Fun times with COUSINS...

Last week we meet my sis and the kiddos at the zoo. Fun times! I love that my sis is close and the kids get to play together. And I get to spend time with my sister again:-) JR loves her auntie and cousins. She can say everyone's name really well now :-) And everytime we see a motorcycle it's UNCLE SHANE ;-) Enjoy some pics below of the fun day :-)


Zerah and Jaycee Renee

Jaycee and Conor


Jaycee and Aidan with Davis waiting to get on :-)

Aidan, Davis and Conor




Zerah Jane

week #2

Today starts week #2 with Chayo. Last week went really well and we are truly happy with Chayo so far :-)

When we first hired Betty at the end of July, we thought she was going to be great and she was really nice, but after the 2nd day working for us she was uncomfortable with the camera's we had up in the casa. Crazy being a mother of two herself, you would think she would be a little more understanding. She tried working one more day and when Friday came, she told us it was her last day. Even though it was very stressful at the time, I truly feel it was a blessing for her to quit so we could find Chayo. Actually I had already meet Chayo at the neighborhood park and knew how good she was with kids. She was working for another family, while the grandmother was hurt and needing an extra hand. Currently Chayo still works for the family one day a week and another family one day a week, so perfect for us since we only need her 3 days a week :-)

The interviews, the phone calls and the applications were all so overwhelming. It's nice to finally feel comfortable and have a great feeling about your decision. So far the communication is really great between Chayo and us. I don't feel that is going to change. She has been taking great care of JR and helping us around the house while JR is napping. Last week they played at the park and went to the pool. JR is happiest most when playing outside :-)

I never thought in a million years we would be able to afford to hire someone to come into our home and help us watch our kids. But we really feel it is best for JR and our future #2 baby when we cross that path and are doing whatever it takes to afford it. It's crazy to think we have hired an employee and don't even own a business. We are hoping Chayo will be around for a long time and will become a part of our family :-)