Alejandro

At exactly 6:09 a.m. on June 21st my son Alejandro was born. To my surprise, he looked nothing like I imagined! He was, if at all possible even more gorgeous. Alejandro weighed 6 pounds 13.3 ounces and measured 19 inches. Perfect in every way.

His skin, nothing like mine because he has a very milky white complexion. He has to have gotten that from his dad. But I can definitely claim those perfect little lips and eyebrows (lack of). Everything else, he's all daddy.

He's healthy and has got some lungs on him. Boy, are they a good pair! LOL

So, after 11 years of infertility and a year after my miscarriage, I now hold this little rainbow baby in my arms. I couldn't be happier!

Pearl is 1!

I cannot believe this little mamas just turned one... it feels like time just flew and continues to fly. I still remember when she was born. She had the chubbiest arms and so much strength that she could almost hold her head up from the day she was born. Aghhh... time needs to slow down. 

Funny how being at her first birthday party I started thinking about what I want to do for my little one... mind you, he's not even born yet! LOL.... 

Any who, Happy Birthday to my third little mama's. May God continue to bless you with that beautiful smile and happy go lucky personality. May you have a long, happy, healthy, and successful life filled with lots of love and happy times. 

Muahhhs!

...so we headed to Las Vegas

On thursday we headed to Vegas. Not the place I wanted to go to at all, but it's a spot my mom always enjoys; and as it turns out it was her choice since it was her birthday.

Still, we did a little playing on the slots, a lot of buffet surfing, and a whole lot of driving around.

As thankful as I am that I got to get away, I will say, that I'm so over Vegas. I missed my house and my little garden waaaay too much. I missed being close to my pets and my little angel baby.

It's crazy. It truly is how attached I've become to my home in the past couple of months. Plus, with everything that happened and Easter... Vegas just wasn't what I wanted/needed.

Happy Birthday to Salvador!

That would be my step-dad. He is such a sweetheart. Always there for my mom and my nieces. He truly is a gem :)

Hubby and I took him, my mom, and my nieces to the Arboratium and then to lunch at Olive Garden. It was nice and sunny... perfect weather for a nice walk through the park. Everyone enjoyed themselves on our walk and by the end were starving enough to truly enjoy our meal at the Olive Garden.

It's My Birthday and I'll Cry If I Want To....

Ughhh. I've been an emotional mess since late last night. I guess it's because I really was excited about my pregnancy and saw myself so happy on my 32nd birthday. That of course did not become a reality. In fact, what happened was the worst outcome ever. :( I'm just tired y'all. Tired of feeling like I'll never be a mommy. Tired of having the dream. I miss my perfect little baby oh so much. I know she's in a better place, but for today, what I wouldn't give to have her in my life.

On other news, I don't have anything planned for the day. In fact, I didn't even go in to work. My hear just wasn't in it today. I don't think I would've been able to manage all the questions today. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to go in and get on with life. Just not today.

I'm thinking I want to go to The LA County Museum of Art and see the exposition that they have for Frida Kahlo. Seems nice. We shall see.

Alrighty peeps... have a blessed day.

Happy Birthday Clarice!

Clarice is my niece. She came into this world at a time in which I was trying to get pregnant. No matter what the hubby and I did... it just wasn't happening. So when I found out my sis was pregnant I couldn't help but feel sad and a bit jealous. That didn't last though. I turned my energy around and began to spoil her rotten. I realized that Clarice was a gift not only to my sister, but to me as well. She has a very lively personality. I often call her "the teenager" because she acts so grown up. And today at 7:11p.m. she'll be turning 8. In my heart though, she'll forever be my baby.

Clarice and I

Almost Seven

Gahhhh. . .she's growing up so fast. Although her bday is not officially until next Sunday, we took her to Knott's this past weekend. It was nice and warm out. I had never been there and found it to be pretty good for the price (34.99 compared to 60+ at Disney!) Of course it's NOT Disney! LOL. . .however, it was nice and the girls enjoyed themselves (which is what matters most). Here's a couple more pix...