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Proud Brother
Happy Belated 1st Week
Saturday marked Sophia's first week with us. She's such a wonderful baby and Alexander is such a loving and caring big brother. At the hospital, he serenaded her with "Happy Birthday" and a few other songs while Daddy helped him hold her. At home, we're all still adjusting to a new routine, but we'll get the hang of it soon!
Sophia the Fashionista
Fun trivia: Daddy read somewhere that the No. 1 career choice for "Sophia's is to be a model. Must be true. Check out Sophia the fashionista on her second day at the hospital (thanks to Nurse Dar!).
hello world
Sophia Grace ArizaApril 20, 2013, 5:50am 7lbs 10oz, 20"
more to come...
reptile zoo
38 4/7
all quiet. seriously nothing to report. apparently olive is quite happy inside her current home. doctor says everything is fine. so, you know, we're just waiting. and waiting.
reader on safari
youth expo
37 4/7
Had our weekly checkup. We're headed in the right direction, which is to say Olive is since she's moved her head down but not all way. The doctor took a look today and while she's made progress, it looks like we're still a bit away. Or more. Like anyone actually knows. However, we've made it clear that we'd prefer next week over this weekend.
We made the same request of Alexander and we all remember how that turned out.
mission control
the missile launch control panel of OB doctor offices. just looking for the place to insert the key and turn before launching baby!
It's déjà vu all over again
For those of you not in the know, false/practice labor - called Braxton Hicks - is common as you approach the deliver date. Well, Dina got her first taste today. Just a couple of occurrences so far, but from Dina's expressions while they're practice, they clearly feel pretty real. And reminds us we're close!
Jacques the Peacock
Jacques is ready for duty again!
36 4/7
Had our latest checkup today. All is good with mom and baby. We've done the math and if she follows her brother's schedule we figure we've got about a week and a couple of days. Or not. It's not like we're in charge here.
the dentist
Alexander did great today at his first teeth cleaning. He was particularly excited by the dinosaur he received at the end.
graduated!
Alexander received his certificate last Saturday after finishing his first Spanish class. He's pretty excited. About the sticker he got.
preparations
Weekend with Cousins!
this past weekend we spent having fun with our family. Grandma and Grandpa had all our family over to their house for a Stup-Egg-dous Celebration and Easter egg hunt! the kids also had fun chasing bubbles, decorating eggs and watching Uncle Chris's egg-bot decorate eggs. See how tired Alex and Rebecca were after such a fun afternoon! The following day, we went to Temecula to have lunch together at Masia de Yabar and then go on a wine tour of Miramonte Winery, courtesy of Tia Lisett and Tio Nick. See how much fun Alexander had playing with Nicky at Masia!
Butterfly Jungle on Safari
The butterfly exhibit opened at Safari Park this past weekend. We took our lil explorer on safari and saw SOO many butterflies in their special habitat.
Tea Party Shower
This past Saturday, Abuelita and Tia Suzi hosted a fabulous tea party to shower Olive (and mommy) with love and support. Mommy had such a wonderful time with family and friends at the Scarlett Room in Pasadena. We ate the most delicious scones and tea sandwiches and drank some flavorful teas. Mommy can't wait to go with Daddy and Alexander. Abuelita surprised everyone with a real tea leaf reader too (she's the one with the fancy big hat)! We had such a wonderful and memorable time. Thank you for the personalized favors with the really good teas and cute teapot cookies. It was all so nicely done and such a special event. Thank you very much Abuelita and Tia Suzi and to all our guests for the presents.
