The biggest "down" was definitely the loss of my maternal grandmother, Guadalupe Salgado, on March 16th. This was one of the most difficult experiences I have had in my life. I have previously lost a few other loved ones, but losing my grandma was by far the hardest. I love my mother with all of my heart, and knowing that she had now lost her mother was just so difficult for me to accept. It was a pain like no other I have ever felt. But we know, by faith, that grandma went in peace and is no longer suffering any pain or illness. We sit around and talk about her a lot, sharing stories, memories and photos. Those moments are beautiful and I cherish them.
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An "up" that occurred for me in 2012 was the move from Arvin to Bakersfield, finally! On August 24th, the very day that marked 10 years living in Arvin, we got the keys to our new house in Bakersfield. I am now only 7 minutes away from my office, instead of 35 like I was when I lived in Arvin. I am closer to all of the shopping, a beautiful park, my friends... and believe it or not, it feels like this move has brought my family even closer together. We have had a few "family sleep-overs" in the new house now; so much fun!!
And speaking of family, 2012 brought us the addition of two new family members: Daniel Baltazar Leyva, born July 2nd to my youngest sister, Maria and her husband Baltazar. Three weeks later, on July 24th, we welcomed "A.J." Arthur Jacob Ruiz, born to my younger sister, Alma. They are both so precious, adorable and oh so cute!
Here they are, doing "baby yoga"!! :)
We ended the year celebrating all of the holidays in our new home.
Goodbye 2012!! You'll live on in the memories you left behind... xo
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