family

Recently some of the family came to visit. We always love seeing them all! Thanks for coming over.


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sleeping

I love watching Nathan sleep.



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new hat

Great Grandma got Nathan a new hat with Mickey on it. Thank you so much, as you can see he loves it!


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home depot

Nathan helping daddy pick out plants at Home Depot. He found a flower he liked.



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playing peek a boo

Can you see Nathan?



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starbucks

Nathan and I taking in some Starbucks after his appointment at Valley Children's. Thank God all came out ok.



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just hanging around

Nathan's really having fun climbing.



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buckethead?

Grandma and Nathan just playin around.







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glass

Nathan decided he wanted to see what his face looked like smushed up against a glass window. We decided he still looked cute.














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family

Nathan had a chance to spend some time with his Tio Mike, cousin Ian, cousin Melany and Tia Gianna this past weekend. He has alot of fun sharing his toys.





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spaghetti

Nathan sure enjoys a little spaghetti, can you tell?









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ponies!

Nathan got to visit with great grandma and grandpa recently and got to help feed and visit with their friends ponies. We even got to help feed them. It was really fun. Nathan said "dog!" the whole time despite my best efforts to correct him but it was sure cute.









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birthday lunch

On the day of Nathan's actual birthday we were able to get together for lunch at one of our families favorite restaurants. Thanks to Grandma & Granpa Nancy and Erick, Great Grandma Delfa, Great Grandpa Roy, Tia Marissa, Tia Gianna, cousin Marcello, cousin Gabrielle and cousin Ian. It meant alot to us that you were able to come. Here are some pics from our lunch.

birthday party

Last weekend we held Nathan's 1st Birthday party. Lots of family and friends joined us and we had a great time. It was very special and memorable. Below are some pictures from the party.

Nathan's "Handy Manny" themed cake. More on that later.

The ballons were a big hit with mijo

Nathan really like having his own little cake. As you will see he made a little mess.

Nathan's Grandpa Erick and cousin Melony had a good time. After some heavy partying Melony was starting to get a little tired here.

After the party Nathan was sure to give hugs and kisses thanking everyone for coming. He's such a good host.

first birthday

Today is Nathan's first birthday. As I look at him and spend the day with him I am at a loss of words to describe how I feel today. I am so proud, honored, blessed, privileged and humbled by this little boy. This past year as seen some tremendous changes for Nathan but I know with every bit of my heart that he is loved by all his family beyond measure and we will all do all we can to ensure he understands just how loved he is. We must enjoy each and every day we have and not simply go through the motions. Today is a milestone in my young sons life but it is a day like any other. A day he will play, laugh and love all around him. I've learned to treasure each and every day with him, every minute and moment. I treasured yesterday, I treasured today and I look forward to tomorrow.

Ok, so now on to a few pics. Below are some pics of him today as we hung out and celebrated.

In the one right below I simply asked if he knew how old he was today. You think he knows?

father's day

This year I was so proud to have my very first fathers day with my little mijo. Nathan and I had some time just the two of us in the morning then got to go to church together and worship with Sonicflood! After church we went back home and had a bbq for the family to celebrate all the dad's. (thanks to erick for the incredible bbq as always. the tri tip and chicken were sooooo good). It is such a blessing and incredible responsibility to be a father and it is by far and away the most important thing I will ever do. I intend on being the best dad that my mijo deserves. I thank God for him and am so proud to be his daddy. Thanks to all the dad's out there for all you do.

baptisms and birthdays

Last weekend Nathan and I were able to attend the baptism and birthday party for Nathan's cousin Melony. It was a very nice event and we were proud to be able to be there at the start of Melony's path with God. It was great for us to be able to visit with all our family.

meals with nathan

Nathan has come to seriously enjoy his food. I thought I'd share a typical meal and the steps he uses to eat.

Nathan locks eyes with his food

Nathan gets pretty excited he will soon have the food

Nathan calmly inspects his meal

He realizes that he can get the food in his mouth faster by more direct means

Now that the rice is all over the tray he may eat it piece by piece