18 months

Oh this little boy fills my days with so much happiness and joy...

The many faces of JJ

I scrapped!

Things are getting back to normal in our little house. Both boys are finally getting over their colds. I never got sick thank God!
I need to start using more recent pics of JJ. But I just love these so much, he was starting to fully smile at 4 months and his smiles were so precious. They still are, but these were his first ones...I miss that baby...

At the Lake

I decided to take JJ to the lake today to take pictures. The lake is inside our community but it is a bit of a walk so I decided to drive. Then I though, I don't need the stroller; JJ loves to walk!
Well, little JJ wanted to walk, but in his own direction. It was me holding JJ, the camera bag, a sippy cup, a blanket and my keys. JJ wanted to walk in the direction of the ducks and the water! I think he wanted to go swimming with them :-)!
Anyways, I ended up taking close to 45 pictures to get this shot.
This boy is growing so fast, right before our eyes...

All Smiles

Two things...

we figured out today while waiting for the rain to stop and for little JJ to wake up from his nap so we could have lunch at "Tambo Grill" (favorite peruvian restaurant at the moment ;-)

1- Jesse's camera phone takes really good pics!
2- We have LOTS of pics with this same pose! and I should do a LO with some of them! :-)

A weekend of Fun!

We had an awesome weekend, first the Zoo and then a quick visit to Everglades National Park. We plan on going back there in the winter and maybe go camping! ;-)

We were out ALL day Saturday, and JJ was so good! We had a blast!

These days...

my little boy loves to take walks, when he wants to go outside he grabs my hand and pulls me to the door. And he won't stop knocking on the door until we go out!
he is trying to negotiate his meals! he eats with a toy on the tray, once he's done playing with it, he won't take another spoon until I give him another toy. (I hope this doesn't last long...)
he is learning to go to sleep on his own, mostly for the afternoon nap. I just put him in his bed, close the blinds and he falls sleep playing with his bear blanket.

Today we went to the park, it had been raining all day but thankfully it stopped early enough for us to go and have some fun! JJ loved it!







What a cutie! I love him...

Busy Monday

It has been a busy day for us today, but I got lots done around the house and out of the house so I'm happy! Here is another pic from my class - same frame different texture and type...

In love...

with Textures! This is a photo of my hubby and my brother taken at Vizcaya (love that place). I used it today in class... came out soooo pretty.

Babe

I had some time to play yesterday. JJ looks so tiny in this pic. And I look so happy to be holding him...



Now back to work, lots to do today and tomorrow!

Learned in Class

Yes, I'm taking another class at JessicaSprague.com. So thankful for talented people that don't mind sharing some of their knowledge for free! I think I will take a full class after this one. I love it!

4th of July

Well, so just as we thought Jungle Island for 4th of July was awesome! Great food, entertainment and Fireworks. We had fun!
I was so happy that we got to spend time with my brother.



Little JJ now wants to show everyone his tongue!



The three of Us!



And Fireworks!




After the Fireworks we dropped-off my brother and headed home. Little JJ must have been really tired from all the excitement, he slept until 10:00 am today! :-)

Monkey Butt!

We had a fun Friday night with family. We watched a movie and scrapped (well sort of, I just kind of glued stuff together, thanks Melissa! :D)



I can't wait for tonight, we are going to Jungle Island for the 4th of July Celebration. Let's see how I do with pics of fireworks...
For now, here is my little Monkey Butt! :-)

I miss you Jet...

I have so many childhood memories that involve eating a Jet... Donofrio: Best Ice Cream EVER!

Mr. Independence

This is a perfect description of my son right now:
(Baby Center & "What to expect")

At 13 months, children start to recognize that they have power, and they're learning how to use it. Your toddler may demand that you read to him, push him on a swing, take him for a walk. Even if he doesn't use words, he can make clear, by tugging on you and pointing, exactly what he wants.
By now, some little ones can cruise or even walk (and some can’t and that’s fine, too) and imitate you like a pro (you touch your nose, he’ll touch his). Most will be able to drink from a cup; say one or two recognizable words; and point to what he wants. Intellectually, it’s all about cause and effect now (if I drop my spoon, Mommy will pick it up…again and again). On the emotional front, expect some first attempts at friendship as well as a wide range of moods and behavior, from affection to frustration to full-blown stubbornness. In other news, diaper changes may become a battle of wills as your little critter loathes staying still for something so boring (and probably prefers to be bare-bottomed anyway). You may be concerned about an appetite slump, which is totally normal as Mr. Independence now wants to decide when (and what) he will eat. And speaking of eating, get ready for toddler food throwing, food blowing, and massively messy attempts at self-feeding. Clinginess and separation anxiety (yours and his) might be big issues these days, so use tactics that’ll help minimize partings: Get your toddler busy before you go, and leave a little bit of Mommy behind (such as a pillow or photo).

Yep! that's my boy right now.
Still - So handsome, so sweet, so smart. I love you.

Can't Wait...

YAY!!!

Happy Father's Day & Happy Birthday!

This is JJ's Daddy and my hubby. He is an awesome Dad, that loves us so much an sacrifices a lot to make sure we are taken care of.



He plays with JJ and makes him laugh...





He is always in a good mood, always making jokes. Sometimes he's so funny we are speechless! ;-)



We love you so much and are very proud of you. Happy Daddy's Day and Happy Birthday!

Tomorrow hurry up...

Can't wait for Jesse to be back from his Atlanta trip. We will be celebrating Father's Day and his birthday. Yay!

Yeah, ALL of them...

He left only one wipe inside the box...

Cuddle Time

I love that my baby loves to cuddle with me. If I ever need a lift me up, this is all I have to do. I love him.
And I love that Jesse thought of grabbing the camera and capture this moment. I love my boys.



And, inspired by my sis-in-law Melissa's love for distressed pages and Kailaaimee's "Faith" Pages, I put together this baby. I love this song, it's by Tree 63.

Fun in the Sun

My boys, the sun and the beach! awesome.

Remain Calm

Yup, that's what I told myself this afternoon when Mr. Chinicuki pulled on the tablecloth and down came the box of buttons. I spent a good amount of time picking up I don't know how many. But first I grabbed my camera and took this pic ;-)



That face, he knows he's in trouble!

Tiny Baby

A sleeping baby + Pineapple Fanta + Chocolate chip cookies = A pretty page about my two loves...

Monday Cuteness!

How adorable are these? And so easy to put together, I just had to trim, mat and add the pics. They match little JJ's room perfectly.
And I didn't want to go to Walmart this morning! :-)

Up

What a cute movie! I loved it!

Play Time

Handsome...

Jesse Joel got dressed by his Daddy this morning. Even with his socks pulled up all the way to his knees, he is so handsome...

SAHM

Motherhood is a gift and a season of life to treasure. If you're a mom, you can stand with dignity, offer no apology for what you do, and say, "I'm a wife and mother. I love my job."

Jill Savage, author of Professionalizing Motherhood

Yeehaw!

Our little family had a very busy weekend! On Friday night we were invited to a play by our friend Sharel. It was "The Lion King". Sharel and Katie did an awesome job as well as all the kids that performed. Little JJ loved the music! Sharel's make-up? not so much... :-)



On Saturday we attended a beautiful wedding, really beautiful ceremony. Jesse Joel behaved so good.
On Sunday! we went to my dear friend Marita's house, for little Thomas's Cowboy themed birthday party. What a party! Pony rides, petting zoo, train rides, ice cream, cotton candy, chocolate fountains! We BOTH had soooo much fun! Actually, Jesse Joel had a fun-overload!:-)