried submitting my Pampered Chef show, that was an ALL day run around! If I didn't get this show in, I would have lost all of my sales and everything that I have worked so hard for.
My day ended up being consumed with getting this show submitted, on time, and with approval from up above. I finally got to submit it at 5:20pm via DHL, but boy was it a PITA!
During my trying to get this show submitted, I had to take Adriana over to her friend Chelsie's for her slumber party (yup, my girl left me on my 'big day').
Well, after I dropped her off, I was on the phone w/ Jose trying to find out where he was at and what was going on for dinner, when a truck pulled right out in front of me! First thing I saw was the cop car, who just kept on rolling, LIKE NOTHING! UGH!
So the truck stopped and acknowledged me. I was terrified, because I was on my phone (totally illegal now). But the cop could have cared less.
After I got my show submitted, I could finally relax. I got home, plopped on the couch, and not a minute later, Dominic comes in and wants me to play cars w/ him...
So much for resting!
Then Jose got home, we discussed dinner (which he made plans w/ my brother & SIL to have them come over & we can BBQ). I was too wiped from a LONG day and didn't even want to eat, but was starving, due to not eating during all the stress.
So, I suggested a fast food joint that makes really good pastrami sandwiches & fried zucchini.
Gail stopped & got us dinner and we all gathered here and ate.
It is now 10 mins after 9pm, and I am DONE!
Put a fork in me and send me on my way!!!
I didn't get many pics, since I really didn't do anything.
So, tomorrow I will post the pics that we take & any gifts...which by the way, Jose did not get me anything..............
I just don't know what I am going to do w/ that man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm out......

Devin's First Day Of School

My little Devins got to start his first day of pre-school. He is going to a Christian School in Banning. So he has to wear a little uniform, that is completely adorable!
I went & took some pics of him, but couldn't go in, because I was in my jammies :)
So here's some cut pics of my Devins...

With his little lunch pail



With his mommy


Grammy, Mommy, Devin & Grandma


Walking him to class

First Day Of School 08-09

Well, today was the kid's first day of school for the 2008-2009 school year.
Anthony is in 7th grade & Adriana is in the 5th grade this year.
Here are pics before I let them out the door...
My Gorgeous Kids


My Handsome Boy


My Beautiful Girl


Then since Dominic didn't start school, due to MANY obstacles and not being able to get schedules etc in order. So I promised myself & Dominic that we were going to start our own 'school' at home.
So for the first week he is learning the letter 'D' and the color Green.
Here he is doing his work...

First Ultrasound

Well, I went for my ultrasound.
The tech was really worried why I had a STAT on my results. I explained that it was because they had just seen me on Friday for the first time & they wanted to get measurements. That eased her, she almost didn't want the kids to come in to see the baby. So, she did her stuff. She was AWESOME! She had been doing it for 28+ years. I told her how the kids were all betting on what the gender is & she told me that she doesn't think she can tell me. She said that the baby is measuring smaller than 17 weeks. So, when the kids did come in, their baby 'sister' was giving them quiet a show! Flipping around, waving, kicking & just moving like a mad person.
Then Ant asked about the sex & she said that it was too early to tell.
I commented, "That's because it's a girl & there's nothing there to see."
The tech whispered, "I think it is too."
But she explained it was way too early to tell & didn't want to say definately either way. So, it was really a good appt.
Here are the pics I got...

DOODLEBOPS, DOODLEBOPS!!!

So our quaint little town of Beaumont California got the Doodlebops to come and see us.
It was a LONG wait, but TONS of fun with friends & family.
When the concert started, all the parents had kids on shoulders, dancing, and just being kids & letting go. Here's pics...Of Course!!!

James, very into the magic show

Bob, the bus driver


Sandy & Sydney

Dominic raising his arms for the concert

MOE

Dom & Devin

Sarah & Ant

Grammy & Devin

Dominic & Tia

The magician


Devin & tia being silly

Tia's Boy

ROONEY

Anthony fell asleep

Mama & Domi

Being Silly again