An afternoon at the fair

I am so sorry for the lack of posts lately. I don't think we have too many readers who check in on a daily basis, but I know those who do and I know you've been eager to read about your great-grandchildren, Abue. We hope you are feeling better Abuelo and we love you!


Had to start by sharing this adorable picture of our super-happy, super-star, super-chubby baby. He is just amazing and brings us countless smiles and cuddles every day! We love you Marco!

Ricardo left work early yesterday and we headed to the North Georgia state fair. With traffic, it took us an hour to get there, but the kids were so excited that we were going to the fair that they didn't seem to mind the long drive. Diego remembers when we went to the fair last year so it is so fun to repeat a tradition that he has memories of! He remembered that last year he could not do the bumper cars or go on the Ferris wheel...but this year he could! We had such a blast and decided not to look at our watches and to leave after we felt we'd played enough, regardless of the time. We split up for a little while and I took Alexia on the carousel (two times) and the nemo ride (two times) and Ricardo took Diego on the ferris wheel and bumper cars. Marco came with us girls and was as happy as can be, in the baby carrier. We had dinner, cotton candy and headed home around 8:30pm.

Diego LOVED this jumpy thing.

Heading up to what Diego called "The playground" It had a rope ladder, bridges, slides, etc all set up like a maze. Alexia was nervous doing it all, but Diego cheered her on and waited for her after each part.

A very happy mom and her kiddos

Alexia LOVED this Nemo ride. I love the smile of excitement on her face here.

Diego was excited to experience what all the hype was about after Alexia told him she had gone twice.

The big kids got tired so we let Diego ride in her stroller, she rode in Marco's stroller (yes, that is the car seat) and Ricardo carried Marco in the baby bjorn.

Watching the elephants on our way out.

Marco needed to nurse before we left and Alexia sat behind me and hugged my neck for a long time and it felt so sweet and so special. I loved having her little arms wrapped tightly around my neck.

Everyone happy and tired after a ton of fun at the fair!

(I will be doing some "catch up" posts to share pictures from the last two weeks)