Weekend Breakfasts with Liza

One of the things I look forward to the most about my weekends is taking the time to meet up with Liza for breakfast.  We don't hit every weekend, but we are pretty darn close.  Usually we dine at one of the hot spots in NW, my fav is Stepping Stone Cafe.  It's the perfect time to catch up with each other and I love that I remain connected to my friends (post Lucia), even if its just in some small way like breakfast. It's amazing what conversations we can bust out in a hour...its like turbo chat!  Thanks Liza for being my weekend breakfast buddy and so much more!

At Portland Farmers Market....

At Fleet Week along waterfront....

Our 6 Year Anniversary

On June 7th, it was our 6 year anniversary.  It was a Tuesday, Rafa had a long day at work, Lucia and I had a busy day at our class and we were all recovering from our California trip. But, that didn't stop us from getting dressed up and hitting the town for dinner.  While it is always a risk taking Lucia out at this age (sleeping, eating and happiness can all be secondary to crying!) we thought we'd give it a whirl to see how we do.  Sure enough, the little rascal woke up as soon we arrive and started crying.  So, it took some moments away from the table to calm her and I had the one handed dinner which required some assistance from Rafa.  But that didn't matter.  One day, I will look back and be thankful for two things...1.  That we didn't have a babysitter.  2. That I was able to hold her in my arms just one more time.

Rafa and I had the best anniversary yet, the proof of our love and our family exists in sweet Lucia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq-1CiFoYi0

8 Weeks...Doctor Visit

Oh no!  It was the dreaded 8 week appointment where you received the first of many shots.  Ugh.  Mommy was so scared for you.  But, you were a champ and only gave a little cry out and then we hugged and everything was all better.  At your appointment you were 23 inches long and weighed 10lb 10oz.  We took some time to admire the beauty that is you....

Noela - American Citizen!

Our dear friend Noela, who is from Uganda, became a US Citizen today.  The ceremony was special; an oath, the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, and of course, Lee Greenwoods, "I'm Proud to be an American".  As an American, it was really great to see these 31 people from 16 different countries want to become an American Citizen.  After the ceremony we celebrated at my work with an American Lunch; hotdogs, lemonade, potatoe salad, and apple pie.  Lucia did great during the ceremony, but became really tired during the lunch and super fussy, but she looked so cute in her red white and blue, my little American Princess!  Congrats Noela!










Noela supporters!

Taking the oath...

An American!

Jaja (sp?) Noela's grandma and Noela.

Noela, Lucia and I

The whole clan!

A Simple Anniversary/Family Trip

It just so happened that my dad's side of the family was planning a reunion at the same time we usually have our anniversary trip.  Well since now we have a little one, who is just 8 weeks old, we thought we would stay close, celebrate our marriage, our little family, and our bigger family.  It was a great trip to Fresno!

Figueira Family Self Portrait...Road Trip!

Lucia's First Swim...she liked it and really enjoyed a couple days later : )

Few days later kids came over...

Day at the Zoo....Lucia learned about birds, fed the Giraffes, and went to the petting zoo!

Family Reunion....
Grandma Helen and Aunt and Uncles and Dad
Uncle Dave and Cousin Christy
My sis and cousins
Grandkids
Grandma Helen
Cousin Matt and Gavin
Niece, Lucia, and I
Sis and I
Sis and Our Kids
The Guys
Sis and Our Kids
Uncle Brian and Gavin
Uncle Clyde singing

Old Sacramento....

Happy Family Anniversary to us!

My Brasilian Beauties

Enough said!

You Capture Me...

with that beautiful and expressive face.  Keep em coming girl, it's what keeps me on my toes everyday. Love ya.