The true memories from Christmas past

Last Christmas..........
I love to come across something that takes my thought and says "whoa, hold on a minute,  that makes so much sense". So it is that on my way home from dropping off kids at school, I sat there driving along listening to the radio.  The topic was on Christmas memories, and I was so happy to be listening in at the right time, a caller said that her memories were of the fun times and of the people she was surrounded by, it had nothing to do with presents......nothing to do with all the material things that go on during Christmas time.  I was so glad to think back on my childhood and my Christmas's surrounded by the people I loved the most.  I thought of all those good times with my siblings and cousins, playing out in the street till late.  Such innocent times, such safe times.  It's such a different life for my children now.  But still it's true that the best memories are those of the people that are with you in good and bad times, and those people will always be our Family.  This Christmas will be filled more with laughter and traditions, not many presents.  Our biggest present to our children will be the present of Love and being thankful to God for having each other.  Celebrate the ones you love and let them know it's being with them that you will remember, not so much what they give you.  Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving

We spent a wonderful Thanksgiving day with the family. As always there was lots of delicious food for every taste.  Turkey was delicious, and I cooked up a ham with some yummy glaze.  Some of which we will be having tomorrow morning with egg and waffles.  Yummy.  We had a terrific time, we spent happy moments with the young and the old.  Watching the children play rock band and all those entertaining games they play on their game consoles.  We picked out names for the Christmas gift exchange..........can't believe Christmas will be here before we know it.   For now, I'm glad we had our beautiful Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones and we can begin our journey to Christmas.  A time of year to ponder on God's love for us.  To value and be thankful for the love and peace he surrounds us with, not the material things that come and go and never last.  Happy Thanksgiving!

I miss my husband

I have to admit I do miss my husband so much! he is such a great man, and such an adorable......love-able one too.  It's so hard not to miss him.  I think of him lots through my day.  At night I find myself going to bed early, just to sleep and maybe dream of him.  I'm not even sure if he is coming back on Saturday or Sunday.  I can't wait to hold him again.  He's the warmest huger there ever was.  He hugs you with these genuine hugs that hold so much love in them. This guy sure brings me lots of happiness.  I hope he's enjoying his time being a part of the Baja 1000.  He's gorgeous.........I could look at this picture forever!

Marcial is off to the races!

My sweetheart is off to the races.  Not as a bystander this time, but as an actual participant.  He somehow hooked up with a team and is going to be a chaser.  I'm so excited for him, I know how much he enjoys riding.  Something attracts me so much about his passion for this sport.  It might not be the safest sport out there but I know he enjoys it down to his very core, he is built for riding and riding hard.  I just pray that God keep him safe always, and that he come back home to us in one piece.  To many rides! and may his heart be content with the many opportunities life has given him.  We are all so proud of him.  (we miss him).

It's still incredibly beautiful in California.  Thanksgiving is right around the corner and there is no sign of winter.  Are there other parts of the country that are already getting snow? I am still madly in love with my California weather, I wouldn't change it for the world.  I'm still walking around in summer clothes and flip flops.

Our Children

We need to treat our children with the highest of Love and respect.  Value who they are and not try to change them, we can nudge them and give them advice......which hopefully they would at least consider.  But when it comes to who they are, it's all been in them since the day they were born.  Their personality is something that is already predetermined and isn't for us to decide. We can only love them and support them in their path.  But Respect and value, are such important things to give a child.  They grow up and that is exactly what they will expect from others.  If we don't respect them they will grow to expect no respect from those around them.  Let's raise children with strong values and strong self-esteem, children who will become adults.  Adults who will demand respect and at the same time give respect.

Picture time!

An assortment of pictures of all this weekends happenings at the Pelayo home.

here we go..................

Moni and Mommy, sick at home.  Yet enjoying each others company.

Andrew & best friend at USD

Daddy and Andrew at USD basketball game.

 Andrew and buddies at USD basketball game.

Picking up numbers pre-race day.

get your bag of goodies honey!

Logo on shirt for race

 Race Day!

so proud of you!

This daddy rocks!!

Fun Day!

Imperial Beach, CA