Closer

The girls are playing together more and more. And this allows Mike to show them the other uses for their toys.
Stroller rides!

A little breakfast bonding.

Gringos Drink Tequila

Laura and "Mart" came down to see us while we were in Mexico. We took them to the Corralejos Tequila plant just like any good hosts would. I have to say this was probably Sofi and Ofelia's least favorite part of Mexico... for now.



We translated the tour for los gringos.


Mike explained the bennefits of agave to a very curious Ofelia.

These guys are cutting the pinas into pieces before they get roasted in the ovens behind all the green machinery.

Mark showing how big the pinas are when they get to the factory.

Group shot. Quick tequila lesson: the "fruit" in the pic above is roasted and squeezed. Our guide asked one of the workers to grab a couple pieces from the oven so we could taste it. It's really sweet. When we were done sucking on the baked goodness (see Mark's piece in pic below) we were told just to throw it back into the oven.

We figured out that if we took pictures of Sofi, she stayed somewhat entertained.

You can rent out the facility for weddings and anniversaries. Hmmm.

On a Sunday Afternoon

So, like I said, we didn't do much but relax in Romita. We'd wake up in the morning and get fresh squeezed OJ. Look around the jardin for the guy selling churros, buy some fresh fruit with chili and lime on it...

Ride the little rides that seemed to be everywhere.

Sofi loved this.

Ofelia wasn't too sure about it.

Bought some great bootleg DVD's.

And then Sunday came. We had a big family BBQ in the backyard.

Here's Mike and the girls with Tia Mima. Mima loves kids and Sofi and Ofelia were instantly attached to her.

Old-timer row.

Tio Oso cooked up some carne asada and some chorizo links. Ofelia was steeling the links off people's plates throughout the evening. We wondered if she was really eating them cuz they were kinda spicy. We found out the next day that she had eaten several.

Mike catching up with his cousin.

Mima and Ofelia were instant buddies.

Of course Sofi had to sit with her friend at the little table.

Hanging out with the aunties and g-ma's.

Tio Oso flexing.

Ofelia chasing the boys.

Playing with Mima and listening to conversation.

More playing with Mima. The girls absolutely loved Mima and still talk about her.

Romita

Last month we went to Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico. We spent the week relaxing and hanging out around town.

"La Mera Mera" (AKA Gma Yo-Yo) in front of her house in Mexico.
The rare family shot.

Me, Tia Fara, Sofi, and baby Fara.

Sofi with Baby Fara.

Our new walker (she picked it up in the airport) exploring rooms.

A backyard? What is that?

Tia Helen (AKA Sofi's friend), Tio Alfredo, and Pedro the dog. Grandma Lou Lou hanging out with the girls.

Tia Izzy (AKA our nanny) with the girls.

Nightly ritual of hanging out on the front patio eating, drinking and talking.

The Grandmas see snow!

There really wasn't that much snow last weekend, but to a couple of Californians it was an event. We were supposed to take the grandmas on a walking tour of downtown on Sunday morning, but it was too cold. I also wasn't going to let either grandma fall and break a hip on my watch. We took the car the The Market in Larimer Square instead. This shot cracks me up. Sofi and Little Grandma have the same look on their faces.

We drove around downtown and ended up at REI. My grandma wanted to take some pictures in the snow. Watching her find the perfect spot was very entertaining.

Someone offered to take a pic of all of us.

Right after REI we went to get a snack and then it was off to the airport.

Special Arrangements

Everyone wonders how the 4 of us sleep in our 1 bedroom loft. When they hear about us having guests stay with us, well, we get some strange looks. Here's how we do it. We borrow air mattresses and form the family bed in the front room! Ofelia loved this arrangement.
Actually, both girls loved it. Setting up was the best. You get mattress rides down the hallway.

And then Papa dumps you out onto the other mattress... or the floor.

No sleeping problems here.

The Grandmas Come to Denver

Last weekend my mom (Grandma Sandy) and my grandma (Little Grandma) came for a visit. Sofi and Ofelia were very excited. And when they realized that the grandmas were staying at our house for a few days they got even more excited! They still talk about the grandmas and keep asking when they are coming back to stay with us.

Every morning Sofi would go into the room to see if they were up.
Both girls spent the first afternoon tearing apart the shelves to show the grandmas all of their toys.

Ofelia gave the tours. She tried to get Little Grandma to sit in the cabinet with her, but Little Grandma didn't go for it.

A walk down the hallway.

Since it was Valentines weekend the girls made special cupcakes.

This is just a cute sister moment.

Back to the toys!