Friday, February 20, 2009

God Mothers

The name says it all: God Mothers. Mothers sent by God to help you in the difficult and pleasant task of raising decent human beings. In our case, not family members but two close friends from my undergraduate years.

Manoela is just like me... bossy, always in charge, passionate about the things she believes in and with a heart bigger than yours and mine together. She got Bernardo. Jujuba is on the sweet end of the spectrum, the one that holds a lot in but her eyes can tell it all. She got Miguel.

Let's not forget the other halves of these amazing women. Binho completes Mano in every way, shape or form. Sweet, understanding and oh so patient! Gaspar brings spontainety and a huge heart to the table. Oh and did I mentioned that Jujuba and Gaspar are expecting their first baby?? YAY!!!


Mano & Binho



Binho, Bernardo, Mano and their little one, Lorenzo



Jujuba & Miguel


Jujuba, Gaspar & Miguelito


Wednesday, February 18, 2009

El Viejo San Juan

We have just returned home after spending 4 days at beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico. That is just my kind of trip: historical narrow streets that transport you back to the 16th century, excellent food (YAY mofongos!!) and both husband and kids in a blessed good mood. Want more? Not me!! Here are some of the pictures we took :)

Sunset Calle Del Cristo Viejo San Juan


Kites flying freely in front of Castillo San Felipe del Morro


Castillo San Felipe del Morro



Bernardo playing picaboo - El Morro



El Morro



Beatifully restored Viejo San Juan


Proud Momma


Proud daddy