Piggy

Yesterday we celebrated Piggy's 2nd bday (Piggy is one of Vivian's many nicknames). I had a lot of fun organizing the party and coming up with creatives ideas  (copying) ideas from Pinterest!  It was a lot of work, but worth it. People seemed to had a good time and the kids ran around high on sugar

My mom helped by making "docinhos", which are traditional sweets from Brazil, that are a MUST for a Brazilian bday party. She also made the mini-tuna sandwiches and a delicious Asian salad

For those that don't know anything about the cartoon Olivia The Pig, I need to explain the Olivia "rules of life"...Olivia has several rules of life that are pretty funny. I used her rules to decorate the food tables. The one above is not really one of her rules. I added that one b/c I LOVE sweets!

Cup cakes from Harris Teeter with personalizes cup cake toppers

I got  the polka dot fabric from Hobby Lobby (my new fav store). I got the blue V from there as well

Personalized water bottles  and another "rule of life" ("If you really really really want something, it helps to say triple please"). Love this one!

My sweet friend Lu, made the black letters for Vivian's name. I was so happy she offered to help (Thanks, Lu!).  On the mantel are the goody bags--stickers, lolipops, a little farm animal, and gold fish

Birthday girl taking all in

Proud Daddy

Vivian and her "boyfriend" Nicholas--She is only 2, but is already a cougar. He is 4 months younger than her. This is Lu's handsome boy.

I blessed to have my sweetness and my 2 beautiful girls. I have so much love in my heart for my family. I'm blessed beyond words.

One of my best friend's (Adiel) made baloon animals for the kids. They loved it!

He learned by watching a you tube video. It's nice to have smart and resourceful friends!

Funny girl

BFF's--what a sweet picture of Jacqueline and her adorable next door neighboor friend (Jillian). They love each other and are partners in crime. They both "disappeared' during the  party and my mom found them in Jacqueline's crib jumping on it

Vovo and Vivian

Happy birthday to my baby girl! I love you so much, Vivian!

Vivian is 2!

 Today my baby girl turned 2. I remember what a wonderful feeling it was to hold her for the first time. She was so worth pushing for 1 hour and 15 minutes. I love her to pieces!

 This morning I took her to her 2 year appt. Her height and weight are consistent for the past 2 yrs--50% for both--just like Big sis Jacqueline. She is 33 inches of perfection! I was a bit worry b/c she has had a red rash in her body for the past 2 days and I was concern that she would be sick for her bday. Last year she had pneumonia and was really sick.  Dr. Olmstead said the rash should go away in a few days and it's just a viral rash.

 At the doctor's office--little did she know she would be getting a shoot today :<

ps: See my Starbucks coffee on the floor? That cup of Tall latte cost me $53!! I parked in a lot beside Starbucks and they booted my tire. I thought I was going to be able to run in and run out before they caught me. I never ever park in their parking in lot, but today I thought I would take a chance...oh well, I've learned my lesson.

 This picture is just "so her". She is playful, loves laughing and is full of personality

Here are her stats:

weight  25.5 lbs (50%)
height 33 inches (50%)

 We celebrated at Cantina. We collectively LOVE mexican! The girls had refried beans as usual and LOTS of chips and cheese dip. 

 On the way home we got some cup cakes from the grocery store.  Kyle and I were going to split one, but who are we kidding...we had 2 cup cakes each!

 Vivian did not even have one bite of her cup cake. Instead, she played with it and even got in her hair.

Here she is so upset b/c I didn't give her another cup cake for her to destroy. Being 2 is so tough  :>

Cancun 2012

 As always, Cancun was wonderful! Great food, relaxing, and we did  whatever we felt like it. No responsibilities or schedules for 5 days. 

Hanging out in the pool with friends (it was very chilli, so we ended going in the hot tub)

Delicious dinners every night w/o worry how much the bill was going to be

Dessert, please!  No need for calorie restriction when you go burn it off  in the dance floor

Love birds!

Some of us we were trying to tan and others trying to not get a sunburn

My husband can still sweep me off my feet! (literally!).

Can't wait for next year!

Feb/March 2012

 Sometimes they hug, sometimes they make each other cry

 My babies playing w/ their babies

 Love those cheeks!

Tears+tantrums=toddlerhood



Daddy and Daughter Dance, J's 3rd bday and Some Random Ones

 Jacqueline's 1st day of ballet

 Two peas in a pod. The other day J looked at V and said: "Vivian, you are my best friend!" How I love that I have 2 girls!!! 

Christmas was very tough with the passing of my stepdad, but these 2 little precious angels made us smile  amidst of pain and sorrow

 Celebration of Jacqueline's 3rd bday at school

 Ms. Dee Dee and Ms. Melissa

 Friends from Lifegroup (Amira, Ella, Sam and Abby)

 V has just taken her diaper and pants off and put them in the trash can

 Sharing a snack with cousin Isla

 Almost another scandal...I found her before she attacked the walls again with my lipstick

 Barbie playing hide and seek. I think it's so cute when Vivian "hides' her toys

There is not too many things in life better than snuggling with my 2 girls

 First Daddy and Daugther Dance in our neighborhood

 Our little dancer

 Dancing with our next door neighbor and new friends