A day in the life of The Rojas Family...

Family updates

2008-06-30T21:13:00.000-07:00

Jared- He is such a stud muffin! He finished Kindergarten with flying colors! He is great at math, they placed him on a 2nd grade level math for next year (he'll be in 1st grade). He has enjoyed playing T-ball and swimming lesson, he now jumps off the diving board (if you know Jared you know that this is a great accomplishment, he is a bit of a chicken!). He has memorized the Primary Theme in Spanish another great accomplishment since he is my little "gringo"!!! He has been taking great care of Rafael his turtle, which is great for me because I refuse to touch it.
Also he recently got glasses he looks adorable, but too bad that he has my poor eye sight. Jared's favorite TV show is Animal Planet, he loves animals and dinosaurs and knows a lot about them. He is so funny he loves to imitate peoples faces and he happens to do a facial expression that I do to them when they are in trouble, and he does it so well!!! They don't take me serious at all. Hellooooo!

Maven- Maven is a doll and she has the big sister syndrome, she is a bossy little sucker! LOL Maven excels at everything she does. She will be in Kindergarten now in August and she cannot wait. I took her for the assessment test in May, I was hoping that she would be in all day Kindergarten so that I wouldn't have to make so many trips to the school. Well since she knows her letters, numbers, colors, shapes, how to write her full name and how to read they told me she had to be on half day and I quote... " No, I am sorry. Full day Kindergarten is only for kids who need the extra help, and she doesn't." Thanks a lot Maven! I am just kidding, I am glad that she is so bright! Maven also played T-ball and must I say she has a great arm! This is her first year playing, she gets it from me :) She loved her swimming lesson and since she is such a dare devil she needs to know how to swim. She is a great helper and loves to help me do the dishes!

Taylor- She cracks me up. She loves to eat, man can that girl eat. She is already getting into Mavens things, I don't even want to think what it will be like when they are teenagers. :( She loves to take out the dirt from my plants and throw it on the carpet. She knows she is doing something wrong too because she comes up to me and gives me this look and I know she has done something. She also loves to take all the wipes out of the wipe warmer and throw them all over her room. She truly gives me a run for my money. She loves to hold Haley and give her kisses. She has Roy wrapped around her little finger. She milks him so so good!

Haley- She is a butterball. Haley Lu is what we call her. She is just a great baby and so sweet. She cues and smiles mostly at me only!!!! I love it. She melts my heart. I am so glad that she is a part of our family.

Roy- I am falling in love with him more and more each day! He makes me laugh so hard which is kind of hard to do. He is working hard and going to school. He will be done in a year and a half and I cannot wait. In January he was called as 2nd Counselor in our ward and I truly don't know how he does it. He sleeps maybe 6 hrs a day max. He is extremely busy all the time. Sunday's are not the same anymore, he leaves early and gets out late... I am so thankful for his willingness to serve and for sacrifices he makes for our family and I have seen the blessings do to this. In between his busy schedule he manages to be the assistant coach for the kids t-ball team, he takes each kid (Jared and Maven) on their own Daddy date and takes me out to dinner, temple and movie date monthly. He is such a great man!

Diane- Well I am healthier! When Roy got his calling I thought that I was for sure going to get released and I was sad to not be with the YW any more. I prayed that I would be able to stay in my calling . Well little did I know that I was going to regret ever praying for that! J/K. It has just been a little hard with four kids and being pretty much a single Mom and all. It has just been a tad bit overwhelming but I am getting the hang of things! I have been tutoring the kids on school subjects, I have a few craft projects pending, I am enjoying book club and being a Mom. Roy and I went together for the first time to the YW camp together Roy as a Coun. and I as a YW Couns. it was so much fun to share that experience with him. The girls made him do a dance with them (I have a video clip of it) cause it was just to funny to watching play this game. I am getting my braces off soon! Hallelujah for that... I just started working out since I have some serious weight to loose thanks to my Doctor who made me drink protein shakes during my pregnancy because the baby was too small and I wasn't gaining weight, now I look like a stuffed burrito:(

We are looking forward to friends and family visiting us from out of town and taking our little family vacation. We are enjoying the warm and sunny weather!

Bath time

2008-06-30T21:07:00.000-07:00

Haley loves taking baths, she truly falls a sleep in the middle of it. Too funny!

Funny face!

2008-06-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

Taylor loves to make everyone laugh by making faces but one that really does it for us is her "Viejita face" AKA "Grannie face" it's a puertorican thing! Here it is and enjoy.

Even people at church ask her to make the face and they die laughing. It's better in person but you will have to settle for this!

I love to sleep!

2008-06-30T20:56:00.000-07:00

Haley is just a sweetheart! She sleeps a lot so here she is at what she does best! Don't you love her cheeks! I do!!!

I like to feed my self!

2008-06-30T20:46:00.000-07:00

Even though I like that Taylor is so independent it is also very hard. She will not allow me to feed her and she makes such a mess every single meal of the day. There is food all over her face, hair, chair and needless to say all over the floor. AHHHHHHHHH! For the sake of learning and developing her skills I shall let her destroy the kitchen... Here she is enjoy garlic bread, lasagna and a sugar cookie that Jared gave her. I can't be upset look at that face, she is darling!

I am getting so big, so fast...

2008-06-10T09:40:00.000-07:00

Haley had her two week check up and she is doing great! She now weights 9' 7 and 21 1/2 inches long and she has her belly and double chin to prove it! The nurses couldn't get over her full head of hair and adorable cheeks. She has been holding her head up since she was a week old, cues and smiles all the time. She is also very alert, everyone thinks that she is older than what she is! We adore her!

Sick babies

2008-06-05T16:33:00.000-07:00

I'm really trying to adjust to being a Mom of four and everything was fine until 3 out of 4 kids got sick at the same time, MERCY... Fevers, ear & throat infections turns into sleepless nights / cranky kiddos which equals tired cranky Mommy with a massive headache. I take my hat off to Moms, especially those who have more kids than me... Does it ever get better or easier? I pray it does!

If you ever want to have more kids read my blog, I am sure it will scare you away from doing so... LOL Just kidding!

1st attempt on pictures :(

2008-06-05T12:31:00.000-07:00

Haley was a doll!

Jared didn't do all that bad if I remember correctly, maybe slouching.

Maven looked at everyone and everything except at the camera...

Taylor kept on picking at Haley's belly button and making weird & grossed out faces... We will try to take pictures again in a couple of weeks, hopefully they will listen and smile big for Titi Raquel. From now on we will only take pics once a year if lucky, it was insane.

Feeling much better!!!

2008-05-20T12:36:00.001-07:00

Haley Noelani arrived on Monday May 12, 2008 at 12:38 PM. She weighed 7 11 and 20 inches long. She is doing great and is an absolute sweetheart! We are in love. Her middle name "Noelani" means miracle sent from God, which is exactly what she is.

I am feeling much better and getting use to four kiddos!!! Scary... The pics are backwards but here you go!

What a day...

2008-04-10T19:00:00.000-07:00

I am emotionally drained and depressed today, so I went looking for some guidance and found this talk that Roy saved on our computer, http://www.byub.org/findatalk/details.asp?ID=882.
I am so grateful for the gospel in my life and for the strength it gives me. I hope I'm worthy of these great blessings some day.

Beautiful green eyes!

2008-01-28T19:46:00.000-08:00

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

Individual ones

2008-01-28T19:38:00.001-08:00

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

My Angels

2008-01-28T19:31:00.000-08:00

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

Thanks Culi!

2008-01-28T19:29:00.000-08:00

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

I must be doing something right...

2008-01-13T19:12:00.000-08:00

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...

2008-01-10T23:09:00.001-08:00

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.

Beautiful smile

2007-08-18T00:04:00.001-07:00

I took Taylor out side with me to pick the vegetables from my garden, when we came back inside she was so sweaty I had to strip her down and she was so happy.

4 1/2 months old

2007-08-17T23:42:00.000-07:00

My sweet Taylor is getting so big and I feel like I have not posted enough pictures of her. She is fun, she giggles out loud, rolls over, she is wanting to crawl but instead she goes in circles! She's trying to sit up and her two bottom teeth are almost out. She loves to play with her toys, automatically smiles and giggles when she sees someone approaching her!!!

Who do I really look like???

2007-08-17T23:24:00.001-07:00

Jared & Maven have loved having Taylor. They love holding and kissing her. Every morning the first thing they do is to check if she is awake so they can talk to her. Once in a while they squish her a little too hard but overall they are great with her. Jared & Maven have become better buddies, they defend each other. Just recently Jared hit Maven so I called him to put him in time out and Maven starts crying, "Mami don't hit him or put him on time out, I love him..." Sure make me look like the bad one why don't you :} It was sweet and cute. After Jared was done with his time out he went back down stairs and sad thank you Tata, I am OK now. DRAMA... These kids are out of control!!!

Good Times

2007-08-17T23:11:00.001-07:00

It was Roy turn to plan FHE and he did a great job! He cooked the kids fav "sghetti" AKA spaghetti and rice crispy treats for dessert. For the activity we had a potatoe sack relay with the kids, the lesson was to learn to play as a team and not be a sore looser. It was so much fun. He is a great Dad!

P.S.

I fell and the kids enjoyed it a little too much. Stinkers :)

Poor Taylor got her shots & instead of crying she slept...

2007-08-17T23:06:00.000-07:00

We love the Ludtke's!!!

2007-07-27T19:22:00.000-07:00

We are so excited! Roy's mission companion and best friend Jarom is coming into town on Wednesday. They are going to the Fair Conference. I am so excited to hang out with Marie and the boys.

The month of July

2007-07-27T19:09:00.000-07:00

We had a total blast on July 4th. We took the kids to the Provo paraide and had a yummie BBQ at our house with my family. Jared finished his T-ball season with two home runs. He did great and is looking forward to soccer season. Last week I was at Young Women Camp and had a total blast. This week Roy is driving back and forth from the Young Men Scout camp, work & school poor guy is about to pass out. So Jared, Maven, Taylor & I are hanging out today watching movies and eating popcorn!

Two beautiful women of our family had a birthday this month. So Happy Birthday Erica and Mami. You ladies are amaizing, strong, loving, giving, and the BOMB and a bag of chips!

I wish I had pictures to post of them...

Jared, Maven & Taylor

2007-07-27T18:42:00.001-07:00

My beautiful & talented sister takes pics of my babies all the time and needless to say that I LOVE IT!!! Aren't they great! What can I say we make cute babies!

It's been a while

2007-07-27T18:36:00.000-07:00

Okay so I suck at this, I know. Things have been kinda crazy lately so please excusse the last month. I have a ton of great pics to come. I hope everyone is having a great summer.

Pretty in Yellow

2007-06-18T22:05:00.000-07:00

Taylor is 2 months old now, she is 12 1/2 pounds and 26 inches long. She loves to smile, cue, roll, eat and sleep! She has been sleeping through the night for 3 weeks now, I am in heaven. She is truely an Angel.

Bath time!

2007-06-18T21:59:00.000-07:00

Taylor loves bath time and she has yet to cry when she takes a bath, she has actually fallen a sleep while I am bathing her. It is the highlight of her day.

Father's Day BBQ

2007-06-18T21:43:00.000-07:00

We had a BBQ with my in-laws at a park in Murray, we had a blast!

Happy Father's Day

2007-06-18T21:21:00.000-07:00

They are Buddies! I want to publicly tell my husband how grateful I am of having him as my husband and father of my kids. He is an amazing father and my better half. Thank you for all that you do for our family. I love you Honey!

And Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing fathers out there! We couldn't do it with out you.

Primary Mini Olympics

2007-06-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

Jared and Maven participated in the Primary Mini Olympics and they did so well!!!
Raquel and Logan came to meet us because they were going to join us later and Jared's T-ball game. Thanks for coming, Raquel!

Youth Conference

2007-06-18T20:44:00.000-07:00

I have had the honor of being in the Young Women Presidency (1st Counselor) for the past three years and it has been such a blessing in my life. I went to Youth Conference recently and had an amazing experience with one of my YW how has been inactive for about a year and was getting in a lot of trouble. We dragged her along and when we were cleaning out our cabin to come back home, she came and gave me a huge hug and thanked me for bring her and not forgetting about her. Since then she has been coming to every Mutual and every Sunday and she is working on getting her temple recommend to go do baptisms. What a great joy! I am so grateful for my father in heaven and his great plan for us.

Mr. Fire Man

2007-06-18T20:34:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of babysitting Logan while Raquel was in Vegas. He was such a good boy. Jared and Maven had a blast playing dress up (costumes) with Logan.

Guess who is playing T-ball?

2007-05-30T21:11:00.000-07:00

Today was Jared's first T-ball practice and we all went to support him! Roy had midterms today, so he was able to go as well. There he was on the field helping out the coach. I was on the side lines enjoying it and trying to contain my self from being the rowdy parent since I was warned by Jared NOT to embarrassed him. I'm not promising anything but I will try! ;)

Check out Maven, my tom boy! That's right just like Mommy!

Say Cheese!

2007-05-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to get a picture of Taylor smiling and I did it!!! She had just taken a bath and looks absolutely beautiful!!! Then she had enough of the pictures and wanted to eat.

Delicate Arch

2007-05-29T23:45:00.000-07:00

We hiked 6 miles total to see the Delicate Arch. During this long and exhausting hike Jared said to Roy, " Daddy you are my best friend!" Roy responded, sweet! Jared said well you wont be if you keep on saying sweet... Roy asked why and he said because it bugs me, so please stop. Can you tell the sun was getting to him... Mercy!!!

This was amazing and worth it!!! Everyone must go.

Double Arches

2007-05-29T23:39:00.001-07:00

I was trying to get rid of the farmers tan. It didn't work :(

The kids on the trip!

2007-05-29T23:35:00.001-07:00

They were so tired...

2007-05-29T23:15:00.001-07:00

After a long day of site seeing and hiking, they were gone. I have great kids.

Memorial Day Weekend

2007-05-29T22:54:00.001-07:00

We headed out to Moab on Friday for Memorial Day weekend and had an absolute blast. As we started to reach Moab Jared was intrigued by the mountains and said Mom I think Dinosaurs use to live here. On the Map it said that we were on the Dinosaur Diamond Hwy and he was so excited, he said, "can I see the map, I would like to read it", (he is learning how to read)!!! "I bet all types of creatures lived here Mom". Roy began on telling him some history about the land, (Mr. history buff that he is). Jared was in heaven. We camped at the KOA campgrounds and went to see all the Arches National Park, Canyon lands and Dead Horse Point. It was just breath taking. The Kids had a blast and did so good. Jared and Maven hiked all the way with out complaining and Taylor was a saint like always! We had a fantastic weekend. Hope you all did as well.

Finally

2007-05-16T21:24:00.000-07:00

It took us a while but here we are. Soon I will upload some new pictures of the kids!