Have a Merry One!

18 months!

I can't believe my little baby is now 18 mos! He is definitely a little "spirited" now and I'm super busy chasing him everywhere. He understands the word NO, but seems to get a kick at smiling back and doing it anyway. I'm getting a bit nervous on handling two little ones come February. Despite Ilan's minor shenanigans, I am blessed to be at home with him seeing him grow into such an energetic, curious boy.

Thanksgiving week in SA

We had a wonderful time in SA during the week of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, we brought germs with us and managed to get some people sick! SORRY! Blame it on Ilan! We got some great family time in and Ilan loved all the action and activities.

Me at 28 weeks!

Ilan favorite spot at the zoo!

Petting zoo was fun!

After the train ride, Ilan and Grandpa Tony take a closer look. Ilan loves trains!

Thanksgiving day with Great-Grandparents De Luna.

Drawing time with Grandparents De Luna on Thanksgiving evening

Trick or Treat

This year Ilan dressed up like a turtle. It's been hot in the evenings so I decided not to put tights on Ilan so he wouldn't sweat up a storm and be grumpy while we went trick or treating. He still looked cute!!

Poor guy - he did all the work and had no candy!! I figure the later he discovers candy, the better. So mommy and daddy enjoyed the candy for him.

Cousin Aly came to trick or treat also. What a scary ghost!!

I'm pooped. Thank goodness Mom brought the wagon along.

Back to El Paso

Just got back from El Paso for our baby shower and had a great time. Ilan got to spend some QT with Grandma and Grandpa Hernandez while momma got to enjoy some home cooked food!! Mom's cooking is always the best! Here are some pics from earlier in the month and the trip!

Check out my cool glasses!!

Me 6 months pregnant at the baby shower

Playing football. You should have seen Grandma tackle Daddy!!

Time out

Introducing Baby #2 - 20 weeks

Today was our 20-week ultrasound and we decided NOT to find out the baby's gender. All we know is that we have a beautiful healthy baby who loves to smile! Our little baby is already hamming it up for the cameras!! The doctor estimates the baby weighs 11 oz right now, but should be packing on the pounds quickly around 24 weeks.

I looked up Ilan's 20 week ultrasound and he was 13 oz.

Say Cheese!!

Baby has Daddy's beautiful lips ...

Side profile

Baby's legs and umbilical cord

Back from SA

Which hat should I wear Mom?

Ilan and I are back from San Antonio while daddy is still there working till Friday. Ilan had a great time seeing his tios and grandparents -- so much fun that he decided to skip A LOT of naps and wake up early just so he wouldn't miss out on anything. I, on the otherhand, was hurting from the lack of sleep and heartburn (thanks to all the delicious TexMex food).

Ilan got to experience a few firsts on this trip: he went to the circus with Tio Issac, had his first pony ride with Grandma Janie, and had endless fun with Grandpa Joe's stairs (he lives in a 2-story and we don't).

And thanks Grandma Janie and Tia Ronnie for the baby shower!! Baby #2 has a great start with all the goodies! Can't wait to see the De Luna/Saldua Family again in November. This time I'll come prepared with a big bottle of TUMS!

At the circus with Tio Issac

I don't think I like this Grandma.

Yeah, I really don't think I like this pony stuff.

Geeeettttttttt meeeeeeeee ooooooofffffff!!!!

Playing ball with Grandpa Joe.

Having fun with the stairs

Ilan and Tia Ronnie (and Sofie)

We're baaaack

I'm officially back in business! Our computer crashed and I finally got it fixed. Here's some photos showing what we've been doing the past 2 months ...

El Paso, TX - 1st trip

Cousins from the Rodriguez side

Where's my crib? Dad will do.

Back home, let's help mommy.

Quick dip in the pool!


Just leave me in here!!!!!


El Paso again - 2nd trip within 2 weeks

Where's my crib? Thank goodness my Nina rocked me to sleep.

All the Hernandez cousins

The Hernandez elders

Back home for Mama's 33rd bday

YUMMY

Ilan loves PF Changs!

This is what happens when you kiss an ink pad

2nd haircut

A true little boy's haircut - clippers and all.


Having fun at Chuck E Cheese

It's Official

Baby #2 is on the way!! Ilan is going to be a big brother!! Joey and I are SUPER excited. Yesterday we went to our 1st sonogram and we saw our little bean's heart beating! I can't believe we're going to be a family of 4 now. Our projected due date is Feb 17th. Looks like we may have a Valentine's baby!

NYC and Boston vacation

We just came back from our NE trip and it's good to be home! I definitely miss the 80 degree weather! Coming home to 105+ weather isn't exactly welcoming.

Joey's good friend Eric was getting married in Massachusetts, so we figured it would be a good time to check out NYC and Boston for the first time.

NYC was just as I imagined - fast paced and tons to see and do. Now call it poor planning on my part - but NYC just didn't seem too kid friendly. Tugging a 1 yr old around the big city was not easy. How in the world do New Yorkers do it??? First of all, it's rare to find a changing station in any of the public restrooms. I almost had heart attack when I had to change Ilan a couple of times on a filthy bathroom floor. Second, a lot of restaurants do not have high chairs either. So finding unique New York family friendly restaurants was not an easy task (I like to avoid national chain restaurants while on vacation. I try to eat like the locals.) I think next time I'll wait to visit NYC until Ilan is out of diapers and can eat at the table without a booster/highchair.

NYC sightseeing on a double decker bus

Mama and Ilan in Central Park

Joey at Times Square

Officially a mini-Yankee fan despite throwing a fit and making Dad leave at the 4th inning

Boston was a completely different story. Definitely slower paced and a lot more family-centric. We really enjoyed the city and felt relaxed like any vacation should be.

Boston? Let's go! Don't forget me!

Daddy and I at Fenway Park!

Go Red Sox!

Walking downtown Boston

Joey and the newlyweds - Mr and Mrs Perez