Familia Balanzategui Pastor: P is for....

Thursday, March 31, 2011

P is for....

Packages from Parents

We love receiving packages for all occasions. Whether it be a birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day, etc. My parents are the most thoughtful parents/grandparents ever!

Growing up, I didn't have the opportunity to interact with my grandparents that much. We lived in Texas and both sides of grandparents lived in Mexico. We visited Mexico every other summer but don't recall much interaction. I guess because my mom's mom passed away when I was 7 years old. My mom's dad, non-LDS, would be out of town when we visited. On my dad's side, my grandfather was the only grandparent around until he re-married. He also lived in Mexico and I only saw him, if lucky once a year. My dad's mom abandoned her kids at a young age so I didn't meet her until I was in my teen years. And even then we didn't hang out or have a relationship there. I guess the only one I have a close relationship with, and by relationship I mean I talk to him on the phone once every other month if he's at my parents' house, is my dad's father. He has always been there for important occasions. At my wedding, he was one of the witnesses, and he was the one that gave me the my baby blessing. I see him at Christmas every other year and when I visit Texas and see family, he's around.

That's why I'm very blessed to have my parents around for Malachi and Hannah. And also Jacob's parents. My parents are at a stage where all their kids are grown up and doing their own thing. So they dedicate their time to grandchilren. I'll get calls during the day, on any day, asking questions about what Malachi needs, his favorite toy, do the kids have this, or I'm at the store and I saw this for Malachi/Hannah. They even call and ask for Malachi instead of their own child, me. I love them! They're a great example to me and wish to grow up to be like them!

Jacob's parents still have little ones at home to take care of.

But both grandparents are amazing! I talk to Malachi all the time about how lucky he is to have grandparents around. And I hope he understands that and realizes it!

Malachi's Valentine pkg

Christmas pkg

Malachi's birthday

Hannah's fun pkg

My birthday

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Our Story

Jacob and I met with the help of my uncle, David Martinez. My uncle was the bishop of a ward Jacob served in during his mission. He gave Jacob my cell phone number, or so Jacob thought, during a phone call Jacob had with him after his mission. I had already met Jacob during his last two weeks of his mission, Norma introduced us, because his last area was my home ward. Jacob and I started hanging out in Provo when Fall school semester started at the Y. And that's how it all started.

Jacob and I were married on June 2, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.

We lived in Provo, UT while both of us finished school on April 2010. Jacob majored in Sociology and I graduated in Chemistry.

We lived on the East Coast, Delaware to be exact, for almost 2.5 years! We enjoyed it. Made some amazing friends! I loved the warm, mild climate and all the green trees! I guess because it reminds me of good ole' Texas.

We recently moved to Frisco, Texas. And are loving the area!!

We have a 5 year old boy who's into action figures and loves music. He will start kindergarten this Fall 2013 and is learning to read. He is good at math. He has the most charitable heart and is the best big brother a sister could have.

Hannah "banana," like we call her, is 2! She is into action figures just as much as her brother. We are slowly introducing her to Disney princesses and is a Little Mermaid fan. She loves to mimic her brother and follow him everywhere. She is my drama queen and the one that tests my patience the most.

Rachel is such a mellow baby. She is coming up to 7 months. She is my big baby! She is starting to become more interactive and sits up on her own. She is sleeping through the night and slowly eating solids. Her routine consists of eating, sleeping, and exploring the world. As long as she's fed and diaper cleaned she is content.