Christmas Suprise

On Christmas morning we had a really nice surprise. All my mom's siblings (except for one) plus two of their wives came to visit us for a "Christmas Lunch". My brother, sister in law and nephew also came.

No kids were part of the visit, but my girls and my nephew know how to have lots of fun by themselves, especially with new toys around the house. Of course, most of the toys were too girly for my nephew, but somehow he always manages to have a blast.

I took lots of pictures, but of course, I am only posting a few.  Still pictures from my Galaxy phone, but they are just good enough for me.


The girls playing with their new toys...

Mia and  my nephew being silly...

All girls for Christmas Eve

We didn't plan anything big for Christmas Eve because, after all, it was a Tuesday. The girls are on Christmas break, but my job doesn't stop because of the holidays, if any, it increases. As an interpreter, we take 911 calls and hospital calls and people don't stop having emergencies during the holidays (they should, though).

Even when it was just us with my mom and grandma, the girls wanted to dress up and they did.  They got dresses, their Santa hats and they were thrilled.

The girls don't get to dress up frequently because they normally get invited to a kids party where they can just use an informal dress or even jeans.  Mia and Mimi have a lot of dresses that they haven't been able to wear, especially dresses that used to belong to Gaby.

Gaby was extra happy because I allowed her to wear a dress that I would not allow her to wear to go any other place.  It was given to her as a gift and I'm sure it would still fit her when she is actually old enough to use it.

She looks like a teenager in that dress and she is only 10.  I want her to stay within each stage and I'm not in any hurry for her to grow up.  I want her to enjoy being a child for now, and then take care of being a teenager when she reach that age. She was also wearing some heels she got off my mom's closet (something else that she won't be allowed to use for a while).

We all sat at the big table and my mom did a beautiful prayer. We are light eaters at night, but tonight we ATE... A LOT.  I honestly can't handle eating heavy at night, but I knew I had a LONG night ahead, so it was not going to be so bad for me eating all that rice so late.

It was nice to have my grandma with us for dinner, because she normally eats in her room as she doesn't move around much... After all, she is already 95 years old.


One thing that was due to be done today was set up the Christmas Tree.  We did the decor a couple of weeks ago, however we wanted to set the tree together and we arranged to do it today.

More family time!

As my grandma is under my mom's care, we are receiving a lot of visitors. This is always fun for the girls, especially when the visitors includes children.

Whoever reads my blog knows that I have a favorite uncle (I am seriously hoping the others uncle don't read my blog), and he has two grandchildren.  Today, he came to visit us with his grandkids and they had a blast.  I didn't take the pictures myself as I didn't have the camera with me and my cell was very low on battery, but I hope to be able to take better pictures with the same group very soon.

Perfect end for the year

My aunt and uncle hosted a Christmas Eve party at their house and we celebrated big! It's really great to be able to be around my family and the girls couldn't be happier.  We ate a lot and truly had a blast.  Even my grandma was with us and I know I would treasure this day for years to come.  Mimi also got to spent time with her co-godmother because it was at her house.

Gaby and Mia with my cousin and Mimi's co-godmother...


And here I am...


With my buds...


View of the yummy dinner...


The girls with my mom and my grandma...


Here are the girls with my favorite uncle.  They love him like a grandad.

Visiting my grandma

Last night after the show, we went to visit my grandmother. I hardly get to visit her and it was sooo nice for the girls to spend some time with her. My grandma was surprised with all the bananas they were eating (Mimi actually ate 2 and a half, Camila 3 and Gaby 3)... Gotta love my piggies!!

All 3 girls ready to leave:

Arent they just gorgeous?

Mia being cute (how I miss her long hair!!)

My grandma, mom and the girls:

Mimi chatting with my gradma. She will be 92 years old next year....

Day at the park = Bikes!

Over a year ago my inlaws sent a bike to Gaby, and it has been under our stairs since then... We didnt plan it, but we needed to take it to store because it had a manufacturer defect... Yesterday, they went and took care of it... Early this morning, we went to another store and got one for Mia... They we all very excited... There is one at home that fits Mimi, but needs some repair...

Here is Mia in her bike:

Here is Gaby in hers:

Mia wasnt very thrilled with her bike anymore:

Mimi took advantage of it and asked to use it.. It was huge for her.



Mia started using the scooter:

Then, they were VERY tired!

The day was VERY VERY hot today, but we had a lot of fun!!!

Happy Birthaday Mom!!!

Today is my mom's birthday and we invited her to our house for lunch... My uncle bring her a cake, and we even blow a few balloons... We had an awesome time!!! My mom was very happy, and the girls ate like crazy!!!!

Here is my mom with the girls:

Here is Mimi being funny with a balloon inside of her clothes:

Singing Happy birthday:


Blowing the candle!!

Happy Birthday Mom!!! Im sure there will be MANY more birthdays to share with you!!

Day at the Malecon = Kites!

Today we had an awesome weather too and we decided to go to El Malecon. Here are the girls just before we left:



Gaby, Mia and grandpa at El Malecon:

Hubby with his parents and daughters... It makes me sad that I wasnt in this photo, but somebody had to take the photo, right?

Hubby and the girls:

My father in law and Camila.. They really did a great match!

Flying a kite... They had a blast!

BBQ at home!

The weather was awesome today and we spent most of the day outside....

Hubby has been dying for some italian sausages so we decided to have a BBQ today... We went to the Supermarket and got some chicken, hot dogs and italian sausages....Hubby got into action right after we got home!

We settle the girls table outside too, and they loved it:

Here is the final product: