Day 2

Our cups just runneth over as I was saying but so do her diapers.  One of the many things we have learned about our girly.  Shall I share some more?

She is apparently a jazz junky..who would have thought. Now maybe some Spanish guitar or some other kind of loud Spanish bow bum bow music I always heard in front of my house in Mexico but no, my girl loves Jazz.  Ella Fitzgerald is her new favorite pal.  David made a playlist of only Ella on my Itunes so now it plays over and over and over and seriously over.  Maybe she was Ella in her previous life.....

The second thing of note is that she loves to play with hair..mine, hers, the stowaway cat and dog hairs we caughter her playing with entranced.  At least I know who her friends are.  She hangs out with the Rostafarian kind.  She is amazing at making dreadlocks.  Her skills kick butt.   Check out my girls skills...

It is rather sweet how she twirls the hair especially when she eats.  My hair as long as it is seems very soothing and she plays and plays in it.  I also forgot a brush so let us not go there about how bad my hair is looking.

The third thing is that she seems destined to become a caffeine addict.  The first night David got up to make her a bottle while I soothed her.  While it was warming I got to use the bathroom and noticed that the only bottle in there he could have used was the one with a green tea bag in it.  I asked him which he used and he realized his mistake.  Crisis diverted.  Then at breakfast she seemed very interested in the coffe cup.  Daddy was explaining, he briefs her and gives her a rundown of all things they come in contact with and if you would like to know about the history of Ancient Rome and the influence of the Egyptian empire under King Ptolemy III Auteles talk to Alejandra..she has a wonderful perspective, what coffee was.  Now a bit of background info here is that David and I read in his baby book that he was fed meat at three months old...things were different back then but nonetheless we were always appauled and giggled about that sooooooooo when genius Daddy asked me if he could put a drop on her mouth to try it I almost fell of my chair. Ummm hello  Daddy.  I said she prefers her coffee with cream so add some first.  KIDDING!!  I stared at him in horror.  Trust me tonight at dinner I will make sure he does not brief her on the wines of this region. 

The fourth thing is that she has as many cute outfits as Emelda Marcos has shoes.  So at each outing I try dressing her in a new one. Look we have matching double chins!  Check out the cute hair accesories!

D and I are some picture taking fools.  I mean for goodness sakes how many pics can you take of us in the bathroom doing nothing?  Ask us and we will say never too many! Exciting is this one not?

Check this photo opp with Daddy with the agua volcano  behind clouds. 

You know the beefy men lifting weights on Venice beach?  Yeah those guys.  Well they have nothing on compared to Al in the sweating department.  One would think that she has ran a marathon than just baby snoozed.

Well what would a post be without The Gourmets commenting on food...  Last night we had a fabulous dinner.  Tortillas with green onions in a cheese, fried corn around potato with a guacomole dip and cabbage with tomato sauce.  For dessert fried plantains in uber delicious crema thick thick thick yum and of course we did  a repeat of the chocolate cake!

Comments

[Amy]

Sigh.

[fisher queen]

Hee hee! So good to see this! Congratulations!

[lindy]

I don't think I've ever seen more beautiful eyes in my entire life. She is breathtaking! And just looks like the sweetest thing. Congratulations!!!

[Krista]

She is gorgeous, and so young. You make me want to reconsider my decision not to start the adoption process just yet. And you deserve it, you deserve it oh so much.

[Amy]

Congratulations!! She is so gorgeous! Love the eyelashes, and the big eyes. I'm so happy for you!

[millie]

That polka dot outfit is just to die for! Keep the good news and pics coming.

[OvaGirl]

congratulations! what a beautiful little girl! very happy for you and your husband, i remember reading your blog oh so long ago it seems now...so happy to reach this wonderful moment.

[Rebecca Salem]

She is GORGEOUS! I want to eat her right up! She looks so happy and content in those pictures-can't wait to meet her. And yes-she does look like she has belonged to the two of you from the beginning. LOVE it-keep it coming!!!

[Jenna]

It is just so amazing knowing that you are holding your daughter right now. Just amazing!

[Pamplemousse]

Such lovely photos...keep 'em coming. And you are all absolutely gorgeous!!

[B. Mare]

Um, adorable much? SHE IS TOO CUTE. You look so happy. I am so delighted for all of you, it's the bestests of news.

[Spanglish]

She is beautiful. The whole family is beautiful. Congratulations.

[Jen]

What a beautiful little girl. You sound so happy, as you should be! Many congratulations!

[Lynn]

Alex, you and David are glowing. I am so happy for you guys. I LOVE the picture of her sleeping. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!Those long, dark eyelashes. WOW!!! E-mail me when you get a chance and in the mean time I'll keep checking your blog. ((((HUGS)))) Lynn

[Jamie]

Oh Alex!!! She is gorgous! I am sooo happy for you! You deserve all this joy and more! Happy Mother's Day sweetie!

[chasmyn]

Just amazing.

[Leah]

She has the cutest little pouty lips!

[Heather]

Wonderful! Beautiful, happy family! Congratulations!

[Jaine]

Those eyelashes!

[caroline]

She is just breathtaking. I am so happy for you all!

[Amy in KC]

What a beautiful family! The joy on your faces is lovely to behold.

[Sarah]

She's beautiful and you all look so happy. Mazel Tov!

[Louise]

Everyone looks so happy and beautiful! How many more days in Guatamala? Do you have to make a second trip to finalize? So happy to see this update!

[zhl]

Beautiful. When do you get to bring her home?

[JennaM]

Perfect. Just perfect. Smiling ear to ear...