JOLI TAKES THE BIG APPLE!
Even though we've lived in NY for years, this was Joli's first trip to NYC! Sister Joan (our family visitor from India), Tito Emil (Lola's brother from CA) and Lola visited, and Joli and I played "tour guide" for the day. Joli got to hear a mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral and pose in front of the Armani Exchange -- note, she is eating a cracker in front of the Armani store which was her own personal message that "fashion models need to eat more." Yeah, she told me to write that..... She also wanted to pay her respects at Ground Zero. Of course, Jorge and I had been to these places a few times already, but it was Joli's first time there! And, with our upcoming move, it was even more special for her to go!
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
LOTS HAS HAPPENED!
It seems so much has happened since Joli's 11th month day! We celebrated Father's Day with the Vega Family, and Jorge celebrated his first father's day! Liza started work with Breakthrough already, and this is a picture of Joli with one of the teachers, Nathalie, just before they met Bugs Bunny at Great Adventure (yes, Joli has now been to THREE amusement parks in the 11 months she's been alive).
We also went to visit Patrick, Joli's new cousin, in Pennsylvania. Joli played with Patrick, Dorica, Jerica, and Roslyn -- her cousins! She also met lots of Talusan family relatives who Joli has never met before. The "aunts and uncles" are technically her "grandparents", but they felt too old to be called grandparents and insisted on being called "Joli's Aunts and Uncles." So, for their sake, she called them that! She met her Aunt Rose, Aunt Socorro, Aunt Grace and cousin Grace. She met her Uncle Rey and Uncle Ben, her Aunt Socorro, Aunt Rose, Uncle Rey and Cousin Grace. She has so much fun! Even though we drove around a lot this weekend, Joli found some time to play in the yard as well.
Joli also went to day care for 1 1/2 days this week and she had a blast! She went down the slide at the playground all by herself, and was so exhausted that she fell asleep in my backpack.
It seems so much has happened since Joli's 11th month day! We celebrated Father's Day with the Vega Family, and Jorge celebrated his first father's day! Liza started work with Breakthrough already, and this is a picture of Joli with one of the teachers, Nathalie, just before they met Bugs Bunny at Great Adventure (yes, Joli has now been to THREE amusement parks in the 11 months she's been alive).
We also went to visit Patrick, Joli's new cousin, in Pennsylvania. Joli played with Patrick, Dorica, Jerica, and Roslyn -- her cousins! She also met lots of Talusan family relatives who Joli has never met before. The "aunts and uncles" are technically her "grandparents", but they felt too old to be called grandparents and insisted on being called "Joli's Aunts and Uncles." So, for their sake, she called them that! She met her Aunt Rose, Aunt Socorro, Aunt Grace and cousin Grace. She met her Uncle Rey and Uncle Ben, her Aunt Socorro, Aunt Rose, Uncle Rey and Cousin Grace. She has so much fun! Even though we drove around a lot this weekend, Joli found some time to play in the yard as well.
Joli also went to day care for 1 1/2 days this week and she had a blast! She went down the slide at the playground all by herself, and was so exhausted that she fell asleep in my backpack.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
OUR TRIP TO OREGON AND JORGE'S BIRTHDAY
We just got back from our trip to see Jonathan at his graduation! Congratulations, Jon! We also got the chance to spend time with Jon and Jenny and "see" their beautiful growing baby girl.
June 10th marked Jorge's 29th birthday, which he spent with us and his family. Joli also got to see her Pops and Ita (as well as Uncle Ped,who escaped the pictures somehow!).
Joli turned 11 months today (whaaat??!!??) and we'll post pics soon!
We just got back from our trip to see Jonathan at his graduation! Congratulations, Jon! We also got the chance to spend time with Jon and Jenny and "see" their beautiful growing baby girl.
June 10th marked Jorge's 29th birthday, which he spent with us and his family. Joli also got to see her Pops and Ita (as well as Uncle Ped,who escaped the pictures somehow!).
Joli turned 11 months today (whaaat??!!??) and we'll post pics soon!
Monday, June 07, 2004
MEMORIAL DAY PICTURES
We spent Memorial Day weekend in MA and Alonso took these cool pictures of Joli and Lola, Joli and Tita Grace, and Joli with Jorge on the new playset.
We spent Memorial Day weekend in MA and Alonso took these cool pictures of Joli and Lola, Joli and Tita Grace, and Joli with Jorge on the new playset.
Friday, June 04, 2004
QUICK FUNNY STORY....
okay, I have officially been inducted into the "Mommy Club..." .. I went for a walk with Joli in her stroller today and gave her a teddy bear to hold. When we got back, I realized she didn't have it with her and must have dropped it. Now, mind you, she really didn't care... she didn't cry or wasn't even looking for it. But, of course, I felt so bad that there was this lost teddy bear somewhere in the streets of Glen Cove.
So, I hopped in my minivan, and drove around and around the neighborhood looking for it. And, thankfully, I found his sad little body on the sidewalk about a 1/2 mile away from our house...
Teddy is safe at home, and Joli is chillin' with her fruit cup, none the wiser. She was very happy!
okay, I have officially been inducted into the "Mommy Club..." .. I went for a walk with Joli in her stroller today and gave her a teddy bear to hold. When we got back, I realized she didn't have it with her and must have dropped it. Now, mind you, she really didn't care... she didn't cry or wasn't even looking for it. But, of course, I felt so bad that there was this lost teddy bear somewhere in the streets of Glen Cove.
So, I hopped in my minivan, and drove around and around the neighborhood looking for it. And, thankfully, I found his sad little body on the sidewalk about a 1/2 mile away from our house...
Teddy is safe at home, and Joli is chillin' with her fruit cup, none the wiser. She was very happy!
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
BRACE YOURSELF FOR TOTAL CUTENESS!
We spent the long weekend up in Massachusetts visiting Joli's Lola, Lolo, Uncle Paulie and Tita Grace. Honestly, you may need to go somewhere private to view these pictures -- I'm afraid you'll squeal with joy when you see them, and you might get funny looks from people.
Brace yourself.. I call these the "Joli is THE cutest baby in the world" photo blog!
Oh, by the way, she's such a big girl! This weekend, she learned how to push her little scooter all by herself, hang out with Daddy and see the cows at Sheep Pasture, and even taste a sample of watermelon...... needless to say, she loved it......
(new news...Joli can stand up and take steps sideways!)
We spent the long weekend up in Massachusetts visiting Joli's Lola, Lolo, Uncle Paulie and Tita Grace. Honestly, you may need to go somewhere private to view these pictures -- I'm afraid you'll squeal with joy when you see them, and you might get funny looks from people.
Brace yourself.. I call these the "Joli is THE cutest baby in the world" photo blog!
Oh, by the way, she's such a big girl! This weekend, she learned how to push her little scooter all by herself, hang out with Daddy and see the cows at Sheep Pasture, and even taste a sample of watermelon...... needless to say, she loved it......
(new news...Joli can stand up and take steps sideways!)
Thursday, May 27, 2004
IRRESISTABLE AFRO!
I absolutely couldn't resist posting these pictures of Joli's growing afro! Here is the front view and the side view! Also, here is a rare family picture of the three of us taken at a fundraiser last week.
Oh my goshh.... as I'm writing this, Joli just took Gordon's ball and held it out for him to take...!!
Okay, whew! Well, as you can tell, Joli is crawling all over the place now. She is so fast, too! Her favorite things to do are to pull apart our DVD collections, pull herself up on the coffee table, crawl to the piano and hide underneath the bookshelf, crawl over to Gordon's toys and steal them, and pull everything out of her toy box. It's actually quite fun to see her go! I am able to sit at the diningroom and she plays on the floor, then when she wants me, she crawls to me! Of course, that's only some of the time.. the rest of the time, I'm chasing her!
Congratulations to Uncle Paulie and Aunt Kirsten who got engaged this week!
I absolutely couldn't resist posting these pictures of Joli's growing afro! Here is the front view and the side view! Also, here is a rare family picture of the three of us taken at a fundraiser last week.
Oh my goshh.... as I'm writing this, Joli just took Gordon's ball and held it out for him to take...!!
Okay, whew! Well, as you can tell, Joli is crawling all over the place now. She is so fast, too! Her favorite things to do are to pull apart our DVD collections, pull herself up on the coffee table, crawl to the piano and hide underneath the bookshelf, crawl over to Gordon's toys and steal them, and pull everything out of her toy box. It's actually quite fun to see her go! I am able to sit at the diningroom and she plays on the floor, then when she wants me, she crawls to me! Of course, that's only some of the time.. the rest of the time, I'm chasing her!
Congratulations to Uncle Paulie and Aunt Kirsten who got engaged this week!
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
I'M 10 MONTHS OLD!
We're a day late, but Joli turned 10 months old on May 17th! She thought that was the funniest thing ever (ie face shot). We did our usual Tigger shot, but she's getting so big that she decided to hold him instead of sitting still. When I told Joli that it was also Tigger's 10 month birthday, she decided to give him a treat and take him for a ride.
What is she doing? -- yes she can stand when leaning up against something (and she's even stood up for 3 seconds one time!), she can crawl forward with her hands and knees (that was just TODAY!), sits up completely independently, and can sit up after being on her belly. Wow! She's also now eating meats (turkey and chicken) and lots of fruits and vegetables. You go, Joli!
She's also super busy with her Uncle Andy visiting, so we'll write more later!
We're a day late, but Joli turned 10 months old on May 17th! She thought that was the funniest thing ever (ie face shot). We did our usual Tigger shot, but she's getting so big that she decided to hold him instead of sitting still. When I told Joli that it was also Tigger's 10 month birthday, she decided to give him a treat and take him for a ride.
What is she doing? -- yes she can stand when leaning up against something (and she's even stood up for 3 seconds one time!), she can crawl forward with her hands and knees (that was just TODAY!), sits up completely independently, and can sit up after being on her belly. Wow! She's also now eating meats (turkey and chicken) and lots of fruits and vegetables. You go, Joli!
She's also super busy with her Uncle Andy visiting, so we'll write more later!
Thursday, May 13, 2004
POOL TIME!
It's been hot and humid here in NY, so Joli's been keeping her cool in the pool! But, don't worry. She's keeping up her energy eating Cheerios (and waiting 30 minutes before swimming, of course....).
Joli is also mobile! That's right! She's moving forward (and rather quickly!). She's not quite on her knees yet -- mostly just using her arms and toes to push/pull herself across the floor, but she's so fast!
It's been hot and humid here in NY, so Joli's been keeping her cool in the pool! But, don't worry. She's keeping up her energy eating Cheerios (and waiting 30 minutes before swimming, of course....).
Joli is also mobile! That's right! She's moving forward (and rather quickly!). She's not quite on her knees yet -- mostly just using her arms and toes to push/pull herself across the floor, but she's so fast!
Sunday, May 09, 2004
THE FIRST MOTHER'S DAY!
Even though we celebrated a "mother's day" when Joli was still in my belly, today was an extra special mother's day made by Jorge and Joli. We went to IHOP (where just about every mother from Long Island was with their babies), took a ride in Joli's new wagon, took our first Mother-Daughter's day picture, and ate some lobsters and steamers!
It's still Mother's Day as I'm writing this and we're getting ready to eat! Oh, and Joli ate meat for the first time, yesterday! (chicken and vegetables).
Even though we celebrated a "mother's day" when Joli was still in my belly, today was an extra special mother's day made by Jorge and Joli. We went to IHOP (where just about every mother from Long Island was with their babies), took a ride in Joli's new wagon, took our first Mother-Daughter's day picture, and ate some lobsters and steamers!
It's still Mother's Day as I'm writing this and we're getting ready to eat! Oh, and Joli ate meat for the first time, yesterday! (chicken and vegetables).
Friday, May 07, 2004
Oh, NICE DAY OUT!
With all of Joli's friends moving away, we're winding down to our last few play dates with Nathan, Mia, Audrey, and Elyse. See how sad they all are! The good news is that it's getting so nice out, and Joli is now hanging out in the wagon with her buddy, Nathan. It's been so nice out that Joli is wearing SHORTS for the first time today!
With all of Joli's friends moving away, we're winding down to our last few play dates with Nathan, Mia, Audrey, and Elyse. See how sad they all are! The good news is that it's getting so nice out, and Joli is now hanging out in the wagon with her buddy, Nathan. It's been so nice out that Joli is wearing SHORTS for the first time today!
Monday, May 03, 2004
PRINCESS PEA AND THE TUB
What do you get when you combine 3 sisters, a baby, and a tiara? You get Princess Pea and an overflowing tub.
I've always thought Jorge was the best person in the whole wide world. After having put up with the three sisters for a few days, I absolutely KNOW that he is. Thanks for letting us be a little crazy, Jorge!
What do you get when you combine 3 sisters, a baby, and a tiara? You get Princess Pea and an overflowing tub.
I've always thought Jorge was the best person in the whole wide world. After having put up with the three sisters for a few days, I absolutely KNOW that he is. Thanks for letting us be a little crazy, Jorge!
GORDON, NO!
Tita Mari and Tita Grapes are here.... it's chaos. Grace almost burned the house down making popcorn while Joli laughed at her. Then, Tita Mari let her play with a monkey. Even Gordie got in on the action and tried to share her biscuit (note Tita Grace's scream in the background).
Oh, the joy of Aunties....
Tita Mari took the pictures.
Tita Mari and Tita Grapes are here.... it's chaos. Grace almost burned the house down making popcorn while Joli laughed at her. Then, Tita Mari let her play with a monkey. Even Gordie got in on the action and tried to share her biscuit (note Tita Grace's scream in the background).
Oh, the joy of Aunties....
Tita Mari took the pictures.
Saturday, May 01, 2004
A NEW FRIEND
Tita Mari's friend, Julie, came over today to meet Joli. We said, "Julie, this is Joli... Joli, this is Julie.... Joli, Julie, Joli, Julie."
Julie is an amazing singer who is studying to be a music teacher! Tita Mari went to Brooklyn to visit Julie, but she called lots of times because she missed her "JoliJoli." Tita Grace is coming tomorrow to get her Joli fix as well..... poor Jorge.. surrounded by Talusan women.....
Tita Mari's friend, Julie, came over today to meet Joli. We said, "Julie, this is Joli... Joli, this is Julie.... Joli, Julie, Joli, Julie."
Julie is an amazing singer who is studying to be a music teacher! Tita Mari went to Brooklyn to visit Julie, but she called lots of times because she missed her "JoliJoli." Tita Grace is coming tomorrow to get her Joli fix as well..... poor Jorge.. surrounded by Talusan women.....
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
TITA MARI IS HERE!
Tita Mari is here visiting for a few days (okay... 10 days...). She's pretty much been through an average "day in the life of Joli Irene", which has included sitting in the bouncy seat, practicing crawling, and taking a bath. Tita Mari caught a break when it was time for Joli to do some work at her desk! Whew!
The funniest part for me (Mommy) is that Tita Mari seems to really be getting a kick out of being with Joli. She keeps saying, "Wow! You could, like, totally do squats and lunges and crunches with the baby -- what a great work out." Uh, yeah, let's see how much energy Tita Mari has after a few more days with Miss Joli Joli..... :)
Congrats to Jorge who got a job in Massachusetts! We're moving! Yay!!
Tita Mari is here visiting for a few days (okay... 10 days...). She's pretty much been through an average "day in the life of Joli Irene", which has included sitting in the bouncy seat, practicing crawling, and taking a bath. Tita Mari caught a break when it was time for Joli to do some work at her desk! Whew!
The funniest part for me (Mommy) is that Tita Mari seems to really be getting a kick out of being with Joli. She keeps saying, "Wow! You could, like, totally do squats and lunges and crunches with the baby -- what a great work out." Uh, yeah, let's see how much energy Tita Mari has after a few more days with Miss Joli Joli..... :)
Congrats to Jorge who got a job in Massachusetts! We're moving! Yay!!
Monday, April 26, 2004
DIRTY LAUNDRY....
We've decided that there were too many dirty diapers, so we just put Joli in the laundry......
We've decided that there were too many dirty diapers, so we just put Joli in the laundry......
Thursday, April 22, 2004
LOGGING IN THE MILES
Hi, everyone! I've been away at my Lolo and Lola's house in MA. These are pics my dad took when I turned 9 months old (April 17th). At first, I wanted to show my more serious side, but my dad insisted that I show ya'll some teeth! He also wanted me to get a picture in with Tigger, you know, like I do every single month. I think I'm getting too big for the Tigger pics, so instead, I played the game "Got your nose!" with Tigger! Another game I love is, "doing the hula!" I invited my three friends over and we did the hula in my crib. It's also a good picture of me standing!!
Gotta go play now!
Hi, everyone! I've been away at my Lolo and Lola's house in MA. These are pics my dad took when I turned 9 months old (April 17th). At first, I wanted to show my more serious side, but my dad insisted that I show ya'll some teeth! He also wanted me to get a picture in with Tigger, you know, like I do every single month. I think I'm getting too big for the Tigger pics, so instead, I played the game "Got your nose!" with Tigger! Another game I love is, "doing the hula!" I invited my three friends over and we did the hula in my crib. It's also a good picture of me standing!!
Gotta go play now!
Sunday, April 18, 2004
PICS BY ALONSO NICHOLS
Quick blog -- here are three pictures Uncle Alonso took when we visited last week. Joli turned 9 months old yesterday, and spent it traveling back to Easton.. again. We'll post more pics after the trip!
Joli pic 1, Joli pic 2, Joli pic 3
(yes, the pictures lack creative titles, but they far make up for them in beauty!)
Quick blog -- here are three pictures Uncle Alonso took when we visited last week. Joli turned 9 months old yesterday, and spent it traveling back to Easton.. again. We'll post more pics after the trip!
Joli pic 1, Joli pic 2, Joli pic 3
(yes, the pictures lack creative titles, but they far make up for them in beauty!)
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
ALMOST 9 MONTHS OLD!
Ah, the fans are restless... (hey, Tyra! Great to see a comment from you! We got Tony's letter and pics!)
Joli went to see Dr. Good today for her 9 month check up. She got 2 shots and was very brave. She cried, of course, but was a trooper! I (mommy) was very proud of her! She's 17 pounds, 4 ounces.
Let's see... what's new? Well, Joli has been logging in tons of miles as we've traveled to Easton a lot. We're actually heading back up to MA again (3rd time in 2 weeks!) for more interviews. We spent Easter with the Vega family and Joli looked super duper cute in her Easter dress that Ita bought. Now... before you go crazy... the battery died in our camera before we could take a cute pic of her, but I'll take another one this weekend and post it (relaaaaaax!).
It's been rainy here in NY, so we haven't taken many adventures as of late. But, this weekend is supposed to be nice, and we'll take pics then. Last week, though, Joli did go to Frothingham State Park in Easton, MA and played on the see-saw and different spring animal rides. She saw an elephant at Tufts University (where Tita Grace is a professor). No, the one with the white shawl is NOT the elephant... that's just me still wearing 10 pounds of post-partum baby weight....HA HA HA.
Joli's highlight was "bling-blinging" it in Lolo's fire red porche. We had to teach her not to sit on the car. Being that she's a quick learner, she got into the driver seat, started the engine, and drove herself to Toys R Us.
ps... "Oh, Grandpa Ed..if I post this picture, can I have the Porche?"
Ah, the fans are restless... (hey, Tyra! Great to see a comment from you! We got Tony's letter and pics!)
Joli went to see Dr. Good today for her 9 month check up. She got 2 shots and was very brave. She cried, of course, but was a trooper! I (mommy) was very proud of her! She's 17 pounds, 4 ounces.
Let's see... what's new? Well, Joli has been logging in tons of miles as we've traveled to Easton a lot. We're actually heading back up to MA again (3rd time in 2 weeks!) for more interviews. We spent Easter with the Vega family and Joli looked super duper cute in her Easter dress that Ita bought. Now... before you go crazy... the battery died in our camera before we could take a cute pic of her, but I'll take another one this weekend and post it (relaaaaaax!).
It's been rainy here in NY, so we haven't taken many adventures as of late. But, this weekend is supposed to be nice, and we'll take pics then. Last week, though, Joli did go to Frothingham State Park in Easton, MA and played on the see-saw and different spring animal rides. She saw an elephant at Tufts University (where Tita Grace is a professor). No, the one with the white shawl is NOT the elephant... that's just me still wearing 10 pounds of post-partum baby weight....HA HA HA.
Joli's highlight was "bling-blinging" it in Lolo's fire red porche. We had to teach her not to sit on the car. Being that she's a quick learner, she got into the driver seat, started the engine, and drove herself to Toys R Us.
ps... "Oh, Grandpa Ed..if I post this picture, can I have the Porche?"
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