Beautiful green eyes!

She was eating frosting at Gaby's birthday party, thanks to Lela! Taylor loved it to say the least.

Individual ones

They are getting so big. It makes me really sad at times. To think soon there will be four...

My Angels

My kiddos at Logan's birthday in Dec. Raquel though they looked cute so she took some pics.

Thanks Culi!

Roy and I... It's been a while since we had taken a picture of just us!

I must be doing something right...

I personally know I could be doing so much more to teach my children how to be good people and that is goal this year. But when things like this happen it gives me some relief. This Christmas I was trying to prepare Jared and Maven mentally for the gifts they would be receiving from Santa this year. So when they wrote Santa their letter they were only allowed to ask for 3 things each. They usually get a lot more but with all our medical bills we have we really couldn't do more. They asked why 3 things and I replied well there are a lot of kids in the world and we need to be considerate of Santa, so that everyone can get presents, plus you guys too many toys. So they began writing the letter to Santa super excited. Later that week we had the opportunity to go a homeless shelter as a mutual activity for the Young Women and I took the kids with me. There the YW served food to the homeless. There were lots of little kids there as well. Jared and Maven were a little confused and sad. Right before Christmas we moved the kids bedrooms around and put in bags toys they didn't use anymore, they were super upset that I was taking away their toys. I told them we were going to give them to a shelter for the kids there. They began by giving some of their favorite toys, so that we can add to the "give away pile" because they had too much and maybe it would be some else favorite dino or doll. I choked up. We gathered the bags and put them in the garage. I want to reorganize some closets and gather the some more things but I haven't quit done it. On our way home last week from taking Jared to school Maven asked why we hadn't taken the things over and I told her i need to do some more things. She continued asking questions as to what else they would need, I replied, cloth food maybe even furniture so they can start new life. She said well then lets go to the store and buy some food and take it to them or what else can we do Mami? I said well people do food drives like that everyone can donate and it will be a lot more things. She said well lets do it. I was a little distracted by some one who cut me off, I started to mumble and replied, do what Maven? She replied the food drive and was that "moron" in front of us? Inside joke and completely out of the subject but when cars cut me off I have the bad habit of calling them "morons", Jared and Maven asked if it was a bad word I said no that's his name... Well a couple of days later Roy was driving with them and a car cut Roy off and Maven said Daddy that was "moron", Mami sees him all the time. I had some explaining to do after that one!!! So back to the subject Maven and Jared want to invite you guys " our family members" if you'd like and have things you don't need to donate it for their toy, cloth & food drive. They are super excited about this and I am so proud and touched by their kindness. If you would like to participate please email me at dee_rojas@hotmail.com or call me at 607-2642.

It has been a while...

Well I just want to share some info on the last months of 2007. It has truly been crazy and challenging but looking back we have been so blessed. I am just so great for my personal health trials for they have made me appreciate everything and everyone in my life. I have gained a testimony of prayer and of the love of our Savior. I am also extremely grateful to my family for all of their support and love through these tough times. My dear husband fell apart, it made me tell my self what I tell him when he gets sick, SUCK it up. I continued with my life as normal.

Heavenly Father works in mysteries ways and has blessed me with another baby. Yes, I'm pregnant while being on the pill plus taking medication that was supposed to have a lesser chance of pregnancy. Let share the story. Well, I got a call from the Dr.'s office asking me to go in to the office to review my lab test. I assumed it was good or bad news regarding my health. Never did it cross my mind that I might be pregnant. So when I get there, he looks at me and says I have good news and bad news, which one do you want first? I had prepared for the worst so that I wouldn't be surprised so I quickly answered bad news. Your tumor has dramatically decreased but we are going to have to wait to treat it. We have to take you off the chemo immediately. I said, why? Well honey CONGRATULATIONS, you are pregnant. I answered that is impossible, yeah not right. He said well lets see, he called the nurse and asked her to get the ultrasound machine. I was sitting there confused but confident that he was wrong. As he places the image taker on my belly there it was. My jaw dropped and tears started to come out, I automatically started to ask questions, is it going to hurt the baby and the medicine, what are the side effects? He told me all the possibilities while measuring the baby with the ultrasound machine, you are 3 1/2 months pregnant everything looks good so far, but we must monitor you and the baby closely. I became hysterical and just couldn't get it together. I was in shock and could not believe this too was happening. He put his arm around me and went on saying that miracles happen and that he felt this was a blessing for my health and my family. He promised that the Lord new what he was doing (can you tell he is a bishop). I really didn't want to hear it, I was angry and frustrated. I composed my self and came home. When I told Roy he was concerned but happy. He said honey both of you will be okay. I cried for a month and didn't tell anyone else. I asked Roy for a blessing and went to the Temple seeking peace and comfort. When I left I felt like a new person and said okay well here we go please help me. When I announced it to my family laughs and "this could only happen to you", followed by a lot of questions. I am currently happy about my pregnancy and it's a GIRL! As soon as she comes out I am having laser surgery for my tumor and having my tubes tied!!!! The factory is closed :) Life is good!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Christmas and New years and hope that everyone else did as well. May this new year bring you all lots of happiness and peace.

P.S. One of my new year resolution is posting pics weekly!!! I'll post some tomorrow of the Holidays and kids birthday's.