Dina and Bella
Dina and Bella came for lunch. I had not met Dina’s granddaughter yet, so this was going to be a treat, seeing Dina again, and having our grandchildren play together.
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Enrics Birthday
( Should be “Enric’s Birthday” I know. It’s just that this WordPress doesn’t like apostrophes in its titles. It crashes the whole blog every time). So October 21st is Enric’s birthday and I fixed one of his favorite meals, Canalons. I also fixed Fideus, in case our guests, The Moore...
Laura Lopez Photography, The Book
Miranda had the most thoughtful idea for a graduation present for Laura. It took a lot of preparation and creativity, and plain old sneakiness. When Laura was away, Miranda got on Laura’s laptop, downloaded photos on to a flash drive, then put them on her own computer so she could...
Baby Shower
Today was Lauren’s baby shower. So wonderful to see everyone again. Naturally, I took some photos. Lois said she might not recognize me without the camera gear anymore.
Connor and Aiden Birthday Party
Today was the boys’ birthday party. It had been ages since we’d been to the house, it was good to go! Here are some photos of the day: (Click on the images to see them larger) Happy Birthday, Connor and Aiden.
Birthday Party For Silas
This year Miranda decided to have Silas’s birthday party a little early. Just like last year, it was held at Lake Waterford Park. Perhaps I should pause here and give the reason for the “dirt” cake: A while back Silas was annoyingly and repeatingly asking for something to eat....
Irene Hurricane Part One
We are at this very minute feeling the affects of Hurricane Irene. Before it began in earnest, Miranda thought to take the children out. So raincoats, hats, umbrellas were donned, and with how soaked our ground has been, many mushroom discoveries were made. Then the rain started to pick up...
Rubi and Bike and Garden
Today wasn’t as hot, humid, and wet as some of the past days have been. I would say that it was a good day to take the children out, but in yesterday’s very harsh downpour, it must have been a good day too, as through squeals of laughter, I could...
Rubi at the Piano
Since the children have musical parents, playing a few instruments between them, it would be lovely if Rubi and Silas could learn some too! Not being too pushy, but Rub i does seem to like to play the piano, and pushes us off if we play while she is playing....
Patapsco Valley State Park
Yesterday, we went as a family to Patapsco Valley State Park (the Avalon entrance). It has been awhile since our last trip out there. This area is within the southern end of Patapsco Valley State Park. The primary entrance is located off of South Street in Baltimore County. Three distinct...
Graduation Party
This year Laura completes her last year of high school. We couldn’t let the occasion pass without a party!
Distractions
It’s June 2nd, and we don’t even have the pool open yet. Not to mention we just went through a nasty heatwave. Our pool is surrounded by a LOT of trees which presents us with an issue the end of each spring, getting the fallen leaves off of the pool...
The Reception
I had a ball at the reception getting to talk and be with friends and family and capturing some candid and posed shots of everyone. (Click on photo for larger image) Rubà was a bit of a show stealer. Mom joins the family table. Mom with Uncle Arthur Jim,...
Wedding Details
Well I said I would blog in three segments about the wedding and have added a fourth, “the small details”. It occurred to me that I took some photos of some small details in the wedding worth noting. (Click on the image to open up a larger photo) The bridesmaid’s...
Cheesecake and Good Friends
During my birthday Chris suggested for us to go out to eat as a way of celebrating the occasion. Sounded good to me. Jimmy jumped on board with the idea too. Chris’s idea was to go to the Cheesecake Factory, and since I had never been, sounded perfect to me....
Bride and Bridesmaids Party
Well the night before the wedding and after some hard work and planning maneuvers by Miranda, she held a sweet bridesmaid party for Jenny. First the some food and sweets, then presents! Next came a game. Miquel had already answered 15 personal questions and Jenny had to answer...
Rubí and Easter
This Easter, right after church and lunch Daddy and Silas were out of their best clothes and building something for Nana on the back deck. But I managed to get Rubà and her mommy in their Easter best before they changed, or something like that.
Cammy Park Day
When Cameron comes over, it usually gets called a “cammy day” in our household. This particular Cammy day, it was nice enough out to go to the park. Since John and I could stroll Rubí Miranda opted to bike the boys to the park.
Oceans Eleven
Ocean City 2011, that is. This being John’s third visit to Maryland, it seemed way overdue to take him to Ocean City.
A Birthday for Miranda at the Texas Roadhouse
Miranda chose to celebrate her birthday at Laura’s workplace, the Texas Roadhouse.
Car Show and Firepit
John and I had a shopping day, then went to Glen Burnie Mall to see their Friday night car show. Later Miranda wanted to use her firepit and cook hot dogs and peeps.
DC Zoo 2011
Even though the forecast was for showers, we went to the National Zoo in Washington DC. Before we left though, John and Rubi have fun on the comfy chair.
Silas at the Keyboard
Well even though Enric and Miranda moved into their own place upstairs a few months ago, we are still putting the house back together here on the main floor. One of the last things I put back to its place was my keyboard. Silas was most excited about it. Here...
Silas the Turtle
Sitting in a box is great fun. Kids love boxes! But Mommy showing Silas how it can be a turtle’s home is also fun!
Monkey Pants
So Miranda loves to be comfortable. Which is just another marvelous way she fits well into the Lopez family. She had at one time what she felt was the most comfortable pajama bottoms ever made. Alas, they were wearing out, even the patches she put on them were wearing out....
A Party for Cameron at Chuck E Cheeses
We, along with Silas, were invited to Cameron’s 4th birthday celebration at Chuck E Cheeses. When I told John what we were doing, he said that was an awful name to give a place to eat for children. To an Australian, the name Chuck E Cheeses sounds awfully strange. So,...
Rainy Afternoon
We had a rain shower this afternoon. Ferocious winds, and some thunder. What to do with the kids?
Teething is the Pits
Ah…old memories and new memories… When Enric was little he used to have a shirt that said, “Teething is the pits” All these years later, I couldn’t help thinking about him and that shirt while babysitting Rubi today. Silas and Rubi have been sick with fevers for a few days...
Our Thanksgiving
This year for Thanksgiving, ALL of the family was together except Miquel who had to work and Jenny who stayed home. But unlike last year Miranda and Silas were away, as a family, we were all together for at least part of the day. We had a great time, and...
Laura’s Birthday (or a Cheesecake Named Desire)
Yesterday we celebrated Laura’s birthday. Heather and Chris arrived first. Then, Miquel and Enric get this wild idea. Since technically the addition hasn’t yet been approved for living in, and things have been left undone and could be for awhile, why not get the ping pong table from the barn...
Silas Gets His First Tennis Lesson from Uncle Meek
Tennis Lesson for Silas Last night, Miquel took Silas and I to Holabird Sports. The main purpose was to find Silas a tennis racket. We didn’t get home till dark, so today we woke up to sunshine and off we went to Silas’s first tennis lesson.
Autumn in Harpers Ferry
Today was a perfect autumn day, even on the warm side sometimes, and with Georgie here, it was a great excuse for a day’s outing. ***UPDATED*** To see more photos, visit the » GALLERY HERE
A Marked (Little) Man
Silas marked. Scenario: A mommy who is under the weather and taking a nap. Daddy is watching a football game that is TIED and in OVERTIME. (Ravens vs. Patriots) A toddler playing with the markers he got for his birthday party the day before. Not seen here: he even marked...
Birthday Party at Lake Waterford for Silas
Birthday parties and actual birthdays don’t always match in this family. We celebrated earlier this month Silas’s actual birthday, but today was his birthday party. Miranda decided to have it at Lake Waterford. Sweet for me to think the very park I took Enric and Miranda’s engagement photos at, now...
Miquel’s Birthday
21 years old would seem to ask for a big party…but still dizzy from travel, Miquel seemed happy enough to allow his mama to get away with a small family birthday party. I suppose on his birthday, all is well as long as there are FIDEUS!
Silas Wants to Go Too
It seems Silas wants to go with us to Australia too. He sat down and said, “Nana, I am going to miss you. I want to go to Australia!” “But you can’t Silas, you don’t have a ticket.” Silas, not stopping exclaimed, “Well, I will get a ticket!” “But it...
Daniel’s Birthday
Today we celebrated Daniel’s birthday. With some fun at the pool… Miranda walks baby Rubà around the pool… …while Aiden does a dive belly flop into the water. Silas preferred to try out a new bike that Connor and Aiden brought. Bikes going down the hill seemed like a fun...
