tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39439152913650165572024-03-05T03:01:43.488-05:00The three of UsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-86944050570276224812011-07-13T21:17:00.004-04:002011-07-13T21:36:36.528-04:00CarsIt all started with my brother coming home with Lightning McQueen. JJ then saw the movie and that was it! Of course, Jesse likes them too ;-) They are both playing in JJ's room right now. JJ has so much fun when he plays Cars with his Papa. He loves his Cars. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5935119713/" title="cars by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/5935119713_d0aebfee39.jpg" width="500" height="290" alt="cars"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-10491309319882498852011-07-10T21:25:00.002-04:002011-07-10T21:35:31.365-04:00Homesick<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuo5V9EN5yMOG7ddK0AtpGmy0WdegXM-9cCZN3pTzHbbOxm6yfUwC3xEmkXxQ_4RbgUnLTNW2kqdNYz0fhB-_mospnq5U7_a_jmnhoaTDJ9QKjs5wjlmhZyJhjTBlstPc3WbKh2tX_8du/s1600/032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuo5V9EN5yMOG7ddK0AtpGmy0WdegXM-9cCZN3pTzHbbOxm6yfUwC3xEmkXxQ_4RbgUnLTNW2kqdNYz0fhB-_mospnq5U7_a_jmnhoaTDJ9QKjs5wjlmhZyJhjTBlstPc3WbKh2tX_8du/s400/032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627902176223646626" /></a><br />The last time I visited Peru was in January of 2009. My Mom, my Dad my sisters, nephews and now my brother live there. I miss them. It's hard not to have your direct family around. To just know that you can take a drive and see them whenever you want. But now, it's even harder for me because of JJ. I wish he could interact with them, spend time with his Abuelito and play with his cousins. Skype helps, but it's just not the same. The Lord has blessed me with beautiful friends and family here and I appreciate them very much. Hopefully I'll be able to travel soon with JJ and spend some quality time with them. For now, Facebook and Skype will have to do.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-70540715294098277652011-03-14T18:35:00.005-04:002011-07-10T21:43:50.016-04:00Fun weekend...Yesterday was my friend's baby shower. Everything came out beautiful! and everyone had a great time. She was blessed with so many things for her and baby. It was good to spend time with her and her closest friends and family.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5527735488/" title="Y&C by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5527735488_7ca355048c.jpg" width="500" height="460" alt="Y&C"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5527731956/" title="cake by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5527731956_49b592bd80.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="cake"></a><br />JJ and I have been spending lots of time coloring, tracing, cutting & pasting. <br />He says he's "playing school" :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5527134177/" title="JJ coloring by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5527134177_cd4950f43a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="JJ coloring" /></a><br /><br />The weather is so nice today. JJ usually goes outside with his Dad to play with sidewalk chalk. But today I went out with with him. We had a really nice time. He is becoming more and more like his Dad. Loves to sing and dance and also to make faces. Happy, Sad and hungry (angry):-) are his favorite ones. I'll post those soon. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5527132561/" title="bend by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5527132561_b39a322379.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="bend"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5527129017/" title="jump by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5527129017_cb1d702e5c.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="jump"></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5527130935/" title="smile by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5527130935_532f486ac4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="smile"></a><br />:-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-26783991501856634422011-03-04T22:01:00.002-05:002011-03-04T22:09:42.148-05:00Tu misericordiaA friend of mine posted this video on FB today. It's an old song from Marcos Witt. It brought back so many memories of when I was starting my walk with the Lord and how beautiful it was to get to know him. His mercy endures forever. I love Him.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QOTekU1dDak?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-46419021187092298292011-02-24T19:29:00.006-05:002011-02-24T20:11:03.379-05:00Around here...I painted the doorway! small task, but it was in my to-do list and it has now been crossed out. <br />Just finished helping my friend with her baby shower favors. The best part was sitting down across from each other and catching up while doing crafty stuff.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAcKENRHC_xgU2FFDWHK7xHChh1QSiSXuHkWk55YvKtxXagk-knHVC8ubbVa2ZJY5apxPI2SL72iQBuiUk0jKvI1trdvINH6iWnEogl8hBKZ3RDt2KkEPRk89xcKD6JEl9Br5xFbI89u5/s1600/crafty.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAcKENRHC_xgU2FFDWHK7xHChh1QSiSXuHkWk55YvKtxXagk-knHVC8ubbVa2ZJY5apxPI2SL72iQBuiUk0jKvI1trdvINH6iWnEogl8hBKZ3RDt2KkEPRk89xcKD6JEl9Br5xFbI89u5/s400/crafty.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577425495383287506" /></a><br /><br />I'm nervous, and excited and nervous again about some decisions that I'll have to make in the next couple of days. I don't like change, but I know that sometimes change is good and necessary. God is so good and always comes through at the perfect time and always has the perfect plan. He knows exactly what we need and always provides. He is amazing...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5475336848/" title="ocean by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5475336848_b3187102df.jpg" width="500" height="250" alt="ocean" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-88413054023057677372011-02-18T16:31:00.003-05:002011-02-19T15:17:16.686-05:00We are back...Puerto Rico was amazing, the resort was beautiful, the food was awesome and the people were so nice. Primerica really did a great job taking care of every single detail and made this trip really memorable. We are so grateful to be part of this great company. <br />Lots to do around here, I have so many projects that I want to complete. Mostly around the house like painting and some gardening. Potty training will start next week. A friend of mine recommended the three day training, so I plan on not doing much on those days. <br />Here are some pics from our trip. Ahhhh! I can't believe it's over...:-(<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5457074736/" title="JJbucket by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5457074736_f54d01c65d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="JJbucket" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5456466021/" title="JJJbeach by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5456466021_454fddf3c3.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="JJJbeach" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5456465011/" title="laugh by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5456465011_6946e5500d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="laugh" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59673935@N02/5456482731/" title="jj by poochie74@bellsouth.net, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5456482731_70ffd91c1a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="jj" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-35538481064797146322011-02-04T22:57:00.007-05:002011-02-04T23:53:03.527-05:00Because it is important...I used to keep a diary when I was in high school and I loved it. I wish I knew where it was now...well, maybe not. ;-)<br />I was about to close this blog when I went back to the very first post and smiled reading the posts and looking at the pictures of our boy and our family. I realized how important it is to keep track of the little things that happen in the everyday life and routine of our little family. It is important to remember the details of things that JJ said or did or that Jesse and I did together.<br />So this will now be my diary except there is no little gold key to keep it from my sister and my Mom. :-)<br />I probably won't post everyday but I want to do it at least once a week. <br /><br />We are getting ready for our Primerica trip to Puerto Rico. Jesse worked really hard last year to win it for us. We are excited to be going away for a couple of days. I love to pack and I usually overpack but I want to try not to on this trip since there is so much to take for JJ (toys, books, clothes, shoes). I want to be done by Monday, let's see if I can.<br />We got our luggage tags this week...:-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59159215@N03/5417804840/" title="Luggage tags by CaritoY, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5417804840_63dc1e24dc.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Luggage tags" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-2870757339937080892010-04-29T21:31:00.002-04:002010-04-29T21:33:13.523-04:00Fun DayOur little family had an awesome day at Jungle Island. Will post some picks of JJ feeding the birds later. <br />For now, here is a pic Jesse took of JJ and me. I love it...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/4564023201/" title="You and me by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4564023201_29ce314bab.jpg" width="500" height="431" alt="You and me" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-30483702603183570822010-04-20T21:02:00.002-04:002010-04-20T21:22:52.073-04:00It's been a while...since I've post anything here. Little JJ will be 2 years old next month. We are still not sure how we will celebrate or where...<br />Not a lot time to scrap either, my days are completely full with some work from home, housework and my little man. It was very hot today, so I decided to set up the pool for JJ and was able to snap some nice pics..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/4538965663/" title="JJ_pool4 by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4538965663_f8fcde43c3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="JJ_pool4" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/4538963009/" title="JJ_pool3 by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4538963009_a5b13b84a6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="JJ_pool3" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/4539596678/" title="JJ_pool2 by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4539596678_1cbe28df0b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="JJ_pool2" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/4539596282/" title="JJ_pool by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4539596282_6e86f454d6.jpg" width="370" height="500" alt="JJ_pool" /></a><br />I'm having so much fun with him now that he is a little bigger, I have been blessed with a sweet happy boy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-47901246086968228042009-10-20T21:07:00.002-04:002009-10-20T21:16:55.369-04:0018 monthsOh this little boy fills my days with so much happiness and joy...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/4007495916/" title="151 by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/4007495916_b6e2364076.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="151" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-91830191530080660612009-08-27T22:39:00.001-04:002009-08-27T22:42:09.126-04:00The many faces of JJ<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3863204973/" title="The Many Faces by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3863204973_d9104b9163.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="The Many Faces" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-71143156567039683972009-08-24T18:38:00.002-04:002009-08-24T18:43:33.519-04:00I 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!<br />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...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3853358785/" title="Sweet Boy by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3853358785_9b07281615.jpg" width="500" height="466" alt="Sweet Boy" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-86133654910698270402009-08-17T22:25:00.003-04:002009-08-17T22:35:43.190-04:00At the LakeI 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! <br />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 :-)! <br />Anyways, I ended up taking close to 45 pictures to get this shot.<br />This boy is growing so fast, right before our eyes...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3832461414/" title="@the lake by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3832461414_b813705610.jpg" width="358" height="500" alt="@the lake" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-28671743797608152022009-07-24T16:17:00.002-04:002009-07-24T16:22:09.125-04:00All Smiles<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3752509397/" title="AllSmiles by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/3752509397_827311390c.jpg" width="499" height="500" alt="AllSmiles" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-42597646228605246182009-07-23T17:42:00.002-04:002009-07-23T17:49:34.551-04:00Two 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 ;-)<br /><br />1- Jesse's camera phone takes really good pics!<br />2- We have LOTS of pics with this same pose! and I should do a LO with some of them! :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3749842125/" title="Us by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3749842125_bed9feaa1d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Us" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-59060085316108174772009-07-19T18:24:00.002-04:002009-07-19T18:29:40.814-04:00A weekend of Fun!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3736938820/" title="Weekend by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2532/3736938820_cd1a92c6f8.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="Weekend" /></a><br /><br />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! ;-)<br /><br />We were out ALL day Saturday, and JJ was so good! We had a blast!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-23425176042433611952009-07-15T21:41:00.006-04:002009-07-15T22:21:09.214-04:00These 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!<br />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...)<br />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. <br /><br />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! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3724747547/" title="swing happy 2 by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3724747547_09f00ba66d.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="swing happy 2" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3725554446/" title="swing happy by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3725554446_77f199c391.jpg" width="358" height="500" alt="swing happy" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3725562156/" title="JJ@theslide by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3725562156_e542dd64ff.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="JJ@theslide" /></a><br /><br />What a cutie! I love him...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-52257207224154356602009-07-13T17:54:00.002-04:002009-07-13T18:18:28.699-04:00Busy MondayIt 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...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3717734197/" title="First Time by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3717734197_a7dde4cedb.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="First Time" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-84390759389506871292009-07-10T13:02:00.004-04:002009-07-11T00:06:06.437-04:00In 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. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3706878405/" title="Textures by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3706878405_fee0ed7d1e.jpg" width="358" height="500" alt="Textures" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-11763313842207805882009-07-09T11:02:00.005-04:002009-07-09T12:42:40.870-04:00BabeI had some time to play yesterday. JJ looks so tiny in this pic. And I look so happy to be holding him... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3704555150/" title="Babe by carolaoliva, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3704555150_4aeca86e5c.jpg" width="497" height="500" alt="Babe" /></a><br /><br />Now back to work, lots to do today and tomorrow!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-74070744179619411372009-07-07T17:03:00.005-04:002009-07-07T21:06:10.663-04:00Learned in Class<a title="Walking by carolaoliva, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38183178@N06/3699417098/"><img height="500" alt="Walking" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3699417098_893b292e99.jpg" width="333" /></a><br /><br />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!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-68307815689388838782009-07-05T23:22:00.010-04:002009-07-05T23:55:55.521-04:004th of JulyWell, so just as we thought Jungle Island for 4th of July was awesome! Great food, entertainment and Fireworks. We had fun!<br />I was so happy that we got to spend time with my brother.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaK0udHN5oSbjdTIaa-p8p5-IeRj6qrVy1j63E0MyBtgFNg_hoRbNaewix4Fmr4rObdATaLwc0PQoNnkvrTiGoG383YtfikmBeuRmdYyW8EnYKWGh6I0OVTTOOf2tlWSpX3r_VSMDx6kT7/s1600-h/037.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355185860012401170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 329px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaK0udHN5oSbjdTIaa-p8p5-IeRj6qrVy1j63E0MyBtgFNg_hoRbNaewix4Fmr4rObdATaLwc0PQoNnkvrTiGoG383YtfikmBeuRmdYyW8EnYKWGh6I0OVTTOOf2tlWSpX3r_VSMDx6kT7/s400/037.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Little JJ now wants to show everyone his tongue!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekD0XZdTIaNl9-5f7W0pjY3RbNGTG3cGANM3_00dVTxNl8tyOfCfRWxoRPwf2RFVCkVaXTBVlAQ7mLwAcUCceAOhWOKDCUomEzEfqaSvAt4cOI2IzliY5t_IB4Y9aoNq2KT5WeZdJnmyj/s1600-h/058.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355186309175894994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekD0XZdTIaNl9-5f7W0pjY3RbNGTG3cGANM3_00dVTxNl8tyOfCfRWxoRPwf2RFVCkVaXTBVlAQ7mLwAcUCceAOhWOKDCUomEzEfqaSvAt4cOI2IzliY5t_IB4Y9aoNq2KT5WeZdJnmyj/s400/058.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The three of Us!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xmYCTtcuym6ukwwMhDe4VzbakHMydCE14YnA5KQ7K0lkmwhVkVd1uh3v01BFMd0FbXttzKhWuQbkYKQtDDbCytg-BUKyg2kANt9QF8V8kOzh_Su72VbF2DQ3etNCZKwB_w4X2Yvc05T4/s1600-h/065.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355186574513089026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 395px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xmYCTtcuym6ukwwMhDe4VzbakHMydCE14YnA5KQ7K0lkmwhVkVd1uh3v01BFMd0FbXttzKhWuQbkYKQtDDbCytg-BUKyg2kANt9QF8V8kOzh_Su72VbF2DQ3etNCZKwB_w4X2Yvc05T4/s400/065.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And Fireworks!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6ePFy2WuRCxkd3aaVTnu01pasaoChAp4DzVNqdUzCENDRzi-bo9ATV0Ye-CMLD3e65am-J7Qk5x6faIewfREjJAQRAlzvfNvAr9sorM9O7oJanTcNbsu2T_8VPuopCr5spTYF73I3OB_/s1600-h/110.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355186851736663282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6ePFy2WuRCxkd3aaVTnu01pasaoChAp4DzVNqdUzCENDRzi-bo9ATV0Ye-CMLD3e65am-J7Qk5x6faIewfREjJAQRAlzvfNvAr9sorM9O7oJanTcNbsu2T_8VPuopCr5spTYF73I3OB_/s400/110.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55yHETiBqklZiHvd6mz2Tv1Na6BonrpwcFjXMoYHi5a8lh3N7sfNp7Xc4rgnLdOXukFFLmCLAA9T5FG8c4iJOwdnCRIvDY0m4aZy7PnXT7CCcdDNDflqP1sM7tCrM8Xan4gvH2g34Gmez/s1600-h/093.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355187085236223010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 382px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55yHETiBqklZiHvd6mz2Tv1Na6BonrpwcFjXMoYHi5a8lh3N7sfNp7Xc4rgnLdOXukFFLmCLAA9T5FG8c4iJOwdnCRIvDY0m4aZy7PnXT7CCcdDNDflqP1sM7tCrM8Xan4gvH2g34Gmez/s400/093.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#000000;">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! :-)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-71124479926847618352009-07-04T10:23:00.004-04:002009-07-05T23:26:07.405-04:00Monkey 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)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvZ0PyXpdgFxKfnr_d8EigtAx3iCz3YEIeHlMUt_TTznZLz187p9Y7x5XgFLKFzAQecR4RP-mF2adL9WNeF6O5OmMeHPVnrdlkI1PPIMvuWqcCldIaok_yIMKo8nQYIawiSCc7kWT4MHr/s1600-h/famnight.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvZ0PyXpdgFxKfnr_d8EigtAx3iCz3YEIeHlMUt_TTznZLz187p9Y7x5XgFLKFzAQecR4RP-mF2adL9WNeF6O5OmMeHPVnrdlkI1PPIMvuWqcCldIaok_yIMKo8nQYIawiSCc7kWT4MHr/s400/famnight.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355182843755987602" /></a><br /><br />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...<br />For now, here is my little Monkey Butt! :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwm-fdWuBJzV1zsQRCntyFDOepvdlYpM1mvQWDNgahh7eGoG_FfnxUvHQZ0TZJuQLRRBiJZsqL5y60j_sIqtH42A11P2iJfYsdFSAE6l0tDHArUXm4uE6WHF8gYeG0b3rQTUErFoA4wxFa/s1600-h/Vanilla+B%26W.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwm-fdWuBJzV1zsQRCntyFDOepvdlYpM1mvQWDNgahh7eGoG_FfnxUvHQZ0TZJuQLRRBiJZsqL5y60j_sIqtH42A11P2iJfYsdFSAE6l0tDHArUXm4uE6WHF8gYeG0b3rQTUErFoA4wxFa/s400/Vanilla+B%26W.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354610837402943762" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-69124875162590990922009-07-02T15:24:00.003-04:002009-07-02T15:29:42.894-04:00I miss you Jet...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tOg6NrHX_aGLh99KzWH9ulUIJhouE0n2uIFklAm96OsaPUhKftQw4TPLFdvcTUSZvXSX9d0CvPzkpO8qKunUS7mYKNjR9sDWo5x3gTXikK4Z2Nbud4uu1nvNNgBc7fC5ZN2J6-XklBng/s1600-h/Donofrio.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tOg6NrHX_aGLh99KzWH9ulUIJhouE0n2uIFklAm96OsaPUhKftQw4TPLFdvcTUSZvXSX9d0CvPzkpO8qKunUS7mYKNjR9sDWo5x3gTXikK4Z2Nbud4uu1nvNNgBc7fC5ZN2J6-XklBng/s400/Donofrio.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353947156025376722" /></a><br />I have so many childhood memories that involve eating a Jet... Donofrio: Best Ice Cream EVER!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943915291365016557.post-68561958815042697462009-06-29T14:55:00.007-04:002009-06-29T21:55:46.196-04:00Mr. Independence<div>This is a perfect description of my son right now:<br /><em>(Baby Center & "What to expect")</em><br /><br /><em>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.<br />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).<br /><br /></em>Yep! that's my boy right now.<br />Still - So handsome, so sweet, so smart. I love you.</div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbngnQMhmqQSSoNJAQTrjpMUAmqR5fEsDtnsQy9Jz6tbzc718YpJVW2uwSvb6fEwXKh8lbc5WrXKubksflPzroqzwgTmaQ5rKSVQY6ylkVA_FzEqq5BuVAlSPjx17EFNdF8od6Q4oXVH1K/s1600-h/smile.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbngnQMhmqQSSoNJAQTrjpMUAmqR5fEsDtnsQy9Jz6tbzc718YpJVW2uwSvb6fEwXKh8lbc5WrXKubksflPzroqzwgTmaQ5rKSVQY6ylkVA_FzEqq5BuVAlSPjx17EFNdF8od6Q4oXVH1K/s400/smile.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352932212843643506" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0