Here's the other one

So on Sunday Nov. 1st I woke up startled due to a bad nightmare. I dreamnt that my brother and I were walking down a city street on a clear evening, just him and I. We walked by a light post that had a really evil-looking man just perching on it, about 20 feet up the post. He looked at us with the most vicious eyes. I made a quiet comment to Danny "that guy looks so evil" the which Danny replied "I know, let's hurry home". We walked pretty fast to his apartment building . When we got to it, he gave me his keys and said, you go in first, so I did, when I went into the 1st gate, the gate slammed shut, then I see Danny running toward the gate, and I cant open it from the inside, the evil guy is right behind him and grabs him. I try and try to open the gate by sticking my hand thru the bars but cant get the keys in the keyhole....then the guy punches Danny. I woke up right then and there and wasnt able to go back to sleep. I worried that whole morning, wondering if he was ok. He didnt answer his phone. After Church I get a call from our mom who is in Mexico. She states that she is worried about Danny cause she called him and found out he had been in a car accident that morning. WHAT? She had been on the phone with me for about 30seconds, long enough to tell me the previous sentence, and then he calls. So I talked with him and he told me he had been in a car accident and his car was completely gone.

That's why I decided to go visit him to make sure he was ok. He was ok, a little shaken, obviously as anyone would be. I am glad that nothing major happened to him.

I am kind of freaked out about the dream, as I usually am wakened by nightmares, mainly concerning my little brother. I dont think I have a gift by any means, I think my mind goes into overdrive, sensing trouble. I do think I have a gift of discerning people's spirit's or their sincerity.

That's about it. So that was my nightmare. I have had more but of course I cant remember cause I didn't write it down and not so significant that they made a strong impression on my mind.

Dreams

I have been having a bunch of nightmares for the last 3 weeks. There are just a couple that I remember. I will write down the one I had last night because it was pretty realistic.
I dreamed that Franklin got lost in crowded place. We looked and looked and couldnt find him. I remember Zach saying, "he'll eventually turn up", the more we looked the bigger the crowd got. It was pretty scary. That was the dream, I must have not been in a deep sleep because just then, I heard a big thump of a noise coming from Franklin's room. So I dashed my sleepy self out there to check on him. He was in his crib, with his booty in the air, unconvered, so I tucked him in nice and warm. Then I ran to check on Bella, she too was comfortably asleep, in her extra hot room. Then I remembered that the newspaper had been right outside the front door, so that's where the thump came from, the paper carrier has a pretty good arm and chucks the paper so hard it hits the front door pretty forcefully. I was glad I found the cause of the noise.
In reality, Franklin did get away from me 2 times in the last 10 days. 1st time in the SLC library, we were in the basement level, where the children's section is, he loves running around anywhere, specially in such a kid friendly place, he took off screaming, and I followed toward the books, but he took a turn to the exit, got on the glass elevator, went the 2ND floor. Bella and I looked all over the basement, we notified the lady at the desk there, and she seemed so carefree. I was on the verge on panicking, but controlled myself because I didn't want Bella to get scared. I asked the librarian if she could please notify all the staff there that a little 2yr old was missing. She replied: ah, I'll let the security guard know. (with the most 'indifferent tone' of voice) I wanted her to alert every single person who worked there. Anyway, I went to the main floor and nothing, then the security guard came in, we went to the basement again, he left me there and left to check the other floors. I knew my boy wasn't on the basement so we ascended via stairs to the higher levels, then the guard signalled me to follow him, he was sitting at the librarian's desk, with the saddest face ever. Apparently he took a trip on the elevator up to the 2ND level, ran around then tried to get out the back glass doors, the alarm went off and the workers there detained my little guy. When he saw me, he quickly slipped off the chair and ran to me. I then held him all the way to where I had left his stroller, then I strapped him in. He wasn't going anywhere after that.
Once we got back home, he got away once again. We were getting Bella some shoes at a Shopko, he took off and the whole store went a-searching. Code Green they called it. He was hiding under a clothing rack, doing his business! It's pretty terrifying when a little kid goes missing. I wasnt as scared when it happened in the store, there was only 1 exit and the staff was so nice and helpful. But when it happened in SLC. I was sweating bullets, on the verge of tears. So many people at that place, many of whom are 'not all there' holy cow! I am so relieved I got him back.
So back to my dream last night. Franklin getting lost. It seemed to real. So I am going to consider getting a kiddy-leash or maybe a locator chip. He's our little monkey.

Dreams

At church yesterday, we learned about Elijah. Turning the hearts of the fathers to the hearts of their children. I really want to know of my ancestors, I talked to my mom last night briefly about who she remembers in her family. There was her mom and dad, who have both passed away. I wrote this down in a notebook at home, I dont have it with me at the moment, but I will record it later. My mom-in-law is an expert in doing family history research, however, it's a little tough when records are not properly kept. I know I will find a way to learn about my ancestors, I am pretty sure they are cool people. I have an aunt in southern California, I should call her and get more information from her. I am sure she'll know more.

Chabela with a victorious drink of hi-C. After winning a $20 gift card at Fred Meyer's.

Franklin could care less, he's having fun dressed like a super hero

Talking about saving the world and having a great laugh over some chicken nuggets.

With a gift card that they won for scribbling on a coloring page.

This Halloween, my kids were superkids. We went to Fred Meyers for the costume contest and coloring contest. It should not have have been called a contest because both events were won by random drawings of kids' names. Out of about 25 kids there only 3 winners were pulled and Franklin was the third. He won a $20 gift card and a cookie, Bella won a cookie. I told Bella that she won so as to not hurt her tender feelings. After this, I took the kids to McD's for a 4 piece chicken nugget snack. We then went trunk-or-treating at the church. We had a lot of fun.

Irene Paramo, my mother, is a warrior of a woman. I am really thankful for all her work. For having such a well-mannered group of children. Mom is a beautiful, strong woman.

Here is a picture of my mom, Irene, with a little portion of her many grandkids. This picture was taken at the end of July 2009. All of Gustavo's kids are here as well as my 2 little pumpkins. Leti's Mari is right in the middle in the back row.

As far the image is concerned. Those are pictures that Adam was able to gather from his weak collection of family photos. They are from different times. We are all grown. And look a little different. I will work hard to locate more recent pictures of each one of us.
Here is a brief description of Each one of these amazing persons.

• Starting this line-up we have Sandra Leticia (Leti). She's a spunky fighter, beautiful and elegant with all her fancy jewelry. She's got a heart of gold. And 4 great kids: Alfredito, Mike, Lenito, and the princess of the house Maria. I think Leti is so pretty. I have seen pictures of her when she was a teenager and she looks like a supermodel. I sure look up to her and all her achievements. Lucky hubby is Alfredo Marin.


• Up next is one of soul-mates, Rosa Hilda (aka Chali) How Chali comes out of Rosa Hilda I have no clue! That may be one of life's biggest mysteries. Chali is the proud parent of 7 super-good-looking kids like Zoolander, supermodel quality beauty. There's Hector Jesus (Chuyito), Mike, Karina, After Kari, a little baby was born but soon after that he passed away due to lack of oxygen, I would like to blame the lame doctors in Sonora, but really I dont know why that little angel was not allowed to live in this world, but I still count him as my nephew, then came gorgeous Karolyn, Christian and finally Christopher (gordo) although he is the skinniest kid in the whole AZ. Chali has blessed the life of Hector Palomino for many many years of marriage!


• The oldest of the boys is Miguel Angel. Miguel enjoys long talks specially on those long road trips he has to do all the time for his work as a truck driver. He's charming and very handsome. Miguel sees no challenge that cannot be overcome with hard work and a lot of positive attitude. Miguel is the proud papa of 6 children: Reba Irene, a beautiful young lady with the biggest eyes you ever saw, Miguel Angel jr., and Gustavito. from Second marriage he begot (like in the scriptures) Luis Angel, holy cow he's gorgeous! and princess Danielita, who loves the camera and vice-versa the camera loves her! and Baby Latif, I met Latif in Dec. 06 when he was a baby/toddler and he was a spunky-feisty little ball of energy! Miguel is currently married to Olga.


• Then came Gustavo Enrique, with his honey-colored eyes. He is one of the hardest working men I have ever met. If something's broken, he'll fix it, how? I have no clue, but he does. He has a long history of awesomeness. When you get a chance give him a call and ask him about some of his experiences as a young kid in Mexico and in the US. Gus has 4 amazing girls and 1 super cool boy...Gustavito Jr. Beautiful family! Judy is our sister in law. Judy is very cool as well, we love Judy cause she treated Mari and I like we were her real little sisters when we were finishing high school, that meant a lot for us! Mari just told me that the very 1st pair of pajamas she ever owned (and me too) was given to us by Judy. Mari remembers asking Judy, "what this?" 'Pajamas, you sleep in them," Mari thought that was cool, since we were used to sleeping just in our clothes or calzones and a tshirt if it was too hot! (TMI, sol TMI!)


• And Now, the Person responsible for this super long post. Adan, Hector Adan. The very awesome, talented and fun-hearted brother. The wind beneath my wings. Adam has always been the fun uncle. Also a very important fact about Adam, is that he is the 1st person in our big family to have completed a college education. He has set the foundation for the rest of us to follow in his steps. Good job Adam! Adan has the priviledge of parenting Julio and Andrea with his beautiful wife Maria de los Angeles. He enjoys edifying his children, and singing the ocassional Pedro Infante song, as well as some AirSupply. Adam you're a great person.

INTERMISSION---INTERMISSION---INTERMISSION--INTERMISSION--INTERMISSION go get yourselves a big glass of water or milk with cookies. perhaps a quesadilla with turkey.

• Maria Isabel was born in 1973. If ever there was to be a contest of world's cutest baby girl: Mari sure would have won it. I saw a picture of her when she was 2 or 3, she was purely beautiful, honest to goodness. Mari has had some massive trials in her young life, but you wold never know it given she has the most uplifting attitude in the land. Details I will not give here, just let it be known that I admire her for her strength. Mari is a great mother to Nicolas Barboza. Mari, too has taken full advantage of her advanced intelligence by getting a teaching degree from a University in Guadalajara. She speaks english better than most americans and french mas-o-menos. I bet if given the opportunity she would have herself a full-blown conversation with any frenchy person, mais oui monsieur, elle parle francais tres bien.


• Then I came and the angels sang!


• My best friend was born after me. His name is Christian Daniel. or Danny. Danny is a joyful person. Always looking at the brighter side of life. If I had one tenth of Danny's creativity and organizational skills I would be the mexican MarthaStewart. I am always inspired to have beautiful surroundings when I hang out with Danny. Danny you are the best! I love you more than the grains of sand in all the beaches in the world. And my little girl thinks of you like a superhero! Yey Tio Danny!


• I have come to know my younger little brother better during these last few years. Elias Ignacio, I would say is the gem of our family. He probably takes the price for being the most intelligent. A writer a photographer a thinker of deep thoughts. Nacho is also a college graduate. I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished pretty much on his own, well with encouragement of a few true friends. I have a feeling Nacho is going to change this world.


• And the crowning child of us all is Martin. Martin is a great friend. When Martin was born, I remember just staring at him, like a crazy little kid I must have seemed to the world but I thought I had never seen a more beautiful child. He had the biggest eyes, a perfect nose and lips. He was not a cry baby either. Just a perfectly peaceful boy that was a gift to the eyes. Martin is a leader and achiever. Go Martin. I will be your fan. ra ra ra!

There you go! These are my siblings. My friends and my examples. Till next time!

Hi Adan, Hi everyone else who stills reads this little blog.

Well. I am freezing my toes off and can barely feel my fingers, it's cold down here where I am. I am looking forward to daylight saving time. 1 more hour sleep, I'll take it!

Halloween is this Saturday and my kids are ready with their customes: Superman, (supertoddler) and supergirl. Zach being quite the avid sports fan (BoiseState) will be a BSU football player, the quarterback #11. As for me, I think I've been assigned the duty of being the football coach. I should start thinking about a list of plays Iwant my quarterback to do! Throwing laundry in the machine, tackling the dishes.... I think he wants to go to the SanJose/BSU Game. I am going to take the munchkins out for a good hour and then come home and hand out candy.

Halloween is so much fun for kids. I dont think I ever did that, I was too old or something. Or maybe I just dont remember.

Speaking of cold. I just saw a few flakes floating down outside. Halloween is going to be a cold one!

In Mexico, people will be celebrating Dia De Los Muertos. Hey having a special day like this would mean Geneagoly would be a piece of cake down in Mexico, NOT!

I, being the 'modern' woman I am, dont have my birthday straight, and for that matter the exact place I was born, was it Zapopan or was it Guadalajara, or Tesistan or Nuevo Mexico? Oh, well I have proof that I was born somewhere because I am here.

My awesome brother Adan just emailed me a group of pictures he scanned. It's all of us children of Irene Paramo. Quite a big group of kids. What a strong woman to have had all these children, all of which I must say are some of the finest souls this world has ever had.

Chachis loved all the bodies she could cuddle up with

Franklin and George-o
Bella is static!!!!
Flores y Chabela

Zach chilling on the couch!