Happy 4th Birthday Princess!!!

Four years ago to the minute mommy and daddy were on their way out to Costco to buy a few things to celebrate your brother's 2nd birthday.  We had waited to the last minute because we did not know when you would make your grand entrance.  Little did I know that we would never make it there because you wanted to get out.  My contractions started at around 11:15 am and 12 hours later I was holding you in my arms.

Today, my princess, I wanted to wish you the best in everything you do.

Emily's Birthday Party

Today Felipe attended his classmates birthday party... The first of many to come.  It was really nice to see him interact with his classmates.  They all had lots of fun running around and jumping in the bounce house, they got even more excited when the pony rides and petting zoo arrived.  Felipe immediately rushed over to stand in line for the pony rides.  After his pony ride he feed some of the animals but when the kids started getting wild with the animals he continued playing in the bounce house.

Happy 90th Birthday

Today I want to wish Maria, my mom's mother-in-law, a Happy 90th Birthday.  Eventhough her birthday was a few days ago today we had a big celebration for her with family and friends.

It was a surprise party and it turned out great.  At first when she arrived she didn't realize it was for her...  She said hi to everyone and then when she finally sat down she looks at my mom and asks "Is this party really for me?".

It was nice to be able to celebrate such a huge milestone.

Happy Birthday Chris & Jordan

Today was Christian and Jordan's Toy Story birthday party...

It started out as a very normal kid's birthday party, there was a bounce house, candy, and a clown doing face painting.

You might ask yourself why I am saying these things...

Well let me tell you the story of what happened a little while after singing Happy Birthday. It had started to rain so people were leaving but all of a sudden it starts to rain REALLY HARD. The party was in one of those park shelters that have a roof but no walls so everyone is trying to stay dry but the wind is just starting to blow really hard. It seemed like we were in the middle of a mini hurricane. At this point the kids are screaming cuz they are scared, everything including the food and party favors are starting to fly around and the bounce house is now about 100 yards from where it first started. Luckily this storm was only like 15 minutes long but it seemed like an eternity. Once everything calmed down we started to pick up things off the floor and the grass. This is when we notice that a tree must have been hit by lightning because it was split down the middle.

I think it is safe to say that this party will be remember for years to come by all the kids.

Happy 3rd Birthday Pipe!!!

My baby boy today you turn 3 and it is amazing how much you have changed in just one year. You now know your name even though you don't pronounce it correctly (Pipe Nato pillio Mimo), you take care of your little sister, and you try to do things on your own. Daddy and I are preparing ourselves for the new adventures that will come our way.

We love you Pipe!!!


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Happy First Birthday Princess

A year ago today, at this exact time, Francesca joined our family.

Dear Francesca,

It's been a year of happiness not only for daddy and me but also for all those that have gotten to know you.

For the past week all your daddy and I can say is "Can you believe it's been a year?". Although it seems like time has flown by, we can definitely say that we have enjoyed every minute that we have been with you.

Today you are turnig one and you have taken us on a roller coaster ride like no other.  Eventhough we already went through all this with your brother I can definitely say that it has been a different experience.

Together we've experienced: baby kicks, ultrasounds, heartburn, breastfeeding, burping, sleepless night, co-sleeping, exhaustion, diaper changes, explosive poops, constipation, getting pooped on the hand, baths, first bath, First Halloween, First Thanksgiving, First Christmas, First New Year's, Your Baptism, First Valentine's Day, First St Patty's Day, First Easter, First 4th of July, leaving to work in the mornings while you are crying for me, booger bubbles, gases, long nails, fussiness, scratches, SIDS obsessions, bottom teeth, homemade baby food, lots of pictures, First trip to the zoo, First car trip, First time at the beach, First time in the ocean, laughs, bumps, bruises, scratches, standing in the crib, biting, drooling, slobbery kisses, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, pulling up, standing, face landings, sleeping through the night, tantrums, giggles, mama, dada, saliva bubbles, rocking you to sleep, singing you to sleep, multiple pediatrician appointments, clapping, peekaboo, screaming, squeals of delight, tickles, waving bye-bye, first dip in the pool, Mother's day, Father's Day ... and your first birthday!

Wow, my precious, it must have been an exhausting year for you.

Happy 1st Birthday Francesca!!!

I love you my princess and with every day that passes, I love you even more. I'm looking forward to the next year of "adventures" with you.

Mommy

Happy Birthday Meghan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGHAN!!!

I hope you enjoyed your party today. Francesca really enjoyed all the festivities... She was so tired that she finally fell asleep on the ride home.

I got my birthday present today!!!

Today I finally bought myself the Ipod Touch.

This gadget is great has many cool apps. The first I looked for was one that would allow me to post to my blog .

Sometimes it is difficult to type correctly but once I get the hang of it I am sure I will be quick.

Let's hope I can pit this device to good use.

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Happy Birthday Christian & Jordan

Today we had a fun filled day at the park to celebrate Christian & Jordan's Birthday. Felipe really enjoyed himself running around and playing in the bounce house.

It was a lovely day until a really strong wind hit and everyone thought that it was the end of the party but it all went back to normal. Of course, the party favors fell and the boucehouse almost toppled over.

The theme of the party was Spiderman (or Spierman like Felipe likes to say). Claudia had gone all out and gotten banners with both kids' names, she made the party favor bags that had a Spiderman face on the front. She did have a small mishap with the cake, the bakery put Happy Birthday Anthony, but in the end it made for a funny story.

Happy Birthday Osmart

Today we surprised Osmart with a huge party for his 65th birthday. The funny part of everything is that he thought he was going to my baby shower which is actually tomorrow.

He arrived at the banquet hall with a gift for me and everything. The look on his face was priceless when he saw all his friends and family.

Party Photos

Happy Birthday ANDREW!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW!!!

Hope you have a great day and we'll see you on Saturday.

Birthday Weekend

This past weekend was packed with celebrations mostly for MEEEEEE!!!

Yesterday was my birthday and I can't complain because I have been celebrating since Friday night.

On Friday night, my loving husband took me to dinner at LesHalles. On Saturday night we had a small get-together with all our friends at my house and yesterday we had dinner at my mom's house.

Earlier in the day we went to Water Oaks Park to celebrate Christian's 3rd Birthday and of course my husband took the liberty of embarrassing me by having everyone there sing Happy Birthday to me when they were done with Christian.

I can't complain because I really enjoyed my birthday this year and I also got a new cellphone.

Happy Birthday Viejita

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABUELA!!!

Hope you have a great day celebrating it with everyone around you especially Felipe... He will see you later to give you a big hug.

I LOVE YOU!!!

TRANSLATION:

Feliz Cumpleaños Abuela!!!

Espero que tengas un dia spectacular rodiada de todos los que te quieren, especialmente Felipe... El te vera mas tarde para darte un abrazote.

TE QUIERO

Felipe's 1st Birthday Celebration

Felipe celebrated his first birthday surrounded by family and friends.

The first celebration was in Lady Lake because we had gone up there to celebrate my father's 10 year wedding anniversary. My dad and Laura did a small gathering at their villa and invited family and some close friends.

At around 7:30 pm we arrived home after a long 5-hour ride home and celebrated with my mom, my mother-in-law, who had baked a cake for Felipe, and a friend.

A weekend of Festivities

This past weekend was full of festivities...

On Friday night we celebrated my father's 10 year wedding anniversary with a dinner at La Hacienda Country Club in The Villages.

Saturday morning before leaving Lady Lake, my father did a small party for Felipe at his Villa. Laura's family and mine sang Happy Birthday and cut him a cake. At night when we got back home, my mother-in-law had baked a bundt cake for Felipe.

Yesterday, we had a party for all the family and close friends.... I would like to say that it was a small party but when you have 16 kids and about 45 adults in your house it can not be considered SMALL.

I will post more details and photos later today but for now this is all you are getting....

Happy 1st Birthday

A year ago today, at this exact time, Felipe joined our family.

Dear Felipe,
It's been a year of happiness not only for daddy and me but also for all those that have gotten to know you.

For the past week all your daddy and I can say is "Can you believe it's been a year?". Although it seems like time has flown by, we can definitely say that we have enjoyed every minute that we have been with you.

Today you are turnig one and you have taken us on a roller coaster ride like no other.

I never imagined all the happiness you would bring us. Together we've experienced: baby kicks, ultrasounds, heartburn, breastfeeding, burping, throw-ups, long sleepless night, co-sleeping, exhaustion, diaper changes, explosive poops, constipation, getting pooped on the hand, baths, first bath, First Halloween, First Thanksgiving, First Christmas, Your Baptism, First New Year's, First Valentine's Day, First St Patty's Day, First Easter, First 4th of July, pumping milk at work, leaving to work in the mornings while you are crying for me, booger bubbles, gases, colics, cradle cap, long nails, fussiness, scratches, SIDS obsessions, bottom teeth, homemade baby food, lots of pictures, First time at a movies, First trip to the zoo, First car trip, First time at the beach, First time in the ocean, laughs, bumps, bruises, scratches, first haircut, standing in the crib, top teeth, biting, drooling, slobbery kisses, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, pulling up, standing, face landings, sleeping through the night, tantrums, giggles, mama, dada, saliva bubbles, rocking you to sleep, singing you to sleep, multiple pediatrician appointments, clapping, peekaboo, screaming, squeals of delight, tickles, waving bye-bye, first dip in the pool, Mother's day, Father's Day ... and your first birthday!

Wow, my precious, it must have been an exhausting year for you.

Happy 1st Birthday Felipe!!!

I love you my prince and with every day that passes, I love you even more. I'm looking forward to the next year of "adventures" with you.

Mommy

Happy Birthday Mom

Today is a special day for my mom because it is her birthday.

Last year we celebrated her birthday at my grandmother's house. Tonight she will be going out to dinner with her husband. I will hopefully be able to see her before she goes out to dinner. Felipe told me that he wants to go and give her a BIG KISS AND HUG!!!

He also got her a really special gift.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

Hope you have a great day.

My first time in Chuck E Cheese

Today we took Felipe to Chuck E Cheese for the first time. I had never been there before either, we went to Dylan's birthday party and then after the party we went to play in the game area.

Felipe enjoyed riding in a little car with Chuck E Cheese.

Happy Birthday Dylan

Just wanted to wish Dylan a HAPPY 2nd Birthday...

See you on Sunday at Chuck E Cheese.

Happy Birthday Fito

Felipe would like to wish his Great-Grandfather a HAPPY 91st BIRTHDAY!!!

Today we had lunch at home with Fito and I also baked him a delicious Chocolate cake.

I hope that we can share many other special occassions with such a special man. He truly is a kind-hearted man that adores Felipe.