It seems like it was yesterday when I was 4 days past my due date and a little man finally made his way into this world. My little boy was born in Bangkok and his arrival changed our lives. I can’t believe it’s been four years since that day that I became a mom for … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Birthday Party
Joshua’s Pirate Birthday Party
I can’t believe our little man is two years old already! Time certainly flies! We are so grateful to God for Joshua David. Our sweet little baby is now a full-on toddler complete with bursts of energy and craziness but above all a sweet and kind heart. A good friend of mine calls this age … Continue reading
Evan’s Blastoff to Space Third Birthday Party
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 Our children are out biggest gift from God. I can’t believe I’m a mom to two healthy young boys and I am so blessed to share my life with … Continue reading
Joshua’s Nautical First Birthday Party
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 What a blessing it has been to celebrate Joshua’s first birthday. Now that he is taking his first steps I realize, once again, that time flies by and that every step he takes is another step towards his independence. For now, … Continue reading
A Week in Snapshots: ❊December 10-16,2012❊
My heart is aching for the families in Newtown, Connecticut. Every time I watch the news or read a new article about it I get a tear-eyed and try not to hug the boys too hard. I can’t believe something like this is happening, yet again. My thoughts and constant prayers go out to those … Continue reading
A Week in Snapshots: ❊December 3-9,2012❊
MY BABY IS ONE YEAR OLD! That’s all that’s been on my mind all week. I can’t believe that just a few months ago I was holding a newborn baby in my arms. Joshua has been such as blessing and a wonderful addition to our family. Everything about him, from us thinking he was a … Continue reading
{ExpatLife}: How to throw a fabulous party while overseas without overspending
We love throwing parties. We are always looking for excuses to have our friends come over and have a good time. We’ve found, however, that things that seemed much more simple at home can become a bit complicated overseas. We don’t have a party supply store, a Target or a dollar store available so we … Continue reading
Blast from the Past: Evan’s 1st Birthday Party
As any new mom I wanted to go all out for my baby’s first birthday party. We were living in Bangkok at the time so I wasn’t even sure how to start planning or get some inspiration. I knew I didn’t want to do a party with a specific character theme since I knew baby … Continue reading
It’s not a Fiesta without a Piñata!
Growing up in Mexico it wasn’t unusual to see a piñata at any party. In fact, it was rather unusual not to see one, even at office parties or when kids were not the main guests to a party. When we were dating, I gave my husband a small piñata for his birthday. I just … Continue reading
Not so terrible twos
My big boy just turned two. That’s a scary thought. I have now been a mom for over two years. Nonetheless, it is not as scary as the fact than sooner rather than later he’ll be a teenager and I will have to deal with testosterone peaks and girlfriend drama. But for now, I will … Continue reading