Baptism

C's baptism was yesterday, and it was a glorious day indeed! She was beautifully behaved not crying at all but rather sleeping for a good portion of mass. People came up to us after and asked what we had done...we're just blessed. Anyhow, she was surrounded by her family and friends and she looked gorgeous if I do say so myself.
Here are some of my favorite pictures in a backwards chronological order...starting at the reception and ending with the service.
Thank you everyone who could make it, and for those far away, we missed you but felt your love in our hearts. C with Daddy, Mimi and Babo

C with all her "primos" y "tios"

C with mommy, daddy and godparents

C with Coco, Mommy, Daddy and Tia Kiki

Rev. Maribeth Conroy about to baptize our baby girl.

St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Coral Gables

March 6, 2011

What a Difference a Year Makes

A year ago today our adventure began.

You see, we were going to our friends Robin and Aaron's wedding in Key Largo the next day (yes, 305) and I said to D as I made my way upstairs for a shower, "I'm going to take a pregnancy test to make sure I can drink at the wedding". Within 2 minutes the unbelievable results were there..."clear" and "easy" to read ...two lines.

I came downstairs and said, "Well, what do you want it to say?", "Either way I'll be happy...if we are that's great, if we aren't, then we'll try again."

I showed him the "stick" and told him "Well, according to this you are going to be a Daddy"..."Are you sure? Do you have another to take?" (we never thought it was going to happen as quickly as it did) "No, but I can get one tomorrow" I responded.

The next day, I did some calendar math and I left work early to head to the keys an don my way home I stopped at Target for the usual wedding needs, hairspray, mascara, suspenders for D and oh yeah...another pregnancy test. I rushed home...followed instructions again...and the result was the same. After telling D, I immediately called my OB/GYN's office and said, "Hi, I'm a patient of Dr. Perez's and I think I'm pregnant" the receptionist asked me, "Why do you think you are pregnant?", "I am 3 days late and I took 2 pregnancy tests that came back positive" I told her..."Well, our computer system is down so I can't give you an appointment...but two tests...you're pregnant. Can you call back later and get an appointment?" she asked me... "No, I'm on my way out of town for a wedding" I told her. "Well, just try and listen to your body, don't over do it and don't consume any alcohol"...I came downstairs and told D who said, "Well, lets not jump the gun, be careful but until we go to the doctor let's not assume anything"... so that night I took my last medium rare steak and had one last glass of wine while I fake drank beer and vodka all night. Monday I got an appointment for Wednesday...and the tests were confirmed.

Fast forward a year later...here I am enjoying my baby and loving every bit of her. What a difference a year makes!!

Teething Essentials

Chechi is nearly 4 months old...and the drool and sticking of hands in mouths has come on fast. Therefore I am prepping myself for teething by investing in these teething tools. For me there are chewbeads and for her its the amber. Let's hope they work!

CAS is Sending Her Love...

(I'd like to thank Meghanne and James for inspiring this one)

Boys...boys...please settle down... CAS would like to send a special Happy Valentine's Day XO to her special boys, in alpha order.

Babo

Carlos E.

Carlos P.

Unkie GF Chris

Daddy

Dale

Tio Derek

Dylan

Griffin

James

Uncle Junion

Max

Miles

and hopefully soon...

Mr. Vidal

XOXO boys! :)

Off with her Hair!

8" gone...just like that...after 2 years of minor trims...my long tendrils are gone. I'm mailing the 8" ponytail to Pantene Beautiful Lengths this week.
I'm getting use to the shortness...my mom is getting use to how much she abhors the bangs.

Mini Me

So she definitely has Don's eyebrows...but I think she's a lot of me and my mom.

On the left is a picture of me at a few months and on the right is Cecilia at 3 months.

Today was the end of my first week back at work, and I have to say it was great! I really enjoy what I do and the people I work with so although I didn't think I was ready...turns out I was! Even Cecilia is doing well at her "nanas" house. She is there most of the day and my BFF's son, Carlos is there with her most of the day too. I know that those two are going to be great playmates as the months progress and Cecilia gets more agile!

I hope you've had a nice week! We're getting ready for a big garage sale at our house on Saturday, so if you're in our neck of the woods...feel free to drop by and say hello!

It Was the Best of Times it was the Worst of Times

Well it's basically here...the end of my maternity leave. Monday I head back to the museum, and Chechi to the nanny's house. I'm not looking forward to it...but I think in the end it will be good for both of us.

We did have a lot of fun in our last week though...and it all kicked off with Mommy's birthday weekend. Here are some pictures from the festivities which began on Friday night with 11x3 Birthday Cocktail Hour (literally it was an hour). Saturday we went to the Farmer's Market in the morning, the Coral Gables @Home luncheon on Country Club Prado and then the HistoryMiami gala. On Sunday we headed to church and at night the boys came over for birthday dinner for Mommy and birthday twin, Luis. Melissa and I at 11x3 Cocktails. Since the age of 19, I have been wearing a tiara at my birthday celebration. Below is my favorite picture of Chechi and I at this moment. She's such a beautiful girl.

Here we are at the farmer's market in front of Coral Gables City Hall. I am naturally wearing my birthday t-shirt and sparkly shoes! It was a gorgeous and cool day so we bundled up a bit for our morning outing, Maggie and all.

Next we headed to the Gables@ Home luncheon. Coco joined us and Mimi was there so it was a lovely family gathering.

The 3 Cecilia's

Coco, Mimi and Chechi

Sunday morning at church.

Luis and I blowing out our birthday candles on Sunday night.

Out of order...but saving the sassiest pictures for last...the HistoryMiami gala at the Surf Club on Miami Beach. The black tie gala was the first for the museum in 70 years...and the best part was that it was on my actual birthday night! Mimi and Babo were both there and that made for a fun night!