Moving with a teething 7 month old is not easy...but we did it! We're now safe at our new home, Papa Cesar and Lela Carmen's house. Yay!
In other news, Octavio is not one of the top 10 baby names of 2007. Shocking! Isabella was number #2 though so thank goodness you were a boy.
Bedtime for you little one.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Week 32: Christmas
This is how you spent your first Christmas...
We went to your Daddy's old job on Christmas eve morning to show you off (everyone said you looked exactly like Daddy)
It was your first time on the T and you quickly fell asleep
Then we went to have lunch (you love high chairs now)
Then it was time for Noche Buena festivities at your Abuelita's house
(you loved the Christmas tree)
Dressed up as Santa O again
What your parents are looking like these days
With Tio Ray
With Titi Lucy
A stocking for you and Raul, Jr!
Playing with Papa
Abuelito getting ready to hand out the presents
You loved opening your presents
So you could eat the wrapping paper
So many nice clothes for Mister O!
Playing with your toy
Tio Toti & Ryan
Naked baby!
Playing in Titi Krysten's room
Christmas day with Papa Cesar
Looking at the birdies
Back home Christmas night (you used to fit in this basket)
We went to your Daddy's old job on Christmas eve morning to show you off (everyone said you looked exactly like Daddy)
It was your first time on the T and you quickly fell asleep
Then we went to have lunch (you love high chairs now)
Then it was time for Noche Buena festivities at your Abuelita's house
(you loved the Christmas tree)
Dressed up as Santa O again
What your parents are looking like these days
With Tio Ray
With Titi Lucy
A stocking for you and Raul, Jr!
Playing with Papa
Abuelito getting ready to hand out the presents
You loved opening your presents
So you could eat the wrapping paper
So many nice clothes for Mister O!
Playing with your toy
Tio Toti & Ryan
Naked baby!
Playing in Titi Krysten's room
Christmas day with Papa Cesar
Looking at the birdies
Back home Christmas night (you used to fit in this basket)
Week 32: Lela's Christmas Pageant
Lela Carmen played Shepherd #3 in her church's Christmas pageant last weekend
You loved the interpretive dance the best
There goes Lela Carmen!
Her line was: "Who are you? Where do you come from?"
Stage call!
Time for the potluck!
Your cousins came as well
As did Titi Lisa
You loved the interpretive dance the best
There goes Lela Carmen!
Her line was: "Who are you? Where do you come from?"
Stage call!
Time for the potluck!
Your cousins came as well
As did Titi Lisa
Back home (Daddy playing cards with Yasmin again)
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Week 32: What a year!
As we conclude this year there is so much to be thankful for, where do I start?
A year ago now your Mommy, her sister, and I were making plans for my move back to Massachusetts and boy was it crazy, I think it added years to my life!
Now here we are again, planning another move! The more things change the more they stay the same huh?
Anyhow, we made it to Northampton and I was fortunate enough to find work quick and be with your Mommy during those last months before you joined us. Along the way I've grown closer to your Mommy's family and of course your Mommy. Boy is she something special. You being born was everything I thought it might be and more. Your Mommy was so good in labor and thankfully we had help in a Doula, Jen, and thankfully everything went fine and you were born healthy. I even caught you, with the help of some nurses, and then got to cut your umbilical cord. As I carried you to put you on your Mommy's chest the tears started flowing from both her and my eyes, it was so beautiful. I really could never have imagined how nice it would be to watch you be born.
Anyways, we whisked you away to our wonderful apartment, that your Mommy found all by herself, and next thing you know you got huge! I hardly can remember you as little as you were born. All I picture now is your chubby cheeks and big butt! That amazing smile and big eye lashes. You are so beautiful Octavio. Oh and to me your name fits you perfect O. Octavio, it really is a great name for a great baby!
Your Mommy went through so much having to see you in daycare for a few months and I was so happy to be able to support our little family and allow your Mommy to stay at home with you, of course with the help of your Mommy's family, which has been great to me since I met them. I couldn't have imagined being accepted like a son as quickly as I have and am so grateful for this. Just today we were at their house and it was so nice to see you laughing with Papa Cesar and your Lela Carmen, and Tia Jomaira.
Not to be outdone is how great my family has been as well, we had such a nice Christmas with them this year. I can't wait for next year and can only imagine how you'll be when you can walk around! Watch out Christmas tree!
You know I got this great job and so far the transition to another state, Connecticut, has been pretty smooth, if you ask me it's almost like this was meant to be. I'm a firm believer in destiny, and have little doubt meeting your Mommy, the love of my life, and having you the second love of my life, was meant to be for me.
I'm not much of a religious person but as far as destiny goes I think there is some personal choice you have that affects things in a unique way. Destiny plays an important but small role, which is placing you in the time and place where dependent on the actions you take there and then can lead to something special. Lucky for me I made the right choices and here I am, with you and your Mommy living the good life. Right now you are sleeping on my chest, and your Mommy is sleeping in our bed. I can see you both sleeping at the same time, so cute the two of you. Almost time for me to join your Mommy with you in bed to complete the family bed.
Love you O, forever and ever.
Pa
A year ago now your Mommy, her sister, and I were making plans for my move back to Massachusetts and boy was it crazy, I think it added years to my life!
Now here we are again, planning another move! The more things change the more they stay the same huh?
Anyhow, we made it to Northampton and I was fortunate enough to find work quick and be with your Mommy during those last months before you joined us. Along the way I've grown closer to your Mommy's family and of course your Mommy. Boy is she something special. You being born was everything I thought it might be and more. Your Mommy was so good in labor and thankfully we had help in a Doula, Jen, and thankfully everything went fine and you were born healthy. I even caught you, with the help of some nurses, and then got to cut your umbilical cord. As I carried you to put you on your Mommy's chest the tears started flowing from both her and my eyes, it was so beautiful. I really could never have imagined how nice it would be to watch you be born.
Anyways, we whisked you away to our wonderful apartment, that your Mommy found all by herself, and next thing you know you got huge! I hardly can remember you as little as you were born. All I picture now is your chubby cheeks and big butt! That amazing smile and big eye lashes. You are so beautiful Octavio. Oh and to me your name fits you perfect O. Octavio, it really is a great name for a great baby!
Your Mommy went through so much having to see you in daycare for a few months and I was so happy to be able to support our little family and allow your Mommy to stay at home with you, of course with the help of your Mommy's family, which has been great to me since I met them. I couldn't have imagined being accepted like a son as quickly as I have and am so grateful for this. Just today we were at their house and it was so nice to see you laughing with Papa Cesar and your Lela Carmen, and Tia Jomaira.
Not to be outdone is how great my family has been as well, we had such a nice Christmas with them this year. I can't wait for next year and can only imagine how you'll be when you can walk around! Watch out Christmas tree!
You know I got this great job and so far the transition to another state, Connecticut, has been pretty smooth, if you ask me it's almost like this was meant to be. I'm a firm believer in destiny, and have little doubt meeting your Mommy, the love of my life, and having you the second love of my life, was meant to be for me.
I'm not much of a religious person but as far as destiny goes I think there is some personal choice you have that affects things in a unique way. Destiny plays an important but small role, which is placing you in the time and place where dependent on the actions you take there and then can lead to something special. Lucky for me I made the right choices and here I am, with you and your Mommy living the good life. Right now you are sleeping on my chest, and your Mommy is sleeping in our bed. I can see you both sleeping at the same time, so cute the two of you. Almost time for me to join your Mommy with you in bed to complete the family bed.
Love you O, forever and ever.
Pa
Monday, December 24, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Week 31: Cousin Raul!
Your cousin Raul, Jr. was born yesterday little O! You got to see him last night...he's so cute and so little! Your Titi Tatiana did such a good job and looks great. It was amazing to hold little Raul and thinking that you were that little just a few months ago. Congratulations to Tio Raul & Titi Tatiana!
Your Daddy was shocked at how light little Raul was
You were more interested in playing with Abuelita than with Raul Jr.
Week 31: Picture Post
Santa O!
This was at the hospital where Raul was born
Making noises with Abuelita
You like standing in your playard
At Webster's Fish Hook (Titi Maira wanted some crabcakes)
Everyone was smiling at you
Making faces at Mommie
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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