Finally a White Christmas.

This could be one of the reasons why Andrew got sick on our trip: 10 to 20 degree temperatures.

Andrew's first trip to Nebraska

Andrew with Abuelito and Abuelita

Meeting Antonio...

It was really nice seeing my family for Christmas. Not only did we get to visit my parents, but we finally got to meet my nephew Antonio. He is three months all and wow, he is a big baby!

The Three Amigos

Diego, Andrew and Tony

with Abuelita and Abuelito

Andrew and Tony

I see Double!

This is one of those times where I had to take these pictures. Andrew was so happy in front of that mirror. He just wanted to play and talk to himself...

Celebrating early...

This year we celebrated Christmas a little early. Amy, Dreux and the kids were in town and most of the family was going to be out of town.

Si, Feliz Navidad Andrew
Opening gifts at E-Ma's amd E-Pa's house
and getting a little help from Jacob The kids enjoying their gifts
More gifts at Matt & Shelly's house
Andrew, Charlotte, Aunt Tra tra(Tracey) and Jacob

Guess who is teething....

On December 14th, Andrew got his first tooth and a few days later another one came out. His first teeth are on the bottom and they look great when he smiles...

How fun!

Mr. and Mrs. Clause preparing for the season!

(Shelly and Matt)

In the holiday spirit!

We decided to go to one of our favorite places and take our Christmas pictures, the Gaylord Texan. Baby Andrew loved it. He was checking out all the lights, the big trains and all the decorations. It was like a gigantic play area for him.

Little Aggies..

All the cousins got to wear their A & M attire for the big game on Friday.

Jacob, Margaux, Charlotte, Andrew and Dominic

Thanksgiving Day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our family picture

(This picture was taken by Uncle Tom after dinner.)

This Thanksgiving was very special for us as Andrew got to celebrate his first Thanksgiving.

Dreux's Birthday!

Not every year, a birthday happens to fall on Thanksgiving day. But this year it did! We got to celebrate Dreux Birthday after dinner.

Dreux cutting the first piece of cake

Let it snow...

This is something we were not expecting for Thanksgiving: SNOW!!!!

Andy and Andrew

Jacob and Margaux enjoying the snow....

Looking good...

Chefs Chuck, Andy (Andrew) and Matt
Aren't this great? Chuck got these for Andy and Matt

First Mile Stone!

Just turned Six Months....
What a mile stone for Andrew, he is now six months. It's such a joy to see all the new things he is doing. He loves to talk so watch out!!

Believe it or not it's nice and sunny in November

Andrew is really outgrowing this bouncy chair

& Charley does not leave his side
Playing with daddy by the fountain

With mommy
Look at him pouting ...

Andy's Birthday

Last weekend we got to celebrate Andy's Birthday. After Mass on Sunday we headed to the Cheesecake factory for what he thought was brunch with our friends Carmen and Ian, what he did not know was that his family was going to be there waiting for him aswell. He had no idea that he was in for a little surprise. He really enjoyed it and so did we..

Everyone posing

(Sorry Ian and I got cut off the pic)

Listening to an audio card

The day after his brunch I took him to dinner. I asked our waiter to bring a Flan with a candle for him and the waiter came back with a cake and lit up a chip as they were out of candles. So Andy ended up blowing on a chip and eating chocolate cake.. What a way to finish the day...

Veteran's Day!

For the first time ever, our company threw a Veteran's luncheon. This was very exciting as we got to meet all the Vet's that work with us. I found out that there are 60 veterans out of about 1,000 plus employees and out of these 60 only six(6) are females.

The Marines at the luncheon:

Kyle (E-4), General Dake, Miguel(E-4) and me(E-5)

**Ranks at time of discharge**

"Semper Fi"

Rita, Carol, Me and Wanda

(2 girls did not attend)

Halloween....

Look at our little fireman!

Andrew's first Halloween
We decided to take our little chief to visit the fire department and took some pictures. All Andrew wanted to do was to play with the fire hose so we were not able to take too many pictures.
(Mare took this picture, nice job!)
Our fire man and his cousin the Aggie football player.

Home made tortillas / Tortillas echas en casa

Mare had a great idea last week, she wanted to learn how to make something easy and fun during my mom's stay. So this week, my mom taught Mare and I how to make home made tortillas. We learned something I should have learned many many years ago. We took turns preparing the tortillas but my mom did most of work. Andrew got to try them and the best part was that abuelita (grandma) Marisa made it. Now, I have a press at home so have no more excuses why I should not be able to prepare them my self.

Mom pulling torillas out of the Comal
Mare preparing a tortilla
Andrew's first tortilla.
"This is mine, get your own."

October updates!

Can I have the keys please?
Two weeks ago we had a little trip to pick up my Mom. She was coming to visit and stay with us for a couple of weeks. As we were getting ready to head back, Andy could not resist to have Andrew get on the driver seat.....

What about the keys??

No way... Five months already?
Can you believe it? Andrew is five months.. He is amazing!

Twinkle, Twinkle....
Look who is enjoying his books!

Reading a book before going to bed
With his favorite book.. Elmo!