The Happiest Place on Earth!

Earlier this month we had the opportunity as a family to go to Disneyland and Sea World. It was the first time we were all able to go as a whole family with all my nieces and nephews. We were a big crowd, 7 adults and 7 children. But I have to say it was an amazing vacation.

I can't express enough how much I love my family. They are the greatest blessing in my life and I thank God everyday for blessing me so much. I see my baby nieces and nephews and its like I am living through there eyes and I revert back to being a child. Their little faces how they would light up when they would see a Disney character or Incredible animal and how they would run to each of them. And oh my goodness how they wouldn't get tired!! Lol.

Arriving to Long Beach!! 

This shirt made me laugh. Bahahaha!

Chillin at Newport Beach!

Niece and I being silly. Lol

It's the little wooden boy! Lol.

Star Wars Baby. Lol. My niece is so cute!

My Future Castle. Lol

Niece and I posing for the camera. Lol

Cruella DeVil! Ugh!! Lol

Love little Minnie Statue! Lol

Another view of my future home! Lol.

Awww all the characters! My favorite is el Pato Donald! Love him!!

It's the famous Mouse Mickey!

Now you know we aint leaving Disney without going on the "Tea Cup" ride. Heeeeyyy!! Lol

My Cute Babies!! (Nieces and Nephews)

Love her!

Goofy making his moves. Lol.

Poolside at the Hotel.

Sea World Baby!

It's Shamu the whale!!

Chillin at Manhattan Beach!

Manhattan Beach!

My Cute Parents!

Such a pretty view of the houses by the beach.

Our Vacation was a blast!!

Home to New Jersey!

"In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another, and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit."

-MARGE KENNEDY

Hi Everyone!

Well I know its been awhile since I have written on my blog but I am really trying to be good and do it more often. First off, a lot has happened these past months.

To start, this past October I was able to go visit my home state, NJ. It had been over 5 yrs since I had seen my family or visited my home in Jersey. Can I just say what an amazing time. My parents and I decided to go to Celebrate my Grandmother Teresa's 70th Birthday. The whole family was getting together and we had planned a huge celebration for my sweet and adorable grandmother.

While I was out there I got to see my awesome and crazy cousins, my sassy aunts and funny uncles. But the one person I was looking forward to see more than anyone else was my beautiful Grandmother. She has always been the most sweetest g-ma and probably one of the most amazing woman I know.

My trip to Jersey was fun and exciting and we sure know how to party. Lol. I sure miss my family now that I am back in UT but I have them in my heart everyday. My heart is always with them and my home NEW JERSEY! :-)

Arriving in NY!

My Tias, Mom, Abuelita and I!

My Tia Monica and I.

Mi Abuelita Linda y Yo.

My Amazing Daddy and I. 

At my Uncle Audi's

My Adorable Cousin Kris!

What handsome Cousins I have. :-)

Tia Merry y Yo.

My Bad A#@ Cousin Beto!

My Crazy Cousin Lalo!

Happy Birthday Abuelita Teresa!

Hot Dogs in NY. Lol

Singing to my G-ma for her Birthday!

Loved my time in Jersey!

It really Works!! My Life is Changing... A Work in Progress...

"We were made for more! More than this failure . . . more than this cycle . . . more than being ruled by our taste buds, body image, rationalizations, and guilt. We were made for victory. Sometimes we just have to find our way to that truth."

Hi Everyone,
Well I have been trying to avoid writing and showing this blog for awhile now... Not because I am not proud of my achievement but because I am ashamed to show how I was before. I never thought I would have such a big reality check on my self image. So this would have to be one of the hardest things for me to show and write about.

I have been struggling with my weight and a lot of self esteem issues because of my weight  pretty much my entire life and I finally made the decision in February of this yr (2011) to do something about it. I attended my very first ZUMBA class on Tuesday February 8th and I have to say that I was immediately hooked! I have to be honest, I have never been able to stay motivated in any kind of work out program or diet. I would have never ever imagined that Zumba would have changed my life the way it did.
I am No-where near my goal yet but it is a work in progress and I am more motivated than ever to keep reaching towards my goal. Zumba has been one the best things to happen to me and I am a firm believer that Zumba changes people's lives... (It sure changed mine). With Zumba I have been able to lose 56 lbs and it just keeps on comin.

I certified to be a licensed Zumba Instructor on June 17th of this yr (2011) because of the great impact it has had on my life. I wanted to help people who may have been in the situation that I was in. Its been nothing but AMAZING since! It makes you happier, it makes you look at living healthy in a whole new way! I have such a blast teaching Zumba! I have a love and energy for life and I am a very passionate person.I love to teach, motivate and uplift others. Zumba is such a PARTY!!

Here are some pictures to show how my progress is going...

August 2010.

In September 2010.

At my HEAVIEST! October 2010.

At my HEAVIEST!! 2nd Picture. October 2010

April 2011, 2 MONTHS into Zumba...

Certifying to be a Zumba Instructor June 2011.

July 2011.

Exactly a YR from my Heaviest. October of this yr (2011)

October of this YEAR (2011)

October 16th 2011, 56lbs LIGHTER!

I just want to thank everyone who has helped me through this amazing journey; My wonderful Family, My amazing supportive friends and I have to give a special thanks to those Wonderful, AMAZING Instructors who have helped Mentor me and who have always believed in me and pushed me to get Certified to be an Instructor. I will forever be thankful to you. The Journey HAS NOT ENDED and it sure hasn't been easy but I am half way to reaching my goal and I am NOT giving up! Im ready for the next challenge so BRING IT ON!!! CHEEEEOOOOO!!! :-)

Las Vegas Adventure!!!

I went to Las Vegas with some of my closest friends Carrie, Abe, Kristy and Adam over Fourth of July weekend. We had so much fun!!I just love them, My closest friends Carrie and Abe have always been there for me whenever I have needed them. Carrie and I go way back and I must say that every trip we have I get to appreciate her even more as a friend. Abe is my negro, he is so understanding and every time we go out and hang out we always have fun. He is always willing to make me laugh. Love them both so so much. We all had some unforgettable moments, What an amazing weekend. I decided to take some pics to show all the events. Enjoy!

On our way to Vegas!

I love Road tripping con mi Negro!

I was SOOO tired. Lol. But I was also super excited.

Negro y Negra! Love this kiddo!

Our room at the Excalibur Hotel.

The view outside our window.

The Amazing Pool.

I know this may sound cheesy but this is my favorite spot in Vegas.... M&M WORLD!

Posing on the Strip

My favorite M&M Mrs Green!!

Bechitos!

Love Vegas!

My boy Blue!

Excalibur at night!

Left to Right: Me, Carrie and Kristy. Love these Ladies!!

Me and Kristy

Carebear and Sherbear! BFF! Love you!!

My crazy boys. Adam and Abe a.k.a. Negro Lindo!

Ready for the night!

Excited to go out!

Awesome club at the New York New York.

Sad to leave for home but kissing my Vegas Goodbye!

On our way back to Salt Lake City! Lol