Shaila Barillas--Chapter 5 Graduation Bliss

Shaila (27) her live in boyfriend Weldon (29)
Narrated by Weldon Fairchild

Things have been going great between Shaila and myself. She is doing better in getting her bachelors than myself. Right now I am just interested in getting a job so that we can pay for this apartment. It did not help any that I got demoted to test subject. I thought that Shaila would be pissed but she understood.

I wish Shaila would hang out with me more but I understand she has tons of papers due. I feel bad for her and to be honest she makes me feel bad. I want to also complete my degree and keep moving foward.

I started to befriend her uncle Adam and his wife Cara. He is one of Shaila's favorite uncles. We invite them over and discuss life and his business. Adam is trying to get Shaila to manage his restaurant but Shaila is not sure she wants to stay in the culinary field.

Shaila is so worried that she will not finish school. I had to reassure her that today's final would be fine. Six weeks from now she will know whether or not she is a college graduate.

I got home and Shaila was on the phone. She was smiling so big that I knew that she had passed her finals.

The next way we got ready for her graduation. We had made love all night and she was pretty tired. She didn't complain because it was her day. Tonight I planned a romantic dinner to celebrate. We could celebrate with her family another day.

WE had a great time and toasted to our future. The food was excellent. I felt a little bad because we didn't go to her uncles restaurant. Shaila said she didn't mind trying new places.

I suggested we take a stroll near the park by our apartment. Shaila was on cloud nine. I was so nervous not because I was with Shaila but because I had an engagement ring in my pocket. Tonight was the night that I would propose to her and hoped she would say yes.

I bent down and told Shaila that she means the world to me. I knew that I didn't deserve such a wonderful girl. She would honor me by being my wife. She was so surprised and said yes. I was so shocked that she said yes.

Later that night back at home we celebrated more. I was so happy that we were engaged. Shaila was dying to tell her parents but I convinced her to hold off telling her moms until tomorrow.

Dylan Barillas--Chapter 5

Dylan (27) his husband Leo (58) Their Children: Salma and Harold (5)
Narrated by Dylan


So far our life has been pretty ordinary. I have to admit that it has been more entertaining than I ever thought it would be. I still can not imagine how our lives would be if I had not convince Leo to have kids. Now he is the first one that gets up in the morning to make sure the butler has their breakfast served.

The kids are now five and they attend private school. Even their school gives out homework that the Jane and I have to help them complete. This part of raising our children Leo leaves to me.

We want our kids to live grounded even thought Leo is rich beyond means. To achieve this we try to get my nieces, nephews and cousins over to play with our kids. Right now they are into becoming bowling champs.

Our life is not all play. It is important for me to give our kids enough physical exercise. After school we go for hikes along the trails near our house. We come back exhausted but at least we got our daily activity done for the day.

Leo is much more content staying at home reading up on his medical journals. Its fine because we balance ourselves. The kids go to Leo when they want to be read to or to hear his wonderful stories.

All in all we complement ourselves. I know a lot of people look at us and judge us because he's older than me. I look at my husband and I feel like the luckiest guy on earth.

Carson Barillas Chapter 5

Carson (27) his wife Vanessa (26) Their children: Jewel and Julian (2)
Narrated by Vanessa.


The twins were officially turning two and we decided to have my in-laws over for a small birthday celebration.

I am still amazed at how many in-laws I actually have. Its good to see everyone getting along. Before the kids got too fussy we decided to cut the cake. My mother-in-laws Consuelo and Maura were there to take the kids the minute they cried. Thankfully they behaved and we managed to cut the cake in peace.

I still can not believe how fast time passes by. Now we are parents to two toddlers who will get into everything. Carson and I sure have our work cut out for us.

My mother-in-law consuelo is an expert in raising quads. She had two sets of them and I just sit there and listen to how she and Maura raised them all. It caused them some problems but now everything seems to have worked out fine.

Right when the party was getting good Carson had to leave for his on call schedule. These are his last few years as a resident and I can not wait until he is done.

I try to wait up for him. He is so full of energy after his is on call. Its even better if he diagnosed something that every one else missed. Those are our best sex days.

Now that his is a senior resident his on call days are shorter but we still have time to be together. The biggest surprise was when I told Carson that I was expecting. We were not planning it but we were not using protection either.

He could not believe that I was pregnant. he also told me that It could not happen at better timing. He got offered a position as a medical attending and were good to go now.Our family is on the right track and hopefully we will stay there.

Alfredo Barillas Chapter 6

Alfredo (27) his live in boyfriend Merill (32)
Narrated by Alfredo

We have been living together alone for almost two years and we are loving every bit of it. I still cant believe that we are actually happy. Most people said the odds were against us but boy are we proving them wrong.

Since my quad sister Shaila left, we have changed the place quite a bit. We are not interested in moving so for now this will do.

My sister-in-law Vanessa and my brother Carson came over and loved our color scheme. I have yet to see my other quad brother Dylan and Shaila come visit.

Merill works late nights so by the time he gets home I am fast asleep. I guess it works out. I don't mind the light while he reads because I can sleep through anything.

I have thinking a lot about the future with Merill and I think its time that we take the next step. I was waiting for him to propose but I think that will be a while. I am ready to get married now and I planned this nice dinner out to ask him.

I put the ring on the table and he was shocked that I had planned this evening to end like this. I pulled all my strength together and pushed my fears aside. I asked him to marry me and he of course said yes. He immediately said he wanted something small and that he was so ready to get married.

We ended up getting married rather quickly. Nothing too exaggerated. We wanted something small and simple.


Of course I had to invite my whole family. Everyone was shocked at our short engagement and at how fast we planned the ceremony. We exchanged our vows in which we promised each other eternal love.

Shaila was one of the first to congradulate us. Having lived with us, Shaila knew how much we had grown in our relationship. I still couldn't believe that Weldon had not proposed to my sister. Maybe this will give him the push he needs.

We posed for our family to snap pictures. It was wonderful to see that we were so loved by our family.

After the reception we ran home to get ready for our honeymoon. Of course we planned a short but lively honeymoon.

We stayed in bed most of the time. We were only here for five days and Merill wanted to take advantage of all of it.

I also convinced him that we had to take some sun in. I didn't want to go back to viramontes all pale.

Arriving back to our home felt good but strange at the same time. Now as we laid down we realized that we were married. We just needed to rest because both of us had to go straight back to work.

Justin Barillas Ch 7

Justin (31), his wife Lashawn (40) Their kids: Cameron and Candice (4)
Narrated by Justin.

The twins have finally turned five and Lashawn and I are planning to have a party. We have decided to invite everyone. I literally mean every single one of our family members. I don't know how she is going to plan it since she is still trying to finish her masters degree.

This is a beautiful age because it allows me the opportunity to work in my store full time. The kids go to school and by the time they come home then I am almost ready to close shop.

Lashawn recommended this college student to work in the store. I needed help and I agreed to hire him immediately.

It was a beautiful spring day when we decided to have the twins birthday celebration. I did not think it would go off without a hitch but it did. I was happy to see that not everyone was freezing in the spring weather.

I do not think our family has been together like this in a long time. It was amazing to see my whole family there. I was also sadden because a lot of the cousins do not know each other as they should. That has to stop.I made it a point for Candice and Cameron to meet and get along with all of their cousins.

It was a long night but when we finally got to bed it felt good. I looked at LaShawn and was happy to have our little family. She shocked me a little when she asked if I wanted another baby. I told her I didnt mind either way but deep down inside I am fine with my two kids. I don't know if the business would survive another baby.

Adam Barillas ch 7

Adam (33), his wife Cara (29) their kids: Jada and Kameko (4)
Narrated by Adam.

Cara and I have finally settled into our new home and we both are doing great in our careers. It seems so long ago that we actually had time to ourselves.

Being a celebrity chef allows me to spend more time at home. I have a manager at the restaurant so I don't go as often. Because of this I have decided to stay at home with the girls while Cara works.

It's not as easy as it looks. I managed to get the girls down for their nap and then im off to clean all the leaves. Its fall and I want our new house to look clean and neat. I don't want the neighbors to complain.

I also practice a little yoga. I like Yoga, it relaxes me and gives me the patience to deal with two twin toddlers.

My niece in law Vanessa started working with Cara and they are fast becoming friends. I am glad that Vanessa is getting along with the family. I still feel that I should try to visit my family more often than I do.

My brother Ian came over to have dinner with us. He worries me because I have heard rumors that he is having not one but various affairs. His cheating on Mary is becoming too obvious.

We planned a party for the twins and we managed to invite our whole family. I was amazed at how many nephews and nieces I have. The house seemed way too small for all these people.

The girls were more happier than usual to have new doll houses to play with. They do share with each other but Cara wants them to have their own things at the same time.

Just because they have their doll houses, does not mean that they do not use the computer. Cara and I have to learn to set more boundaries.

For now Cara is being strict with the girls completing their homework. I just hope that the friends they meet are good influences in their lives.