What a fun tradition we have on Marcella Way… This year, our kids were really spoiled, Neighbors on both sides rented bounce houses, 1 with a water slide and invited the kids over. 1 of the pickets on our fence had popped off a few days prior creating the perfect crawl space for our kids… Continue Reading
As per our tradition here on our family blog, here is the story of your birth, Yvette Bella Soto. Tuesday, June 24th I packed up your 4 siblings and we headed to Mimi and Bapa’s. We had donuts and bagels and then I got to visit with my Spaniard family while Mimi and Bapa split… Continue Reading
I’ve been feeling like a Momma Bear in hibernation to prepare a suitable nest for our 5th little chick…which has required some creative play around here… Note to self: Grab some bandannas, suspenders and masculine hats next time I’m at Goodwill. Boys like to dress up too! So, as I rapidly approach 41 weeks, I… Continue Reading
“Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” 2 Corinthians 3:17 We spent Memorial Day at home enjoying the freedom that so many died for. May we never take it for granted that it is because of their fight that we are here May we see… Continue Reading
I spent the beautiful day today at the park with 2 of my favorite momma’s and 12 (of our 14) kiddos in tow (Yes, I’m including my little Yvette who is now full-term and most definitely qualifies as “in tow” status) and while I was waiting for them, since we were the first to arrive,… Continue Reading
Some of my favorites from our Easter celebration JESUS LIVES!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Continue Reading
God is so good. I’m so thankful to have been able to honor and celebrate Baby Soto Cinco with a very special event getting to know this little person hiding inside of me a little better. 😉 Thankful that baby and I are healthy and have not had any issues or complications with the pregnancy.… Continue Reading
12 weeks late. But the images bring the memories right back. My gifts. Christmas Eve mass was interesting. But the point is we participated in the most important part of Christmas and the reason for it all! And, we survived!!! My beautiful girls!! They still love their matching dresses so you best believe I will… Continue Reading
It’s been a process. A loooong process of trial and error. And just when we got into a groove, another baby was born and our rhythm would change. And then we would find it again. And another baby. And another. And so it has been for the past 4 years or so. But ever since… Continue Reading
When I was counting the number of months it had been since the last time I sat down to document, think back and preview some snapshots of our life, I could hardly believe it was 4 months. Crazy. A lot can happen when you’re not paying attention to the passing time. But then, when I… Continue Reading