Update

I have no pictures to post at the moment...I will soon. But, it has been so long since I posted I just wanted to give an update.

I turned 30 last week and Anna and Alex put together a wonderful surprise party with the help of everyone who attended. THANKS...I loved it...even if I kinda knew something was up. My amazing family and some of my awsome friends were there...it was GREAT!!!!!

Danae is getting more vocal all the time. She walks very well when holding hands and is constantly pulling herself up on things. She loves to crawl as fast as she can and look back to see how close you are. She just giggles so much and when you are really close she will plop to her belly and kick her legs, giggling the whole time while she waits for you to catch her.

Michael was the jeep driver for an MTV program "tough love" for one of the couples in the series. He dresses a very handsome 1800's cowboy, so even though he isn't a jeep driver...he's the mechanic...his boss wanted him to do it. (she is a little partial to handsome cowboys...well, alot partial).

I have been trying to get my self-defense business up and moving (Practical Defense for Women). I am really excited to get it going, I have a couple of pilot classes set up and hopefully it snowballs from there...it can be a slow snowball even...I'm ok with that. :)

Cowboys, Clowns and an Angel

Its been a while since I have updated. A couple of weeks ago we participated in National Day of the American Cowboy in Sedona. My Dad, Anna and Nando also participated and my Mom, Mike's Mom and Step-Dad were there to take it all in and get heat exahustion too! It was too hot for Danae to be with us all day so Nanny Judy took care of her.

Anna and Nando were the Rodeo Clown pooper scoopers and I just loved the costumes!

Dad rode with the Bill Williams Mounten Men.

Michael and I carried the banner in the parade and participated in the gun slinging skits.

Anna, Nando and Michael gave the mechanical bull a whirl...there were a few people in line so I went into the air conditioning inside the store and when I came out I had missed Michael's ride :(

So we have the cowboys and the clowns...what about the angel. Well who do you think it is? Danae of course. Here are some pictures of her lately. She has cut her teeth by chewing on spurs...our little cowgirl in the making. The pink dress was made by my cousin Nila...isn't it adorable!!

Little Chompers!

Danae has her first teeth! Her tounge is always in the way so I can't get a picture of them, but there are two teeth poking through on the bottom!

She absolutely loves animals, real or stuffed. This "Spirit" (from the Disney movie) toy was given to her by Marlayne, Tiana and Sierra and she absolutely loves it. She was so excited when I brought it home. It was actually the first time she has been more excited about an object than mommy or daddy...guess we're old news now.

She had her first tupperware party with friends Caleb and Aiden. They were showing her the ropes of how fun the tupperware cupboard is.

If Daddy's is digging through it...so can I!

Lizard stayed with us for almost a week. She was so helpful with Danae and things...thanks Lizard!

Movin', Movin', Movin'!

Ready... Set....

GO!
Danae has been 'mobile' for quite a while, rolling or 'tummy sliding'. She then moved to one knee and 'pedalling' with the other foot. She has officially began crawling and there is no stopping her now! She gets faster each day. She just started really crawling less than a week ago. It is hilarious to listen to her squeal with delight and giggle when she reaches something she was going for...of course, not always something she can have.

The chasing has officially begun.

The New Espinoza Family!

Anna and Nando were married this past Saturday. The weather wasn't exactly in her favor, nor was it against her (it could have been Kansas wind!) There was sunshine and no rain, but lots of wind. Anna took it in stride, she was so happy it was her wedding day...I don't think she cared. Her veil blew off, she forgot her bouquet when she walked with Dad down the aisle, the arch where they were supposed to stand blew over and broke before the ceremony....but it was still a beautiful wedding and with all the "hitches" in the "giddy-up" I didn't hear one complaint from the bride! Anna, you were so happy and beautiful!!

I dressed Danae to match the flower girls (one of which was her cousin Rylee) and she looked so adorable. Michael and I were both in the wedding party, so it made a cute little matching family picture.

I loved watching my Mom and Dad dance to the song that was dedicated...I think it was the first time I have seen them move around the floor when they danced...LOVED IT!

Now when it comes to the "cake feeding" at weddings, there seems to be two trains of thought....nice and romantic feeding and smear it up! Anna and Nando were prepared for a cake duel. I prepared the bibs with what Anna directed prior to the wedding. They started our cutting the cake very traditionally and sweetly....then the music kicked up a knotch with "Hit me with your best shot", the bibs were tied on and the fight was on. It was hillarious! Anna's wedding was definately taylored to her and Nando with twists on tradition.

This picture isn't the worst of it by far. I think Nando's face was completely encased with chocolate and frosting....Anna's was a little better....I think Nando went easy on her :)

Shawn (family friend) and I danced to the Cotton-Eyed Joe...the long version...I almost collapsed by the time the song was done....guess that's a clue! Thanks to Mom, Heather, Lizard, Tina and Shawn for helping with Danae during the wedding and reception!!

Pilates...not Yoga?

Danae is working on the mobility thing. She gets on her toes and stiffens like a board for a few seconds, then she will get to one knee and rock. She is pretty good at doing the "worm" to move backwards, she's still figuring out forward.

Just keeping busy otherwise. Anna's wedding is this Saturday, busy, busy!

Bridal Shower and more...

Anna's bridal shower was yesterday and was a lot of fun. I didn't take a lot of pictures, but here are some. We played pin the boutineer on Nando, his poster made a big hit. Mom won that one.

Danae got to meet her Great Great Aunt Betty (my paternal Grandma's sister) and her Great Aunt Kathy and Great Great Aunt Zenna (my maternal Grandma's sister). I am so glad they got to make it!

Anna had to chew 7 pieces of bubblegum because that is how many questions she got wrong on the game "how well does Anna know Nando", I think that was the most fun game. The horse shoes are colored white chocolate favors. Rylee dominated the "how well do you know Anna" game. I stayed busy throwing the bridal shower with Alex, thanks Heather for caring for Danae during the shower!

Danae's new thing is trying to teach Mommy, Daddy and Nanny Judy how to loosen up and do a little yoga. She just doesn't understand why we can't follow her lead on this one.

Last weekend Danae spent a few hours at Aunt Heather and Uncle Jason's house while we ran some errands. They have a bouncing singing Tigger that just tickled her to giggles. She thought it was hillarious watching him bounce and sing.