Update on Media Room

Miguel has finally painted the media room... not completely, but he started to. I have seen it finished in my mind. I cannot wait to put that flat screen TV on THE wall. The room will eventually look amazing!!!

Wedding Dress Shopping

So... Jackie, my sister-in-law, called me to invite me to try on wedding dressed. Felipe and her have decided to get married through the Catholic church. I could not be happier for both of them. I was so excited and could not help but make a post. THE DRESS was picked and I have to tell you... Jackie looked beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can't wait until next year. I also could not wait to post a picture..... yes I know.... you CANNOT see ANYTHING, but you shouldn't. You will have to wait until Jackie's special day.

XV

This past Saturday Miguel and I accompanied my parents to Piedras for a Quinceañera. It was a lot of fun and I am still sore from dancing. Miguel and I had a blast. The sweet 15 was from my father's side of the family. It had been years since we all congregated together as a family and had that much fun. My father overall was pleased because we get to see so little of his family.

Anniversary

Today is our anniversary. We have been married for 3 years and together for 6 1/2 years. So much has happened since 2006. Miguel and I have been through a roller coaster ride that has mainly gone up instead of down. We are so lucky to have found each other. We were truely meant for each other. I love him so much and would not know what to do without him. He is truely an amazing guy, husband and friend. :)

Hoy es nuestro aniversario. Ya hemos estado casados por 3 años y juntos como pareja por 6 y medio. Tanto a pasado desde el 2006. Miguel y yo hemos estado en una montaña rusa que la mayoria del tiempo va solo hacia arriba. Somos muy afortunados de habernos encontrado. Realmente somo el uno para el otro. Lo amo tanto y no se que haria sin el. El es realmente un gran hombre, esposo, y amigo.

Daisey's Baby Shower

Yesterday I went to my friend's baby shower. She lives in Maryland and it has been almost a year since I have seen her, but she remains a really close friend. I was happy to see her family and feel as if years have not passed by (not that I am old or feel old, but it has been a long time). Daisey is expecting a beautiful little girl. I am so excited for her and I know that she will make a great mother. Her unborn daughter was sorrounded by so much love and is much desired by all.

Daisey looked more beautiful than ever. For some odd reason, she always thought she was not the motherly type, but that all changed when she found out she was pregnant. Now... she is very excited about entering motherhood and I am just as excited for her. This moment is bitter sweet for me, and I am sure that it is for her family too because they live in Maryland (like a million miles away, not literally, but still). I am sure that one day Daisey, Juan and their child will move back to Texas, at least I am hopeful. There is a picture of the favor because I made them... I thought was proud of myself and thought they turned out well. Hopefully Daisey and her family think the same.

Daisey,

If you ever read this, please know that I am soooo happy for you. I know you will become a great mother that will be understanding and will have patience. You will raise a wonderful daughter that will fulfill your expectations in every moment. Please remember that I love you and the baby and miss both of you dearly.

One step closer....

Yes.... We are one step closer to our very desired media room. Miguel built a wall in front of our window. Yes... you read right... a wall in front of the window. He finished putting recessed lighting in the bonus room. Miguel will be painting the room dark gray and then it will be ready for a TV.

Si... estamos a un paso mas cerca de terminar el tan deseado cuarto de tele. Miguel construyo una pared enfrente de la ventana... si... leyeron bien... una pared en frente de la ventana. Ya cambio el tipo de luz tmb y solo le falta pintar. El color final sera gris obscuro y ya estara listo para una tele.

New Supreme Ct. Judge!!!!

The senate confirmed Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court of the United States!!!! Wooo hooo..... She is the first hispanic and only the third woman to be confirmed for the Supreme Court. Of course, our "dear" Texas senators did not vote for her, but hopefuly this inspires latinos to vote!!!! We need to vote to get what we want and to have our senators consider our interests!

El senado confirmo a Sonia Sotomayor para la Suprema Corte de los Estados Unidos!!! Ella es la primera hispana y solo la tercera mujer que es confirmada a la corte mas alta de los Estados Unidos. Por supuesto, nuestros "queridos" senadores de Texas votaron en contra de ella. Pero es por eso que tenemos que votar!!! Si votamos tomaran nuestros intereses en consideracion.

Unborn

Miguel and I recently found out that we were expecting a child. Miguel was so excited when I told him. He could not believe it. We tried to conceive for 18 months by the time we actually did it. Week after week I would look at babycenter.com and check on the progress that our baby was making. Miguel and I would often talk about our plans, our fears, but above all our happiness. Wednesday I knew something was not right. I went to the doctor, then to get the first sonogram. The technician came and performed the sonogram, and then said she would ask the doctor to come in. The doctor came in and searched and searched and finally told me that he could not see or hear a heart beat. In fact, the fetus looked as if it was only 6 weeks. My child had expired a couple of weeks ago. It was just awful hearing what the doctor told me. I tried to be strong. That day when I went home I cried and the heavens cried with me because it rained. Miguel and I will overcome this together. We love each other, and love the little angel who failed to be with us. When we pass we know that someone will be there to welcome us to the after life. All we can do now is live one day at a time and enjoy our time together because we don't know what can happen tomorrow. The pictures above are pictures that I took of my belly before the D & C, they are the only pictures I have of my belly while pregnant. I will cherish them forever.

Miguel y yo recientemente supimos que ibamos a ser papas. Cuando le dije a Miguel estaba contento y no lo podia creer. Intentamos concevir por 18 meses antes de lograrlo. Semana tras semana me metia en el internet para ver el desarollo de nuestro bebe. Miguel y yo seguido hablabamos de nuestros planes, miedos, pero sobre todo de toda nuestra felicidad. El miercoles sabia que algo no estaba bien. Fui el doctor y me mando a tomar el primer sonograma. Estaba emocionada por que por fin iba a ver a mi bebe. Me hicieron el sonograma y no escuchaba nada, todo era silencio. La persona que me hizo el sonograma me dijo que iba a llamar al doctor para que viniera. El doctor busco y busco y por fin me dijo que no escuchaba y no podia ver el movimiento del corazon. No lo podia creer, el mundo se detubo y yo me empapaba de dolor. Trate de ser fuerte todo el dia, pero nadamas llegue a la casa y me derrumbe. Llore y el cielo lloro conmigo, comenzo a llover. Miguel y yo estamos mejor.... vamos a sobre salir. Nos amamos y amamos a nuestro bebe. Sabemos que cuando nos toque irnos al otro mundo alguien va a estar ahi para recibirnos. Ahora lo unico que podemos hace es disfrutar el presente por que es lo unico que tenemos. Las fotos de arriba son las unicas fotos que me tome sola al estar embarazada, las tome antes de la operacion. Guardare esas imagenes en mi corazon por siempre.

Bautizo de Jaime Luis

Miguel and I had the honor to be invited to be one of my really good friend's son's god parents. It was very hot, but we enjoyed every minute of it. The pictures came out great.... I think!

Miguel y yo tubimos el honor de participar como padrinos de el hijo de unos muy buenos amigos. Estaba super caliente, pero disfrutamos cada minuto. Las fotos salieron bien... bueno eso creo. Jaime Luis espero que sepas que puedes contar con nosotros siempre. Feliz Cumple Años!!!!

Mother's Day

The above picture was taken in 1984 and the woman feeding the child is actually my mother feeding me. I found the picture in my grandmother's dresser. Anyway, I wanted to wish my mother a happy mother's day. I love my mother dearly and love to think of the times when I was a little girl. I have had almost 25 years to observe her and learn from her every move. She is a great teacher & mentor, but above all she is the greatest friend.

New Cousin!!!

Ya tengo una nueva prima... se llama Miranda Antonella y esta preciosa!

I have a new cousin... her name is Miranda Antonella and she is precious.

Easter Sunday

Yeah... I know I am pretty slow, but it is better late than never. Lately Easter has been soooo much fun!!! There are kids and they just make me have a blast! We had an easter egg hunt at my parents back yard and the kids were given 150 cascarones. Can you believe that? We also went through them like nothing. The adults were very tempted to go out and buy some more, but we practiced self control.

Cascarones

Last week I felt like a little girl... I had so much fun! I went to my grandparents house and found my cousins making cascarones. They transported me to my childhood and made me think of the good old days of when Paloma and I would make them for ourselves.

FINALLY!!!!

Ever since February I had problems with my computer. It has been in Best Buy for a couple of weeks (1 & 1/2 months) for repair. Well.... my computer was not fixed, but my warranty came through and Geek Squad gave me a new one. YEAH!!!!!!!!! I missed the computer dearly, you just dont know how much you need it until it is not there.

Desde Febrero mi computadora estaba descompuesta. La tienda en la que la compre la habia tenido la computadora desde hace mes y medio para repararla. Pues... mi computadora no fue reparada, pero la garantia la cubrio y me dieron una nueva. Extranamos mucho la computadora, nunca sabes cuanto la necesitas hasta que no la tienes.

Mom's Birthday

February 8th, 1963 was a day when a wonderful woman was born. She is my mother. The picture above was taken 45 years ago on my mother's first birthday. I am very glad to be celebrating my mother's birthday tomorrow. She is a hip person. Mother, you are there for me whenever I have needed you... either for my petty complaints or for my serious problems. Thank you. It is absolutely awsome to have you as my mother...as my teacher... as my friend. You ROCK! Happy Birthday. May you have many more birthdays to celebrate.

8 de Febrero del 63' fue la fecha en que una mujer maravillosa nacio. Mi madre. La foto de arriba fue tomada hace 45 años, cuando mi madre cumplio su primer año. Estoy contentisima por celebrar con mi mama mañana. Es una persona padrisima! Mama, siempre has estado ahi para mi, cuando tengo problemas chicos y grandes. En mis dias felices y no tan felices, siempre estas ahi para apoyarme. Y eso te lo agradesco. Es absolutamente genial tener una persona como tu como madre... como profesora... como amiga. Eres lo maximo. Feliz cumple y que tengas muchos mas cumples que celebrar.

Victoria Has Arrived

Today was an amazing day!!! Victoria Nunez was born. Felipe and Jacky are both very excited to have this amazing baby with them now. I think we are all excited. I... I am shocked!!! I actually watched her be born. It was just mesmerizing, wonderful.... beyond description. I think that birth is a VERY intimate moment for parents to share... and I am grateful to Jacky and Felipe for letting me be a part of that moment. It really meant a lot to me. Victoria is lucky to have such loving parents.

Hoy fue un dia increible!!! Victoria Nunez nacio. Felipe y Jacky estan muy emocionados por el natalicio de su adorada bebe. Creo que todos estamos emocionados por el natalicio de Victoria. Yo... estoy conmovida. Siempre he pensado que el nacimiento es un momento muy intimo. Le doy gracias a Jacky y a Felipe por invitarme a compartir ese momento con ellos. Deberas lo aprecio.