Marcelo's Baptism

On Sunday September 9, 2012 we baptized Marcelo at St. Theresa'a Catholic Church.  My sister and Tio Kenny are his Godparents, and of course the entire family plus some close friends also attended.  He was a good boy for the most part, but it was hard for him to sit still for very long.  I think that's the reason they suggest that you baptize while their infants!  It was a lovely ceremony and we had a nice reception at my folks' house afterward. 

Right before we entered the sanctuary

Sitting with daddy, trying to pay attention

The Deacon

He ended up walking up and down the aisles

Our family friend Sylvia made this adorable cake for the reception, and it was delicious too!

My mom made a poster of pictures from my baptism 34 years ago. 

My Tata holding me on that day

My Tata holding Marcelo on his baptism day!  I love that I have these two pictures 34 years apart from each other:)

First day of 1st grade!

Unfortunatley mommy's first day of school is super hectic and I couldn't stick around this year to make sure she was all ready and everything went as planned.  Thank goodness she has her daddy and grandpa to help out.  She also reminded me that this wasn't her first day at this school and she was ok with me not taking her.  It made me sad, but I went along with it!  We picked out this outfit the night before (thanks Uncle Eddie), and we planned what to have for lunch and she was all set! I still can't believe my baby is in 1st grade!

 Two of my favorites!

 Abi takes her to school every morning, and they both love it!

 Not too excited about being up so early!

 Daddy took pictures of her 2nd day for me too! She looks so cute in this!

She has the best daddy!

My grandparent's 64th Anniversary party

On July 31st my grandparents celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.  It's amazing that they've lasted this long, especially since no one thought they would and neither one of their families attended the ceremony.  My grandpa's brother (Tio Manuel) was the only one there.  Good thing we waited till he and his wife were here from Argentina visiting to have a surprise celebration for them.  It was so much fun and they were so happy and touched at all the efforts my parents and everyone involved put in.  We love them so very much and know how blessed we are to be able to share our lives with them daily!  Happy anniversary Nana and Tata-you give me an amazing example to follow!

 All dressed up in his Boca gear

 Setting up, waiting for the guests of honor

 My mana had to write in their names, not enough vowels to use:)

 My parents made this poster for them, it was beautiful!

This was them at age 17, three years before they married-they are one good looking couple!

 Me and My Beautiful Mana!

 What kind of party would it be without tons of meat?

 It was like our own Fogo de Chao

 Man they were surprised!

 The humidity kicks his hair's butt, just like us!

 The guests

Him and Tata have the same curls:)

 We even had friends dress up and perform the ceremony

 Grandpa was walked down the isle by his pseudo mom

So much fun!!!!

My baby girl turned 6!!!!

Sorry I have not posted in a while.  This time of year is the busiest for us with back to school and birthdays!  Olivia turned 6 on August 10th and we had a pool party (once again) on the 11th.  We had a great time, and Jesse's dad, stepmom, and sister were able to come down and enjoy the festivities with us this year!  Thanks to everyone for making our precious girl feel special and loved!  Olivia is such a sweet, caring, sharing, and funny little girl.  She is in 1st grade now at Sugar Mill and she is learning more and more everyday.  Jesse and I couldn't be prouder!  She loves her brother so much and has turned out to be an amazing big sister!  We love her with all our hearts and can't wait to see what the future years bring with this little firecracker:)

 Tia Mana made her this adorable pig cake

 He loves to be pushed around the backyard in this car

 All set up for the party

 Marcelo with his Grandpa Ray

 The star of the party!

Daddy grilled burgers and dogs for everyone (and it wad HOT) 

 Olivia with her Aunt Emma

 Van

 Marcelo loved the baby pool and the waterhose

 Lady killer!  Audrey and Sophie are so sweet with him

 Fun times

 Tia Mana and Denise

 Birthday song and cake time!

 We love our Tia Mana so much!

those were some yummy cupcakes!

Siesta Key, FL.

This year for vacation we rented a van and made the 17 hour drive with my folks to Siesta Key, FL.  Siesta Key beach was rated #1 beach in the US in 2011, with it's white quartz sand, that never gets hot and it's blue sea through waters it is absolutley beautiful!  Siesta Key Village has yummy restaurants and great shopping.  It also prides itself on some homemade ice cream which is perfect after a hot day at the beach.  We all had a great time and we were blessed with some awesome weather.  Unfortunately the tropical storm that hit the area about 1 week and half before we got there prevented us from seeing the crystal blue waters and it was a littler cloudier than I like, but it was still wonderful and relaxing. 

 He loved the beach and the ability to run around and get in and out as he pleased

 Daddy liked making things in the sand with the kiddos

 Best Abi ever!

 Silly girl covered in sand

 Daddy's mermaid

 We stopped in Pensacola Beach on the way there and stayed at the Holiday Inn Resort.  It had a lazy river in the pool area and the Blue Angels practiced over the beach the morning we go there. 

 Such a Ham!

 This is what happens when you put on your sunscreen

 The Holiday Inn Resort had a pirate show that morning too!  It's a great place for the kids!

 The pirate gave her a gold coin

 This was our bedroom view in Siesta Key.

 I love this picture

 Whitest Beaches I've ever seen!

 Me and my Mama!

 My little Beach Boy!

 This was our condo in Siesta Key, Crescent Royale

 Jesse grilled for us 3 nights out of 7

 The baby prefers walking all around the pool to being in the water

 This is what a good day at the beach will do to you!

 I wish I lived there!

 I love these shots!

 My men!

 Look who got buried in the sand

 One day was cloudy and ugly so we went to the area of the Ringling Brother's Museum and toured the grounds and the mansion. 

 All the area around the museum was so green and beautiful

 Mabel Ringling loved roses and her rose garden is still there today and beautiful

 Those are roots that grow down from the branches, it's the craziest thing ever.

 John and Mabel's mansion

 Our last day on the beach was beautiful and dad rented chairs and an umbrella, we stayed out there all day!

 Love these boys so much, and this picture!

Me and my girl!

 Our last dinner was at an Argentine restaurant called Tango, it was a sushi bar too and it was delicious!

 A store named after my girl!

We saw this 1917 Ford Model T and had to take a picture!