The Grinch

I feel like I should say something that I should've said a few months ago. I haven't because I wasn't ready to. As some of you may know, from Facebook, or hearing from me in person, Alejandro and I are separated and going through a divorce right now. Sorry if you have searched my blog or Facebook to find out what happened and have found nothing. I haven't really told the "public" because it's been really hard for me to do that. The divorce will actually be final here in a few weeks; we started the process in September, and its just taken a long time to get through some issues. With that said, I want you to know that I know without a doubt that I made the right choice to leave. I have had that confirmed numerous times in the last few months.

This is sad news and I'm sorry if this is the only way you've found out, but let me tell you that I am really happy. There were a lot of things in our marriage the last year that lead up to this point. I did move to California to be around my family and I am very lucky to be here with them. The first few months I lived with my sister Tiffany and her family, then when my little sister Jill moved back to Rexburg, I moved into my parents house. I don't know how I could do this whole single mother thing without them helping. I am working right now and looking to further my education in some form (not sure what yet).

  Gabe truly is one of the brightest joys in my life, along with the gospel of Jesus Christ. His big eyes and round, chubby cheeks make me so happy. I am so grateful to have him in my life. I know Heavenly Father sent him to me for a purpose, and I feel very lucky and blessed to have the privilege and honor of teaching him the gospel. I take that role very seriously.

I am, by nature, an optimistic person, so I do try and reflect that on my blog and on Facebook. So, after giving you the big "news," I would like to cheer you up with some yummy baby candy (in form of pictures) :

Silly boy in action .... his special "dance"

As soon as Great Grandpa shows up, Gabe rushes over to sit on his lap.

That's one suspicious look he's got goin' on

Grandma O and myself chillin'

Mid-afternoon snack: APPLE!

My heart just skipped a beat; he's so freakin' handsome!



And prepare yourself for this last picture ......




It's the title of this post ..........

The Grinch






HAHAHAHA!!!