9 months!

July 28, 2009

Our Oso

My baby boy is 9 months old today. These last months have gone by so quickly. I think it's worse when I think that he might possibly be our last. That just makes me want to go back and live the last nine months all over again, sleepless nights and all...He is such a precious little man. He has just learned to sign "please" and he blows raspberries ALL the time (I think he gets that from his sisters). He has a ticklish spot, his belly. He loves sweet potatoes and puppy kisses(much to the disgust of his daddy). He loves to ride in the swing in the front yard; well, any swing for that matter. He hasn't said anything yet, but you can tell he's thinking it; he's got the greatest expressions. He wants to talk, just hasn't gotten it out yet. He gives me the biggest smile when I walk into the room that makes my heart swell. Everyone said that there was something about a mama's relationship with her boy, but I thought "No, not me, I'm not raising a Mama's Boy." And I'm not, He's Mami's little Man.

Princess Photos

Leyni's Beautiful Smile

Some more of Our Princess's photos. The weather has been so nice we have been going outside a lot more often (before the invasion of the mosquitos). It really kills me to go to work on those perfect spring days. The more I spend outside, the more I feel inclined to do yardwork(normally an area that Oliver has commandeered). I've actually gotten a few things planted, we'll see if they grow! Tía and Our Oso swinging in the yard. He LOVES the swing. (please ignore the fact that the cushion is on backwards and is covered in pollen...I said I started, but have not accomplished very much :op)

Puss....In Birdbath

Merlin, our newest little man...9 weeks old now

Spring Pictures

Just a couple of pictures our good friend Miss Grace took for us. She always does such great pictures of the kids and I know having a professional camera helps, but she really does have talent at grabbing that perfect shot! We decided to go to Gahagan park because it's a favorite of the girls and really is a lot of fun to try to get pictures. It really is a blessing to have Grace as a friend and an even bigger blessing that she is willing (and even calls me because she wants) to take pictures!

Easter Sunday 2010

Easter Sunday is always very busy...we go to church (of course). This Sunday we had a guest preacher, a brazilian missionary to Cuba, Gleysi Raoul. It was the first time I had been in a church service since probably before Christmas. I've lost count. It was such an inspiring service. Of course we didn't leave church until almost 1, had to run home to let the puppy out and get our food, then head to Maga's house. We always have a great Easter dinner and then a HUGE easter egg hunt. The girls made out like bandits!

8 months old

Our First and Favorite Little Man is almost 8 months old. He likes to sit in his big boy seat with his sippy cup. He talks to Tía while she cooks and loves to laugh! He likes to eat pineapple and have his belly tickled. He hasn't said any words yet, but you can see his thoughts right on his face and know that it won't be long! Especially when he sees his sisters. He twists in ways I never thought possible to see them as soon as he hears them. Makes mealtime interesting. Oh, and he loves biter biscuits!

Lowcountry Livin'

One of the things I love about the south! Three seasons in one...fall leaves, spring flowers, taken in the winter!!

Quinceañera

We had a Quinceañera ("sweet fifteen")at the church last Saturday evening. It was lovely. Hermana Angelina and the other ladies outdid themselves with the decorations (really, our Fellowship Hall is gaustly and that night it looked great!) María Dayana, one of our youth, turned 15 the beginning of the month and in hispanic culture, when a young woman "comes of age" we celebrate it! There is a ceremony where the pastor (or the youth pastor) prays for her and her family, her future husband, her choices from here out and afterward there is a reception. It is very similar to a wedding and can cost as much as one!

Look at that dress! THAT is what I always thought prom dresses should look like...princess-y and soft...not some of the daring things I've seen girls wearing...


There is almost always a pastel tres leches and favors on the table...this time they were barbies dressed like Quinceañeras. They were really pretty! You can't really see it, but they are covered with lt. blue/white glitter and they are made out of paper products(haven't figured out what the fixation with paper products is, except that perhaps handmade is the best kind of favor). One of the girls tore her sleeve, but you can still see all the work that went into making them.

There is dancing, but as it is at the church there is only the "waltz de familia" where the young lady dances first with her daddy, then with family and friends. The party is all about the birthday girl, of course, but sometimes she has female attendants(can't really call them bridesmaids, but that is what they amount to). Dayana chose not to. She did have the male attendants, many of which were from our youth group or family and they did a great job!

It really was quite lovely and something every little girl looks forward to. Our Princess was very excited about it, and when I thought about planning hers in less than nine years...yeah, well, ahem...