January 2012

This is our first post since 2011, I know it has been a while since I haven't written anything but this year I want to give a quick update about our family. I kind of like this winter in North Carolina (Wake Forest), it hasn't been that cold for me so far. The days goes between warm and cold, I don't think we would have any snow this year and I was so prepared with my kids snow outfits; who knows, maybe we have some :)). Sara and Ingrid are in Pre-k at Open Door Baptist Church, they are really enjoying it and learning so much. Sara can count up to 29 and she can write my name if I spell it to her, she is doing great in her spelling. I can't believe she will start Kindergarden in the fall-oh no!!!. Ingrid is learning to write her name, she knows her abc. I do need to practice more with her but I have to remember she is only 3 1/2. Isaac is 8 months and he is adorable (my 3 kids are adorable, they are unique), keeps me busy all day long, of course. He is a fast crawler, he can stand up and give some steps holding on something, I think he is going to be a early walker, it wouldn't surprise me, he is very advanced for his age. My hard working husband has two jobs, it is hard on us but we know that the Lord will open a door for him soon. He graduated from Southeastern in May last year. At this moment, we are praying and trying to be patient to see where the Lord will lead us in this new year 2012. We are really eager to serve him, and we submit our will to His will, because He says in His word (Isaiah 55:9) that His thoughts are higher than ours and His plans are better than ours.

Photos from Christmas

We had so much fun this Christmas. Sara is now 4 (5 in Feb) and Ingrid is 3 (4 in May) and Isaac is 7 months but crawling and into everything! This is the first Christmas that Sara and Ingrid knew what was goin on with gifts etc.. and also they related everything to Jesus birthday. Daddy took the girls to their first Christmas parade in Wake Forest and they had a wonderful time. On Christmas eve, we went to Mary Frances house after church and had a wonderful time with the Ellington family. Here are some photos over the two busy days. Daddy really surprised mommie with her necklace and Sara and Ingrid got dolls that came with outfits for them to wear so they matched the dolls. Its been so fun watching them enjoy not just the toys, but also sharing life with our extended families in Henderson and also Vaughan. Grandma Marie made our Christmas special by staying with us and she received some surpises also. (except for the calendar! haha)

CHRISTMAS 2011 IN NC

We had a nice Christmas this year with our new member in our family Isaac. This was his first Christmas and it really made a difference because this time we got a lot of boys toys and Frank was not the only man in the family anymore, now he has someone on his side. (haha) and Papa had a boy to give a John Deere tractor toy to and play with in the floor. Praise God! for His blessings and His care for us. Sara and Ingrid have really enjoyed this Christmas, they now can relate Christmas to Jesus birth and have learned beautiful Christmas songs that they have been singing all this month. They have really been in the Christmas spirit and we love it. Also, this year grandma Marie was able to spend Christmas day with us and it was a real joy, thank you grandma for coming. In the same way, we missed grandma Oli and aunt Sandra and we hope and pray we can spend it with you all next year in Peru. Love you all,

Little Ballerinas Recital

Little Ballerinas Recital

Our little ballerinas! Sara and Ingrid had their first ballet recital on Friday and they both did so good and Papa even showed up!

ISAAC'S 1ST CHRISTMAS

Well, time really flies. Isaac is 6 months and he is crawling everywhere in our home. He is very good following me; wherever I go he can find me. Now, he can sit by himself and of course it was a good time to snap some shots of him. He is really a cutie (precioso) and very spoiled by his big sister Sara. The christmas clothes that they are wearing in these pictures I got it from my favorite shopping place "the Sharing Shop" (almacen). The 3 of them are a blessing and a headache too :)

OUR CHRISTMAS TREE ADVENTURE 2011

This year we decided to put a live natural and fresh Christmas Tree. Our tradition as a family is to put it up on Thanksgiving Day. I was surprised that they were not as expensive as I thought. On the 24th we went out to eat Thanksgiving lunch with some neighbors. It was 3 families all together in an apartment our size with many children, can you imagine? But the fellowship was so wonderful and more intimate than in a bigger place. The girls played hard after lunch with the other kids as the adults talked for some time. After that, we were so excited to set up our Christmas Tree. I did my tree decoration shopping at the Sharing Shop, Praise God for the ministry, I got everything I needed for our tree. Frank set up the tree and put the lights on it. The girls and I decorated the tree, it was a lot of fun! We did it while Isaac was taking a sweet nap. As I look at my tree, it looks so beautiful. This kind of tree smells so good and looks more alive than an artificial.

7 year anniversary 2011

Happy Anniversary Giovanna, I love you!

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OUR KIDS ARE GROWING FAST

Praise God for his blessings!!! Our little ones sure are growing fast. Sara and Ingrid are taking ballet classes, they are enjoying it, especially Sara. She is very good following instructions. Ingrid is a little shy still and I have to be checking on her to follow the teacher's instructions. However, it is so much fun to watch them do their steps and it is wonderful that parents are allowed to stay and watch. When I was a child I didn't have the blessing to take classes so I thank the Lord for this opportunity that they have. I'm learning some steps myself and some new ballet words. On the other hand, Isaac is growing fast. He is 4 and 1/2 months. A friend just borrowed me a bumbo seat, they are wonderful, you can carry it anywhere. Today, he was my little model, sitting in his bumbo seat and I snapped some pics of him. He is a cutie. We thank God for our little blessings.

Happy Grandparents Day! Feliz Dia de los Abuelos!

Today, Sept. 11, is National Grandparents Day, so, here are some photos to honor Grandma Oli, Grandma, and Papa & Nana.

New family shots

Isaac can roll over now!!

Little Ballerinas

We signed up the girls for the Little Ballerinas class with the Rec. Dept. They begin Sept. 23 and run through December. They are soooo excited! Giovanna got them some ballerina shoes and costumes at some local consignment stores. She did a wonderful job! The girls can't wait!!

Fun at RDU airport

We went to RDU airport to the new viewing tower to watch planes take off and land!