Enjoying the Cool Weather in Texas.

These past few days have been on the 50s and we are loving the weather. Both me and my husband like the temperature below 75 degrees; even though we grew up in South Florida, and are used to the humid and hot weather all year long.

We are know drinking hot chocolates, flavored coffees, and I have been knitting hats for our little one.



I made a few before I gave birth, but I am making him some new ones because those other ones are fitting him a little tight.




The moment that I became pregnant with him I became inspired to create and do many things I had not done in a while including knitting and painting. I was thought basic knitting at the age of 6 or 7 by my mother, she thought the 3 of us (my other 2 sisters).




It was a way of keeping us entertained in the afternoons and we all seemed to enjoy it very much as we were only allowed to watch TV for 1/2 hour daily...24 years later, little did I think I would remember how to knit anything; but surprisingly I did! I not only remember but was able to create something for my baby Gianmarco. I made him a few simple hats, and recently a more elaborate "Bear hat"...




I love crochet! and anything that is handmade, I value the work of others and therefore I try to make my own things. I am new to this housewife thing, so I really have not done much yet, but I am willing to learn and take advantage of the time I will be home with him to do as much as I can before I go back to the workforce.



I love how he looks with the hat on, he looks so yummy and makes me want to take hundreds of pictures of him (Which I do anyway)...



It only takes me about 1 or 2 hours to complete one these..

The month to Give Thanks

Today on facebook someone posted on their status that we should post something we give thanks for on everyday of November. My post for today was " I give thanks for a healthy little boy who is sweeter then honey" I truly meant it, and I am looking forward to giving thanks every day and pass down the positive energy to all my friends in facebook. Giving thanks means to be grateful and to appreciate what we already have in our lives, without jealousy or envy toward others because they have something better then us. It means love and to cherish the people in our life, to feel happy for our friends and family as they accomplish success.


I give thanks for my little chubby baby who has made me feel the happiest person even on a bad day...the one who makes me forget about people who try to get me upset, and makes me realize that life is very important and therefore I need to enjoy every minute that I have with him.



Gianmarco practicing sitting up at 5 months old




In Only 5 months he has thought me so much about life...that it is worth living every minute with LOVE, PATIENCE, & CALMNESS. How can he teach me that? well, he is the most loving and patient baby I have ever seen before. He barely cries about anything, he smiles most of the time and when he is not smiling he is calmed...entertaining himself with his hands and exploring the world around him looking at color patterns and reaching out to touch new shaped objects. He only cries for a diaper change...or if I interrupt his calmness by putting clothes on him; for that reason, he spends most of the day in a diaper and at times maybe a shirt.



Did I mentioned that he is loving his hands now?





He loves to play tummy time on this blanket, or simply lay down and look around while I clean, work on my photography, or get things done around the house. Is it in beautiful? It was handmade by my friend and ex-coworker Sandra Mtz. I really loved it since the moment she gave it to me when she came to visit us for the first time after I gave birth, (I think he does too).



To night I will go to sleep giving thanks for this baby, and for the many friends that have become part of my life as we live far from home. Life without them around would be much different, less fun and less exciting...

It's Fall Season

It's my favorite time of the year...I worked on this simple wreath to announce the season and spread the fall excitement among our neighbors. Everyone around us seem to feel the same way I do, as all houses are decorated very nicely with their scare crows, pumpkins, lights, and candles...




I love fall because of the holidays and for many other reasons...my birthday, our wedding anniversary, Halloween, and the most delicious weather and baked goodies that come with this time of the year.






I guess this is why I have become inspired in writing this blog even though I have a very busy life with my 5 month old baby boy, keeping a house clean, and learning or getting used to being a housewife this year...while working as a part time photographer from home. so get used to seeing pictures of everything I see, as I capture everything that crosses my path on a daily basis.




This is our first holiday season as a family and we are excited to share all of our roots with him...and count our blessings every time we do!




My husband carved his first pumpkin for in his life and he did it for our son..




Our little guy had two choices of costumes for halloween...a Dalmatian borrowed from my sister's son when he was a baby, and a pumpkin that we bought him to wear. I was not sure which I liked most, so I took pictures with both to share.

Family

This lovely family was easy to shoot..they mentioned about using these for their holiday cards..

AVA

Ava looked around her environment while I took pictures of her natural self..she brought her favorite toy to the shoot and I think it made a great prop.

Maternity-Priscilla

Yesterday I had this couple come in for a maternity session...It is so exciting to see pregnant clients come in while I am also pregnant expecting out little boy.



Theirs is a little girl...Here are a few pics

Miami Wedding....Christine & Devin

I had to dedicate a post just for their wedding.


Our friends got married and we couldn't be happier to be part of their bridal party just as they were part of ours 2 yrs ago. I flew down to Miami  from Texas at 32 weeks pregnant and everyone thought I was nuts for doing that so late into my pregnancy. The news is that my doctor gave me the Ok to fly and I told my friend Christy that I would only go for as long as my Dr. was ok with it. I wasn't willing to risk my health or the babies health. To be honest, I was not very excited about flying or even going to a wedding period because I was feeling very heavy, swollen, and not pretty, but I had to! it was our friends happiest day and I couldn't miss it for anything in the world and I am glad I didn't.

It was nice to see her get ready from beginning to end. It is that day that every girl feels like a princess and gets to dress up like one and enjoy the day as it will never end. It is a magical moment that we dream about since we are little girls, and she was lucky to see her dream come true.



Her wedding gown was just stunning














 I took my old camera and took as many pictures as I could. It was amazing to see her walk down the isle to her sweetheart and be part of such a beautiful celebration. All details were gorgeous and the color palette she chose was divine...see it yourself.







The reception was held at the Schnebly Winery in Homestead, FL









at night it looked even more beautiful and very romantic with all the candle lights on the tables and the lights on the roof





The pictures where I come out where taken by our friend Dalila who is very talented and can take wonderful pictures.