It's my Birthday!!! I'm in Palm Desert

{ Click on the cake and help me blow out the candles... }


Yeap, it's that time of year again...I'm 56 now and luckily I was able to make a wish and blow out all the candles. We spent the last few days in Palm Desert with Lupe at her time-share. We all had a great time since we spent time with Aubrey, our new baby. We had Niki, my Mom, Lupe, Lauren and myself. I'll have more photos mañana.

Although the cake looks lop-sided...It was custom-made by Lupe and enjoyed by all!!!

Aubrey's Birth Announcement....

{ The many faces of Aubrey...Click the image to hear her giggle... }

Here is the card of Aubrey's birth announcement, Niki took all the pictures with her Nikon D80. We'll be in Rancho Mirage this week so I hope to have Aubrey awake for a couple of my own poses, if she cooperates. She seems to fall asleep when she comes to my house for photos.

Peaceful playtime...

{ That's Dexter and Aubrey...taking a siesta }

Dexter was visiting Aubrey and they both took a siesta.

Gotta love the smiles...

Aubrey Sleeps!!!!

{ Aubrey in Niki's arms... }



{ Sleepy-Head Aubrey... }


Niki and Aubrey came over today for a photo-shoot...Aubrey had been up for 6 hours and was happy to be here. Then she fell asleep!!! Doesn't she know she has to smile for the camera?

Enjoy the photos...

The following box of chocolates are photos Niki took at her home...

Thank You Lupe...Thank You Clara...

{ Click on the cross and tickle Aubrey's little feet... }

Just a small note...My sister Lupe, who is Clara's trust administrator, received a check from a "closed" account. Clara left the account for the "kids"...Lupe felt that Clara had left it for Aubrey and when she went to purchase this cross, the price of the cross was the amout of the check...and it was the last one available.

Aubrey is very lucky she has so many people that love her so much.

Thank you Clara/Auntie Mana and thank you so much Lupe!!!

Clara...You are in my heart and I miss you so much...

Joe's Family...Where's Aubrey???

{ Joe-Dad, Niki-Mom, Auntie Stacy, GrandMa Linda, Great-GrandMa Tere and GrandPa Rick... }



{ Elaine, Mome, Brenda and GrandMa Lita... }



{ Stacy, Joe and Niki...Please, No Tequila... }



{ GrandPa Rick & GrandMa Linda... }


Just another installment of the family fun that was had by all at Lupe and Jesse's home. Jesse, the cantinero, made Mai Tai's and mixed drinks with fancy umbrella's. Thanks to everyone for making Aubrey's shower a success.

***Just a small note...Rick was doing the Samba and crashed into the sliding door!!! All is well and he only needed 21 stitches...

Aubrey's shower with Aubrey here!!!

{ New-Mom Niki and Aubrey Bella... }


{ GrandMa Tere, Aubrey Bella and Auntie Erika... }



{ Niki, GrandMa Tere, Aubrey and Me... }



{ Aubrey and Me... }

The last baby shower before the "Big Day" was scheduled to be held at Lupe and Jesse's house. SURPRISE...Aubrey attended her own shower...While we all lunched on L&L Hawaiian food, Aubrey slept thru it all and when Niki checked on her, she rolled her eyes and went back to LaLa Land.

I tried to get her to do a handstand or something...Maybe next time...

Great GrandMa's welcome Aubrey!!!

{ Dalia, GrandMa Tere, Aubrey and Niki... }



{ My Suegra, Grandma Nena holding Aubrey.... }



{ Me, Aubrey and Niki... }


July 13th was a very lucky day for everyone involved...Volunteers requested for midnite duty...and remember to bring your own snacks...

Just talked to Niki and she said that Aubrey kept them up all night long....Yeah

Aubrey is here...Mom and Dad survived...

{ Joe, Aubrey and Niki... }


{ Dalia, Aubrey and Linda...Officially christened GrandMa's today... }


{ Dalia, Aubrey, Erika and new-Mom, Niki... }


Not wanting to share her birthday with 20 other relatives in August, Aubrey decided to come early. Aubrey was born this afternoon, 1:09 p.m. and weighed in at 7lbs 2 ounces. Mom and Dad survived and look forward to the long journey ahead...I mean they are planning a trip to the Laughlin!!!

We all gathered at St. Joe's where a little over 28 years ago, Niki came into our lives. It's so nice to have such a wonderful gift...

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