Sea World

Last weekend we went to San Antonio and spent all day Monday at Sea World. Olivia loved it! It was really hot, but thank goodness for the water park. The shows are so much fun, it is a great place for kids of all ages.

The set for the Sea Lion show

Clyde the Sea Lion-they are so cute and smart!

The walrus giving a big ol' kiss

Posing by the fountain that is at the entrance.

Moody Gardens, Palm Beach

My sister and I took Olivia to Moody Gardens, Palm Beach and she had a blast. God Bless my sister for taking on this challenge with me. She does not have children, and although she loves her niece to death, it is pretty difficult to endure a hot day outside with kids everywhere and to top it off, day camps wew bringing kids in by the bus loads! She made it through, but I don't think she will be going back with me anytime soon! I love you mana!

Silly face

Precious tia mana!

Loving the splash pad!

Up close-I do not apprieciate this picture of me at all, but I think Olivia looks darling in it so I had to post it!

Summer Fun

Since returning from Miami, Olivia and I have had some serious bonding time. I have had the last 5 weeks off with her and have one more left (administrators do not get as much time off as teachers do) boo! I know I shouldn't complain:) anyway-we have done all sorts of stuff and here are some snap shots.

In my parent's backyard-we swim almost daily!

We went to visit my friends Sarah and Kevin in Austin and got to see their little baby Collin-he is so sweet!

Olivia is really good with him and she loves to help feed him, dress him, change him, you name it and she's right there next to him!

We also attended my dear friend Roberto's wedding. It was beautiful. I wish I had a better shot of them, but this is about as good as it gets. They were so happy!

Me, Robert, and Paty-we all worked together at Budewig a few years back. Robert and I carpooled to Clear Lake working on our Master's-we formed quite the friendship on those long trips!

Random pics from our trip

Me and my primita!

Jesse and I-you should have seen the one he took before this-crazy!

The view to the right from the balcony

The view to the left-NICE!

Abuelita

My cousins' grandmother is 93 years old (94 in September) and I just love her. Her name is Maruca and she is the sweetest, funniest, most loving lady ever! My cousins are her only grandchildren so you can just imagine how crazy she is about their children. I am so happy that Jesse and Olivia got to spend time with her. She didn't want to pose for any pictures, but I talked her into it, and I am pretty sure Jesse took the second one without asking:)

She loves my sister, so I told her this was for Michelle to frame in her home!

I am surprised there is no baby in that stroller!

My cousin's Condo in the Keys

My cousin Marcial and his family bought a beautiful condo in Key Tavernier. It is such a quaint complex with a pool, tennis courts, and a private pier and beach. We took a day trip out to the Keys and saw it first hand-we plan on spending sometime here during our next trip.

My uncle standing on the pier.

The private beach

Jesse and I walking towards the private beach

The complex

The adults

It was so wonderful to spend time with our family in Miami-We wish they lived closer. It was also great going on vacation with my folks-they are the easiest people to hang out with and they love Olivia so much-she wanted nothing to do with us the entire time-it was all about her grandparents!

I love this picture of me and my daddy!

Me and Mom-she is the best

Me and my cousin Marcial

My cousin Erkia and her hubby Alex