Partner in Crime... even on sick days.

A dear friend of mine gave me a poodle shitzu mix puppy for my b day about four years ago. His name was Little Brother ( for those of you who dont know, there are five girls and 0 boys. so the name fit perfect) Even though he was "mine" he quickly attached himself to my mom. He slept under her bed, played with her, followed  her around, and even knew when she was home way before she was pulling into the drive way... my mom became his human. 

He loved to go out and run around, but as soon as i whistled he came right home. He was a dear loyal friend to my mom, so when he past away a year ago you can imagine the emptiness at home. I waited a while and then started looking around for another pup to give love to and get love back. I posted on KSL that I was looking for a bigger bread to train as a service dog for Nina.. I got overwhelming responses offering me pups from litters for free. People were to willing to help! I finally picked the one that melted my heart, Layla Mae. 

She is a Great Dane/Anatolian Shepard mix bread by a breeder. Why Layla? ummm LOOK at her!!! Plus I always wanted a Great Dane. I brought her home a couple of days before Easter as a surprise for my sisters. I never knew quite how much she would change our lives. She was shy, but quickly opened up and loved getting into the trash ( sense she can reach) sneaking to the basement to hide and destroy all the toys, she even got locked up in my room,  when I was away, where she dug at the door and ruined our carpet.  Im a dog person for sure... But things with Layla are different. She is my companion when im sick. She is my protector when im scared. She is my cuddle buddy when im lonely and she is my big baby..I think its safe to say I am here human..

  She recently turned 1 and she is soo big! 

 Same tilt of the head as when I first got her... my fav

 Last night I felt ill and today I had the flew... TERRIBLE NO GOOD FLU!!! I felt like my tummy was the stage for tap dancers.I feel asleep on the couch as Juan studied for a chem test and Layla chilled on the opposite end of the couch. When I woke up about an hour later I found that Layla was gone and Juan was asleep on my leg. I quickly felt betrayed... Layla must have gone to sleep with Andrea. She sleeps with her on nights that I am out late. But last night I was home. I felt stung. When I got Juan up and walked down stairs to make sure Layla was asleep, no layla. Juan left and I walked up to bed, when I open the door I find Layla fast asleep by my door in her usual spot. I felt loved. She knew I was home and would be to bed soon, but she went up to "her" room and waited for me. I spent all night tossing and turning and moaning with discomfort. Layla got up from her usual spot by the door and laid right next to my bed. She takes care of me. We are best friends.

I think of some of the things that I am scared of about marriage... 

Cooking

Cooking

Cooking 

Leaving my sisters

Leaving Layla Mae.

It may sound absurd to some people who say... "she is just a dog" but to me she is soooo much more then that. 

We are partners in crime.

yours truly....

The main event... Flower Girls

Erro Girlys!!

So my goal this week is to have the flower girls dresses picked out and ordered or made soon. I was hoping I would already have them done by now but those who know me know that it would have been way to out of my style to be that prepared. Soooo that being said.. I want you girls to give me your opinion, thoughts, dislikes, likes etc. 

My colors will be grey and very light yellow. I would like the flower girls in a dark grey  color. So here are some options.

This dress is obviously not grey but this one would be one we make. so I would have us make it in grey with a light yellow sash. 

I like this one a lot. simple and cute. We could take the flowers off and lower them to the waist. 

I love love this dress. Its not dark grey but i love it.. thoughts? Is it wedding material?

Much like the second dress. I like the second better what do you think?

Finally this cute little
Audrey Hepburn piece but in grey. 

Or just a simple dress like this one but in grey?

SO

Those are the ones that I have found so far and am thinking about. Here are my questions... 

• If its sleeveless like some that I have shown you will you be bothered? 
• what one do you like best? 

For the babies of the family... Alyson and Cosette I have already picked out what I want for them

Just a white tee and we will make these tutus with the yellow ribbon. and of course a cute hair band 

Like this...

Ok girls.. please comment and let me know thoughts! So we can all decide :) 

Yours Truly.

And now...

ELLOOO...


Ok so for all those who dont know already.. im brown! I know!!! Shocker, but yes Im latino and there for sense I would like family in Mexico ( where my mum and Juans family are from) and Ecuador (my dads family is from) to know what is going on and how life goes and what nots, I have decided that I will be attempting to post in English and Spanish!! This will be an adventure all on its own for me and I am excited, but realize that realistically this might be chaos. But I figure ill give it a go and if I see this isnt working out then ill just have to split the blog in two... But let see how this works shall we? 


Any who planning.... We got the Temple set to go 9:40am and it will be at the Salt Lake Temple. Now I need to find my temple dress. I have my dress, but has to be altered. The reception will be held... Im not telling yet. But its set apart and ready to go. I have the candy bar ready with exception of a few decorations and table cloth. The photo booth is also set for our amazing day! They want to charge us an extra 50 for a prop box!!! I THINK NOT! I know its only 50 but if I can save I will! So I am going to make my own. Going to Savers buy a old luggage and then to the dollar store to get some props. I know I sound stingy but if I save 30 buck then I can get some jeans :)! Juan and I met up with a photographer today that we both liked. Im just going to have to review the contract and chat with the parentals. But we NEED to do our engagements soon! Anyway, there is soooo much left to do. Tables, Center Pieces, dress alterations, brides maids dresses, flower girls etc etc on so on. Im now starting to feel very overwhelmed and a little behind but ill catch up.


so a goal I have this next few weeks is to go through my closet and use things I dont in a different way. so here is today......

my snoopy sweater, black blazer, big star jeans with hole and LOTS of jewelry.


I am trying to be a little more detailed with Juan, So I have made a list of to do's.

• I found some nice walky talkies, so I am hiding one in his room and radioing him one night well he studies from my house. Have a walky talky talk night. :)
• kidnap him at night with blanket, midnight snack, and camera. Take him for a shooting start watch for that one special wish.

       Those are my two that I am planning these next couple of weeks. 

anywhos.. lots to do. :) aggg cant wait!

yours truly ..

Its Happening... JUNE 9 2012

When I was 13 I met a boy... yes I met many boys in Junior High but this boy was special. We had Orchestra together where I played cello and he the viola. Long story short at 13 I met the man of my dreams I just didn't know it. :)I had a young girl crush and we became "girlfriend and boyfriend" (which at that age meant everyone knew they couldnt flirt with him! he was mine.) He was my first holding of hands and first kiss, first love. But at that age nether of us were ready for what we know now that we had. High School was a different story... were one grew confidence and being to cool. We hardly spoke but would on occasion say our hellos.Graduation came and we all went our separate ways. I stayed and attended UVU and he moved to St George and attended Dixey. He came home and left again for a two year LDS mission to Missouri. Me family moved into his ward well he was out so when he got back our ward quickly worked on getting us to date. Not much push was needed though and a week of hanging out and an X man movie later I didn't know what it was but i couldn't stand the thought of not hanging out with him for even a day. So that is how this story began....


9 years later and I am now engaged to Juan Diaz De Leon and I cant wait for the day to come on June 9th 2012. Ill be sealed in the Salt Lake Temple!!! So its done now comes the planning and I am excited but over whelmed. There you have it folks. I will keep updating here sites and such so that everyone is informed. Love you all :)


Yours Truly