Birthday Morning

Ava's Horse Lesson

All Ava wanted for Christmas and her Birthday was a horse. Well there was no chance that was happening, so we took her to Bay Area Equestrian Center for a Foundation Lesson. They showed her everything about a horse from how to brush it, clean the hoofs, put on saddle, approach it, walk it, talk to it and eventually ride it. Ava was in her element. She was all about the horse and didn’t pay much attention to us. Since they do not offer Horse Riding Lesson until age 6 we will keep Ava in the Foundation Classes every other month

 



Ava's Birthday Celebration

This day was the most difficult. My grandmother had passed the night before at 9:52pm, but I didnt want Ava to think she did something wrong to not have a Birthday Party. So we had a small celebration with the kids on my moms' side of the family. Ava enjoyed it and if only for a little bit, it kept our minds off the terrible loss of my grandmother.

R.I.P Grandma

Rosario N. Villa, 86, Pasadena, Texas, passed away December 26, 2014.

She was born in New Braunfels, Texas on October 23, 1928.

She was married to Rodolfo G. Villa on July 4, 1950. Rosario worked in retail for various companies throughout her life. She was a member of Red Hats and the La Porte Sr. Citizens and had a passion for Ceramics, arts and crafts with interests in fashion and jewelry. She is survived by her children, Linda (Frank) Espinoza, Rosemary (Jack) Cavazos, Abel (Anita) Villa, Sylvia Nachman, Mary (Salvador) Guerrero, Rudy (Sally) Villa and Michael (Jennifer) Villa, 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodolfo G. Villa, sons, Rodolfo Villa Jr. and Oscar Villa, father, Jose Nunez, mother, Matiana Nunez, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Grand View Funeral Home, 8501 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, Texas 77505. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church 2921 Center St., Deer Park, Texas 77536. Interment to follow at Grand view Memorial Park.

 

 

My beautiful Grandmother. I will forever remember her lovely smile, how pretty she always looked, how she dressed so nice and always wore jewlery.

My Wedding Day

College Graduation

High School Graduation

Christmas 2014

Christmas morning was bittersweet. I was excited to see my kids’ faces on Christmas morning and how thrilled they would be about their gifts, but I was sad about my grandmother.

They took her off the breathing tube at 6pm Christmas Eve. My dad was at the hospital all night. He never slept that night and returned home about 8am to see the kids unwrap gifts. He rested most the day and heading back to the hospital that afternoon. We all had my grandmother on our minds.

Ava's 1st glimpse of Christmas Morning

Nathan's new toy

 

Family photo minus Ava

She was too busy with gifts



 

...Ava still too busy for a photo

 

...finally a photo with Ava

 

Family Photo

Nathan in "awe" of his BIG Sister



 

Family Photo

Ava not so thrilled about her Little Brother

 

JJ, Me & Gabe

 

Nathan and Aida

 

Ava and Augustine

My BIG Boy's 1st Christmas



 Ramirez Siblings minus Nuno and Adan

 

Holly Dropped off a Special Christmas Eve Gift

This Christmas was a sober one. My grandmother was in the hospital so the annual Christmas Festivities took a back seat as we were way more concerned about her condition. So Christmas Eve Morning Holly the Elf had a present for Ava. It was pj's and a Movie (Sleeping Beauty out of the Disney Vault) to watch Christmas Eve

 



Ava and Grandpa

My grandfather is always intown for Christmas.

Ava was so excited to show him how to spell her name and he was just as excited to watch her.

 



School Birthday Celebration

This year Ava was so excited about her birthday. She kept asking about it. She also stated how she wanted cupcakes, goodie bags, presents and a piñata. Her 1st celebration was at school. She wanted a "Puppy" theme. So I brought up cupcakes, juice and goodie bags. The kids sang her Happy Birthday. She  loved every minute of it.

 



Munster's New Spot

This is where Teddy (aka:Munster) spent most of his winter.

 



Granny Gifts

It never fails. Granny is always. right. on. time.

Nathan got a little drummer boy ornament and Ava got a gingerbread house ornament.

 

Ava helped (opened) Nathan's gift and he watched.

Cold - 3 Nixon Family - 1

The Cold season got the best of us. First Nathan got sick. Then it was inevitably I was next. Shortly after Ryan caught a slight cold. We sent Ava to my parents for the weekend to stay away from the germs. Luckily it work! However, Nathan ended up with a double ear infection and I completely lost my voice for 2 days.

 

Emma's 4th Birthday Party

We celebrated Emma's Frozen Themed 4th Birthday Party. The trio (Emma, Ava, and Annabelle) had a blast. Ava was worn out from jumping in the bounce house and running around like a crazy girls. It was lights out early for her. 

Nixon Family Christmas

This Christmas was a little more special. Silly Grandpa brought a girl....not just any girl. His Fiance! Yes.....Fiance: Teresa. She is a very sweet lady. We can see she makes Silly Grandpa very Happy. Therefore, we are VERY Happy for our new addition to the Nixon Family. They will be wed early next year.

Nathan was a little under the weather so he went to bed super early while we all stayed up opening gifts and enjoying each others company.

Ivy Christmas Program

Ava's Christmas Program was too cute!! She is one silly, absolutely not shy little girl. She was in the 1st row belting out Christmas songs.

 

Morning Donuts with my Girl

My Off Fridays are aways full or errands and "to do's". Sometimes I keep Ava with  me and we run around then meet dad for lunch. Other Friday's we pick up donuts and have a breakfast date.

Nathan 8 Months

Weight: I’m SURE about 25lbs
Clothing: 12 months / 18 months

Diaper: 4 going on 5
Formula/Foods: he eats all types of baby food. Still has 5 – 6oz bottles a day. He LOVES little Gerber Puffs.
Health: Good. He is getting his top 2 front teeth.
Routine: Such a good baby. He sleeps through the night, takes 2 naps during the day and always happy
What's New: Crawling faster and following sister around the house. He likes to pull up and stand every chance he gets.

 

Sister wanted her picture taken too.

Nathan's Baptism

Sunday, December 7 2014 was a special day for our family and The Hoolahans. We baptised our sweet baby boy at Epiphany of the Lord with Rachel and Patrick standing by his side as his godparents. We all will forever be Bonding By Faith!