A Busy Social Calendar -

You didn't stop this week. On Monday you helped play hostess to Grandpa's "viejitos" who came to have pizza at the house.





Later in the week you dressed to the nine's to attend a "piñata" where your Mom got to reconnect with friends from high school...





... and on Saturday we shuttled back and forth between a lunch at Lluba and Hernan's and Jim's birthday celebration where you were suitably impressed with Paloma's ability to enjoy birthday cake. Just give it a few months more and you can join in, too.


Oh, yes. You also sported your Crocs for the first time. (They were a real hit.)

Oct 19 - 25

You started your 5th month out with an international getaway. You and your Mom accompanied Tia China and Tio Luis to Orlando, visited with Dad and your two madrinas and had your first merry-go-round ride. A busy week. On the way back you and Mom were on your own - a big first. You did fine, already a seasoned traveller.

The Saturday after you returned your Mom attended an all day conference and so you spent the day at home with me. She ran home at noon to feed you, and back as soon as the afternoon session was over, but after being on top of each other for a week while travelling it was a stride towards independence for you both. You accompanied me happily around the house and we set your swing up in the kitchen for the first time so I could get my Saturday chores done while you hung out with your pals, "Abu" and "Octo".

Seemed to be your week for hats. Sophia played dress-up with you in Miami and Uncle Randy lent you his "blanco y negro" when you returned.

Oct 6 - 18

Four months old -

We stayed home for your four month anniversary and had a quiet celebration. You are presently fascinated with glasses and the idea of drinking - or scratching your gums on the rim.

note: no alcohol was actually consumed while taking these pictures.

Happy 4 months, Emma, my love.

Oct 5

Catching up -

I have been falling behind on my posts. It's just more fun to play with you and watch you grow and learn than it is to write about it.

The last two weeks of September were a time of fascination with "Pepto" the pink pig; of visits to Nina's, Irunu's and Rosanna's; of accompanying Mommy to the office in the afternoons; and enjoying the company of visitors on Sunday nights.

You also made your first political statement - influenced a bit by your Mom., of course.

Sept 21 - 27

Sept 28 - Oct 4