The Gallegos Family

Small update

2009-10-11T13:12:00.001-07:00

Sorry it has been sooo long!

Some of you already know why and others just need to know that we are all well!

Life sure does like to throw us curve balls.
I promise to get back on the wagon and share all the pictures of our summer.

Please be watching for updates!

"I know the plans I have for you!" says the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Vasquez eats Bubbles!!!

2009-05-03T21:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry it faces the wrong way!

1st Dance Recital

2009-05-01T21:28:00.000-07:00

I did it! Natalie and I had our 1st Dance recital last night. We were super nervous all day.

Once we got on stage that evening though all the butterflies left. I felt like I was dancing with the angels.

I am excited for the next one!

I only have these 2 pictures right now.

I will post more when I get them from Natalie.

Cousins coloring Easter Eggs!

2009-04-14T21:59:00.000-07:00

The kids colored 66 egg this Easter!! They had a blast with minimal accidents.

25 years ago. . . . . . .

2009-04-14T21:31:00.001-07:00

This is the house we moved into when I was 5. My parents paid $10,000
for this house.

It was/is beautiful. Thanks to Marriahs boyfriend we were able to take a tour back 25 years .

Its funny how things seem so much bigger when you are little

I remember standing at the end of the hallway scared to go the the other end because it was so far away and behind those blue boards was stairs to the attic and to the right there was stairs going down. Tina and I aways swore that there was ghost going down those stairs.

I love this stair case and the bench window in the front room. So many memories. I wish I could go back more often. I think if I had a more reliable car I would go more often.

Party for Mom

2009-04-14T21:19:00.001-07:00

Bobbi (my sister) got together some of mom and dad's old friends and family for a get together on saturday night. My mom and dad really enjoyed hanging out with some of their old friends.

Easter Rod Race

2009-04-14T21:05:00.000-07:00

Traditionally every Easter a group people get together with their Hot Rods. They travel to cities within a 15 mile radius (each town is 15 miles away from the next) as a traveling car show!. Then at the last stop they do Burn Outs!

These pictures are from the burn outs.

On the way home

2009-04-14T20:10:00.001-07:00

Just some "Awesome" pictures taken on our way home.

Kaeli in her brand new baseball hat.

A barn along Highway 14

The beautiful plains of Nebraska

Sweetie Dog

Beautiful Windmill

We had a fun ride home. It seemed to fly by. After our great time with my sister and family we didn't want to leave. We have made a plan to do this more often.

Update to March

2009-03-24T19:32:00.001-07:00

So much has happened since January.In February the girls and Alan went to the "Save Our Youth" rally at Pepsi center. It was sponsored by the Nuggets so they were able to d

o alot of activities along with seeing the nugget

s play.

I was so excited to go but I got sick the night before so I was not able to go.

Here is one of the practices that the girls were in. The instructor

is a former Nuggets Cheerleader.

Picture of practice

This is the performance in front of everyone in Pepsi Center

Aubrey and Kaeli and their cheerleading friends

They came home and told me all about it. They had so much fun.

In February, Alan was helping a friend take down a electric box and when they removed it a baby squirrel fell out. Now, if any of you know my husband he is just like that little boy that brings every animal home he can and takes care of it. That is exactly what happened this time.

He brought it home made him a bed and named him Echo.

After a hour the girls were in love with it too.

He was a runt and he passed away a week after he found him.

Kaeli did a Spring performance. What a Ham!!!

Wanted to Keep you updated!

2009-01-26T12:52:00.001-08:00

Well, things are moving right along. Don't really have any pictures this time. We have gone to full blown ministry, every thursday and sunday. I am loving that.
I am reading this awesome book that my dad gave me and I encourage everyone to read it . It is a must read.

Family Picture time

2009-01-04T20:29:00.000-08:00

Since we dont get together very often we wanted to take pictures. No real coordination as far as wardrobe. Obviously!

The Schmitz Family

The Gallegos Family

Don and Bobbi

Dad and Mom

The Generations

Dad, Mom, and their girls

The Generations (again)

Alan and Amanda

Scott and Tina

Last celebrated Christmas party!

2009-01-04T20:11:00.000-08:00

I didnt get any pictures. We did have a great time. We ate dinner as a family. There are 15 of us now. That is just on my parents, grandma, my siblings, and our families.

OH! I found 1 picture of my Brother-in-Law

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2009-01-02T20:05:00.000-08:00

Well, it was just Alan and I this year. So, we went to Black Hawk and brought in the new year there.

In the Mix of Life in the FAST lane

2008-12-27T21:41:00.000-08:00

We started setting up for this play in november. Most churches start in May. We did it though.

It was awesome and so anointed.

Christmas at my mom's house!! Christmas Eve

Christmas Morning at home!

The rest of chirstmas day we went to Alan's nieces house and had a good time. Anthony got a "Guitar Hero" set so the kids played that most of the time. I got into it just because I love to sing. It was very enjoyable.

Do you need famly photos or gift ideas I can help

2008-12-03T01:08:00.000-08:00

Don't forget I do family pictures. Now is the perfect time. I can also take your digital and/or paper photos and create custom photo books. Get with me before its too late. Leave me a comment.
You can check out a few of my pictures at: http://www.memoriesonpaper.photoreflect.com/

Oh ya and since I am a jack of all trades I also sell Avon

Man I feel OLD. Kaeli turned 7

2008-11-23T23:08:00.000-08:00

Wow! Where do the years go?

This little girl is spoiled I was going through the pictures realizing that she had 3 parties

1st party

2nd party

and last but definelty not least

3rd party

Sorry I cant get the videos to go right side up

Just FYI

2008-11-13T13:03:00.001-08:00

I just want to keep you all up to date. We are not finished with the house but we are getting there everyday. I just wanted to take this time to thank God that he is taking care of us everyday. I also want to take this time to thank my husband for all of his hard work, along with everyone else that has helped and is helping with the house.
THANK YOU!!

Rate my picture!!!

2008-11-04T20:17:00.000-08:00

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1st annual pumpkin carving

2008-10-30T22:55:00.000-07:00

Cassandra went to bed early. The girls did a very quick job at this since it was late at night.

Starting of girls 2008 pictures

2008-10-30T22:27:00.000-07:00

So as most of you know I have a business

"Memories on Paper"

I have a great love to take photos.

So, since then I have been taking the girls photographs. So here is a couple photos. I decided that this year I would do pictures throughout the year and then the first batch would be given for Christmas and then another set would be given out in May when school is out.

I did some contrast and light work to make these pictures look a little bit different. I absolutely love doing this.

So, if you are looking for a photographer I'm your gal.

Check out some of my jobs and also some abstract art at my webpage at http://www.memoriesonpaper.photoreflect.com/

God Bless!

Day at the Pumpkin Ranch

2008-10-30T21:58:00.000-07:00

Not only was it the girls first time at a Pumpkin patch but it was mine as well. We had fun.

Aubrey, Cassie Kaeli's friend), Kaeli, and Cassandra is on this side right

All the girls were able to paint a pumpkin.

This was alot of fun but definetely messy

Aubrey's, Cassie's, Kaeli's, and Cassandra

Look at these artists

They had a few little rides and activites for the kids. It was definetely expensive though.

They had this really cool pumkin tree. I took lots of pictures here. The girls all thought it was really cool. We had alot of fun.

After the Pumpkin Ranch Kaeli went to Estes Park with Cassie to go horse back riding for Cassie's birthday.

A tribute to my son for his 21st birthday

2008-10-21T00:42:00.000-07:00

Status on our House

2008-10-10T23:54:00.000-07:00

There has been alot of progress made on our home. My husband has been running ragged. I wish I knew more about remodeling so that I could help him. So,Here is what we have:

This is our bedroom currently.
Looks more like a storage unit

This is our living room.
Well it also looks like a storage unit.
This has also been Alan and my bedroom.
You never know how awesome having a bed is
until you have slept on the couch for almost 30 days.

Bathroom! The toilet and tub work.

Cassandra's room. This should be done this weekend.
This is Aubrey and Kaeli's room.

But right now it is bedroom for all three girls

Kitchen! Looks awesome
It will look even better when it is finished.
We will be custom building island/table and
finishing the tile work.

Look at my gorgeous 5 burner stove
That's right 5 burners

So that is where we are at. Thank you for all your prayers in every area. And also for your time. I know that we will get it done very soon.

Updates in the Life

2008-09-30T14:47:00.000-07:00

Well, I wish that I could say that things got 100% better after that last blog but, that would be lying.
The following week while helping working on my house I got bit by a "fire ant". Within 3 days it had swelled up bigger then my knee.
I went to the hospital and they put me on some antibiotics. I just go that cleared up and THEN....
Thursday September 18 Kaeli, Aubrey, and I went to bible study. When I got out of the car it hurt a little bit. When I went to walk from the car it was very hard and it was very painful.
I eventually got downstairs and sat down. I called Alan and he was a little upset and said why didnt you drive home?
Eventually he came to get me and when he got there he knew it was a good thing that I did not drive home. We went straight home that night. It was a very rough night. It took me 45min. to get to the bathroom. I have to tell that it is very hilarious seeing a 30 year old women having a hard time getting up off the floor when your back hurts.
Anyways I went to the hospital on that friday. They did some x-rays. Saw the old compression fracture from when I was 15. Doctor said that it looks like that has moved causing it to press on one of my nerves.
So, as of today I am still in pain. Much better then it was but it still hurts.
I know that there are lots of my friends praying for me and I thank you so much for that.
God Bless you all

A very long stressful weekend

2008-09-09T10:38:00.000-07:00

Wow! I have to say that I do not want to go through another weekend like that.

So, most of you know from readying our blog that we have been fixing our house because of a fire. Well Saturday there were about 7 guys at my house incuding my dad working with us.

At about 5:30pm almost all the guys decided that it was breaktime. So, since we have no bathroom at the house they piled in the van to go to the restroom and my mom went with them.

My dad had been working on the roof since about 10am that morning. He came down got something out of his Jeep and disappeared. I went into the house and was getting ready tostart working again.

My dad came into the house a few minutes later and said to me, "Mandy, I think you are going to have to take me to the hospital" Now for those of you that know my dad he is a jokster so I thought he was kidding. Until he said, "Or call me a ambulance or something"

Honestly, I was really scared.

We went outside and he started to burp. He told me to hold on he was burping and starting to feel a little better.

I told he, "Dad are you sure because if you need me to take you I need you atleast 30 min to get you there." See the closest hospital is about 20 miles away.

So,when my mom gets back to the house he was feeling it again so we got in the car and left.

I called Alan when I got on the road for him to please call 911 and tell them that I would be speeding. Within about 2 min Dispatch is calling me. She was very helpful thorought. I got to Brighton and I looked at my dad and his whole face is white and his lips were starting to turn white. He said that he was having a hard time breathing. I was even more scared. We are almost at 4th and Bromley which means that we have about 30-40 blocks to go. Right there is when my car died. I immediately started to cry I told the opereator that they needed tosend an ambulance now that my car had died.

I turned to my dad, and said, "I am sorry dad"

Within 3 minutes the ambulance was there. My dad walked into the ambulance. We pushed my car out of the way. We were there for a good half and hour with no moving. I called my best friend and told her what is going on. We prayed. I called my best friends husband and told him what was going on. Then I called the prayer line.

While I was on the prayer line my friends had circled up who they were with. We were all praying.

My mom was in the ambulance at the time and one of the paramedics said "Looks like your going again".

They got him stable and then went to the hospital. Now at this hospital they do not have a Cath Lab so he had to take a helicopter to Aurora South Hospital.

On the way to the helicopter the helicopter nurse told us that when they said that they were stopping him from having a massive heart attack.

So my dad gets to Aurora South and is immediately put into surgery and has 3 stents placed in his heart in 2 different veins.

That night as we were leaving for dinner he said to me, "Thank you Mandy for getting me to the hospital on time" I instantly started to cry and he put his had out and just squeezed my had.

He stayed for a couple days and then came home today.

I am telling you all this mussy stuff because my dad doesnt talk like that. The first time I ever heard him say I love you is when he had his first heart attack 4 years ago. So everything means so much for a girl from her daddy even at my age.

Oh , so I wanted to tell you that the reason my car died was because of a blown fuse. My husband fixed it and had it to me before my dad left in the helicopter and has been driving ever since.

The reason I told my dad I was sorry was because I thought I had failed him. My one chance to make him proud and I failed.

But God had another plan. I heard him that day tell me that he was going to take care of me .

So, please know that GOD in Heaven has EVERYTHING under control.

God Bless!!

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL CHILDREN

2008-09-03T23:21:00.000-07:00

I experienced something yesterday that I pray I will never have to experience again.
I was at my local library yesterday printing some papers.
An announcement came over the intercom at approximately 9:58 am that the school was going under lockdown. Well, since the library is attached to the school that included us.
I sat in a room for approximately 3 hours during a lockdown.
It was very scary. Especially not knowing what was going on.
At 12:58pm an announcement came over the PA system saying that they had found a jammed gun and ammunition in the bathroom. At that time they put the school on lockdown. Police from 4 counties arrived immediately and searched all lockers and questioned some students.
Now I am not sure if they found the owner of the gun.
So I write this to you all so that you will pray not only for your own kids but for all kids out there.
We didnt have to go through this when I was a kids. I pray that none of us will have to go through that again.
Talk to your kids, get to know them, love them, and encourage them to love others. That is what we are called to do.
Amen
God Bless

Summer break is finally over

2008-08-06T16:13:00.000-07:00

Ok so it is finally time to go back to school. Let me tell you after the summer of trials I am glad summer vacation is over.
The beginning of June the 9th to be exact my daughter lost her best friend in a car accident. You can see the 2 of them in one of my old posts.
Then we had the fire and are now still trying to get our house done and its already time for school.
But even through all this we know that God is good.
Our children are are growing in their faith. And honestly so are Alan and I. They have all gone to Camp ID-RA-HA-JE and learned alot about their faith in Jesus.Including Cassandra, THANK YOU JESUS!! They are all starting to evangelize to their friends and other family members. Thank you Jesus!!
So just remember even through the tough times God is their and faithfully answering prayers and doing miracles as well. God has a easier time molding us when we allow him to.
The best thing about being in Christ is knowing the outcome. We are more then Conquers!!!

Here's what it looks like

2008-08-03T20:09:00.000-07:00

So we had a fire in our house as you all saw mewrie on July the 5th. Here are a few pictures of that fire.
Doesn't seem like much but we have been out of our house 1 month on tuesday.
They have us staying in a house in Brighton for now.

I do not have my computer back and

2008-07-12T22:39:00.000-07:00

My house caught on fire on July 5th.
We are currently living in a hotel. As soon as I get my computer fixed I will post some pictures. But until then please know that everyone is ok.
God Bless!!

Computer got a Virus

2008-07-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

Thats right my computer got a virus so I will post tons of stuff as soon as I get it fixed.
God Bless!!!

Vacation in Breckenridge

2008-06-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

We spent most of our trip just hanging out in the hotel room. Mostly because it is so expensive in Breckenridge.

We did manage to go down to the river and hang out a little bit. I also checked out a studio of a man that takes really awesome photographs. I have gotten my inspiration again. I will be starting a blog regarding my business I will make sure to add a attachment when that is complete. There is some information listed in a former blog on this page.

Anyways here are our pictures

That's all folks

My baby has graduated Kindergarten

2008-05-21T22:13:00.000-07:00

Man how time flies. Her are the pictures form Kaeli's graduation

There were others that got diplomas after but I stopped video to try to take picture of her and then just started taking pictures of the other kids

Here are some more pictures from the refreshments afterwards.

Kaeli and her dad.

Mom is always taking the pictures so we did not get a picture together

2008-05-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sunday after church I told Alan it is so boring to just go home can we please do something sometime.

Half way home my husband said lets go fishing. Here are just a few pictures.

As you can see I don't fish.

Just a new picture of me

2008-05-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

Ghost in my living room

2008-05-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

Look at this ghost I found in the living room:

It started to get closer to me.

It started calling me mommy!

And look at what I saw:

Fun with my parents!

2008-05-13T07:47:00.000-07:00

We went to my parents on saturday. It was a very nice day. We went to see the "Lipizzaner Stallions" Here are some of the pictures.

Oh this isn't a horse but it is my stallion. LOL!!!

Oh to sleep

2008-05-01T00:38:00.001-07:00

This is what I had at my feet this morning.

They really can sleep anywhere.

They do look cute all covered up together.

4 Ladies and a Doggy Day

2008-05-01T00:15:00.000-07:00

The girls had a half day today so we decided to go by the river. It was so hot. We didnt stay very long.

Next time we go we will bring a blanket and an umbrella.

Lunch at Fargo's

2008-04-30T23:54:00.001-07:00

During our visit to my dad and mom's this last weekend my dad treated us to llunch at our favorite place FARGO'S.
I think it is one of Kaeli's favorites too!!!

The stairway
Kaeli said, "Who is playing the piano?" I wonder???
"Take a picture of the pretty thing!"
There use to be a door here
I always love looking at all the old stuff

My daughter is not camera shy.
Ohhh isnt that pretty
Of course you have to get a picture of Fargo and Sophia
There's my dad and the back of moms head and some other people
Kaeli's date!! It was a blind date!!!

Disney on Ice April 19,2008

2008-04-20T19:02:00.000-07:00

We suprised the girls and took them to see "Finding Nimo" on ice. We went and about 10 min into the show my battery light started flashing. I was not about to pay every penny I had on batteries. So I just tried to take as many as I could before it died.

Here's Minnie

Donald Duck

Goofy TOoo!!

I had video but they did not work. UGH!!!!!

Marlin and Dory

And again with company

Those mean Jellyfish

The turtles

My favorite turtle

The hungry whale

And then the camera died. Sorry!!

I will tell you that it had a happy ending. LOL!!!

Our trip to Dallas, TX July 2007

2008-04-08T20:25:00.000-07:00

I know it is late but I had to share:

This is The Texas Gaylord Resort. It is awesome.

Well just one side of it (the back side).

This is what you see when you first walk in.

We came here for a Worship Institute Conference. We stayed for 5 days and 4 nights.

These rooms list for $700.00 a night.

Here are the pictures and things we were able to see from our room.

Isn't it Gorgeous?

So that was just what we could see from our room.

Now please remember that everything you are seeing is inside the Resort.

Here are some more great pictures from around the inside.

So last but not least.

Walking around town

2008-04-08T20:11:00.001-07:00

Aren't they BEAutiful?

We went walking around town on Tuesday. We stopped to take these pictures. We walked to the bank and then Pizza Hut and Subway(that was for me) and then we went to the park had a picinic and the girls played at the park for a little bit before walking home.

They sure do love the camera. Nothing like their mother that is for sure.

Oh ya and Aubrey got a awesome haircut.

More info about Limu

2008-04-07T21:51:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to give you a heads up. We have officially kicked off our Limu website. Check it out at www.discoverlimu.com/8555456
For more information and testimonies you can email me at that site or at johnny7@discoverlimu.com

I hope that you will all join us on our road to wellness.

God Bless!!!!

"Memories That Last" Family pictures, School pictures, and even Abstract Art

2008-04-03T11:01:00.000-07:00

Hello all
I wanted to let you all know that I have officially started my business.
"Memories That Last"
If any of you are interested in the following and are in Colorado I would love to be of assistance

Family Pictures
School Pictures
Wedding Pictures
Abstract Art
Etc...

I am very reasonable.
I also make custom slide shows of pictures
Thank you for your time
God Bless!!!

Introducing LIMU

2008-04-03T10:37:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
I wanted to share with you this awesome juice we have found. This could be the miracle cure we have all been looking for.
It is Limu

So, lets see what is in it :
Treasured by the Togans of the South Pacific for 3000 years, Limu as developed a reputation for promoting good health and fighting disease.
Scientist have discovered Limu's amazing benefits can be attributed to its complex carbs, called polysaccharides, as well as its glyconutrients , antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Fucoidan- the most exciting of them all- has been cited in more then 650 research studies around the world.

Ok now we have looked at that lets look at what it does:
So my pamphlet has 99 reasons I am only going to list a few.

Fights Depression
Resists Colds and Flu
Lowers Cholesterol
Improves Blood Pressure
Improves Hormone levels in women
Breaks Down Fat
Satisfies Appetite
Improves GI function
Reduces Chronic Fatigue
Reduces Hyperactivity ( for those with ADHD)

And the list goes on and on and on.

So, you have some of the scoop. If you want more information or you are satisfied with that then leave a comment and we would love to get back to you about this great product.
God Bless!!!

Grace Through Faith

2008-03-25T21:20:00.000-07:00

But the righteousness that is by faith says:
"Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down) "or 'Who will descend into the deep?' (that is to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming; That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you will believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the scripture says, " Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blessed all who call on him for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Romans 10:6-13

2008-03-25T16:34:00.000-07:00

My family!

My step son who is in Heaven!

Upcoming Events

2008-03-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

I am super excited!!!

I will be kicking off my new business this sunday at our church. "Memories that Last" will be offering family pictures this sunday for $7.00.

I am so excited that another one of my dreams is going to come true.

I have been doing some abtract art as well and have actually had one of my pictures submitted into a book called "The Photography Anthology" Book.

Light meets Dark

What do you think?

Vacation in Estes Park

2008-03-25T10:13:00.000-07:00

Our Trip to Estes Park

This last week we went to Estes Park for our anniversary. Unfortunately because of CSAPs Cassandra and Aubrey had o go home with dad. Kaeli and I had a great time. We were all able to have some fun together on monday night and wednesday night together though. We spent alot of time in the hot tub and also shopping at the shops. I was beautiful there.

This is the Livingroom

Dining Room and Kitchen

Master Bedroom

The kids tried to steal it more then once.

Girls Room

It was soo beautiful. We had lots of fun.

Oh I forgot the most important part.....

The hot tub!!!

Isnt that beautiful!