Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween Fun













This was the best Halloween ever! It was so warm and everyone in the family got into the spirit. Andres was quick to say "Trick or Treat" and reach out his pail. We were proud that he waited a good hour before digging into the candy. He eventually stopped after his 10th or so piece. Still, as you can see, things got pretty hairy.

Check out his titi's face, she did such an amazing job that Andres didn't recognize her. Evan found it interesting too.

Mideval Festival






It was too crowded but still fun. The fried dough was yummy, even Evan got a little...he got dusted with the powdered sugar, oops. Andres got his face painted for the first time and by the end of the day he had turned into a pirate.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Flying High





It took Dad a few tries and some cheering from me like "c'mon Dad you can do it" and "go Daddy go!" to get that kite up in the air. Once he did I took over. It was hard and I didn't want to hold it for too long. Still my folks were extremely proud.

I climbed the lighthouse by myself the way I do just about everything else. Evan got a ride from mom. I can't wait to teach him how to climb the stairs.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Our First Trip to LBI



Three summers ago my oldest niece Gaby loved to say "Super!" in Spanish which sounded even cuter. After she went back to PR, Dave and I kept it up and smiled every time. That's exactly what our vacation is, super!! We've only been here two nights but what a difference! Andres is asking to get dressed nice and early. When home he mostly wants to spend all day in his birthday suit and I have to beg him to get dressed and go out.

We go straight to the beach, which is our back yard here, literally. I tried making him a really neat Jurassic park for his dinos complete with trees, mountains and lake but he destroyed everything with a mischievous laugh. After only an hour or so we had to come back because his "underwear got wet". The surf got him so of course he stripped out of his bathing suit right there at the beach. It was back to square one. Dave had to carry him buck naked back to the house because he refused to wear "wet underwear". So funny.

Evan is eating like a champ these last two days. He had 5 ounces this morning and staying awake for long periods of time getting to know the new surroundings. I'm getting to know him pretty well now. I can tell when he's going to have a sleepy day or not. And when it's not he's a young warrior for sure (just like the meaning of his name). He kicks hard and looks around following us and turns his head.

Dave is the best dad and hubby ever! He packed the car, is doing the grocery shopping, cooks dinner and breakfast and is still sharing night and morning feedings. Too bad we can't stay on vacation for ever.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Piggy Back Rides, Train Ride & Zoo
























For part of my childhood I grew up visiting Forest Park in Springfield, MA. Rickty (my older brother) and I spent our summers riding our bikes through this huge park. It was great then and even better now. I love sharing this special place with Andres and Evan. We walked there from my mom's house and on our way to the zoo we stopped at a few baseball fields and played with other visitors' soccer balls, baseballs etc. Evan came with us but sat out the train ride with abuela at a nearby bench so she could get her cuddles in. Next time Ev, we promise.

Party at Abuela's House



Joe and Raylynn are so grown, they made such good sitters at Evan's welcoming party at abuela's last weekend. It was a lot of fun. Thank you mami, for all of the great food and cupcakes, you're the best!

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