Changes

Things are looking up for the Contreras family. Jeremy has started school is something that he is really passionate about. He is going to Everest, right on Higley & Baseline. It's smaller class sizes and really focused on his subject so it will really be great for him. I recently accepted a new job. It's a contract position which means no taxes taken out so more money in my pocket but perhaps getting less in a refund.

It's home visiting for children ages 0-3 with a diagnosed developmental disability. I get to choose which zip codes I receive referrals in and basically can make my own schedule. I will be a very busy lady because....

We are moving and I'll need as much extra $ as possible. We are moving to Pecan Creek in Queen Creek. We found a cute 3bed2bath house for rent. I really think it is one of those meant to be things. We have some interesting life situations and it is for rent by owner so it is just a simple lease no background check or credit check and to top it all of I know the owner, which I didn't know until I got an email back from her. I worked with her at my very first job when I was 16.

It's perfect for our family. One story which I am thrilled about, lots of closet space, and it will just help things in our family that have been hard lately. Things are getting better and it really is true, that things will get better and you gotta have faith!

Just so thankful for all of the wonderful blessings we are the recipients of right now!

100 Things About Me!

100 is a big number, we'll see how this goes.



1) I am left handed
2) I am glad because I have a big scar on my right hand that I find hideous
3) I rarely take showers, baths are my favorites.
4) I have had seven surgeries on my face.
5) I have tons of pictures of my kids and not enough frames to hang them all up, ever.
6) I love reading to Vincent.
7) I love how much Vincent loves to have our meeting (family home evening).
8) I love how much he loves to sing 'follow the prophet'. His favorite verse is Daniel.
9) I love how Julian lays his head on the floor when he is tired.
10) I graduated from ASU, finally.
11) I wish I could be a stay at home mom, but life hasn't given me those cards.
12) I watch entirely too much tv and I blame the dvr.
13) Jeremy & I give each back rubs every night.
14) He gives me a foot rub while I do his back rub so I win in that exchange
15) It's weird how the hardest time in my life was when I was the happiest
16) I hold onto entirely too much stress and anxiety
17) I think insurance is the most ridiculous thing and we should adopt Canada's system
18) I think Glenn Beck is a moron but I find myself listening to his radio show sometimes.
19) I am a bleeding heart liberal. I can't help it.
20) I really want to take a trip to Nauvoo.
21) I think my kids are my greatest blessing.
22) I think I would get so sad if I ever had to say I wasn't having anymore kids
23) I love pregnancy.
24) I never knew how hard a miscarriage could be.
25) I want to move out of this state but freak out about being away from family
26) I love pedicures but never do anything with my hands
27) I love taking pictures.
28) I can't wait to be into my own place again.
29) I have been through hard hard things that no one knows about.
30) I stole my husband from a girl he was living with.
31) I've been married twice
32) Divorced once
33) I am excellent at making resumes and helping people with financial aid
34) I still have pretty much now idea what I want to do
35) I wish I was a runner
36) I want to get a tummy tuck someday
37) I think Harry Chapin is marvelous
38) I think Jimmy Carter is underrated as a president
39) I think Jimmy Carter is a remarkable human being
40) I think most people just think surface level
41) I cannot stand people who think that the holocaust didn't happen
42) I play jeopardy outloud while I watch it
43) I am extraordinarily competitive when it comes to board games and card games
44) I love that I have two red headed boys
45) I am a chronic worrier
46) I cannot handle pain meds, I get violently ill
47) I could drink pepto bismol and alka seltzer by the cup
48) I hate cornbread w/ actual corn pieces in it.
49) I don't like most people when I first meet them.
50) I hate S.B. 1070
51) I support gay marriage
52) I love little kids movies
53) I love Sleepless in Seattle
54) I hate TWILIGHT
55) I feel pretty after getting a pedicure
56) I am a control freak
57) I am a very picky eater
58) I love french onion soup, but only eat the bread and broth
59) I love the bread at Texas Roadhouse
60) I love the cheese fries at Outback Steakhouse
61) I love barbeque chicken
62) I hate drinking soda out of a can.
63) I think LOVE is the most powerful thing in the world
64) I like cold water in a water bottle, not in a cup
65) I have to have water next to my bed before I can go to sleep
66) I can't set my alarm clock for 5's or 0's
67) My alarm clock can't make a mathematic equation like 6:28 or 3:18.
68) I am exhaustingly sarcastic
69) I crack everything (elbows, toes, fingers, neck, back, knees)
70) I miss jello shots
71) I connect most music with a memory
72) I like the coziness of a small apartment
73) I love the rain
74) I hate the heat
75) I do not enjoy the city
76) I love hockey
77) I like it when Vincent & Jeremy go out together
78) I want to go on a cruise for my 5 yr anniversary
79) I cannot believe Vincent will be five this year
80) I am petrified of dying
81) I feel bad for Judas
82) I love Jesus Christ Superstar
83) Man of La Mancha means so much to me
84) The Little Prince is tattooed on my back
85) I think tattoos are beautiful
86) I have a crush on a dirty old man named Tim Kasher
87) I love that Jeremy loves reading
88) Piercings scare me
89) I hate the immigration debate
90) Buying a house petrifies me
91) I want to have a baby girl someday
92) I am obsessed with quotes
93) I love reading old love letters
94) I hate it when my past is brought up
95) I hate it when the pool is hot in the summer
96) I cannot sleep during the day, I feel too guilty
97) My son says the most ridiculous things
98) I could eat mexican food for every meal
99) I just want my family to be happy
100) I am done!

Pictures

Do I still have a blog? Yes, Yes I do.

It's really been since December? Okay okay, I guessed I've just been facebooking like crazy. I really need to go through and write down all of Vincent's sayings that I write there.

Okay well since December.....my baby has turned into a 1 year old! Julian is a completely amazing boy. He isn't walking yet, but he crawled late so I am not so worried about it. He has three teeth on the bottom and two on the top. He likes to pull hair and that drives his big brother crazy. He is now on regular milk and doing really well. He is like his dad and eats everything with bananas being his favorite. This morning I was cutting up a banana to put on his high chair tray and Julian just grabbed the half that I wasn't cutting and started eating it. I guess he's a big boy now!

Vincent is hilarious. Seriously a blessing in all of our lives. I can't even think of his latest hilarity. We were at the mall on Thursday night and he jumped off one of the play structures and he says he 'bent his foot'. He immediately started crying, I was chasing Julian all over since he keeps trying to escape and didn't see it. Vincent wouldn't walk and I put him in the stroller. We put ice on it when we got home. He didn't want to take a bath, he just wanted to lay down. It bruised and it's weird, the place it is is on the right side of the right food a little forward of the ankle. The next day he seemed better and walked on it a little just awkwardly. I took him in that afternoon and they said it was a break and to send him in for x rays. We did those and are just waiting to hear back. It's still swollen and bruised and he just isn't walking right.

Jeremy & I are teaching primary together, yay! It's so much fun. Julian is our class's mascot since he is too young for nursery. I am still leading the music.I quit my job at southwest human development and wish I hadn't. I didn't like my position but am working at my dad's office right now but just don't feel comfortable. I am contemplating nursing school. It would be a good way to make enough money to provide for my family since Jeremy's back has thrown a wrench in our life plan. I either go to a private school right away and pay a TON of money or wait two years and get in to a community college program. We will find out soon I suppose.

We are still at my parents house and hoping to get out soon. That all depends on what I decide to do with school and all.

We got a new car since the van decided to not work!

We just got back from a vacation to duck creek & the grand canyon. So much fun! I had never ridden atv's before but it was definitely a blast. We did lots of fishing (no catching though), enjoyed the gorgeous scenery and played lots of games.

I'll post some random pictures but no guarantee on order or placement!