In Bolivia, November 1st is a holiday. It’s called Todos Santos, or All Saints Day. It’s a day to remember and celebrate the lives of those family members that have passed on. We lost my mother-in-law, Frida Pilar, just 4 months ago, so emotions are still raw. My father-in-law flew to Bolivia a few days [...]
6th birthday interview
September 20, 2010 · by · 18 Comments
It’s hard to believe that my beautiful little girl turned 6 years old today. It was a good day. Just for fun, I thought I’d ask her a few questions, inspired by this birthday interview here. Maya, how old are you today? 6 How does it feel to be 6? I feel old. Like I [...]
First day of school
September 8, 2010 · by · 11 Comments
Yesterday was Maya’s first day of Kindergarten. She was so excited! Day one was perfect. Today? Not so much. For more Wordless Wednesday, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Latina on a Mission ~ Look What Mom Found… ~ Mom of 3 Girls MomStart ~ New York Chica ~ Robyn’s Online World ~ Run DMT [...]
Just Dance!
September 1, 2010 · by · 7 Comments
The perfect party game… For more Wordless Wednesday, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Latina on a Mission ~ Look What Mom Found… ~ Mom of 3 Girls MomStart ~ New York Chica ~ Robyn’s Online World ~ Run DMT ~ Two of a Kind…
Time doesn’t heal all wounds
August 22, 2010 · by · 2 Comments
52 weeks ago, on a beautiful Sunday morning in mid August, my aunt Annie passed away from colon cancer. I don’t usually get hung up on dates… but it’s hard not to once you’ve lost a loved one. It’s been said that ‘time heals all wounds,’ but this isn’t the case at all. The wounds [...]
Our backyard picnic party! Summer fun.
August 19, 2010 · by · 4 Comments
As the days grow shorter and it’s not quite as hot, the realization has set in that September will be here before we know it, and Miss Maya will be starting school. Hence, I find we’re spending more and more time outdoors, trying to soak up every last second of summer. A summer birthday means [...]
Apparently it’s better upside down.
August 18, 2010 · by · 7 Comments
I caught Maya watching Bolt on the iPad the other day… like this: Apparently it’s “better upside down” and makes the movie “almost 3-D,” she said. I guess that’s what happens when all the blood rushes to her head! For more wonderful Wordless (or Wordful) Wednesday photos, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Latina on [...]
Sitting pretty
August 11, 2010 · by · 12 Comments
I must have this Play-Doh table and chairs set (or something similar) for my daughters’ playroom. The lids come off the stools for storage! LOVE IT. Photos taken at Play-Doh booth at BlogHer ’10. For more Wordless Wednesday, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Go Graham Go! ~ Jolly Mom Latina on a Mission ~ [...]
Teletubby counterparts
July 29, 2010 · by · Leave a Comment
Spent a few days in Mexico for a big family reunion! Still have to upload and edit photos, but I thought I’d share this one that I borrowed from one of my cousins on Facebook… it made me giggle! From left to right, my cousins Kevin and Yuli, my brother Michael, and Jose Juan, another [...]
1 year older
July 21, 2010 · by · 5 Comments
My baby turns 3 tomorrow! Can’t quite believe how fast these past few years have flown by… For more Wordless Wednesday, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Go Graham Go! ~ Jolly Mom Latina on a Mission ~ Look What Mom Found… ~ Mom of 3 Girls ~ Momspective MomStart ~ New York Chica ~ [...]
Show me your badge!
July 14, 2010 · by · 4 Comments
This past weekend we went to Family Media Day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and had such a good time! Here is Maura “flashing” her media pass. My little blogger-to-be! Disclosure: We were given complimentary admission to the park, along with dinner and gift bags. For more Wordless Wednesday, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Go [...]
My baby!
July 7, 2010 · by · 3 Comments
It’s hard to believe my little baby turns 3 in two weeks… :’( For more Wordless Wednesday, visit: 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Go Graham Go! ~ Jolly Mom Latina on a Mission ~ Look What Mom Found… ~ Mom of 3 Girls ~ Momspective MomStart ~ New York Chica ~ Robyn’s Online World ~ [...]
