Los Frijoles by Watkins

Hola

2010-11-12T23:39:00.001-06:00

Is anyone there? Yikes! Where have you been and where have I been? Do tell.

A New Year ahead...

2010-01-01T21:55:00.002-06:00

We can tell you about this last year in our new home, a new town, new jobs but we won't. What we do hope for is good health for our family and yours. Continous prosperity for our family and yours.
Don't wait for manana. Try not to procrastinate! Look ahead, always be prepared.

ASAP, always say a pray.

Almost a new year

2009-11-11T10:05:00.004-06:00

Mika became our cross country runner and ended the season 14th out of 170 runners, GO MIKA!!!!!!!!! She has adopted a love for music, piano, guitar, and clarinet.
Markus continues to love art and reading.
Ali is a big girl now, well that's what she thinks. She throws trash away in the trash can and climbs into her highchair. She even sweeps.
Chris is becoming a Kun Fu fighter; he doesn't know his own strength anymore.
Momma went from Drill Team to Soccer/Volleyball Coach.

Where did the time go?

2009-08-28T23:28:00.003-05:00

You would think being at home all summer long I would have had time to blog. Hmmm. Well, you are wrong.
I worked in my garden all summer long. We went to Colorado. We spent almost every morning at the pool. I started a rock garden and yes, I am growing rocks. They seem to pollinate all by themselves.
Mika took piano lessons and we moved furniture around. Ali continues to be a picky eater and is reaching her terrible 2s.
Markus continues to beat all his videogames within 1 week and I am still unpacking. Do I have junk? Yes and when I find it, it goes in the trash or a give away bag.
And another school year begins...

School's out for Summer

2009-06-09T21:31:00.002-05:00

I would post a picture, but I'm too busy itching from all the mosquito bites I've received since Monday. The one thing I hate about summer is the Texas Bugs. Maybe if I would stay out of the yard, stop digging in dirt, stop pulling weeds, and stop carrying rocks I would be okay. Markus has been in cub scout camp and will finish up on Friday. Mika has been a great sitter and helper! Next week, Mika will go off to camp; it will be her 1st year with Young Women's Camp. Mika will start piano lessons again on Wednesday. The summer is off to a great start. Let's see ... how many bug bites will I have in August?

Frijoles

2009-05-31T21:11:00.000-05:00

What to do with all your favorite photos?? My sister told me about this great software, Picasa. I made this neato collage.

The nasty thing they call ...

2009-05-26T22:16:00.002-05:00

TAKS.
Markus did very well on his TAKS. He was Commended on Reading, Math, and Writing. He loves to read and write.
Mika was Commended on Math.

Ti fai male

2009-05-26T22:09:00.002-05:00

Boo Boo is known for being clumsy. It doesn't matter what I do or say, she always gets her way. She is a WATKINS and she is just over 1 year. She was dancing in the kitchen and grabbed the chair. The chair came down right on her, luckily the ice and prayers made the horn on her forehead shrink.

Veggie Tales

2009-05-16T18:43:00.003-05:00

If my veggies could speak, they would be saying "basta with the rain". Lack of sun has caused mushrooms and mold to grow on and around them. Yesterday morning, I had some oatmeal with my very own home grown blackberries, it was very tasty.

Almost summer

2009-04-20T23:28:00.004-05:00

I’ve bought the pots, chosen the soil and fertilizer. I do hope my garden thrives. Since we have beans, I didn’t bother to plant anymore. We have tomatoes, bell peppers (three different kinds), chili peppers, okra, squash, zucchini, and carrots. I may even plant corn. I brought some banana plants from my parent’s home and I’m determined to have bananas, with miracle grow. Oh! I almost forgot; I did plant blackberry bushes and we have berries growing!!
As far as flowers, I have gladiolas, marigolds, wildflower mix, begonias, and moss rose. I will plant more as soon as I get a chance.
Who knew living in a new house would be so much work? Time to get to bed… I did plant more banana plants tonight, hasta.

United again

2009-04-14T10:20:00.003-05:00

Ali thought she would never see her sister again. The two were united after a long journey. Words cannot express Ali's thoughts and feelings. They spent the weekend laughing, running, playing, and hugging. Ali cried as I carried her away into the truck.

Trip to Katy

2009-04-12T22:10:00.006-05:00

With all the hoop-la settling, we finally took a trip down south. We packed up the frijoles and Rosie. We went to visit the Katians. Saturday was a surprise because it was quite chilly. As you can see, the wagon was loaded with blankets and Ali was trying to keep warm. This was our big day. We went to Fulshear to see the Bluebonnets. It was estupendo! We even hunted for eggs.

La Casa

2009-03-17T22:44:00.004-05:00

As you can see, we have not done much as far as decor. I am hoping with Spring Break I can finish unpacking and rearrange some picture frames. I am not sure how to decorate the large window which of course takes up the entire wall so if you have any suggestions, I'm open. I do plan on painting but it won't get done till the summer. I'm thinking of a Fools Rush In look; Chris may not recognize the house when he walks in.

Finally!!

2009-02-18T10:40:00.004-06:00

Yes, we did get moved into our beautiful home. We closed at 930 on a Friday nite. However, things do seem to go wrong. It took awhile to get a phone line and internet. We haven't rented our ole house yet. Our computers crashed, yes both of them the Mac and Dell. Our power was shut off by mistake. Rosie was so excited, she lifted the sod up from the ground. We still have boxes after 3 weeks. I haven't been able to take a day off, so picture frames are on the floor. As you can read, things are busy and crazy. When we get a computer fixed or buy a new one, I'll post some pictures and blog a bit more.

Boo Boo Birthday

2009-01-24T10:28:00.003-06:00

Ali waited patiently for her first chocolate birthday cake. It was just a family celebration. She will have her 1st Birthday Party at the end of the month. Her zia Yaya left her a piñata which Mika and Markus filled with candy. She had a stupendous time with her cake.

Two days before her birthday, she started walking. She thought it hilarious when she fell over.

If you enjoy the lake you may want to know...

2009-01-03T09:12:00.003-06:00

that Rosie pooped in the Lake. It wasn't the kind that sinks; it was runny. We thought with all that swimming, running, playing, jumping, and pooping she would be tired. She continued to entertain us throughout the evening.

So next time you plan a trip to the Waxahachie Lake, you may want to ask us if Rosie has been out.

Enjoy the lake!

Kayaking Frenzy

2009-01-02T21:30:00.003-06:00

Ali sat from afar while the beans enjoyed the day.

Mika did a super job on the kayak for her first time out on the 1man. She usually uses the green 2man kayak with mom. She managed to stay dry from the 62 degree water.

Dad and Markus had a challenge. Her name was Rosie. She didn't like it at first and she jumped out; she sank to the bottom. Dad jumped in and rescued her. It was Rosie's first time swimming. She did get the hang of it and could not get enough.

We had a great day at the lake and look forward to more sunny days this year!

Watkins visit the Watkins

2008-12-29T08:06:00.005-06:00

Ali had a great time visiting her aunts in Combine. It took her a while to warm up to them but Presley was able to win her curious heart. She took a special interest in a book. We plan to make another trip to Combine soon.

Christmas galore

2008-12-25T11:24:00.006-06:00

So much has happened over the last few weeks. Mika was in the parade. Ali visited with Santa. Markus celebrates his birthday every year on Christmas Eve. The festivities continue...

Lost cable

2008-12-23T22:31:00.003-06:00

As soon as I find the USB cable to the camera I will upload some new pictures. Peps and Lizzy came to visit this past week and it was memorable. They sported a new look :)
Ali screamed on Santa's lap.
Our house will be done in 2 weeks.
I'm loving my 2 week break.
The news keeps growing.

One of the many talents

2008-12-16T20:00:00.003-06:00

Clarinet playing is one of the many talents the beans claim. Mika also plays the piano and is a Master Monopoly player. She will perform at the Fine Arts Center in Waxahachie this Thursday 12/18/08 night.

Accion de Gracias

2008-11-26T07:47:00.002-06:00

Soon people all over the US will be stuffing their belly and it will look like a bowl of jelly. Will you join this mundial effect? "Not I" said the bean or at least I don't plan on it. No picture this week on the house. They are laying brick and sheet rock has been done. We have gone 3xs this past week (late in the evening) and they have been working hard. We didn't want to feel like stalkers hence no pictures.
On another note, the White Navy bean had an appt. with the GI specialist in Dallas. It was a long haul 1 hour and 40mins. We had to reschedule the appt. for 1:30. We decided to swing by the temple and hang out. It was Ali's first trip. She loved the water fountains and played with the top soil in the flower beds. She was very gentle with the petals.
Her reason for going to the GI ... she refuses to drink leche from a bottle and cup. It turns out she is spoiled. Hmmmm? Maybe I should be a doctor. He said, "She's perfect, there's nothing wrong with her".
Back to the long haul (breaking news received at the GI office), it turns out a lady decided she wasn't grateful for anything including her life and jumped from the Lover's Lane Bridge down onto northbound 75. It's no wonder I had to exit the freeway and then my attempts back on were unsuccessful.
To end... we all have something to be thankful for even for the simple things in life.
Health
Car
Roof over your head
Job
Food
and H2O

Here we are again...

2008-11-09T11:57:00.003-06:00

From this angle you can't tell but all the painting has been done. I'm guess this next week will be the brick. We are so way excited.

The big perro

2008-11-09T11:43:00.003-06:00

One day Rosie found Clifford in Mika's room. She torn him to shreds. We all know who the big dog is now. If you look closely Chris has a foot brace thanks to Rosie. He stepped into her dish and spun a 360.

Casa dulce casa

2008-10-31T22:37:00.003-05:00

After our Halloween feast we headed over to our new home for dinner. Well, we stopped at Sonic for the Brown bag special then to the house.

Give me more

2008-10-31T22:21:00.002-05:00

So many choices and so little time to eat it all. The beans went to the square for their Halloween treat. Markus said it was boring this year. However Ali found it exciting.

Construction has begun

2008-10-30T23:08:00.002-05:00

The house is blooming. We should be in around Navidad, so they say. The kids are excited. Stay tuned.

Need a snake killer?

2008-10-30T22:54:00.004-05:00

Abuelita Castaneda called on Markus to kill this nasty predator that she found lurking in her house. Markus took actions into his own hands.

Playing hooky

2008-10-22T23:08:00.002-05:00

Am I a bad example for my children? I allowed Markus and Mika to miss school to attend the Texas State Fair. I took the day off. It was great!

Ali had fun watching all the people and rides. We had fried oreos, fried snickers, Owens sausage biscuits, and Belgian waffles with strawberries. The oreos were my favorite.

It was a long day. It took us 1 1/2 hours to get home; we took the scenic route. I walked away with a smoked turkey leg souvenir for Chris.

White Navy Bean

2008-09-30T22:51:00.003-05:00

This little bean went to the market, this little bean stayed home, this little bean ate a weanie, and this little bean went clap clap all the way home.

She has been bonding with Granny Barnica, eating hot dog weanies, and clapping to the beat of "Papas y Papas para Papa".

She is a quick bean and she's also the boss. If this bean isn't happy no one is.

Anasazi beans

2008-09-30T22:42:00.002-05:00

Mika has started 6th grade; she enjoys school. She has followed in the steps of her mother bean playing the clarinet as well as her Cannellini bean, Sonia.

Markus is worried about math because he is a little weak in that subject. He wants to become a scientist and is stressed about not making it to NASA. He is looking forward to flag football this fall.