BFF Josh

Lucia and Josh are seriously the best buddies ever. They both light up whenever they are with each other. They talk about each other. They even say the same phrases and have the same accents when speaking. These two are inseparable. We are lucky because Josh is one of the sweetest boys we know.  I'm thankful that Lu and Josh will be together in school for the next couple of years so they can continue to build on their friendship :-)

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Day at the Beach!

Last Saturday, Lu and I went to cannon Beach and Tillamook for a little girls gone wild.  We were supposed to go camping, but thunderstorms were on the forecast and then Rafa was invited to go salmon fishing.  It was a great day!

Dentista :-)

Lucia was a champ. She was brave and easy going for her first appointment. And she loved her cool sunglasses. She has all of her teeth, a bit of an over bite, and a clean bill of health!

Corvel Picnic

On Saturday we had Rafa's company picnic.  I love this event for the kids, they have so much fun.  And Lucia is now at the age to really enjoy.  She loved the face painting and the bubbles and was getting to understand this clown business.  But I knew she liked him in the end because since Saturday she has been asking "Can we go to the clown park?".

Bump and Progress 16.3 Weeks

. Well I've reached 16.3 weeks! Baby brother pregnancy is keeping me more tired, more headache prone, and more emotional than with Lucia. I am now having pockets of energy spurts but I'm still about to burst into tears at any given moment. And I'll be glad for the day when these borderline migraines decide to take a hike. I can only imagine that baby brother is getting stronger and smarter through all my ailments :-) I've been trying to stay as active as possible with Lucia but have been experiencing major mommy guilt when I find that she is plugged into some electronic device. Rafa has been really busy with work but I'm thankful to have his help, especially at the end of the day. As a summer baby, I hate to admit it but I will. I want to speed through summer and get to October. I'm looking forward to the holidays and cold brisk weather. The heat has not been kind to my body. 

But enough whining! I'm healthy, baby is growing, Lu and Papai are excited, and although I have only felt a flutter or two, I look forward to the days I can feel him more and know that my family is growing complete. :-)

Next appointment and ultrasound will be 8/21 where we can really get a good look at him. I hope he looks just like Rafa. What a beautiful boy he will be!

Monday Afternoon

The great thing about having a zoo pass and living a mile from the zoo is that you can go anytime and just stroll around with ease. Lu and I did just that this afternoon and evening. It was quiet, warm, and relaxing. I'm always amazed at how focused she is looking at the animals. The sea lions, or as she says, sea walruses, really captured her attention. She didn't want to leave them at all. I'm such a rusher that I have to remember when she wants to be patient and slow, to really let her. Especially in moments like this where we have no reason to hurry and at the same time to appreciate admiring such beautiful animals, company, and weather!

Monday Morning

Today we met up with our friends Greyson and Megen and Quinn and Kris. We played and painted at the park and them went to the Grilled Cheese Grill where you eat lunch on a school bus! It was so much fun and the kids really liked the idea of being on the bus :-)