Maria Concepcion Sanchez

Nana passes

Tonight Nana passed away at 6:01 PM. We were able to be there for her final minutes. Matt took off early from work (thank you!) and we picked up some extra clothes for mom and headed down to Los Lunas. We arrived around 5:30, and said our farewells. At 5:59, Nana got a tear in her eye, opened her eyes and took her last breath. It was very peaceful and very sad. Nana was only 12 days away from her 100th birthday! I will miss Nana Concha, for she was without a doubt the most spiritual person I ever met.

A pathetic attempt at a "professional" photo shoot.

So we realized that by Sophie's 1st Birthday, she'd had over four solo professional photo shoots. We realize that Olivia has had ZERO! So, to remedy that I gave an effort with my sad little digital camera to get a pseudo professional looking shot. We all were in on the idea. Sophie was on damage control. Matt was in charge of getting her to look at the camera, and I was the picture taker. Anyway, this is all we got. I've got to give it another try! Any and all suggestions (especially on how to get a busy 14 month hold to sit still) would be appreciated.

Sophie's Solo

Wow, where did she get her moves from? When she finally saw the video I think she was embarassed which makes me really sad 'cause I love that she really gets into the music. Its like the song (Help me out with the name here) "dance like nobody is watching."

Anyway, keep dancing Sophie

P.S. the music is techno.

Soul Train at the Schmidt House...

My favorite part is when Sophie really gets jammin' at the end.

Horsin' around

Matt's beer making/ softball/ workout buddy David and his family (Kirsten & Anika) invited Sophie over to meet and play with their horse Blade. Due to my allergies, Olivia and I stayed home. Here are some pictures of their adventure. Sophie's favorite parts were trotting, brushing him, and feeding him. "His mouth was soft and slobbery!"

Everyone knows that both Matt and Sophie would love, love, love to have a ranch with horses. I keep reminding them that if they'd kill me in the process. (Maybe I should raise my life insurance policy for them!...Kidding) After they got home they had to shower immediately 'cause I started sneezing....ARGH stupid immune system.

Car fun

Last night while getting Olivia ready for her bath, she ran around with just shoes and a diaper. I just thought it was cute! The funny thing is she can only go backwards in her little car, so she backs herself into things and then gets stuck.

Kiss the Camera

Visit

The Great grandparents (I should say Awesome grandparents) stopped to visit with us last weekend. They were on their way to Lake Havasu City, AZ where they spend their winters. As usual, they stopped to spend a few days with us on their trip out. We all had a terrific time, swapping stories and just spending time together. Matt took GGpa out to golf, while all of the girls stayed at home played. Olivia really liked GGma, and even gave her a kiss! She'd also play peek-a-boo tag with her. Sophie also gave both of them lessons in how to throw a football. Below is proof that Matt's grandparents are lighthearted souls who will do anything for their only grandson.

Sophie and Grandma coloring. Sophie kept blaming GGma for stealing the crayons, but look at the evidence, the crayons are all on her side scattered everywhere!

Is it Tom Cruise in Top Gun?

Who's that biker chick?

gimme 5

We play the "Give me 5, on the side, cut the pickle...tickle tickle tickle" game with Olivia all the time. About a month ago she started placing her index finger onto the palm of her hand. We didn't know it at first, but it means tickle me!

So, if Olivia does this sign to you, tickle at will!

8 Things Tag

8 TV shows I watch
1. Greys Anatomy (It's been terrible lately, but I'm an addict)
2. Biggest Loser
3. CSI: NY
4. Top Chef (can't wait for the next season)
5. Project Runway
6. What Not to Wear
7. Anthony Bordain: no reservations
8. The Hills (terrible I know!)

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. An old Italian place on the Plaza that is gone cause the chef moved back to Tuscany.
2. Mom's Kitchen
3. Pronzos
4. Zia Diner
5. Anywhere that is not my kitchen
6. Jamba Juice
7.
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8 Things that Happened Yesterday
1. Dropped the girls off in the morning
2. I voted
3. Did laundry
4. Unloaded the dishwasher (every day thing at our house too, but Sophie and Matt are big helpers!)
5. Made green chili stew
6. Taught a yoga class
7. Worked at LANL
8. Gave Olivia a bath

8 Things I’m looking forward to
1. Christmas
2. A change in the economy
3. Buying a new house
4. Matt and my 10 year trip to either Europe or New Zealand.
5. Hearing Olivia speak real words.
6. Sleeping through the night.
7. Going jogging tomorrow morning.
8. Watching TV without hearing political ads.

8 Things on my Wish List
1. Sleeping through the night.
2. Being able to teach more Yoga classes.
3. Eating a healthier diet.
4. Being a perfect speller.
5. A guaranteed life of health for all my loved ones.
6. Not worrying about what others think of me. (not that I worry about average peoples' opionions, its just that I don't feel like I can be myself around some people I should be able to be myself around...)
7. To be a little more easygoing.
8. Everyone to try Yoga at least once in their life.

8 Things I Love
1. My Family
2. Yoga
3. Getting a really good workout
4. Reading a good book.
5. Alone time
6. Being taken out to lunch or dinner.
7. Laughing
8. A cold soda with lots and lots of ICE!

8 Things I Can’t Stand
1. Vomit
2. Tardiness
3. Laziness
4. Dishonesty
5. Litter Bugs (so with you Ter!)
6. Excuses
7. Slobs
8. Bullies
9....Onions.....

8 People I’m Tagging
Well, only Jennifer & Maria because everyone else is already tagged who reads my blog!