A visit from Cousin Aldo and family

I have two blog posts in draft, but wanted to post some pictures today so those other posts can wait :) Ricardo's cousin, Aldo and his wife and step-daughter drove up from Miami to spend the weekend with us. They arrived Thursday evening and stayed until Sunday and we had a great time. Diego and Alexia loved playing with "Tio Aldo" "Eliana" and "Cami." I am bummed that I did not take more pictures of our time together, but we got a few good shots. On Friday we went to the aquarium which the kids loved. Diego was so excited to see the sharks and Alexia kept saying "Sharks, scary, sharks, scary." She is on this "scary" kick and a lot of things scare her. I hope this is just a stage and she doesn't end up being a toddler who is afraid of everything!
On Saturday we went to Stone Mountain and really enjoyed our day there. Ricardo, the kids and I left around 3pm, but Aldo and his family stayed there until 9pm!
We all went to church early Sunday morning and then they all hit the road from there. Thank you for coming to visit us Aldo, Eliana and Cami!!


They loved the jellyfish!


Diego's "scared" face


Alexia was nervous at first, but warmed up to them quickly

Maria Camila helping Diego touch the stingrays

Alexia tried her best to get her arm in, but just couldn't make it

After lunch at Stone Mountain, Diego asked for a dessert so we wandered around a bit and discovered a HUGE treat. A candy store! Diego had never been in a candy store before and he LOVED it. It was so much fun to give him a bag and see what candies he picked. He chose all gummy candies. I never buy him gummy candies b/c they're awful for the teeth so this was a big treat!

Alexia, on the other hand, chose all chocolate candies and was just as happy!

Posing with the pumpkin kids

This was the highlight of the day. Aldo, Eliana and Maria Camila did a huge obstacle course that is only for people over 48" tall. Aldo called us from up high on the obstacle course to tell us that there was one for children. We headed that way and came upon this awesome course. Diego was really nervous through the whole thing, but did an incredible job. Ricardo did a great job at documenting it:

Standing in line for the "zip line." As he got in the back of the line he told Ricardo, "Papa, I'm scared." Ricardo had him bow his head and prayed for him to not be afraid and for strength to hold on tight to the rope. Diego perked right up and was ready to go! He had to wait in line for awhile and here he is, waiting for the rope to be brought to him.

Holding on for dear life!

The guy kept yelling "ARE YOU READY?" and Diego wouldn't answer.

And there he goes!!

It was a long ways down (for a 3-yr old) and he fell when he let go, but he was ecstatic with the experience!

A group shot after church on Sunday. Diego and Alexia adored all three of them, but were especially attached to Maria Camila. Alexia was her little shadow!