Fundraising for Costa Rica Trip 2011

Hi Friends/Family!!

I'm leading a trip to Costa Rica this upcoming summer and thought I'd share our fundraiser. I'm selling the product too since I do extra excursions with the kids and pay for them myself. The group's website is below and you can browse the products that we are selling, BUT I advice you to message me your order because if you order it online then you'll have to pay shipping. So, you're in my area, then it will come to my house free of charge and I will deliver to you :)

I think the pasta IS a lot of FUN and makes great gag gifts, is great for parties, and you may even want to buy some for yourself (I am!)

Have fun browsing Fun Pasta!!

http://www.funpastafundraising.com/shop/costarica2011

3 day weekend

Hi folks-
Columbus day weekend and here's what we did... minus monday.

Friday- we drove to Des Moines, IA for a wedding and got to hotel @10 went to bed @11:30. We were given an awesome discount by our friend Wolf and he was there to.

Saturday- in the morning Sofia & Vince went swimming and Santi & I hung around in the room. Then after we all got ready we went shopping at a mall. I found a cute dress 3 sizes smaller than what I was BEFORE I got pregnant with Santi. VERY AWESOME! Then we got ready for the wedding and went. The wedding was very kid-friendly to our surprise and it was thoughtful of the bride and groom to think of the kids invited. They had a kid table with games, puzzles, coloring books, crayons, etc. They also had all the kids served at the tables while the adults had to go to a buffet (which was DELICIOUS). They also had a candy toss for the kids and each kid had a welcome message from the bride & groom along with a baggy to collect the candy. It was such a nice gesture :)

Sunday- we drove home after breakfast, but had a lay over in Davenport and got to eat lunch with Omar and his girlfriend Amanda. Then after watching the Bears win and the Packers lose in OT we made it home.

Monday- got some things planned. Dentist appt, doctor appt, and relaxing!!

GRANDPA IS FINE!

So they did the EKG and they diagnosed him with Angina which I guess it has the same symptoms as a heart attack but doesn't have the permanent damage. He is back in their apartment in Boiro and will be back on Thursday. My mom is exhausted with Abuelo & Abuela. She's ready to come back, but has gotten much done even though she lost 5 days at the hospital.

Thanks to all who prayed or thought of my family. It does mean a lot to us!!!

Calling all prayer warriors!!!

Hi to all. It's been quite the day. My mom left for Spain on Sunday and took my grandparents with her. There task was to get an apartment ready for sale, figure out all the banking stuff, and of course visit family. They were out on a stroll this morning and my grandfather started complaining of major chest pain and being cold. My mom got some help and they took him to the hospital. They were told he may have had a heart attack and was transported to Santiago de Compostela (the city/saint that our son was named after). That's all I know for now. Also, my grandmother has Alzheimer's so she's even more confused now. Please pray for all of them and us too. I just thank God that it happened in Spain and not here because there he's covered medically and here the bills would have sky rocketed. Also, there he has his brother and his sister that can see him. That's his "home". I'm in high spirits and hope that everything turns out well. Whatever the outcome it's in God's hands. Thanks ahead for your prayers and will post more info as soon as it's given to me.

1st full week of school, CHECK!

so, we all survived our first full week of school (although Vince's was last week because teachers started last week). We've had some good times for sure! I have declared Sushi Thursdays at work and have brought sushi both thursdays as my lunch :) Vince has the boys napping and eating and Sofia is good to go with her schedule as well. This week she will have orientation and then class will start the tuesday after labor day. Here are some things I've heard this week...

-Wow Mrs. Iadipaolo you got so skinny, I guess that's what happens after you have a baby.

-Will you wear my football jersey next Friday? I've had a lot of cute girls that have asked to wear mine, but I told all of them I would ask you first and if you said no then I'd consider giving it to one of them... (weird?)

-I don't like when my socks match. It's really weird, even if I'm wearing white socks one has to be tall and the other short.

-Do we have to do this in Spanish?

-How come the freshman got their planner books first? (Duh- they're the ones that need it most?)

-It's picture day for those of you teachers that haven't gotten your picture updated in the last 10 years, please make sure you get your picture taken today (hahahaha)

I have more I'm sure but can't think of any. I'll keep a journal and write these funny sayings I hear at work because honestly... you gotta laugh!!

Back to School, Back to School....

Wow, my summer was the longest summer EVER thanks to Santiago (and Vince cuz he helped :) ). My last day of work was April 23rd for summer vacation and today it's official over. I've had an incredible summer this year, probably the BEST one yet. Santiago has been a wonderful addition to our family and we couldn't have asked for a better little helper of a big sister Sofia. We've gotten to do many things as a family- including going to the zoo, traveling to Maryville to see the Abuelos multiple times, swam, and lots more. I'm so blessed to have great kids and such an awesome husband. I'll straight out admit that if it weren't for Vince... well he's just the perfect teammate for me. We work well together and balance each other out, and this summer I've realized even more why I fell in love with him in the first place. He's kindhearted, understanding, honest, loyal, and has the BEST sense of humor for me. I love you Sweets. Thanks for making my summer relaxing, enjoyable, challenging, and just simply AWESOME.

What a great way to start the school year to know how much love there is at home waiting for me at the end of the working day.

Cheers to a great school year!!!!

PARA MI ABUELO PEPEILLO!

Hola Abuelo Pepe-
Ya que sabia que mi papá te va a enseñar nuestro blog quería tomar esta oportunidad para decirte que realmente te extraño mucho y tengo muchas ganas de verte en persona. Mis DOS hijos también les gustaría conocer a su bisabuelo :) Sé que estás pensando en venir en diciembre. Espero que esto sea una promesa cumplida y poder verte en las navidades. Te invito a mi casa y más importante: Sofia y Santiago se merecen conocerte porque siempre fuiste un Abuelo muy querido y quiero compartirte con ellos. Te quiero mucho!!! -Sandra-

Ven a conocernos ABUELO PEPEILLO!!

Hola Abuelo Pepeillo- Mira a ver como me parezco a mi abuelo Goyo y mi tio Omar y mi papá claro

Te queremos mucho! Ven en diciembre!!!