Couple More Pictures

I forgot to post these.... I kept J.R.'s 1st birthday outfit and used it on Julian today. I was able to visit J.R. in Guatemala during his 1st birthday. It was a bitter sweet experience because my dad had passed just 2 days before. However, he would have wanted me to continue with my travel plans and spend my sons 1st birthday with him. I treasure those memories and thank God I was given the opportunity to share that special day with him in Guatemala. Here are the pictures.

Happy 1st Birthday Julian

I know I haven't posted in a couple of weeks (shame on me) however, the kids were sick and we went to visit Mickey Mouse!!!

Today, was my sweet Julian's 1st birthday. My head is spinning with how quickly his 1st year went. Last April 11th I was contacted by my Guatemalan facilitator who told me about my precious Julian. She sent me a few pictures and I instantly feel head over heels in love with my little boy. Julian has been home for a short 3 months, yet it feels as if he's been home since the day he was born.

Thank you God for giving me the ability of raising this precious little boy. Thank you Lord for giving me the gift of so many wonderful children and a wonderful husband. I'm a very lucky lady with a wonderful family and wonderful friends. Today I celebrate my youngest sons 1st birthday and all I can say is "Thank you God"!

Our Easter Sunday

We decided to get away and left to the beach condo. We spent the weekend relaxing and doing much of nothing. The boys are still under the weather and I am too. The Easter bunny came hopping along and left the kids fun filled baskets they totally enjoyed.

On Monday I went to work and had to see the doctor because I couldn't even breath. He gave me a shot of antibiotics and perscribed three different meds. I'm stayed home from work today and will need to take the boys for a follow up doctors appointment. I'm sure J.R. will end up with a nebulizer too. Hopefully they will all be better for our upcoming Disney trip on Thursday. Here are some pictures of our weekend.

It's not always fun and games!

I haven't posted lately because I've been busy taking care of a very sick baby boy! Julian has a double ear infection and a virus. His temperature shot up to 104 two nights ago. We've been to the pediatrician twice in a week and have been perscribed two different antibiotics for him. This new one is super strong and is making his stomach upset. Poor baby boy. You feel so helpless as a mother when you can't make them better! Please pray my little guy gets better soon!

HOA Picnic

We took the kids to the Hispanic Officers Association Picnic. My husband and I have been members for many years but have never really participated in there annual picnic. We decided to take the kids and we are so glad we did. They had a WONDERFUL time. They rode ponies, rock climbed, enjoyed the slides and ate tons of junk food. They had a blast being children. We were able to introduce Julian to some of our friends that still had not met him. We really had a wonderful time today.

South Florida Guat. Picnic

We did it! We had our first South Florida Guatemalan Picnic. Several families with adopted Guatemalan children attended. This was a great opportunity to meet local families with Guat tots. It was a very successful first picnic. J.R. had a wonderful time with the other children and Julian was as cool as could be sitting in his stroller just taking all in. The girls, well, they were at the park. Totally thankful for being outside, not even a little rain shower messed up their wonderful day.

We're hoping to have the next get together in July.

Happy Birthday Mandy!

Today was Mandy's 5th birthday. All she wanted for her birthday was to have all her sisters home with her! Her birthday wish came true. Kristin was down from Tampa, AnaCarmen came down from Tampa as well and Taylor came over early today. She was thrilled to see them all. Jessica, Kristin's best friend came over and brought her a card and a single pink rose. She LOVED it, immediately placed it in water and put it in her room. She wanted me to dress her in a "butterfly princess dress" and I, of course, tried my best to accommodate her request. Here are pictures of our wonderful day.