A Post Pandemic Family Reunion
Cousins are both Family and Friends. They are the best of both worlds.
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Hiking to the Waterfall
After going to the Taughannock Lookout, it was time to hike to the waterfall. I have to admit that when Laura and I came here the first time, this was the place I thought the children would enjoy most and have longed to be here with them. A perfect family...
Taughannock Falls Lookout
After our long day at Letchworth State Park the day before, Taughannock State Park in the Fingers Lake Region, seemed like a fun rest day for our family. We started as we had the two summers before, looking from the lookout down to the falls. There was more water in...
Letchworth Upper Falls
After a longish drive, we arrived at Letchworth! But everyone was excited to move on. Cross bridges and climb walls!
Fleeing the Fleas with the Kids at the Mall
So the dishwasher broke and the house got a few fleas. A few fleas was enough to call the exterminator. Which apparently they need everyone to be out of the house at the same time. Nearly a logistical impossibility, but Miranda went ahead and set up the appointment anyway. What...
A Concise Glance at Our Family Christmas Eve
I love our family Christmas Eve – charged with Christmas spirit, love for one another, and anticipation for the surprises that are ahead. Christmas Eve at our house are sweet, and intimate (not that we haven’t opened our door to others on a few occasions), and one of our big...
When the Yowies Came to the Christmas Village
The Christmas village in our household took on a few forms but nothing like this year…with Yowies??? Forgetting the yowies for a second, I should tell the history of our Christmas Village. As far back as I can remember, my dad was the main person behind the village, putting the...
Who Says You Can’t Go Home Again
“Our home, our family is a circle of strength of love with every birth and every union the circle grows.” As always-tragic to be away from John, always good to be in the home of my childhood and with my children, and their children. On this return, I didn’t even...
Mireia’s First Bath
Mireia gets her first bath When my children were ready to get their first baths, my mom made such a fuss over the event, that in my world it’s become a huge milestone in life, and an honor to be invited to be part of it. (I was also here...
Roadside America 2016
John and I had been to Roadside America once before together, yet I wanted to go again, this time with the children. Roadside America is a model railroad miniature village. It’s located in Pennsylvania. It’s made with a lot of attention to detail. It was kind of interesting to see...
Holidays Around the Fire
So we had a unusually warm holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it was on a chilly night Enric invited us around the fire. Not a holiday decorated fireplace in the house, no, the firepit in our cold back yard.
Long Distance Nana
So I am back in Australia, again. As soon as the jet lag finishes, I suppose John and I will be out having adventures. For now, I am going through the transition of coming back down to earth after two days in the sky, and missing loved ones back in...
Enric and Miranda’s 10 Years Anniversary.
For her wedding anniversary, Miranda wanted photos of her and Enric, but she wanted to surprise him by wearing her wedding gown. He had no idea. After church, she sent him outside while he was still dressed up while she sneaked to get on her wedding dress. As it turns...
Ezra Walks!
Ezra has not been in a hurry to walk. However this morning, with Rubí as my witness, he seemed to be ready to make a big effort. Later in the day, he took some steps to my arms. I have to say, I have had many happy days in my...
Rubi’s Skating Party
Rubí turns 5 and wanted a skating party. Naturally since Pop Pop couldn’t be there, he asked me to make a movie! He didn’t have to ask me twice. 🙂 Back at home… Rubí seemed to LOVE her birthday party. I know I sure did!
Miranda’s Birthday Party Day
It’s not yet her birthday. It’s easy to remember, Miranda’s birthday is the same as Tax Day, April 15th. But today is her birthday party day. It was decided. The family then watches the Lego Movie.
A Different Easter
We knew it was going to be a different kind of Easter. With Mom gone, the center of all holidays, we would have to cope with missing her and making new memories. Even though in some past Easters I have been in Australia, the internet and phone calls didn’t make...
Kinder with the Kids
Laura and I planned this walk to Kinder Park, and quickly it became a family event. Laura and I walked around the park rather quickly, and soon enough could stop to watch the children at play. So we walked through the farm…
Our Christmas 2014
Our Christmas is always on Christmas Eve. This year, from even the preparations for the holidays, it was looking to be different. Mom wasn’t well with her back, I got very sick, and a lot of the family weren’t well. There was a lot of people helping the other. Miquel...
A Visit to the Horses and Pool Time
We live down the road from a house that has two horses and some smaller horses. Often the smaller horses are away from the road but the two horses they own can come close to the road. When they see us, usually they stop what they are doing and come...
Memorial Day 2014
All the fun was followed by good food cooked on the grill by Yaya. She’s feeling a lot better!
Nappy Birthday Miranda
John rejoined Facebook and on her birthday, told Miranda, “Nappy Birthday.” Not sure if that was a typo or a comment that she is having her birthday shortly after giving birth to Ezra.
New Baby Lopez
Today Laura messaged me to tell me that the new baby Lopez had been born! John and I had just been talking to Miranda on Skype just that morning! Funny thing is, because of and by virtue of SKYPE, I was the first family member to see Baby LIVE….ALL THE...
Our Christmas Eve New Years Eve: Our Turn
The children already having opened their presents, now it was our turn. It was another Christmas to treasure with my children and grandchildren. Even though we changed the day, it didn’t matter, it was as wonderful as always.
Our Christmas Eve New Years Eve: Kerplunk
Silas got the game Kerplunk for Christmas. I had no idea it would be such a winner of a present that everyone would enjoy!
Our Christmas Eve Was On New Years Eve
Since part of the family was away at Christmas we held our traditional Christmas Eve on New Year’s Eve. Delaying it didn’t take away from how special it always is. More Christmas Eve/New Year’s Eve to come…
The Children Come Home
Yay! The children came home! The upstairs part of the family went away for Christmas to Wisconsin, and we missed them very much. So we enjoyed them so much the very day they got back! All these lovely moments, I treasure in my heart always.
Noel at Bethel Baptist
Bethel Baptist in Glen Burnie had their Christmas program tonight. I had been hearing in the house Enric and Miranda practicing some Christmas songs, but was lovely to see them in church, Laura got some movies with her camera: Silas singing with some young ladies a lovely arrangement of The...
Thanksgiving 2013
Thanksgiving as usual was at Linda and George’s house. This year was a little different, Enric and family were not in Wisconsin and could be with us, and George had commitments in Florida, so he and Linda were getting a little taste of what John and I suffer through too...
Gardasil The HPV Vaccine
I infuriate doctors. Not on purpose. Often simply because I’ve done my research and don’t buy everything they’re trying to sell me. Not all dislike me, many do like me for the same above reason. I go in there, I read, learn, and once we’re in agreement on what are...
Way To Turn 20
After us thanking the Lord for sparing Laura’s life in a car accident, Miranda said, “Way to turn 20!” Indeed. So the birthday began in a sweet way… I am so thankful for these times with my family. I cherish them.
Enric is 31
We have so many October birthdays in our family, but Enric’s is the one who started it all. I am sad and sorry I can’t be with him, but looking forward to one of our silly and crazy family celebrations very soon. Enric was the first baby to our...
Independence Day Cupcakes
After a nice day at Annapolis, we came home and decorated cupcakes for the 4th of July. We decided to call them Independence Day Cupcakes and mark our July 4th, and Catalunya’s desire for Independence too.
National Zoo with Alejandra and Synara (and Rubà too!)
Last year when Alejandra was here we did not go to the Washington D.C. Zoo, so this year it was the first big thing we did. It ended up being a good plan as Synara loves animals and Rubà let us know she didn’t have any memory of going to...
Miranda’s Birthday Party
When you’re far from the ones you love, sometimes you just do what you have to do to be with them, especially on important occasions. Enric set it up so that we would Skype when they would celebrate Miranda’s actual date of birth, as it seems she already had a...
