Santa's Enchanted Forest

Growing up in Miami, Santa's Enchanted Forest was THE place to be over the holidays! I was so excited to go with the girls this year. It's a Christmas themed fair with food, games and rides. Of course I could care less about the rides or games, I'm all about the fair food!! And of course, since it's in Miami, there's a bit of latin influence. You can find elephant ears, corn on the cob, sausage, shish kabobs, as well as arepas, empanadas and carne asada! My mom and my sister Cathy live about 20 minutes away from there, so we called them up and met them there.

The first mile in the park is filled with Christmas displays and lights and then there's a ton of food. I was so excited! Seeing all the lights brought me back to when I was a kid. I remember my dad brought us a few times and I remember being in awe of everything. I hoped Mila would enjoy it as much as I remember I did back then. It was hard to tell if she really liked it at first, but then she wanted to get out of the stroller and I could tell she was totally loving it.

Mila was fascinated by the kids on the carousel!

Can you say yum??

There was a pony ride and we thought Mila would enjoy it - she did! 

Although, I'll be honest... I was so sad watching those ponies - they didn't look happy at all! Jorge agreed and we decided we wouldn't ride one again. So sad!!

Emmy is in the carrier!

Once Mila got out of the stroller, it got to the point that she didn't want to go back in, but instead wanted to be carried. As much as we encouraged Cathy and my mom not to carry her and to let her walk, they said they couldn't help but give in and pick her up. What a work out!

Then we headed back to the carousel. Can you tell I'm excited?

That's Emmy in the carrier, by the way. And yes, she's in there nursing! 

What a fun time!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We drove down to Miami today for Thanksgiving... I was stressed about it because I know Emmy's not thrilled with being in the car. Somehow we made it though and had an early Thanksgiving with my grandmother, my aunt Martha, my aunt Carmen Julia, my cousins Lily and Rafaelito as well as my sister Cathy and my mom. I was so happy to get together with them! The holidays always make me feel like I'm a little kid again.

This year has been extra special. I have so much to be thankful for! I have such a wonderful family that's supportive and loving - and now Jorge and I have these 2 perfect little girls... I'm feeling so very, very blessed! :)

Family Meets Emmy

Finally got the nerve to drive down to Miami to visit my grandmother and some of my family. It's been a little crazy with the breastfeeding and the pumping I'd been doing, as well as Mila's sleep issues we've been having, to even think about driving an hour in the car with both girls. It's taken us a bit to organize ourselves to make it down there, but today was the day!

A little hectic to pack up to get out of the house - if I thought I was packing tons of stuff with just one kid, now with 2 it's DOUBLE! We planned to get to my grandmother's at 11am and we didn't get there until almost 1pm! It takes FOREVER to leave the house, especially since I want to make sure Emmy has a full tummy before we get into the car, so I'm power-nursing for the hour before we're supposed to leave. It just seems it takes forever to get out!

But we finally made it and it was wonderful. My grandmother, my uncle Ricky, my aunt Martha and my other aunt Martha loooooove to dote all over these kids - Mila and Emmy both have it good!!

Mila & Abuelito

My dad, Mila and Emmy's "abuelito" came over to visit today... he just loves to tease Mila! He put stickers all over her!

Mila and Abuelito

Love!

Abuelita and Tia Tati

My mom and my sister Cathy (or as Mila calls her, "Tia Tati") came by for a visit. They have been amazing. They've been staying over on the weekends and helping us get adjusted with the two girls and making sure Mila has plenty of attention. It's been wonderful!

Emmy 5 days old!

Plus, Cathy has been cooking all weekend and making the most delicious meals! Heaven!! 

She looks so different after her bath, doesn't she??