Happy Halloween

Hope everyone had a safe and happy halloween.  This year we didn't do much because unfortunately Felipe had bronchitis and a double ear infection so we played it safe and stayed home considering it was drizzling.

Eventhough we didn't go out I did dress them up in their costumes so my mom could see them.  She had bought them matching superhero costumes so I thought it was only fair for her to enjoy seeing them.  She came over and brought them some candy.

Early in the day Felipe had a small party at school with all his classmates.  They did a little parade around all the school and then ended in their own classrooms for their parties.

Take a look at a selection of photos I took today: Halloween Photo Album

Memorial day at abuela Mali

We didn't have plans for Memorial day considering we were not sure if Adrian had to work so at the last minute we decided to have lunch at my mother-in-law's house. After lunch we headed over to the pool. We weren't there for very long because the kids hadn't napped so they were tired.

New Years at the Mejia House

We brought in 2010 at the Mejia's... All the kids made it to midnight except Francesca who fell asleep at around 11.

As usual we just sat around and watched TV until the New Years countdown. After midnight we sang Happy Birthday to Ren and cut him a cake. A little while later the Dufaus and the Rivadeneiras left.

We continued to party "hard" by playing Rock Band. Everyone but me participated in one way or another except me (I was the official photography/videographer).

I am not sure if the music woke up Francesca or just hunger but at around 1 am she started crying and I went to get her. She enjoyed the afterparty.

Pictures of our celebration

Happy New Years

May the new year bring everyone lots of peace and prosperity.

Francesca's First Christmas

Noche Buena was spent at my mom's house. We had dinner and then mingled for a while before going to midnight mass.

Felipe was so tired from running around my mom's house that he fell asleep before the mass even started. Francesca on the other hand was awake throughout the whole mass and the ride home.

Christmas Day we had our traditional breakfast at my mom's, we opened presents and then went to my mother-in-law's house for lunner.

The kids got lots of great and useful gifts this year.

Later on tonight we are going to the Dufau's for our annual "Grupito" gathering except this year we are not giving out any gifts to the kids. The economy was tough on all of us.

Merry Christmas

Hope everyone has a safe and happy christmas

Deep Fried Turkey

Last night my husband's Thanksgiving dream came true... He was able to make a deep fried turkey. At first I was skeptical because I thought it would be dry but on the contrary it was very moist and tasty.
We had dinner at my mom's house and Adrian fried the turkey in their backyard.

It was Francesca's 1st Thanksgiving but it was very uneventful considering Felipe had been sick the week before and my grandmother was battling the flu.

Happy Thanksgiving

Hope everyone enjoys this day surrounded by friends and family.

The Modern Flintstones

Last night was Francesca's 1st Halloween...

We weren't sure what to dress up the chldren as this year but since my son is so mischevious we decided that he would be Bamm Bamm and from there stemmed the idea of all of us being the Flinstones.

My mom made all our costumes and we went Trick-O-Treating by our friend Mery's house.

It was a nice night and we got lots of candy.

Happy Halloween

May the witches and goblins bring you lots of treats on this spooky day.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Merry Christmas

He likes to dance...

Felipe dancing at one of the Christmas Displays in Pinecrest




Felipe dancing to Jingle Bell Rock at home

Happy Thanksgiving Day

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Happy Grandparents Day

When God created grandparents

the world was truly blessed

with all the special joys

that make a family happiest...

For grandparents know how to do

the things that warm a heart,

They touch our lives with loving care

right from the very start...

They show that they believe in us

and all we're dreaming of...

When God created grandparents,

He blessed our lives with love.

~author unknown

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!!!

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

Felipe's First 4th of July

For Felipe's First 4th of July we went to see the firework show in Homestead. We usually go to Palmer Park but this year the Mejia family decided they wanted to see how the show was in a park by their new house so we joined in on the fun.

The show was really nice but unfortunately it was cut show due to rain.

Happy 4th of July

Hope you all have a safe and happy day!!!

Happy Father's Day

Hope all the fathers out there enjoy their day!!!