A Blast From the Past

Our little Princess

Crazy how time Flys!!

Wisconsin Dells trip

We love to swim!!

Clan 4 Doggies - Layla and Mick

Happy Birthday Mike

Hello Mike - hope you have a wonderful day . . . maybe I will call you later and read internet articles to you aloud! That would be the best gift ever!

Love,
Carmen

Happy Birthday Jason

Hope you have a great day and an awesome weekend & Father's Day!

Love,
Matt, Carmen, Jack, Layla & Mickey

RHYTHM AND BOOM Fireworks

Hello Everyone!!

Victor and I would like to cordially invite you all to come to Wisconsin for the fireworks show. I heard it is supposed to be really cool. It is about 45 minutes away from our house. I have listed the schedule of events below. Let me know if you guys are interested! I can't wait!

June 30, 2007

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
10:30AM -- Children's Decorated Bicycle Parade (at Bingo Tent, near Warner Park Shelter) followed by Piñata Party
11AM - 9:30PM -- Carnival Rides/Midway
11:30AM -1:30PM -- Henry Vilas ZooEducation Mobile
12Noon - 11:30PM -- Miller / WOLX 94.9 FM Oldies Stage ($5 Admission)
1 - 8 PM -- 105.1 Charlie FM Family and Children's area
1 - 9:30PM -- Triple M 105.5FM Stage (FREE admission)
1:30PM - 7PM -- Bingo Tent (sponsored by North Side Community Council)
5:05 PM -- Madison Mallards Baseball Game
7PM -- Parachute Jump into Warner Park by Seven Hills Skydivers Club
9:30PM -- RHYTHM & BOOMS World-class Fireworks display

FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
12-11:30PM -- Oldies Stage - Food court and Miller beer garden($5 admission)• Rhythm & Booms Food Tent - Oscar Mayer hot dogs, hamburgers/ cheeseburgers, brats, steak sandwiches, chips, Pepsi
12-9:30PM -- Main Viewing Area Food court / Miller beer garden• Rhythm & Booms Food Tent - Oscar Mayer hot dogs, hamburgers/ cheeseburgers, brats, steak sandwiches, Pepsi• Culver's Frozen Custard• Rocky Rococo pizza• Milio's Sandwiches • Famous Dave's • JJ's Concessions • Funnel Cakes, etc. • All Star Catering • Baja Smoothies• Best Way Gyros• Maui Wowi
12-9:30PM -- Southview Food Court• JJ's Concessions• Pepsi• Baja Smoothies• Best Way Gyros
1-9:30 PM -- Triple M Stage and Miller Beer Garden (FREE Admission)• Rhythm & Booms Food Tent - Oscar Mayer hot dogs, hamburgers/ cheeseburgers, brats, steak sandwiches, chips, Pepsi

for more information, here is the website: www.rhythmandbooms.com

Layla - Not the best pic but you get the idea!!!

Happy Birthday Rebeca

Happy Birthday Rebeca . . . we hope you have a great day and a wonderful year. We wish we could be there to wish you a happy birthday in person but know that we are thinking of you today and we love you very much.

Love,

Matthew, Carmen, Jack & Layla

The Test Results! :o)

Okay I found the FULL Pic!!

Here it is!!

Rebeca it was!!

WOOHOO!! Good Job to all!!

Thank You, Mike...

I have been meaning to post this for a little while, but it slipped my mind until now. I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you.

You see, friends, Mike is a kind soul. He gives and gives, and always puts others needs in front of his own. He is a good human being.

Just last week, when I was over at his house playing Guitar Heroes the Second, something caught my eye while Mike was playing. Twas the name of his profile, and as soon as I saw it, the weight of a thousand worlds had been lifted off my shoulders.

There it was, right in front of me, I could hardly believe it had finally come.

'Waqchild'

Oh, I could hardly contain myself as I basked in it's sweet, warming glory. My burden, my crutch had finally been removed by another. Stealth Staker could finally pass on to the next life in peace.

Thank you, Mike. You made my week a memorable one.

Schwat you say!?!?

Sorry. I Love this picture. LOL!

This is only a test. ..

Hello All,


which sister is this?



You can post in the comments!!

Surgery In Edmonton

Wow, huh? He is all better now tho

Happy Birthday Lori

We love you very much and hope that you have a wonderful day . . . we all miss you & wish we were there to bake you a cake . . . so

Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday to You

Happy Birthday dear Lori

Happy Birthday to yoooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Matthew, Carmen & Jackers

Fantasy Idol, Prepare Yourself!

Because once the Top 12 gets announced, the contest is on. I'm not sure who even won it last year, I have to go back and look! :)

Jack Is Almost Famous

Today Jack met one of the most popular DJs in Edmonton - Garner Andrews of Sonic 102.9 . . . we went in to drop off our entry for a contest and they rolled out the red carpet for Jackers . . . lots of loot (shirt, lanyard, stickers & autographs) as well as they let him in the studio to see the guts and the glory . . . when we got back in the truck it was just in time to hear Jack's name on the radio which was THE BIGGEST DEAL EVER!!!

Also note that he got a 'Fall Out Boy' haircut & color and has lost a tooth . . . now he is almost a local radio personality . . . growing up . . .

Happy 3rd Birthday Caiden!

So for Caiden's upcoming 3rd B-Day, we revamped his room so that it would suit his new found 3 year old status. We still have some work to do, and this camera really sucks, but I know people weren't sure what the hell we did to his room when we tried to explain it, so here ya go ;)

Things to note:

1) Paint - The helmet stripes were my idea, Rebeca wasn't sure what I was talking about but trusted me anyways and I think it turned out pretty cool.

2) Ceiling Fan - We now have light! Thanks to Papa for this one!

3) Big Boy Bed - Caiden is so funny, he absolutely LOVES this bed and smiles everytime he is in it. Bec and I are jealous, the bed is comfy and the comforter is VERY comfy!

Anyway, check out the pics.







Random cuteness ahoy!

Say Cheese!!

Hey Rob, you forgot to smile!!

Don't worry I fix!! lol

Go Bears!!!!!!!

The Christmas Miracle . . . Merry Christmas Travis!!!

Is Travis a Mini-Pop???

Minipop

This is kinda cool...

This website tells you how many other people in the U.S. have your name.


http://howmanyofme.com/

Dear Caiden and Savannah

Thank you for coming to my house to play yesterday. I get so excited when you guys come over! Caiden I hope you are happier now that you are out of timeout. I was very concerned for your well being, but I saw you recovered nicely. Auntie Rebeca is not to be trifled with. I really had a good time when you chased me around the house on my bike. After you guys left I drank two glasses of juice. I was so wound up I could barely sleep.

Well my mom and dad say it's time for me to go so I'll text you later.

Love,
Gavin

Check Out Our Back Yard . . .

The Movies

Charlotte's Web - Jack is really excited to see this movie as we have been reading a chapter a night for the last little while. It is released in theatres on December 15th and we arrive on the 19th. I was wondering if anyone wanted to come and see the movie with us while we are in Huntley over Christmas. Just let me know . . . It was fun when we saw Pirates of the Caribbean II this past summer as a large group . . . Maybe we could do that again . . .

Mom and Dad's Christmas lists

Dad

1. Sonic Care toothbrush
2. Slippers from Sharper Image
3. Sweatpants Size 42
4. Thermal Lumber Shirts - 2XL
5. Gift cards to go to dinner
6. Home Depot Gift Card
7. DVD's - Action Films, Santa Clause 2, Click
8. Grey Work Socks
9. Best Buy gift cards
10. Giant beach towels
11. Pajamas XL or 2XL if cotton
12. Watch
13. Spring Coat or Jacket
14. Pictures of Grandkids (All of them)

Mom

1. Sonic Care toothbrush
2. Victoria Secret Heavenly
3. Earrings (surgical steel or 14 K gold)
4. Night gowns (Pretty) 1XL or 2XL of not cotton
5. Gloves
6. Slippers
7. Jeans - Blue, Black, or Brown - Size 16
8. Hat and Scarf
9. Sweater zip up or button (no pull over the head) Size 16 or 18
10. Watch
11. Shoes size 71/2
12. Quiet cordless keyboard
13. Blouses Size 18
14. Scrapbooking stuff - Anything

Travis' Christmas List

1. Light-up moving picture. (kiosk down Macy's section of spring hill mall) palm
tree or ocean picture. Michelle knows which ones i like.

2. 40lb. Dumbells

3. Acoustic Electric Guitar

4. Winter coat (Columbia) blk, white, grey, brown, tan are the colors i like.

5. Curve cologne
5.a Banana Hammock (preferably leopard print)

6. Fusion Power blade refills

7. DVDs *The Ninth Gate, *Little Miss Sunshine

8. Savanna

Michelle's Christmas list

sorry it took me so long to post my list!!:)

1. Homedics Shiatzu massage chair (bed bath and beyond) $99.99 (or Walmart for $88.99)

2. Charms for my italian charm bracelet

3. G.C. to Aeropostale or Victorias secret.
a. cute long sleeve shirts i can wear to work small or med depends on style
b. jeans lowrise boot cut size 3 (aero)

4. Bath and Body works lotion and body spray (no really flowery scents)

5. Digital camera

Travis Still doesn't know what he wants so his will be posted as soon as he figures it out but i do know he really wants one of those light up moving pictures. preferably with palm trees on it. you can get it at the mall where i work so if you want to get one for him i can show you which ones he likes. the size he likes are $89.99

Barreto Clan 1 Christmas Lists

Rob

1. Whatever is on Patti's List :)

2. ICON - Anthem Pants 36X30

3 & 4 . Movies - Narc & Grandma's Boy

5. UFC DVD'S (Has #'s 40-50)

6. The Sopranos 6th Season


Patti

1. Woman's Angel Fleece Pajama Pants #17670-0A74 Medium True Navy or Ivory

2. Woman's Angel Fleece Pajama Top #17671-0A74 Medium True Navy or Ivory

3. Love Spell by Victoria's Secret - Lotion, Shower Gel, Spray

4. Precious Moment - Visions of Sugar Plums

5. Holiday Hearth Candles by colonial Candles

6. Bubble bath from Bath and Body Works

7. Candles from Yankee Candle


Kristina

1. Gift Cards - Claires, Archivers, Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie, Hollister, American Eagle & Target

2. Bath & Body Works - Japanese Cherry Blossom

3. Cute Ankle Socks

4. Hat, Gloves and Scarves

5. Jewelry

6. CD's - New Beyonce, Ciara, Evanescence, Josh Turner & Rascal Flatts


Robert

1. Gift Card Target

2. Call of Duty 3 for XBox 360

3. Any Game for PSP, Game Boy DS or XBox 360


Kayla

1. Cute Ankle Socks

2. PJ's Size 10

3. Gift Card for Target

4. Gym Shoes Size 4

5. Nice thick winter socks

6. Jeans Size 10

7. Lip Glosses/Chapstick

Matthew's Christmas Wish List, by: Matthew

A Christmas for Matthew...

1: DS Lite and that brain game Brain Age

2: X-Box 360

3: PS3, Wii

4: Leather speed rope

5: A Gi (With my name embroidered on the back as shown Matthew "The Barrio" Barreto overlaied over the Cuban flag

6: UnderArmor Long sleeve shirts and Polos

7: Red Dragon blowtorch

8: that super clothing steamer from TV that can melt a block of ICE and sanatize my counters and clean my mirriors

9: A bowflex ulteramega super worker outer machine

10: a hummer...

11: muy thai pads

12: focus mitts

Jack's Spell-A-Thon

. . . hello all . . . Jack is in a spell-a-thon at school for a Kindergarten project. He needs to get pledges on a per word basis - he has to spell the following words:

I
And
The
It
Mom
Dad
Jack
Kaylee (his girlfriend's name)
Frog
Daisy (Gee, why would he pick this name? I wonder!)

He will raise money for every word he spells correct. Can you let me know if you are interested in helping out. I am pledging one dollar per word, but anything will help. The funds raised will buy books for his Kindergarten room.

Thanks!

Carmen's Secret Santa Wish List . . .

1. The book Chicago Then and Now

2. The My Kind of Town snowglobe

3. Aeropostale gift card . . . It is my addiction . . .

4. Tupperware bowls - Flat Out Outrageous bowls

5. Donation to Unicef

Edmonton, so you know

Victor's Christmas List

Victors Christmas List

1.) hoodie sweatshirts (bears, nike, adidas etc.) size: large

2.) MP3 player

3.) Curve Deoderant

4.) Nintendo DS

5.) gift card to Best Buy and GNC

6.) adidas tear away pants (not wind pants) size: large

7.) Cologne- Aqua Di Gio

8.) Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess for Game Cube (release date Dec. 11, 2006)

Renee's Christmas List

Renee's Christmas List

1.) Nintendo DS

2.) brown Winter boots (fuzzy inside so they are warm and a fuzzy trim wouldn't hurt)

3.) a pillow that is long enough to wrap around my head

4.) size 3/4 or 5 flare leg jeans (no skinny jeans unless accompanied by boots) :o)

5.) cute winter sweaters

6.) picture frames, all sizes, to hang on walls and stand up

7.) 3rd Rock from the sun series on DVD

8.) diamond hoop or diamond earrings

9.) Christina Aguilera Tickets (concert at Bradley center on April 20th) and backstage passes yeah!! lol what? you could get that with $100!! lol

10.) 2 wicker baskets to put underneath my end tables to hold magazines and blankets.

Jason's Christmas List

1. Some water. That should help sooth my dry SENSE OF HUMOR IHATEYOUCARMENBAH!!!

2. Radar Detector

3. Safety Razor / Bristle Brush (Badger Hair) and Lather. Can be found at http://www.classicshaving.com/Home.html

4. Cologne. Armani, Tommy, Michael Jordan (for when I'm feeling OLD SKOOL)

5. Jeans. Baggy. 36/34-34.

6. Shoes are always good. Could use some cool gym shoes. Blue/Grey/White.

7. 1GB or 2GB RAM for my Chocolate Phone.

8. Chocolate Lab to go with the Chocolate Phone. *puppy dog eyes at Rebeca*

Act now and you can get a nice Chocolate Family to go with the Chocolate Lab! :)

Lori's Christmas List

.25 Victoria Secret Flannel PJ's Starry Night Large
(Free matching slippers if you order now!)

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/category/?cgnbr=OSSLPZZZZZZ

.5. Long Brown Sweater Jacket type thing - Large

.75. Size 7 1/2 Sketchers or any other cool tennis shoes

1. Pug Calendar

2. Bubble Bath from Bath and Body Works

3. Shoes from Michelle's store in black or brown 7 1/2 (similar to these)




4. Jacket from Old Navy - Large (I like green but any color will do)





I will try to think of more stuff

Gavin's Chirstmas List

1. Tennis Shoes Size 6

2. Clothes - Shirts 2T, Pants 18 mo.

3. PJ's 2 T

4. Anything Backyardigans

4. Mega Blocks

5. Weebles (he's got the fire truck)

6. Baby Wordsworth™ First Words - Around the House DVD - Baby Einstein

7. Anything fun for a 2 year old :)

Mike's Christmas List - All I want for Christmas

0.1 Extrication Goggles



0.2 Extrication Gloves



0.3 Helmet Light



1. Slippers 8.5

2. Walter Peyton Jersey - Medium


3. Sketchers - (Brown) 8.5 Casual Dress no gym shoes.


4. Computer game: Warhammer - Mark Of Chaos

5. Jeans 32/30 (getting fatter)

6. Matching Dress Shirt and Tie (No red or purple please) 15 1/2 32/33

7. White T-Shirts - Medium

8. Wireless Xbox controllers


9. Other Neat stuff I may add later.

have you ever re-read this entire blog site?

...i did...you can learn a lot about the barretos on this blog...for instance, next time we are in huntley i want MIL (ma in law) to teach me how to sing 'i want a man with a slow hand' into a hairbrush...and i hope that bec's tummy doesn't hurt...renne is still kind hearted...michelle is still a lovey love...mike is still protective of his siblings...rebeca is still beautiful...rob is still sensible (naked women with no shoes)...lori is still adorable = adlorable...patti is still an awesome mom...jay is still the consumate family man...travis is still the silliest one...victor is very nice (and i wish i had met him more than once in the last 2 years, but it is a start right victor?)...MIL is still a saint - sometimes when i am sad or lonely i can hear her voice in my head telling me "everything will be fine" - for the record MIL i love the sound of your voice, it calms me every darn time... and PIL (pa in law) i am sure stands by the fact that none of his kids are old enough to date yet...my favorite barreto remains, of course, matthew...and i still wonder if he would run away until i remember his love of food, naps and snuggles...jack is so in love with all of you, too...he adores being caiden's older cousin...he thinks savanna is adorable...he thinks little robert is so cool...he thinks kristina is beautiful...he thinks gavin is a great dancer...he thinks kayla hung the moon...not a day goes by when i am not truly thankful to be a barreto...

***Jack's Christmas List***

- Game Boy games (rated 'E' for everybody - he has none at this time)
- Littlest Pet Shop (any of them - he has none at this time)
- A childrens MP3 player
- Remote control monster truck
- Boardgames Operation, High Ho the Cherry O . . . he has Monopoly Jr & Candyland
- Puzzles

Rebeca's Christmas List

Ok, so i thought i would be the first one since the reason we picked names beofre Thanksgiving is to give everyone more time to shop, its not working out to well;)


1. Kitchen Garbage Can (i like Michelles-Target)

2. G.C. To Salon- Hairdos or Colors

3. CD's-Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Superchick (christian artist)

4. Clothes M-L shirts and size 7/8 pants

5. Earings (14k)

6. Casual Shoes to wear with jeans- 7.5 (black or brown)

7. PJ's

8. Carbon Monoxide detector

9. Digital Thermostat

10. Perfume i am not picky aything that smells good

11. Body Spray from bath and body works i like pear and cucumber my favorites but really anything except Plumeria

Renee, maybe you two can start a club.

An anti-chairs-at-volleyball-courts club :)

Kids Christmas Lists

Caiden

*Movies: Cars, Barnyard, Over the hedge and Chicken little

*Tent (he is into forts)

*Bean bag chair (you can get them with his name printed on it)

*Winter Clothes pants and shirts (3t-4t)

*P.J's


Savanna-


*Art Station (she loves to draw)

*Movies: Cindarella and Beauty and the beast

*Tent

*Bean bag Chair (with her name on it)

*Winter clothes - pant and shirts (2t-3t)

*P.J.'s