The Rodriguez Family Blog

Monday, June 8, 2009

Summer is almost here!

With just a few more days of school, our family is beginning to get summer fever! I was hoping to leave up the "graduation" background until the end of the week....but, I just couldn't do it! Be sure to check back often because all 3 of the boys are being promoted this week and I'll be sure to post pictures!

Friday, June 5, 2009

Hardwork Pays Off

The kids all received awards this month in school. Dylan was given student of the month. Jacob made the honor roll and Mariah received the walk of stars (no cards pulled, all assignments turned in) and hall of fame (outstanding achievement and effort) awards. They have been working very hard this school year and we are ALL looking forward to a break this summer. Good job guys! Dad and I are very proud of you.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Would you like a lil' rain and hail with your coffee?

Diane and I had planned to meet up this morning so that Luke and Chase could play on the play ground at the mall while we had coffee. Little did we know that the weather called for thunderstorms today! It began hailing while we were there, too bad the picture doesn't clearly show it! So, while we were stuck inside for a little bit Chase and Luke had their apple juice (pretending it was coffee) and decided they were old men...one was Harry the other Diego!

EARTHQUAKE.....or was it?

We were awaken early this morning by such a loud bang that we thought it was an earthquake! We apparently were experiencing a thunder storm, however, it sounded like some thing much worse! We don't usually get this type of weather in SoCal...! The results were BEAUTIFUL sky's!

I Need A Vacation!

My sweet Mariah performed in a play on Tuesday evening! The play was entitled, I Need A Vacation. She played the part of "Mom"! It was extra fun because she performed with two of her friends from church and school, Christopher and Alexis. She did such a great job. We are so proud of you Mariah! You have such a gift for expression and excitement! You are growing into a wonderful young lady.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Fun in the Sun

Today we met up with our friends at Victoria Gardens and played in the fountain! It was very fun. Luke hasn't had a chance to try this before so he was very excited. The weather was great and the moms got to catch up! We will definitely have to do this again. If you haven't been there yet, check it out! I'm sure your kiddos will approve!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

How To Make An Apple Pie According To Luke

This evening Luke asked Miss Diane if she knew how to make an apple pie. These were his directions. First, you get a ta ta tray...then you make a pancake....then you add the crust-es, add some apples and cook it for 105 minutes, then...Voila! Be sure to let me know how it turns out if you decide to try it! :o)

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Something to Consider

Adopting a child doesn't change the whole world. But for that child the whole world changes.

Unknown

It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so you may live as you wish.

Mother Teresa

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Truem

Whether you believe you can do something or not, you are right.

Henry Ford

What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.

Eleanor Powell

Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition!

The small things we do in life for others don't mean much...they mean EVERYTHING!

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one come to you without leaving happier.

Mother Teresa

A friend is someone who knows you well and still likes you.

Unknown

Kids Say The Darndest Things

Luke often says such funny things, so I thought I would start to share them with all of you from time to time! So here are some of the most recent ones that have kept us laughing...

Apparently Luke has recently become fluent in French. When I inquired about where he had learned French he replied, "From the FBI!"

Recently our dog Maddie was barking to get outside. I sternly said, "Be quiet! Go lay down!" Then I heard Luke say, " Mom, I could be wrong, but I don't think that is the way to earn Maddie's affections!"

Luke has narrowed down his career options recently. He told me he just can't decide whether he should work at Walmart or be a Doctor!

Luke asked me the other day if we could stop at Starbucks for a "Frap-a-chonie".

After our walk through a living nativity this Christmas, Luke said "Wow...I didn't know Jesus was "king of the jewels" thats cool!"

Luke has been asking about heaven lately. When we will go there, who will go there and now...what will go there. He told me that he'd like "jacket" (his blankie) to be there so please put it in a box, write "JESUS" in big letters and He can pick it up at the post office when he has time!

When I asked Luke how his day at school went earlier this week, he said "Great! I met Avery and she's willing to marry me!"

Today Luke announced that he is getting a tatoo. It apparently is going on his stomach and will read: God is awesome...and so is my mom! It does have a ring to it! I like it!

Luke was watching the kids walking by as we waited for Dylan after school today. When suddenly he blurted out, " Oh dang! I just saw a Jonas brother! I didn't know they went to this school." I said, "You did?" And he said, "Yeah, the one with the hair!"

Luke hurt himself on Friday and we had to visit the emergency room. When the Dr. came in she asked me if he had lost conciousness at anytime. And although he was very much out of it, Luke opened his eyes just a little bit and said, "No, I lost my balance!" Then closed his eyes again.

Luke was asking about the logistics of how God could make everything in the world in just a few days. So, I began to review with him what happened each day. When we got to the 6th day I told him that God made the first people. I said, "Do you remember who the first man was that God made? Do you remember his name?" "Grandpa?" was his reply!

On Halloween Luke asked his dad, "What is Jesus being for Halloween?" When Mario said he didn't know...Luke said, "I think he's gonna be a hamster!"

Luke received a call from Geoffery the Giraffe at Toys 'r' Us for his birthday today! He listened quietly, then said, "What the heck? I didn't know giraffes could talk!"

We were at the doctor's office recently and the nurse told Luke that she loved his curly hair. This was his reply, "Seriously, it's not MY fault! It's my mom's..."

Recently one of Luke's siblings was sent to their room for disobeying. As he assessed the situation and they went upstairs, he turned to me and asked, "Are they gonna get their rear-end paddled?" To which I replied, "No! Where did you hear that?" He said, "You know...that's spanish for a spankin'!"

Most nights I tuck Luke into bed and they all go pretty much the same...tuck him in, pray, give him a kiss and turn on his music. But tonight was different! When we were done praying he said to me,"What did you say?" I said,"Amen!" "M-O-M!" he told me,"It's Hey, Man! When we're done praying we say Hey, Man!"

Man, you've got to love kids!