My baby is 3!

We had a nice party in the park for Luna's 3rd birthday. You think she had fun? Oh yeah and we served chocolate ice cream, just like the ice cream all over Luna's dress!

Everything worked out wonderful, the princess castle cake, there was plenty of pizza and lots of fun.

The dad's got a work out while playing frisbee. The kids played on the playground and the moms chatted away.

A great 30th Birthday!

My good friends and family are making this a wonderful birthday. I was a little worried that I would be sad b/c I am turing 30, but I am not because of the wonderful people in my life.
My first gift of the day was Luna waking me up 30 minutes earlier than we really need to get up-and the first thing she said to me is: Today your birthday?
Next my husband wished me happy birthday and gave me a Coach purse so that I never have to buy another purse till I die :)
When I entered my workplace my boss wished me Happy Birthday and later asked what kind of cake I want.
Then I arrive at work to a decorated cubical. My friend Maren decorated my desk with ballons and confieti and a cool picture and great card! I hope she knows how much I love it!
A bunch of friends wished me happy birthday through facebook and coworkers wished me happy birthday through email.
And most recently FLOWERS! My friend Jennifer gave me a cute card and very pretty flowers. It was a perfect gift. Thank you so much!
At home, my wonderful husband made empanadas for me and invited friends over to share. He also got me a cake from my favorite bakery. It was great!

Luna's big girl bed

It's still not painted (note to self, just buy a new bed next time). I meant to take a before and after picture, but forgot so you'll just have to enjoy the finished product. Although it's been more work and time than I thought (sanding, primer and now painting) it should be soon now.

More funny happenings

Luna and her dad were eating dinner (he had his shirt off) and she said she wanted to take her shirt off. After taking off her shirt she said look daddy I am like you now!

We like to put the music on and dance in our house, Luna likes to dance to. When Ignacio and I would dance together (usually a salsa or merengue song) she would get very jeleous and make us stop and dance with her.
Well yesterday something strange happened. Luna told me I was a princess and her daddy was the prince and she put a sheet on me, that she said was her dress and then told us to dance. So we danced and she just stood there smiling, watching us, as if she set us up. She was very content looking at her prince and princess match.

For Luna's 3rd birthday I asked her what kind of invitation she wanted-she choose princess of course. I then decided to buy sleeping beauty stamps and have her help me put the invitation in the envelope and put the stamps on.
Well she got tired of putting on the stamps after 3, but who would of thought her favorite part would be licking the stamps. She thought it was funny and tasted good. She even tried licking both sides!

Funny things

An 75 year old man told me today that he can't use his computer because it has an infection

On our way home from camping while were in the car Luna told Ignacio he is not a good listener. I asked her why and she said because he didn't turn left like the GPS said to do.

At work we had a mocktini bar during the Toastmaster Most Humorist Speech contest and one of the drinks was called a "relations on the shore"

Baby #2

Ignacio and I have decided to add one more darling to our family. We don't care if it's a boy or girl. We will be thrilled to have a happy, healthy baby!

I am more than 3 months pregnant and tomorrow we are going to the doctor to hear the heartbeat. I am so excited! Luna is excited too, we are going to take her! I know this entire experience will be completely different than when I was pregnant with Luna but I am looking forward to experiencing it with her and Ignacio. So far my first 3 months were a little rough because of feeling sick, but I felt good yesterday, so I am hoping that part is over. I am also hoping the tired part is over. I really need to find some energy. I have lots to do before baby #2. Lots of painting, but most importantly I need to paint Luna's bed so that she can begin to sleep in a big girl bed. I am looking forward to the look of her face when she sees her pretty new bed. This friday Ignacio and I will go shopping for her sheets and bed set. It's so fun having a little girl!

Good Times in Cincy

Luna and I had a nice trip to Cincy. She had a blast playing with all her cousins! I had fun playing with her in the morning before we went to the pool.

I am thankful for a chance to visit with my best girlfriend, a pleasant lunch with my father, a safe trip home and a good night's rest.

Corn and Rice Allergies

Today is a good day. I just returned from the allergist with Luna. They did some retests and turns out she is no longer allergist to corn and rice. This is great because we eat a lot of rice in our house and Luna loves rice. Also Luna loves corn on the cob. Just yesterday we were at the supermarket and she saw some and asked for it (I had to say no). But now I will happily cook that tonight! In addition, I no longer have to pick out the corn from the bag of mixed frozen vegtables that we use when we make our chicken, potatoes and rice dish!

It is a very easy and common dish in our home. All you do is throw chicken (we love chicken thighs with the bone) potatoes, vegtables (if using frozen vegtables you might want to wait a 1/2 to add them.), 1 chopped onion, 2-3 chopped tomatoes, garlic, adobo seasoning and sazon seasoning in a pot and cook till chicken is done. Serve over rice.

More good news, she didn't test positive for peanuts. Yeah for Luna! She will do a challenge in the office in about 6 months. Hopefully she isn't allergic to peanuts anymore. (unfortunetly she did test very allergic to almost every tree nut)