Bracero Family

Lastest project - Our Shed

2011-08-23T14:52:00.000-07:00

This past week we got the whole family involved in putting up a shed, yes we have finally arrived on Glenwood Rd. with having a shed it's a must. :) and we are able to clear out the garage a make more room for the Motorcycle and my gym. along with a play area for the kids. So its a win win. Just a few pictures to share.

Jaime has noted the more kids around the more "help" he gets from them and less from me, these past few days have been hot ones but the kids did great and got rewarded with Frostys.

Our First Family Canoe Trip

2011-07-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

This Summer has been full of fun family adventures, we call them Terrific Tuesdays (even if they fall on another day). We've done everything from St. Augustine, The beach, Zoo, build a playground. Vacation bible school and last week we ventured out on our very first family canoe trip, with my heart pumping we loaded up the canoe and put on the life jackets to paddle our way to Shell island, we were following friends (we had no idea how long it would take or the waters of the Wekiva river) but after 2 hours of paddling with Ty, Izzy and even Adeline being so good (we saw turtles, lily pads, fish birds, and yes even alligators (heart pumping as the gator goes underwater) we finally made it to Shell island a place in the river that is clear to swim and to hunt for old Indian pottery and a rope swing. Ty tried the swing into the water and didn't let go, I did my best to make it look like a good swing, but Jaime did the super show and got high and landed with a splash. We all had a great adventure and after a snack we loaded the kids back into the canoe for our return trip with three tired kids we made our way back to the cabin and safely onto dry land. We will attempt to travel the waterways again, with a few more snacks and hats for the heads. All in all a wonderful and exhausting day.

Adeline Joy

2010-11-11T13:10:00.000-08:00

On November 2nd 2010 we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl Adeline Joy 7 lbs. 7 oz.

Ty and Izzy were anxiously awaiting her arrival and once again Ty was right he knew he was going to get another sister. He has taken this "big brother" job very seriously and loves to hold Adeline on the couch and Izzy makes sure we never let her cry. We are all in love with our new little bundle of "Joy" and we thank God for His continual blessings on our family.

Life with the Bracero's

2010-09-04T05:56:00.000-07:00

I love when we have ideas (Jaime and I) and we finally get going on making them a reality and this month we have transformed our master bedroom into a dream bedroom for us. He is an amazing a hardworking husband and just to spend all his time off working on getting this done means so much to me and to have a nursery almost ready for our new little "bubble"s is a bonus. This is our home and I am so proud to call it so it is full of love and memories are in the making everyday.

I also have gotten a second chance at continuing my school and although it is a short timeframe I believe God will give me the power and strength to get it all done both the work and financially.

The Kids are getting big Ty starter Pre-school (at home) but everynight asked "mommy can we do my school tomorrow" even on Saturdays he wants to do school, boy that will change soon enough. Isabella is into baby dolls and being "out" anywhere she lives in a make believe world sometimes it's sweet to watch her talk to her babies and feed them it starts so early the "girly" things I love them.

The pictures are the kids finger painting and Izzy is realizing it doesnt taste very good. Ty is making art for the baby's room.

We are still in the hunt for a new church that works for our family and we are excited about what God has in-store for us in we are faithful in our search.

Joy's Thoughts

2010-07-26T12:58:00.000-07:00

It's July 26th and I'm sitting here watching how much my children have grown this year. Isabella is talking up a storm in full conversation which is a must being around Ty and me all day. She has to get her two cents in also. She just asked Ty for more cookies and then said thank you. We have had a nice calm summer with many days spent at the beach and parks. We are once again working on the house with a countdown to baby "bubbles" arrival.

I was reminded how important my role as a mother and wife were this week and how I am renewed in my role and desire to be the mother God intented me to be and He has instilled this desire to work even harder to train and raise my children to live a life that is pleasing to God and for me to always be an example of what a Godly mother and a wife should be.

Thank you Jesus for renewing me this week and placing my focus back toward You.

2010-03-15T14:55:00.000-07:00

Daytona 5K in January. Thanks Aunt Julia for hanging out with Ty and Izzy so they had a chance to be on the Daytona Speedway. This wasn't out best race but a beautful morning, rainbow and sunrise wonderful day to run. Better luck next time with a better time.

St. Patty's Day!

2010-03-15T14:42:00.000-07:00

Ty ready for Aunt Jessica's Green St. Patty's day party. This year he was exctied to getting his green things to wear he picked out his green sunglasses and tattos. My little posers. Izzy Bee would rather play with the grass than smile or even look at the camera, but she is trying to walk and Ty is right there to lend a hand.

Summer '09

2009-06-29T06:40:00.001-07:00

We are well into summer in Florida and we are grateful to have the condo at the beach to enjoy. Ty and Izzy both love being outside, I say all the time that Izzy is allergic to being inside. We also are taking advantage of being so close to the theme parks. We just spent the evening at SeaWorld watching Shamu and Fireworks; on the way out Jaime mentioned that not only are our kids very blessed but so are we, the opportunities we have been given have been amazing not only in the things we are able to do but most of all a healthy happy family that we can enjoy and do things with.

We are also in full swing of preparing for Vacation Bible School, my favorite time of year. I love to see the kids get all excited to come to church it's always on my heart for church to be a safe and loving place for all children even if it is only for a week I welcome every little face. We are visiting Rome this year and I think I will have more fun than the kids going back to the verses of "Romans Road" it is always a good reminder that we are saved through His grace and we are righteous only in His righteousness.

April 2009 - Easter

2009-04-20T06:39:00.000-07:00

We are enjoying our new little bundle. I can't believe she is 3 weeks old already. Jaime had the opprotunity to take off a few weeks to spend some time and help out around the house. He and Ty worked on a firetruck bed for Ty. We had a nice Easter it was Isabella's first day at church and then a quiet day with family.

Isabella Kate

2009-03-31T16:29:00.000-07:00

We are so proud to welcome Isabella Kate into the world. Born March 28, 6lbs. 15oz.

Ty loves his new baby sister and is the best helper.

Vacation in Tennessee 2009 "Snow"

2009-03-02T06:34:00.002-08:00

We love to visit the Vella Family in TN. This time we got to go to the ski resort where we got to see some snow. We were excited to get real snow on the way to S.C.

Vacation in Tennessee 2009 "Snow

2009-03-02T06:34:00.001-08:00

Christmas 2008

2008-12-26T06:27:00.001-08:00

Ty didn't understand leaving cookies for Santa. 12:30am he sits on the floor and starts eating them. He said they are TyTy's cookies, anyway we managed to leave two for Santa and he ate them both. Santa also brought him his kickity kick ball the only thing he asked for. Jaime got the new punching gloves and Ty thought he needed to try them out. Boys will be boys! Wow wow Wubbzy was also under the tree. This by far has been then best Christmas ever and we look forward to the future ones with another little one on the way! Life is good and we are enjoying it. Merry Christmas!

Silver Springs 2008

2008-12-26T06:13:00.000-08:00

As our new family tradition we went to Silver Springs in Ocala. Everynight they light the whole park up with lights and have the carolers singing! We had lots of fun it was very relaxing, we went on the glass bottom boat, the gondola ride (Ty likes going real high), and a jeep tour where we saw wild monkeys. Ty and Jaime fed the Giraffes; they even posed for a picture. My baby is getting so big and so much fun to be around.

2008-12-01T12:11:00.000-08:00

Ty September 2008

2008-09-29T04:47:00.000-07:00

The many faces of Ty, he really likes the side look of rolling his eyes. I think its cute! He also found the effects of the TV and Static on his hair. We love watching him explore but he has become a little monkey in the climbing area. As you can see how he watching TV with his feet up. We are having lots of laughs and lots of fun!

Arizona part 2

2008-05-23T05:44:00.000-07:00

More Pictures

Arizona Vacation

2008-05-23T05:25:00.000-07:00

We had the opportunity to vacation in Arizona this year and what a way to see the beautiful country we live in. The most amazing thing to me is the splendor and diversity of our country's landscape. I stand in awe of our Creator and praise Him for his wonderful beauty.

We explored everything from the cactus filled mountains to the Red rocks of Sedona (on the Gamblers trail in a hummer) we hiked the Grand Canyon and even saw snow on the flagstaff mountains. We visited the Montezuma Well and Castle (built in the rock) and the Casa Grande. Went on a underground mine tour.

Ty loved the hiking and the rocks that were everywhere his new hobby is picking up rocks, he had a stash of them everywhere. We stayed at a great resort and Ty got to swim a lot and is definitely not scared of the water. We loved being together and seeing Ty explore the new surroundings.

Fun at Universal Studios

2008-04-21T05:36:00.000-07:00

We are taking advantage of living close to the parks, we spent the afternoon at Universal studios and Islands of adventure. Ty loves the rides, he is big enough to go on the Cat in the Hat roller coaster ride. He sits and takes every ride in and almost looks like he will cry and then when it stops he smile real big and points to go again. Jaime thought we needed to go on a ride that you could get wet "One fish two fish" he drove us right into the water, Ty didn't think that was fun until we were safe back on the ground. Then over at Universal we played on the Fieval goes West playground and Curious George water play zone.

Watering the Garden

2008-04-03T05:16:00.000-07:00

Ty's new idea of helping me water the garden is him holding the hose and you never know where it's going, usually the sidewalk gets most of the water. This time Ty got most of the water, he'll stand there forever getting wet. The flowers are still blooming I have 14 roses all on one bush so I guess he is doing a fine job.

Easter 2008

2008-04-03T05:06:00.000-07:00

This Easter was so much fun, Ty had a blast coloring eggs at playgroup and then again with Daddy. He had been hunting eggs the whole week before Easter (he thought it was cool that they had M & M's in them he stopped each time to eat the candy. We spent Easter at Church, we had a sunrise service and then our regular service and the kids hunted eggs (Jaime had the privaledge to hide more then 300 eggs with Justin) So Ty had an advantage when hunting (for a 1 yr old) he found a lot of hard to find eggs, with Jaime's help. We had lunch at mom and dad's we had beautiful weather and where able to spend the day out on the deck. We are very thankful and grateful to be able to celebrate and remember the sacrifice of Jesus and that He loves us so much that he was willing to die for us so we could be with Him in eternity.

Ty's closet

2008-03-24T09:09:00.000-07:00

Really Jaime as been busy, here are a few pictures of the shelves he made for Ty's closet I love how organized it is now. Ty loves opening the closet it's like he has never seen those toys before.

Jaime's projects (Garage storage Shelves)

2008-03-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

This year has been full of home repairs and Jaime trying out his new tools. He has built a few closet shelves, a storage bench, a sandbox and lots more. Here are a few pictures of his work and his helpers you can't do anything without cute assistants. (Me and Ty of course)

St. Patty's Day Party

2008-03-24T08:45:00.000-07:00

Jessica's annual St. Patty's Day Party at the Studio, it's the talk of the town, or at least our family. Everyone (especially the kids collect as much green as they can possibly wear and get counted and the winner is always Emily (It help to have your favorite color as green. We play hot potato, cake walks, eats lots of Green food. And have a great time, this ear Ty loved being with the big kids especially at the studio. Thanks Aunt Jessica

February - Hiking at Lily Bluff (TN)

2008-02-29T17:54:00.000-08:00

We spent sometime with the Vella family in Tn. Thanks for showing us your "Swimmin Hole" we will sure come up and swim this summer. We had lots of fun hanging out and hiking. We went to lily bluff and had a picnic, the guys built a fort for Nathaniel and Kayla and Ty loved playing with the kiddo's he felt right at home.

February was chore month

2008-02-20T18:30:00.000-08:00

We like water and bubbles.

Helping Mom vacuum, everytime he sees me vaccum or sweep he is right there to help with his own vacuum and broom.

Time to wash the cars, Ty was more into the water and the soap and even stopped to pose.

Jam session!

2008-01-17T15:21:00.000-08:00

Jaime and Ty's jam sessions!

A very focused drummer

But he'll always stop for a picture

He is my little baby, he gives kisses to his biggest fan! his mommy

Tyler's 1st Birthday

2008-01-17T15:07:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Ty's birthday this past weekend with our families, yes our small family party was 50 people, but we had a great time. We had a Tonka theme, we decorated the entire back yard with street signs, tonka trucks, caution tape, detours and caution wet paint areas. (our finger painting station) Pop even brought over the big Kabota tractor to put the presents in. Aunt Jessica made a real dirt cake in the back of the Tonka truck and Daddy made a Tonka truck bean bag toss. It was the best 1 year old party a kid could ask for, if only he remembered it.

Tyler 6 weeks old

2007-03-02T07:51:00.000-08:00

Someone please talk to me...

Where did mom go?

Mommy and Me

2007-03-02T07:49:00.000-08:00

Spending time with my mommy!

A day at the Beach!

2007-03-02T07:43:00.000-08:00

Today we spent the day at the beach, the sun was out but it was still a little to cold for me, I stayed bundled up next to daddy.

Naptime is the best at the condo, the sun and the waves make a perfect nap setting.

2/24/07

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Home Sweet Home!

2007-01-15T17:46:00.001-08:00

Going Home!

2007-01-15T17:44:00.000-08:00

Daddy and Me...

2007-01-15T17:42:00.002-08:00

Going Home!

2007-01-15T17:42:00.001-08:00

Just Precious!

2007-01-15T17:41:00.002-08:00

2007-01-15T17:41:00.001-08:00

What are you looking at?

2007-01-15T17:40:00.001-08:00

Mommy and Me

Tyler James Bracero

2007-01-15T17:36:00.000-08:00

We welcomed Tyler James into the world on January 11th 5:52am he was 6 lbs 14 oz and ready to take on the world. We can't stop staring at our new little man he is so perfect.