Just for fun

Diaper hat, always popular when Papa changes the baby.

Aurora knocked out after picking up Papa from work. She was awake when Seth brought her in. We all sat down for dinner then noticed that Rora was not with us. Enrique ran for the camera.

Joaquin

Enrique loves to use the camera and he loves his little brother. Good combination.

Joaquin is more and more alert each day.

Last night, Seth, Rique and Rora got him to laugh.

This little guys brings so much joy to our family, I couldn't imagine things without him.

Dancing to Frosty

They were supposed to be cleaning up the mess on the floor after their lunch. Our kitchen floor is always a mess after meal time.
When I came to inspect them, they were dancing. So I ran for the camera. Aurora stopped like a deer in the head lights when she saw the camera and smiled big but stopped dancing. Luckily, she quickly joined her big brother dancing some more for the camera.

Our 3 children

rique looks good in this picture

the boys looking at the camera

Aurora cheesing it up

Holding her baby brother that is more than half the size of her.
He was born two months ago, how does this happen?

Alina's Baby Blessing

We were happy to attend Alina's baby blessing and dinner.

Alina and Joaquin.

Alina is 3 weeks older than Joaquin.

Joaquin is 3lbs heavier than Alina.

Joaquin

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Kindergarten Thanksgiving

Its official, our little boy is a big boy. Enrique has had loose teeth since the last week of October, but with no progress. Then yesterday we noticed one was really wiggly. I told him to just keep on wiggling the tooth and eventually it would come out. He came back about 5 minutes later and said it wasn't working. Jokingly, I told him he could just yank it out himself. Never did I think he would do such a thing, but a few minutes later he shows up with a bloody tooth and bloody grin. He danced around in excitement holding his tooth. We are very proud of Enrique and the great big boy he is becoming.

Pilgrims and Indians poured out of the kindergarten doors today when it was time to pick up the kids. We'll discuss today that Indians are also called Native Americans and try to research the name of the actual tribes involved in the first Thanksgiving. He is very proud of his little outfit and we are too. Thank you Mrs. Collard for a wonderful school experience.

Lunch Hour

We all love that Seth can come home for lunch, almost everyday.
Look at the smile on our baby's face, its evident that he loves his papa.

Enrique Reads

Our son proudly brought home a book from school today and announced that Mrs. Collard said he could read this all by himself and he totally can. I am such a proud mom.

Random

Joaquin dressed in is Sunday best, before church.

Rique got a hold of the camera and took a few candid shots, here's Aurora.

He took this picture all by himself, can you tell? :)

Seth does a great job of getting Joaquin to smile.
Unfortunately, the flash on the camera counter acts that.

Seth and his kiddos. Rique sleeps so easily, Aurora is another story.

Falling into Autumn

I got most of her hair into a ponytail today.

what are big brothers for, if not to dump leaves on you

Leave piles are a blast

throwing leaves is almost as much fun as raking them, almost

My favorite picture

We have a lot of leaves, which means we have a lot of fun.

Brotherly love

Enrique was in charge of rocking Joaquin to sleep, but it worked the other way.

My two babies

Aurora is a wonderful "big" sister. She loves to help with Joaquin and is the first to alert me if he is in need of something. She is also 1 1/2 years old and wants her momma too. Whenever I nurse Joaquin on my recliner, she eagerly climbs up to be near us. I was burping Joaquin in this picture and she wanted in. Photo courtesy of my five year old, Enrique.

Nap at Last

Aurora doesn't like to take naps or go to sleep at night. It would be just fine if she'd go to sleep at 7 or even 8, but she just won't sleep.
She was super grumpy so we went for a walk in hopes that she would go to sleep. I walked our entire neighborhood with no luck. We walked up to our house an hour later with her still awake. I dragged them up our stairs and into the house and then, she fell asleep. Who knew the bumpy stairs could be so relaxing.

Aunt Amanda comes to Utah

Aunt Amanda came to visit us and Joaquin.
We enjoyed having her with our family and showing off our home and chilly weather.
The Alpine Loop wasn't colorful, but it was still pretty.
Enrique did an awesome job in his primary program.
The best thing was, I got an amazing massage from my favorite sister.

We love you Amanda!

We all love Joaquin!

Aurora loves her little brother and doesn't like to give him up to anyone, including her momma.

Joaquin was so comfortable, he started to fall asleep.

She's so proud to be a big sister.

Seth bathed and pajamaed Aurora, while I nursed Joaquin.
Later he put her to sleep and I put Joaquin to sleep, both of us on the couch.
It was very nice.

Enrique loves Joaquin and looks for every chance to hold him.

Isn't he handsome?

Enrique's first picture day.

He put on his most handsome clothes (thank you, Uncle Chuck) and combed his hair very nice.

I love this boy.

Walk to School

Today was walk to school day.

Grandma Rosie walked Enrique down the street to meet up with his school and principal to walk to school. She said that Enrique was very excited to see all his friends and said hi to everyone. When they got to school the PTA gave them all gogurts.

Papa, Bonita and our baby

I don't know what we would do without Papa this past week. Seth is so tender with his children, yet firm when need be.

Here I see my gentle husband and father of my children teaching our daughter about being a big sister.

She is so excited to hold him and a little possessive at times.

Aurora and Joaquin

Aurora loves her baby brother.

She is very gentle with him.

Aurora is happy to be a big sister.
(I think Joaquin was pooping in this picture, he loves his sister too.)

Enrique holds Joaquin

Enrique asked to hold Joaquin.

Seth and I left them in the room, while we checked our email in the kitchen.

We went to check on them and they were fast asleep.

So sweet and tender.

He loves his new brother.