Ice Skating and It's Raining Pennies! - Sun. Jan 24

We joined our playgroup friends this afternoon at the Pasadena Ice Rink and enjoyed watching Sofia cling for dear life to the side rails.  It'd been YEARS since I'd been on skates, but amazingly managed to keep myself on my feet the entire time.  Sofia, on the other hand, well... let's just say she was a good sport.  The best part was at the end when she commented. "mom, I did pretty good, huh?"  And although I suggested she may want to take some lessons, she insisted against it "but, I know how to already".  UH-huh....  we'll see how the second ice skating trip goes. 

OH- and I can't fail to mention the coins that rained in my car on the way home.  Yup!  My car hit the jackpot.  As we're pulling into the driveway, I notice an unusual silence; I turn around and she has a blank look on her face.  "Sofia, what's wrong?"  "um... you promise you won't give me a time-out?" "no, what's wrong?"  "um....I swallowed a penny"  "A WHAT??!!- how'd that happen?"  "well, um..... it just accidentally fell into my mouth" 

I will spare you the details, but let's put it this way, we've been home-bound for a week now.  For you parents out there, it's NEVER too late to remind your kids- school-aged, even, to keep things out of their mouths!!  Ironically, her very good friend swallowed a quarter a few days later.  The strange part was that they hadn't even spoke to each other after Sofia's incident.  The quarter was lodged in her esophagus and she ended up in the ER having to have it surgically removed.  We haven't had that happen... yet :(  Hoping to find it this week or else??

Huntington Beach- Sat Jan 23, 2010

So I hope this doesn't get too confusing, but I'm going to attempt to "back-post" until I get caught up with my postings. I really want to include at least the latter part of 2009, while my memory still allows.  My titles will hopefully clarify any confusion with the dates. 

So, last Saturday we spent the afternoon with Tios Trujillo in Huntington Beach.  My mom mom and brother, Ernie were heading back to SD after spending the week with us.  They took the AmTrak back home.  It was a great visit and was pleasantly surprised at how good Tio Ruben looked- he totally recognized me- "Tio, se acuerda de mi?"  "SI de bolada!  Eres Ceci"  it was great!  And Tia Maria- she looked good too. Quick as a whip, as always.  Her and my mom always enjoy reminiscing about the good 'ol times.  It was nice catching up with the cousins as well.  I'm hoping now that Olivia is a little older, we're able to visit more frequently.  My favorite part of our visit was watching my Tio interact with Olivia.  It was so sweet!  He was cooing to her and talking to her in such a gentle voice- and she was just staring at him like she recognized him from "somewhere" but couldn't quite put her finger on it!  

Post-Christmas dinner with Melissa- January 31, 2010

Had a great visit with Melissa this evening.   It was a bit bittersweet, but nice.  Melissa has had Maxi's remains with her for several months.  It was great to finally have Maxi back :)  Melissa, you have been a wonderful friend and we are so grateful for everything you've done for us and especially for Maxi.  WE LOVE YOU!

Had a nice evening last night too!  Happy Birthday to our Comadre, Margarita.  And Kudos to her hubby who hosted a great dinner party.  The best part of the evening was that the girls did great with their new sitter.  Olivia had only spent about 30 mins with her the night before, but allowed her to put her to sleep with no problem!  Go OLIVIA!  We pray that you continue to be so easy going!