Fun visit with Niccole Knight and her boys!

One of my best friends Niccole visited this weekend with her 2 boys: Michael (4) and Alex (17 months). The kids hit it off great!

Here's Bella cheesin' for the camera!

Woah! Could this be her first kiss???

This chick's right at home with the boys!

Elias' first pumpkin carving!

Yes, that's Elias with a very sharp knife!

Andres got very artistic with his pumpkin carving!

We carved "positive pumpkins" with the Junior Youth Group from Grace UMC

Isabella's First Birthday

She took a 3-hour nap in preparation, got all dressed up
pretty for the party, but she wasn't quite sure she was
ready...so Nona snuggled with her to
help her ease into her fiesta

We had a small gathering with family and a few friends,
but it turned out great!


We were honored and thrilled to have Abuela and
Abuelo here from Spain to celebrate the big day!

One tentative taste....

Followed by a little more...

Let's dig in!!!

Now this is the way to enjoy some cake!

Here's Abuelo and Meh-mish

Bella and her new Digs!


She was an absolute delight during the whole
party (and with her temperament- you never
know what you'll get...) After every gift, she
held it up, touched it to her face and said "awwww..."
as she posed for pictures. Too cute.

Elias, Paulo, Edi and Talia enjoying some cake and ice cream

Talia and Elias on the slip n slide

Signing Happy Birthday to Uncle Mike who
share's Bella's birthday

Sweet girl...I can't believe you're already one!

Talia looking adorable in her pigtails

Isabella and her buddy Brennan chattin' it up

So...was the funky chicken card REALLY for
Isabella???

Joshua having a blast- look at that smile!