Here's the Scope...

Stinky's 3rd Birthday... Happy B-Day DONKEY!!!

2008-08-20T15:06:00.000-07:00

George Carlin - We will miss you!!!

2008-06-23T08:05:00.000-07:00

Legendary comedian George Carlin passed away Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 at the age of 71. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Below are his words that we should all live by...

"The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints.

We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.

We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not alife. We've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not ourprejudice.

We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships.

These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throw away morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be aroundf orever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember, to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Sissy's 1st Birthday - March 28th

2008-03-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet baby girl, you are a big 1-yrs old!!! Your first year has been such an adventure. I can't wait to see whatelse you have in store for us. We love you so, so much!!!

You are the prettiest Princess of all Princess Land!!!

Mason's Valentine Box 2008

2008-02-14T07:26:00.000-08:00

Mason has yet again, created quite the valentine box for school and wanted to show it off to everyone.

It's a robot with a cupcake tin as a mouth, honeycomb cereal as a nose and medicine dispensers and candy kisses as eyes and chopsticks as antennas... He has got quite the imagination and I think it is the best box he has made so far.

Mason also has big plans for his "special girl"... Yes. Mason has a girlfriend and he got her a teddy bear and chocolates for her valentines gift. Once he gives it to her, he is hoping to get to hold her hand (for the second time). But, if he chicken's out, he says that he is going to sneak the present in her school desk then call me to come pick him up from school (because he is sure that all the anxiety and stress will make him sick; yeah, right!!!).

What a nerd!!! He must take after his Unkie Matt :)

Happy Valentines Day - 2008

2008-02-14T07:14:00.001-08:00

To my amazing guy and beautiful children... Happy Valentines Day ! I love you all so much!

We've got a family full of Chefs!!!

2008-01-21T15:14:00.000-08:00

Braden has been taking home-economics at school and has been doing a lot of cooking for the family. Surprisingly, everything he has made has been really, really good. This weekend he made individual sized pizza’s for us and his friends that he invited to sleepover for the weekend (yes, I said weekend… not night, but the whole weekend!). Everyone had a blast putting their pizzas together and they were so good! We topped the night off with some bowling and games. The next morning we woke up to Braden fixing some cinnamon rolls and Orange Julius drinks. We devoured our breakfast and then off we went sleighing. The next morning I decided to give Braden a break and made puffy-oven pancakes (but I had a watchful eye looking over my shoulder making sure I was doing it just right). Brian is now teaching Braden how to smoke/BBQ meat and cook in the Dutch oven (which we had last night). Mmmm Good!

Mason has taken on making all the deserts. He has so far made my personal favorites, rice crispy treats and chocolate chip cookies. They both turned out great! He has decided that he wants to start making a different kind of cookie each week. He has looked through cookbooks and marked the recipes he wants to make. He has enough picked out to give us a different kind of cookie each week for a full year!!! His next cookie will be a vanilla wafer cookie picked out with love for his little Sister. How sweet, huh?

Stinky also loves helping his Mom cook! I can’t turnaround in the kitchen without him there pushing his “Mimi” stool up to the counter wanting to help stir or do whatever I will let him do. He is also good at doing dishes although when he is done he feels like he must take a bath in the sink afterwards (just like when he was a baby… I love it!) .

Sissy so far is content on just watching everyone in the kitchen as long as we keep something in front of her that she can munch on. She now has 8 teeth and is beginning to walk! She is growing up too fast and will be cooking in no time!

Both Brian and I grew up in families of great cooks and food has always been a big part of our childhood. We are so proud that we are able to pass down this tradition and hope the kids will pass down to their children to come. The kitchen is the best place to be and there is nothing like enjoying a good meal with family and friends!!!

Braden's 13th Birthday - January 1st.

2008-01-02T07:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Braden! You're no longer a kid... You're a teenager!

I hope you received everything you wanted and more. We are so lucky to have you in our lives and family. We love you very much and look forward to seeing you develope into a little man.

Black Friday

2007-11-25T18:23:00.000-08:00

I can't beleive Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is on the way! This year has flown by so quickly!

I survied Black Friday (I did Toys-R-Us at 2:00am with my Sisters). There were a couple fights but nothing too major. We stood in line and froze our butts off and 5-mins before the doors open you see the "door busters" start gathering in the parking lot. The "door busters" are people that refuse to stand in line, show up right before the store opens and charge the door pushing there way into the store in front of everyone that has stood in line overnight.
This type of conduct makes everyone who has paid their due by standing in line a little "edgy" and fights tend to break out. Everyone in line makes it their mission to block those "door busters" from getting into the store. It is pretty funny! I can't wait for next years Black Friday!

Not only did I have this excitment over the weekend, but Brian and I also went to Wendover for a night with my Sisters. We had such a blast and came home ahead by $500.00. Woohoo!!!

Now it is time to prepare for chistmas and tonight we decorated the christmas tree and got the house ready for the holidays. I love this time of year! To make it ever better, Brian's Aunt Mimi and Uncle Ben are coming for a visit over the holidays... We are so excited!!!

This one is for you Katie... This is what I got Mason for his 2007 christmas tree decoration... He laughed so hard and said "it was perfect".

Christmas Project

2007-11-20T13:19:00.001-08:00

Braden S. Alba

DOB: 1/1/95

Birth Weight: 8lbs 1oz

Likes: Soccer, football, music

Mason T. Alba

DOB: 11/19/97

Birth Weight: 8lbs 5oz

Likes: Taekwondo, soccer, games

Briley M. Alba

DOB: 9/1/05

Birth Weight: 8lbs 9oz

Likes: Dancing, playing, picking on big bros

Carly A. Alba

DOB 3/28/07

Birth Weight 6lbs 90z

Likes: Mommy, Daddy and Big Bros

Mason's 10th Birthday

2007-11-19T11:54:00.001-08:00

Happy 10th Birthday Mason!!! We all love you very, very much and look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you.

2007-11-08T14:26:00.000-08:00

Brian received this from his Aunt Mimi... A Message by George Carlin:

The paradox of our time in history is that we
have taller buildings but shorter tempers,
wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We
spend more, but have less, we buy more, but
enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller
families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more
knowledge, but less judgment, more experts,
yet more problems, more medicine, but less
wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too
recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast,
get too angry, stay up too late, get up too
tired, read too little, watch TV too much,
and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but
reduced our values. We talk too much, love
too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a
life. We've added years to life not life to
years. We've been all the way to the moon and
back, but have trouble crossing the street to
meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space
but not inner space. We've done larger
things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the
soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our
prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We
plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned
to rush, but not to wait. We build more
computers to hold more information, to
produce more copies than ever, but we
communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow
digestion, big men and small character, steep
profits and shallow relationships. These are
the days of two incomes but more divorce,
fancier houses, but broken homes. These are
days of quick trips, disposable diapers,
throwaway morality, one night stands,
overweight bodies, and pills that do
everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It
is a time when there is much in the showroom
window and nothing in the stockroom. A time
when technology can bring this letter to you,
and a time when you can choose either to
share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember; spend some time with your loved
ones, because they are not going to be around
forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who
looks up to you in awe, because that little
person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next
to you, because that is the only treasure you
can give with your heart and it doesn't cost
a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your
partner and your loved ones, but most of all
mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt
when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment
for someday that person will not be there
again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And
give time to share the precious thoughts in
your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths
we take, but by the moments that take our
breath away.

Braden's Blog

2007-11-04T17:54:00.000-08:00

Cover of Cereal Box project for school.

Tattoo Fever

2007-11-04T17:40:00.000-08:00

Brian has decided he wants to do a full, arm sleeve tattoo. He's into it 7-hrs now and this is where it's at... I think it'll be pretty cool when finished. It will have the day of the dead theme.

Halloween 2007

2007-11-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

Katie, I bet you never thought your nephew would be borrowing one of your cheerleading outfits!!! I must say, Mason makes for a pretty girl!!!

Happy Halloween!

Stinky's 2nd Birthday Party 9/1/07

2007-10-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

I was laying in bed last night and it popped in my head that I forgot to mention one of our most important events this summer... Stinky turned 2 years old!

My very special baby boy is growing up! It seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital giving birth.

I love you Stinky! Happy Birthday!

Summer 2007

2007-10-28T18:09:00.000-07:00

Brian and I figured we'd give this Blog thing a try... We really enjoy reading what is going on in everyones elses lives and thought we would give everyone the opportunity to read what is going on in our lives.

We are all doing great. Braden is playing soccer, Mason is training in TKD, Stinky is "stinky" and Sissy is crawling and into everything. She is the prettiest princess ever!

Here is a quick recap of what we did this summer...

1. Carly Anne Alba blessed us with her presence. 3/28/07

2. Matt and Candice got married 7/7/07.

3. Aunt Mimi and Uncle Ben came for a visit. We hated to see them go. :(

4. We moved into a new house. Love it... Love it... Love it!

5. We did a lot of camping and fishing.

6. The Queen-O Project is completed.

7. We did a lot of charity runs and motorcycle benefits.

That is our summer in a nutshell... All the leaves are now turning colors and winter is peaking around the corner.

More pictures to come...