Tricia's Graduation ~ Westside High School '09

Congratulations Tricia!! We are so proud of you! Today we attended Tricia's graduation from Westside High School at the Reliant Arena. The family was scattered throughout the arena to see Tricia walk across the stage. Afterwards we went to Spaghetti Warehouse for a yummy dinner and cake. She was very happy to see everybody there to congratulate her and wish her the best as she goes off to University of Houston in the fall and then to Sam Houston. She plans of being the next "Dr. G" but with an "H" for Hernandez! We wish you all the success to fulfill your dreams Tricia!!

We have a PATIO!! ~ Phase 1

Finally we are done with phase 1 of the patio. Pete & I were so glad we finally had a rain-free, delay-free, sick-free Saturday to get phase 1 of the patio complete. We were able to pour the concrete on such a pretty day. Had lot of help and I want to thank all the hard working men who came over early this morning to help...Dad S., Angelo, Grandpa S., Marc, Manny, Uncle Ray, Albert, and last but not least my hubby Pete. They worked the whole morning and were ready for the arrival of the concrete truck at 7:30 am. Truck was out of there by 8:30. There was so much work to be done and they all had their part. We couldn't have asked for a better team of men to help out. Thank you all! We were able to walk on it Sunday morning and it felt good!! No more sand and that part of the pario is complete. Can't wait for our first party!! Phase 2 & 3 to follow in the future. :)

Manny, Uncle Ray, Marc, Pete, Grandpa S, Dad S, Angelo, & Albert

Maximus ~ 5/4/09 ~ 1 year later

I can't believe it's been a year since our Max left us for doggie heaven. I went to visit him a few weeks ago and it was hard. Even though he didn't make the move w/ us he has a special place at home. He will not be forgotten anytime soon. I miss you Maximus!!

Mom's 50th B-day Party

On Saturday we had a party for my mom for the BIG 50. She had a great time and had a lot of family & friends over. Funny thing, we had her party on my dad's b-day. I really don't think he minded cause everyone around knew he was having a great time too. My mom is a shy person and she had told us not to have a party but we couldn't refuse. Plus my dad had some influence on changing her mind. But all in all it went well and she loved her decorations, food, cake and especially all her gifts. She was very happy to have everybody come over and celebrate her 50th birthday with her.


Mom w/ her cake.

Monica, Dad, Mom & Pete

Dad, Mom, Grandma, Jesus, Cristina, Monica & Pete

Still no patio...

Starting to think we were not meant to have a patio... :( Last weekend we were all set and the darn concrete company cancelled on us. 2 weekends of rain & 1 weekend of Pete being sick with the flu & finally when we have everything in our favor we get cancelled on. We are starting to have grass grow from under the sand and there is sand all over my kitchen from the Mini & Oreo coming in & out the back door. We can't do it this weekend cause we are throwing my mom a 50th birthday party and the next weekend is Memorial weekend so we are left with doing it early June. Funny how things work out....We started in March and its now mid-May! Hopefully one day we can have our patio & be able to enjoy it!!

Mini Vacation to Dallas ~ Mon 4/27 - Wed 4/29

Didn't do much on my b-day Sunday cause we were trying to recover from the night before. The last people left about 4 AM. So Sunday we just hung out at home. We left for Dallas on Monday, April 27. We did hit a little bit of rain on the way out but nothing like what came down when we were in Dallas. West Houston got poured on bad!! Glad we missed the storm. We went to eat at Benihanas for my belated b-day dinner that night...yummy in my tummy!! Tuesday morning we went to the Museum of Art to see the King Tut exhibit. I love egyptian history!! Spent most of the day at the museum. Ordered dinner at the hotel that night and Wednesday AM we headed back. It was nice to get away and have a mini vacation. Didn't splurge too much this time but it was enough and we had a great time. Anytime you can get away from the daily grind is always nice.


This is what we had to drive through to get out of town.