I'm cold and its wet...

So, last night while the rain was pouring down, I walked near the TV and lo and behold wetness- Sure enough, our living room has flooded yet again- (3rd time in the last 6 months) I was so angry I was crying! Poor Mark- he never gets emotional but I was fuming and very upset. We called emergency maintenance and they brought over a fan an hour later near midnight. We had to move all our furniture and toys to one side of the room. Our entertainment center is ruined- the legs are SO buckled and warped from water damage that we had to take our giant TV off and put it in the floor (i am trying to sell it on Craigs list) so no more tv for us. So , here I sit today in a cold and wet apartment, confined with 4 children to the bedrooms while the living room dries and VERY ready to move out- only 30 days left! I am SO ready!

We Will Not Forget...

I am so grateful for the sacrifice men and their families have given to our country. I am so proud to be an American and I am proud to have people in my family who have served their country.
Poppy Brett- World War I- (passed away)
Great Grandpa Gomez- World War I- lost his legs (passed away)
Grandpa Gomez- Veitnam
Uncle Robert- many wars (he just retired)
Step brother- Jake- mechanic in the middle east right now
and I am sure there are more, but these are at the forefront right now.
Thank you for serving our country!
On our way to visit great Grandpas grave at Fort Logan

I wish my kids could have known their Great Grandpas..

LOVE this picture!

The Worst Thing to Happen to Me...

OUR COFFEE POT BROKE!!!!!
Mark went to make me coffee this morning and he cracked the canister. I was on the verge of tears! How am I to live without my 3-4 cups of coffee everyday (I know I am addicted). We went to church where I got coffee from the refreshment area (not as good as home) so I wouldnt have a headache by noon. On the way home, we realized we could still brew coffee, I just have to hold my cup underneath to catch it. It is not the best method, but since we have zero dollars to our name and we need money over the next few months (for our move, trip to PA and new place when we get back)
I figure it will work for now:)
And by the way, arent these the best mugs ever! Thanks Mom!

Sparklers

I found these sparklers so decided to bring them along to our BBQ. We waited till it got dark and the kids were SO excited! All of them enjoyed it so much except for Ellie and Arianna who ran away whenever anyone approached them with the sparkling stick! Poor Elijah, Ella and Elise burnt their hands trying to pick one up that was already burnt- oops. Thats probably why they are banned in Colorado!

Elijah's New Accomplishment

Elijah has learned to pull himself up to stand. It is so cute and he LOVES to stand now. He climbs up on everything! He is growing up- 11 months old in a few days.

Saturday with Sarah

Sarah so graciously invited us over Saturday night for dinner with Marcus, Ruth and Alana. It was a good time filled with many many kids, loudness and laughter. Here are the twins playing dress up- I'm thinking ballerinas!

Elijah and his buddy Marcus.

We celebrated Marcus's birthday with a yummy cake (my grandmas recipe)All the kids were so excited for the candles.Nuggets colors...

Random...

Arianna came running to me and told me to get the camera and close my eyes. She led me to her room and there was Sophia with all the potato heads dressed up. I took a picture and went back to what I was doing... Oh the joys of being a mommy!