Rubi Likes to Suck Her Thumb
I know that people think it’s a nasty habit, but Rubí looks so CUTE when she sucks her thumb! Rubí does other things too, like, sticks out her tongue, hehe! She’s cutest when she’s smiling!
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Toy Airplane
While out at the store this weekend, I picked up a toy airplane for Silas. He was a little confused at first how to make it work. But Daddy soon showed him how…
Flavio Visits with His Boys
After way too many years, Flavio stopped by for a quick visit with Lucas and Ryan. In typical 90+ degrees Maryland summer heat, the natural thing to do was to invite them for a swim. The boys jumped right in. Flavio avoids being decapitated as Silas “cleans” the pool. Water...
Happy 4th!
Like last year, we went to the Baltimore Harbor for fireworks. This year had some differences, we had Enric, Miranda, Silas and baby Rubà with us! However, this year, Miquel had to work, and no Jenny either. On Chrissy’s side, we had Jim, Johnny, Britney, Adam, Sophia, and Cameron…but no...
Park Snapshots
Today the heat and humidity left Pasadena, and we decided it was a good day for the park. Silas at his usual fun slide… The static this slide creates! Every time we touched we had sparks! Next, was RubÃ’s turn at a slide…mind you, she was asleep, but it was...
Rubi’s First Park Day
Yesterday the weather was great and it was a perfect day to go to the park. Silas at this point, is an old pro at the park. But this was RubÃ’s first day! Her first see-saw. Her first swing… Silas wanted to push mommy and baby sister! Silas is a...
This is How We Roll
Now it isn’t that we don’t want to play the Rack-O game sitting in the table, or even a round of Scrabble, but of late, “fun” in our household has taken a new turn. Like the three times since the baby was born, bailing out the two inches of rain...
Memorial Day, Pool is Open
We had heat and we had humidity, summer feels like it has officially begun. The pool has been ready for swimming for a few days now, but today most of us got in. Silas wasn’t so sure about the pool to start with… It didn’t take long to have fun,...
Rubi Update
Miranda took Rubi to the doctors today and she is doing great and gained 14 ounces! Rubi is a good baby, she still sleeps at night, except late nights, when she likes to keep mommy up late. She still is so strong, and likes to hold her head up and...
First Bath
When I had my own children, their first bath was a big event. So it went for RubÃ… I was in my room when Miranda alerted me, in the case I wanted to get my camera, well sure I did! As you might guess, Silas was rather curious about this...
She’s Here!
This morning, I got word that Enric and Miranda were headed to the hospital to have the baby. Not hardly a half hour later, Elena Rubi was born! They would like her to be called Rubi. Elena Rubí Day of Birth: May 12, 2010 Time of Birth: 5:37 AM Weight:...
Comstocks Visit
Friends of Enric and Miranda, Craig and Leanna Comstock, stopped in from their busy life to pay a visit. They brought their two sweet children, Rebekah and Jared. They arrived right at Silas’s nap time, so Rebekah played… Silas woke up eventually though. Rebekah blows bubbles. Laura reads the children...
Waiting For Baby
Now that the baby shower is over, I feel like we are all looking at Miranda like a ticking time bomb ready to go off. We’re now anxious for the baby to arrive! Seeing how she delivered Silas early, the due date of May 17th just might not be what...
Miranda’s Baby Shower
Miranda has had a busy week… the zoo, her birthday, and today, we had her baby shower! A link to the photos is HERE I got all my Party Favors at
Miranda’s Birthday
Well after a good day at the zoo, the next day came with a mini celebration for Miranda’s birthday. With a cake… Ok, this post was supposed to be about Miranda’s birthday, but Silas stole the show with ice cream cake! 🙂
Taking The Boys to the DC Zoo
Wednesday, Miranda, Laura, and I took Silas and Cameron to the zoo in DC. The National Zoo in DC is a wonder, I never get to see all I want in one visit. A gallery of all the photos taken of the extraordinary collection of animals is here » DC...
Miranda’s Bench
As Enric tells the story, many times in their courtship and marriage, Miranda would claim any vacant bench as her bench. This became a sort of inside joke between the two of them. As it is soon Miranda’s birthday, Enric wanted to get something thoughtful, her real OWN bench. This...
Moving On Up
Hopefully soon, we will adding on to our house. Enric and Miranda will be adding another floor to the house, but one of the physical first steps was to remove a rather large branch from our tree near our deck in the backyard. Silas and Miranda secured a prime front...
Crowded House
He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stands a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure, too. Benjamin Franklin The great advantage of living in a large family is that early lesson of life’s essential unfairness. Nancy...
Airplane Park
Today after working indoors I needed to just ‘get out’ and had an idea to take Silas to the airplane park. It was beautiful outside. Miranda agreed and we were off.
The Park and Mud
After a few days straight of rain, the sun came out and everyone was anxious to get out. We had Cameron, so it was decided to take the boys to the park. The slide was wet, but Silas went down anyway. Silas was already to help Cameron. Getting outdoors to...
A Walk Without the Walk
Last week, Silas jumped off the bed and in doing so, his foot unfortunately met with a toy that punctured the bottom (of his foot) which sent him to the doctors, and then later the emergency room for stitches. When he got home, he was good as gold, quiet, and...
Kinder Park Farm
I often speak of Kinder Park, but I often forget one of the things that is so precious about it…FARM. Kinder also has a farm on its land, and it makes it really special. Before that though, we took Silas to the playground. We first had a bit of a...
Cabin Fever
After days and days of so many feet of snow outside, and little melting, you have to just get out anyway. Saturday was one of those days, and we decided to take Silas to the park. There had been a few warmish days, however it was a tad disheartening to...
Baltimore Auto Show 2010
A few times in the past I have given to Miquel as his Valentine’s present, a visit to the auto show in Baltimore’s Convention Center. In the years past, it has been overwhelmingly amazing and it was almost too much show to see in one visit. This year, I was...
Homemade Playdough
Miranda made some play-dough for Silas and he enjoyed it so much! Want the recipe? Add coloring to the following: Cooked Playdough (flour and salt) 3 cups flour 1.5 cups salt 6 tsp cream of tarter 3 tbsp oil 3 cups water Dissolve salt in the water. Pour all ingredients...
Christmas Eve 2009 Highlights
This Christmas Eve was special with Enric, Miranda, and Silas here with us. Jenny, back from school, was here too! The evening was sweet starting with our Christmas Eve service at church, and my guess is, that is when the hilarity got its start. Silas didn’t go into the nursery...
The Boys in the Snow
Wednesday again, and this time, since we got nearly two feet of snow, it was a chance to take Cameron and Silas out to play in the snow. Cameron throws some snow. Silas gets to throw one too. Miranda tries to make it snow again. Laura making a snow angel....
Blizzard 2009
I don’t think that our weatherman could have predicted this. They started off saying a chance of snow with some accumulation. Then they began talking inches, and pretty soon, some time later, they were talking FEET! Today, it was a BLIZZARD! Enric decided fairly early to get started on cleaning...
Christmas Cookies 2009
This time I missed Jenny, Petra, and Leoni, but this year we had Miranda with us to decorate our Christmas cookies!
Wednesdays With the Boys
This Wednesday, Miranda thought it a good idea for the boys to do painting, Laura agreed, and indeed it was. They had a great time. The first bit of fun was putting Enric’s old shirts on inside out to protect their clothes. They ran around the house just enjoying the...
Wednesdays
Wednesdays at our house these days, means the pitter patter of little feet. Silas is now living here and weekly has a buddy to play with as Laura babysits Cameron. The two boys are getting along great. Silas here reads a book while Cameron focused on the beach ball. Silas...
All My Children
I rarely get my precious children all in one place. Enric and Miranda’s last day here, we had fun on the front lawn, and they let me take as many photos as I wanted. A lot of sillyness, but a lot of fun.
Cool With Uncle Meek
While Enric, Miranda, and Silas were here, Miquel had to work odd hours and go to school. Miquel didn’t get to see them all he wanted. Miquel loves children and they seem to love him. So how much more is how he loves Silas. But gee, this is what happens...
Cleaning the Barn
Our barn where we store things is out of control. It has stored lawn items, old toys, furniture, books, electronics, and the list could go on. It has long been Miranda’s desire to have that straightened and cleaned out. (Mine too, but it’s too overwhelming a task to do alone,...
A Day in Avalon
Avalon Area of Patapsco State Park that is. Enric, Miranda, and Silas are still in town. Enric and Miquel decided to go mountain biking and Miranda and Laura went hiking. I got to spend some time with Silas. Silas climbed mountains at the playground there. Here, I show off my...
Summer Fun
Still more summer fun with Enric, Miranda, and Silas! Yaya took Silas for a spin around the yard in a wagon. Enric and Miranda enjoyed the pool. (Too cold for Silas). Enric and Laura went to the park to play tennis, meanwhile Miranda and Silas went to the playground. I...
