Venzors Fun Times

The Cubs!!

2009-04-04T00:10:00.000-07:00

Rich just started working for Toby Kieth. Waaa Hoo!! It came with some perks like tickets to the cubs game, backstage passes to his concerts(just kidding about that last one). He is probably the only country singer I like. Anyway, Rich took Enrique and they had such a good time. It all had to do with some guy named Fergie. I thought it was the singer Fergie which I really wanted to go but soon found out he is a legen (wait for it.....) dary baseball player. Toby wasn't there anyway. Yes we are on a first name basis. Ok so I accidentally deleted all those pictures. There was also some sweet flying kite moves on it as well. How dumb!

Spring Break 2009!

2009-03-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

So who would have thought you can get a cord for your camera on Amazon! Thanks to Rich my problem is solved. Here is how we are spending Spring Break this year. We get 2 weeks! All at our community pool. I guess when you buy a house you have to pay the mortgage. It is fun though cuz they go swimming with all of their friends. And the weather has been great! Oh we also planted..blog to come... Yeah I can post pictures!! I also found out the kids school is year round so we will get another 2 weeks for the Fall Break. I feel very brave putting my picture up. Yeah Me!

Polar Express

2008-12-11T23:24:00.000-08:00

The kids school had movie night and you guessed it, it was Polar Express. We have seen this movie a thousand times but it was so much fun seeing it through the projector. Everyone had pj's on and drank hot chocolate. Well, the floor drank most of the hot chocolate. Then for the big finale Santa came and we got to take pictures. So here is our Christmas card.

Thankgiving 2008

2008-12-01T14:36:00.001-08:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

NEW HOUSE!!

2008-11-16T06:42:00.000-08:00

Here is our new house. Our offer just got accepted. We can hopefully move in first week of December. Yeah! before Christmas. This house is right down the street from my dad's. Be prepared for lots of bonding time dad cause I have a list. The kids will be transfered cause its to far to take them to Gilbert everyday. And I'll have to quit being a lunch lady til next year. Sorry Kalem, no more sloppy joes. Kaelei's room

formal living/view from front door

For my dad!

I love this kitchen

It's kinda dark,sorry

Freestone Park

2008-11-10T13:23:00.000-08:00

We decided to go to Freestone Park and do the Halloween party. It was fun. The kids got to ride unlimited for 5$ and wear their costumes. Except Enrique couldn't see through his wolf costume. Didn't get any pictures on Halloween cuz we were to busy looking for a new house. That was the first day of looking. The kids did get to trick or treat.

Pumpkin Patch Time

2008-10-18T22:24:00.000-07:00

Its pumpkin patch time. Enrique is so excited. We thought we were going to the big one that cost 100$ a person to get in but decided last minute that was too much money. So we opted for a really BIG pumpkin. And the price per person was just to go through the corn maze and get lost. Why would I want to pay 1,000$ to get lost?? We did tell the kids the pumpkin wagons were rides and they had a good time with that. So more update after we carve the pumpkins. Betcha can't wait. Notice the shorts. It got back up to 100. Frickin hot!!

" CLONE WARS"

2008-09-11T20:55:00.000-07:00

As soon as Clone Wars came out the boys had to see it. Rich got them all shirts and they all had light sabers. They had the best time. Ate lots of popcorn, soda and candy. The dad's enjoyed it to. Thanx to a teacher at Kalem's school the boys are holding real light sabers in the theater. Cool pic, Kalem.
I am offically the lunch lady now. Its more work than I thought. And those little rascals are hearded in and out of there quickly. Can't run of pudding or I will never hear the end of it.

Mother's Day at Aunt Granny's

2008-05-23T21:58:00.001-07:00

For Mother's Day we all decided to spend it with Grandma. My kids haven't been there before except when Enrique was a baby. They had so much fun. It was so nice to just let them play outside and not worry if someone is going to take them. Going in the tree house was new. It took Enrique awhile to get down, but after he did I couldn't keep him out. I shouldn't say anything. It took me and Becky a long time to get the nerve up to cross the cow pasture to go to the creek. We were afraid of the BULL. And then we couldn't even figure out what the BULL was. The first thing Kaelei wanted to do is have a picnic. Becky and her family came for the day. That was alot of fun. It was so relaxing. The boys found the infamous Lego's of Aunt Granny's. And managed to put them back in the right boxes. We didn't see them for hours. Mom made this amazing chicken that Kalem barbecued. Becky bought Trappers pie for dessert. Grandma and Grandpa seem happy there. There is alot of watering for grandpa to do. That is his favorite job. Lyn's new walk in shower spa bathroom is amazing. And Lyn set up her master for grandma and grandpa. It is very cozy and so grandma. She did a good job decorating. Thanks Lyn!!

Aunt Lyn's Bread Intern

2008-05-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

Here is my first attempt BYMYSELF to get Lyn's bread and cinnamon rolls down. They actually came out really good. Jacque and I tried at her house 2x and we just couldn't get it. I came home determined to get it right. Ok my mom helped a little. Everytime in the past we would have to call Lyn to figure out how to do it. We actually got into fights about how to do it. Don't ask. I ran out of brown sugar so my mom told me her grandma used to make her own brown sugar with molassess, butter and sugar. They came out darker but with a richer taste. So I guess a little help from grandma's mom too.

Dad's Birthday

2008-05-02T00:38:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox free ecard

Its my dad's birthday on May 2. Just a shout out. Love ya dad.

2008-05-01T10:01:00.000-07:00

Enrique turns 8

Happy Birthday Enrique! We didn't have a big party but we did alot. First Enrique had his good friend over, Trevor to spend the night, the night before his birthday. As you can see they got a hold of the camera. On his birthday we made his favorite breakfast, waffles from the waffle maker we just got. We then headed to the bowling alley. Our new favoritist place. Then we went home and had birthday cake Rich made for the first time. Since Enrique only had one friend for the day we just decided to take the friend everywhere so we all went to the dog park. I guess that would be fun for the dog. It was a really cool dog park though. It has a pond just for the pups. We ended the night with ice cream cones from McDonalds. Oh the dog and heelies were Enriques presents. Ok so I am so confused at where to put my text.

2008-04-21T22:30:00.000-07:00

We have the coolest bowling alley. Even Rich likes it. So I don't remember why, oh yeah, this was from Spring Break. I was trying to do something fun everyday. Almost made it to. Another day we went mini golfing. Another day we went to the batting cages and then to the park rides. I actually got a "this was the funnest Spring Break ever". I was so happy to hear that.

2008-03-22T11:41:00.000-07:00

Lost contacts!
I'm sorry for not emailing my updates. I lost all my contacts when I changed computers and email address. I will be setting up my old computer and getting my contacts then.

2008-03-16T18:53:00.000-07:00

We are moved!!

So I know everyone knows by now we moved to Arizona. We've been really busy with the move, getting kids transitioned into school and new job. Rich is still at Nordstrom in Scottsdale. He felt right at home again at work. They were glad to have him back. I've also been taking care of my grandparents. Who are going to live in Taylor with Lynn in a couple weeks to get out of the heat. They are very excited.

Enrique had his first musical about the Chinese New Year. He knew all the words. I am so proud of him. He has done really well with the transition. It took some time but he has made some friends. He really enjoys coming home from school and being able to play with his friends on the block.

Kaelei had to get used to going to kinder all day. That was harder on me than her. There are also pics of snow in Cali. The first time kids seen snow.

Christmas Card

2007-12-20T23:14:00.000-08:00

Party down
drunk off treats
ornaments

Christmas Card

This year is to busy for Christmas cards. So what I was going to make

Christmas cards out of is now on my Christmas blog. Nordstrom had a Christmas party/shopping night for employees. It was fun even if you didn't buy anything. Lots of things for the kids to do. There was even a DJ playing music you can hear from all 3 floors. They even catered food in which was really good and soda stations on every floor. Hope you all have a great Christmas. We get to spend it with grandma this year which the kids are excited. Rich unfortunatly couldn't be here, he has to work. Busy, busy time for retail. We will miss him mucho. Merry Christmas!!

Santa Barbara

2007-11-23T15:39:00.000-08:00

The trolley ride was the funnest

At Nordstrom's
Art Museum

Front of our Bungalow

Pudding and Hot chocolat party
Enrique took the bird picture

It was so much fun to get away to somewhere we haven't been before. The road trip was fun cuz we had every snack you can think of and lots of movies. It only took 2 and half hours to get there. Really pretty. We passed the town Summerland where that show was taped. No idea it was a town. And if you are homeless Santa Barbara is the place for you. They treat homeless like royalty. Even Nordstrom will give them food and coffee. It is totally a small, hippy type town. But a RICH hippy town. Like the hippys finally got a job. And don't mention Walmart or you will be stoned to death. Oh and I promise I fed my kids they just didn't have Pringles.

The funnest thing we did was ride the trolley for 25 cents up and down from downtown to the beach and back. Again giving the homeless free rides. The trolley stopped right in front of the Art Museum which was free that day. That was fun. The kids actually were interested at looking at the pictures and of course the kids gallery. I think Enrique's favorite thing was staking out his spot on the bed at the hotel and watching shows with just boxers and spiderman slippers.

Nordstrom's was beautiful. They just redid the restaurant. The food was awesome cuz my hubby made it otherwise I would just stick with Marketplace or Bistro. The classic cafe is more of a simple menu which is what this one was.

It was also cold and no sun. But thats ok I was wanting that weather. Our pudding and hot chocolate picnic was fun. That was Kaelei's idea. Kaelei was hoping the hotel was our new house. She didn't want to go home. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!!

Sam's Soccer Game

2007-11-15T19:31:00.000-08:00

The Dunners
Enrique and Sam
Sam in action
warm up w/ Enrique

Last Saturday we were invited to Enrique's friend Sam's last soccer game. It was fun. Enrique was the photographer. He also knew a couple friends from the opposite team so he had to get their mug also. He was kicked off the field 2x for taking pictures. Do I see paparazzi in the future? He is in the right state. I forgot to ask who won the game cuz it was so close. It was fun rootn him on. You wouldn't believe it now but that day was so cold we needed a blanket. It is now over 90 degrees just a couple days later. Thanks Dunner family for the invite.

Well we are off to Santa Barbara this weekend. I am so excited. Rich has to cover a chef at that Nordstrom's resturaunt while me and the kids hit the beach. Sorry Rich. So now I'm not so mad it got hot again. I'll take lots of pictures to let y'all see.

Happy Birthday Jacque!!

2007-11-13T13:34:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Jacque. It was Jacque's birthday on Saturday and yes I forgot. I can't believe she is still talking to me. Her hubby took her to Texas Road House and she bought herself Dance Revolution- jealous-. Sorry again Jacque. I love ya.

Pumpkin Carving

2007-11-03T13:04:00.000-07:00

We finally carved our pumpkins. Yes this was before Halloween. Enrique did a good job on his. Kaelei started out nice then wanted to see all the colors together. Hence the after pumpkin. Rich did Jack Skeleton if you couldn't tell. A self portrait. I didn't take any pictures of Halloween since they were the same thing as last year. We had fun though. We went to a free church event where they just loaded the bags with candy. The kids even won 2 goldfish. Which we are down to 1, the day after. We then tried to go trick or treating but Enrique got sick so we had to go home. Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!!

The girl pumpkin. Didn't mean to show naked or my messy kitchen.
Kaelei before
Enrique before

Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-24T20:27:00.000-07:00

I found a pumpkin patch we can actually go and pick it ourselves. There aren't much of those around here. It was alot of fun. The pumpkins were only 4$ too. The same price at Trader Joe's. They are usually 4$ a pound at these places. There wasn't much of the rides or bounce houses but that day was unusually hot so we were ready to leave right after picking our pumpkins out. And thanks to ME we brought the basket. Rich thought he was going to carry the pumpkins until he saw the field. He didn't want to be seen pushing a grandma cart.

So in case you haven't seen the news we had some major fires. They all circled where we live. We have had smoke and ash everywhere. The kids weren't allowed to play outside at recess or lunch now for 4 days. So needless to say they are getting a little hyper in the classrooms. Poor teachers. And this is the week I get alot of crossguard work. Oh well more money $$. I can afford to have my kids hospitalized from inhaling all the smoke.

"May The Force Be With You"

2007-10-09T13:59:00.000-07:00

So it was our turn to go to Disneyland. We had so much fun. We rode Space Mountain 2x right when they were about to close. I definitly suggest going on a Thursday. We waited 20 minutes top to get on rides and were able to sneak Kaelei on a few. Thanks mom for the tickets!! I forgot I only got Enrique becoming a Jedi. But that was a really cool show.

Beach Day with Dad and Linda

2007-10-06T12:51:00.000-07:00

Our favorite pizza place in the whole world.Dad and Linda on the pier
Kaelei always makes a friend.

Here is me and Rich surfing. Can't you see we are right there. Enrique's head. We never did find his body.

These are a bit old but I just figured out my printer is a scanner and all I had were actual pictures from dad. The water was so warm and nice. It was alot of fun. Thanks dad and Linda. Ok so I am still new at putting scanner pictures on here. I can't figure out how to turn them around. Sorry for the crinks in the neck.

Happy Birthday Kaelei 5yrs

2007-09-26T16:36:00.001-07:00

Kaelei is now 5yrs old!! We just picked her up from Disneyland. We threw her party on the night we picked her up. She was at Disneyland for 2 days 3 nights. What a little dare devil. She rode everything. I'll have more pictures of that when mom figures out how to send me them. She even had lunch with the princesses.
I was so excited about this cake. I found a little bakery in a strip mall. It was so cute even inside the store let alone the cakes. I'll be getting my cakes from there now on. Same price as Costco and you don't have a ton of cake left.
The rest of pictures are from downtown Disney. Thanks again mom for taking Kaelei to Disneyland!!!

Jessi's Birthday Party

2007-09-22T18:33:00.001-07:00

Jessi's 2nd Birthday Party!! Wha-oo!!!
It was so much fun. Becky had it at my mom's house and everyone was able to go. So all the grandkids were there. I love this slide show but I'm new at it so the order seems wierd. I know its not all about me and Paige. Even though I was trying to make a deal with Becky to take her with me. She wouldnt budge.

Becky made the most beautiful and yummo strawberry cake. As you can see Jessi loved it. Rich made the most amazing hamburgers. And I made the most scrumtous sour cream mixed with ranch dip for the chips. Yes it took me alot of work, I almost didn't recover. We, I mean the grandkids played musical squares and pin the tail on the Rich, I mean donkey. Then daddy (Jessi's daddy) surprised her with balloons. They were a big hit. She did the "I got balloons" dance for a long time. It was so funny. She loved all her presents and I mean just her presents and no other grandkid better touch them or they would get the look.

It is also Kaelei's birthday on the 24th so she got some presents early. The princess dress is for her trip with grandma to Disneyland. Grandma takes each grandkid when they turn 5yrs old. So far its been Enrique and Cade. What a blast they had. Thanx grandma!! It was also Maya's birthday whose party was right after Jessi's. --Yes busy day. Maya's cake was so cute.

I was so glad to see everyone and just gab all day. I haven't been to Arizona in a few months. And Jacque--I win--, even though it took me a week--Ha ha. Love ya. Thanks for a good time mi familia!!

First Day of Freedom

2007-08-31T21:23:00.000-07:00

I found 2 more pictures. I love the artwork at the school. Perfect background.

His signature pose.

The first day of school is here!!! My first time having time to my self w/o someone watching the kids. I've learned that your house does not get truly cleaned until this first day event. You can actually pick things up and it stays that way for more than 30 seconds.

On another note I was sad at first that Kaelei is going to school. But then she just walked right in and almost forgot to kiss me goodbye ( I had to remind her, she wouldn't have noticed). She loves her teacher and classmates. Enrique loves the 2nd grade and his teacher. She is the soft grandma type who is really nice and gives kissy wissys. I am so excited, this year will be the first time I can spend time in the class rooms to help. I've actually signed up for the big task of ROOM MOM-dum dumdumdum. There are mini classes that include a cooking class so Rich signed up for those.

Birthday Bowling

2007-08-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

Our first time going bowling as a family. It's what I wanted for my birthday. I won every game-it had nothing to do with my birthday, I'm really good, I mean it. We found out we only need to buy one game instead of 3, unless we want to be there for 3 hours. We had so much fun. Enrique got 2 strikes.

Beach Day

2007-08-12T13:21:00.000-07:00

Our day at the beach. The water was really warm so we could jump through the waves. It was alot of fun. There was also alot of sand crabs which kept the kids busy forever.

Spring Break

2007-04-13T15:55:00.000-07:00

Here is Easter and Knotts Berry Farm. I just got a new camera.

Greetings

2006-10-06T23:24:00.000-07:00

Hello to all. This is the Venzor family. We are currently living in Fullerton California. Just moved from Costa Mesa California which was 2 miles from the beach, oh well at least no Tsunami will get us. Richard works at Nordstrom as the kitchen manager. He is a wonderful chef. I stay home with the kids. Enrique is in the 1st grade and loving it. He just started Tiger Scouts and made a boat. He also has his yellow belt in Karate. Kaelei wishes she was in first grade but has to wait 1 more year for Kindergarten. She is starting her second session of ballet. She had a dance recital and is not afraid of the stage. Couldn't keep her off. So this blog thing is fun and will save me from a catchy Christmas letter.