Here is how I was found....

last night when Mama returned from visiting with Steven and Julie after the party!

M&m's Celebration and the making of a beautiful family

I had a wonderful day yesterday. We had close to 90 people, including 35 or so little people for me to play with, at M&m's (Meaza and Melese) celebration at our house. Mama had hoped to put together all of her pictures by now, but hasn't had the chance, so instead, until she can put some words and pictures together (which may be a bit because she leaves for NYC on Wednesday -- until Friday), I am going to send you over to M&m's mama's blog (but first, a picture of M&m's Mama and her Mama)

http://theeyesofmyeyesareopened.blogspot.com/2009/07/showered_27.html

I already have a new boyfriend (he just doesn't know it yet). I have said "Melese" at least 5 times in the last few days....Mama is just not quick enough with her camera, but she will record it....if I know her.

And, the proud papa to my friends M&m ....(on the right)....grinning from ear to ear for several hours yesterday!

Cousin Stephanie Visits Me!

Stephanie came to visit me this week! She is here on a 6 week trip around the country with 40 other "young" people. When she leaves tomorrow, they go to San Francisco. So far, she has been to Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Memphis, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, San Diego and more.

On Monday night, she visited and we had yummy ribs (made by Daddy). She came back this afternoon and we went canoeing and have been playing ever since.

Yay! Thanks for visiting, Stephanie. Please come again soon!

Here is a picture from last November (2008) when we were last together.

"Steak?" "Orange juice and broccoli?"

One more video from the playground in Spain where I was serving Mommy and Daddy a late afternoon lunch. I didn't get a big tip because at the end when I went to get their dessert, I was sidetracked by a cute blonde Spanish boy...

"Orange juice?", "Cake?", "More? Mas?"

For several months, I have been "serving" Mommy and Daddy, usually at the playground. Sometimes, I do this at home.

Almost 2....22 months! - Weekend Pictures

We started the weekend with Michael and his uncle over for guests on Friday night. Then, on Saturday, we paid a surprise visit to Rebecca, Isabella and James with Sophia and Evan.

I am galloping like a horse with Isabella

On Sunday morning, Mommy set up my water table while she and Daddy cleaned up the backyard. We have a new patio! and on Monday, we are getting grass :)

On Sunday night, we walked over to Saya's for dinner

Judy cooked on their outdoor grill

Here are Daddy and David on the upstairs deck

And, me and Saya at our table

Mallorca: Final Part: The Wedding!

The wedding! Unfortunately, I missed the entire reception, but here are some photos! Above, Mommy and me outside the church. Below, Mario, the groom, right before the ceremony.

The bride and groom right after the ceremony

Here I am playing outside the church

Walking the red carpet to the reception...

Michael and Mariangels

Why I missed the reception!

Hemelina (grooms' mom), Mommy and Mariangels

Cutting "jamon" for the reception

Daddy with the bride

Martin, the groom's daddy, hired 2 jokester waiters and a "drunk". Here is one of the jokesters eating off the plate of one of the guests...

...and then carrying her away!

Martin!

Mallorca, Part 4.5, Lunch in Andratx

Today, we went to "La Gallega" for some of the best Galician seafood in Mallorca (that we know of). Over 5 years ago, Mommy and Daddy came here for their anniversary with Martin, Michael and Mariangels. We ordered the same thing they had then.

This is Pulpo Gallego (Galician Octopus). Mommy told me it was fish so I ate a LOT of it. It was delicious.


Pimientos de Padron (again)

And, this is an incredible fish that is flash fried and then smothered with fried onions. Can't really see the fish, but trust me, it was yummy.

I was watching some Elmo while waiting for lunch...

And, then an ice cream cow for dessert!

Mallorca Part 4 (Wedding Day), Morning Beach Time

We walked to the little cove below our hotel on Saturday morning, the day of Mario and Alicia's wedding.

I did a lot of jumping off a wall near the beach and was exhausted which is why I fell asleep by 8 pm Spain time and missed the entire wedding party! A little beachside reading after swimming.

Mallorca, Part 3: Soller and Pool Time at Martin's

We went to a small, quaint town called Soller near where Martin lives this morning. This is the perfect cup of cafe con leche, don't you think? Mama had the coffee and I had the cookie when I woke up from my nap.

Obviously, just woke up from my nap and was very curious about....

the guy standing on his hands. I might try it sometime.

After our visit to Soller, we went for an afternoon of swimming and siesta (and food, of course) at Martin's.

Here is the outside of the bodega that goes underground. You saw pictures last night of the inside.

Some swimming and playing

I even got Berta to go in the pool without crying!

And, then siesta!

We interrupt this siesta for a snack.