Field Day and Last day of School

Jackson had field day on Wednesday. It was a fun, but hot day. Lots of games and lots of water.
My goal was to take lots of pictures of Jackson and his friends, but I did not take a single one!! I was so busy running one of the events and never even took my camera out. However, I did have pictures taken of us before and after...


Bright and early that morning

Back home, nice and sweaty. Notice that we both have matted down hair. :)

And it is no coincidence that we have burnt orange shirts!! Each class got a certain color and the mom ordering them knew just how much our class loves the longhorn!!! Except for our teacher...she is an Aggie. Sorry Mrs. L :)

Thursday was the last day of school for both kids. Again, my intention was to take tons of pictures. I was busy saying goodbye and trying not to cry. I couldn't even get a picture of Marisa and Jackson together!

It was a hard day. Even though we still have several weeks before we leave, just pulling out of the parking lot brought tears to my eyes. This is going to a hard place to leave.

I forgot to add this picture to the last post.

Marisa with her awards. So proud of my girl. I can't believe she is now a junior!!!!

Gotta get some sleep. We have three games tomorrow!!!

Our Weekend

This weekend, like most, we were at the baseball fields. This was for our tournament team, so we traveled. Not too far, but far enough that we were surrounded by wheat fields. This place was out in the boonies. I'm talking country baseball. Reyno kept saying it reminded him of the movie, "The Rookie". :) The boys did a great job!! I love to see them get so pumped up for the games. They are working really hard to make to the Texas World Series. It will be so fun for them and the parents. All the moms got together to discuss our tshirts and how we are going to bling the out!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!! :)

In other news... Marisa received two awards at the academic banquet. She received the English II award and the World History award. She was so excited and we were beyond proud!!!!! She has had such a great year!!! :)
One week til school is out!! Lots of finals for both kids. And then the fun starts....MOVING!!!!!!!!

I also wanted to add that every year at this time our church honors the graduating Seniors. This is one of my favorites Masses. I love to see all the kids in their gowns from all the different schools. This year we had two Valedictorians and one Salutatorian in the group. I think I cried the entire time. I am just so proud of them and their amazing parents. I love our church so much and the great sense of family I feel every time I'm in there.

Busy week ahead!!!!!!

Playing Catch Up

I'm Back!!!!!!! This last month has been a blur!!! So many things are happening and not one of them has been about our move. I guess that will over take us next month. We don't have an out date yet, although we do know it will be in July. Our next thing on the list is to get our house on post! I'm hoping for a big house for all my visitors!!! :)

In other news... The month of May started out with prom. Marisa went with a friend and had a great time


She looked so beautiful!!

We headed to Dallas one weekend for my sweet niece's First Communion. It was so wonderful to see her receive this special sacrament.

Beautiful girl!!! She is wearing the veil that Marisa wore at her First Communion. I love you J!!!!

Mom, me and sweet baby Madeline. I love that she is looking up at me!! :)

Reyno, Anthony(proud daddy), Corey, Dad and Jackson!

After the mass we went back to Camille's house for a beautiful lunch. It was a great day!!

Marisa and Jackson with Madeline. They could not get enough of her!!! There were lots of hints from the kids that they would love to have a new sibling!!! I just laughed!! :)

May is a month of end of the year events. It's probably the busiest month of the school year.

Jackson has had two band concerts and two academic awards ceremonies.

Getting ready to play.

And it wouldn't be right if I didn't mention baseball. It is the one thing that we do everyday!!!!

He looks so serious. This is the Rec team that Reyno coaches.

Marisa had her sports banquet this past weekend. I didn't take a single picture!!!

We have her academic awards this week and then finals start.

As much as I am ready for the school year to be over, I want it to slow down a little. I know our time here is running out.

This and That

The last few weeks have been busy and and very exciting. Jackson made the all "A" Honor Roll for the third time this year and is staying very busy with baseball. Starting next week, he will be playing seven days a week!!!
Marisa is very busy with school and getting ready for Prom!!! She was recently inducted into the National Honor Society!!

We are so proud of her. She has worked very hard for this!!! Our dear friend, Stephen came to the ceremony. He brought our sweet God daughter, Sahara. We missed having her twin brother, Sterling and big brother Stephen and mom Bettina.

Last week I got the call that I had been waiting for for nine months!!! My sister was in labor!!!! I jumped in the car and headed to Dallas!! That afternoon, my beautiful niece, Madeline was born!!!

Here is Madeline with her mom and her aunts!!! This baby girl is going to be very loved!!

My amazing sister and the love of her life, Madeline!!

We have many things coming up in the next few weeks. End of the school year awards, baseball and eventually I'm going to have to get ready for the move!!! Can you tell I'm still in denial!!! :)

Opening Day!!

Monday was opening day for the Texas Rangers!!! We surprised Jackson with tickets to the game. He was beyond thrilled.

Here we are before heading out to the game. I think we were all excited!!!

The Ballpark at Arlington

My guys trying to catch balls at batting practice.

Jackson with one of the Ranger girls!!

The F-16s flying over the ballpark

Former Dallas Cowboy, Roger Staubach, throwing out the first pitch.

Our favorite Ranger, Josh Hamilton!!!!

A walk off win!!!!

After the big win!!! Go Rangers!!!

It was such a fun day. The game was great and we made many wonderful memories!!!

Easter 2010

Happy Easter from the Arredondos!!!!

Happy Birthday Marisa!!!

Today my sweet, amazing daughter turned 16! It's hard for me to write those words. I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. I remember going into labor, and how quickly she came. I remember holding her in my arms. She was so little and so sweet. That day changed my life forever. God had blessed me with this child and he entrusted Reyno and I to raise her. I never could have dreamed for a better daughter. She is smart, caring, funny,outgoing and a pure gift!!! I do not feel worthy of such a gift. I thank God everyday for her. I thank him for allowing me to be her mother.
Marisa, you amaze me. Your faith in God is inspiring. Thank you for being you! I cannot wait to see the adult you become. I look forward to your future and I cherish each day that I spend with you!!!

On a lighter note, I am now the mother of a licenced driver!!!! First thing this morning we headed to the DPS. I was so nervous and she was so excited. Reyno was snapping pictures like crazy!!! :)


Wow!! I haven't seen that big of a smile on her face in a while!!

Here she is this afternoon going to hang out with her friend. To say that I was a little nervous is an understatement!! I stood in the driveway watching my baby drive off. I barely kept it together. :) I made her call me as soon as she got there.

It's been a very big day. Happy Sweet 16 Marisa!!!!