Meeting McKenzie Rose

During early February, I had the opportunity to meet and bond with my beautiful niece, Mckenzie Rose. She was born January 23, 2011 to happy and beautiful parents Rob (my baby brother) and Melissa (my caring Sis-In-Law).  Here are just a few snapshots of the very short 5 days I was able to bond with her.  Even though those days were short, I will never forget those moments I was able to bond with her.  I'm counting down the days until I get to see her again in July. 

The cutest little family!!!

 I just couldn't get enough!

I love being her aunt!!!

Brady wanted his picture taken too! :0

 She's such a doll!!

The bond between Dad & Daughter will never be broken!  It's a special bond that will last a lifetime!

A selfie attempt! 

 What a precious little girl!!

I love her sooo very much!!!

 Her face expressions were pricelesss!!

I had soo much fun bonding with her. 

Max will be her 2nd protector after her daddy. 

 Another selfie attempt!!

Luna's Close Up

In February Luna had her 30 seconds of fame. :)  My photographer friend here in PV, Elizabeth Lloyd grabbed some really amazing photos of Luna and I.  Here are just a few of my favorites.  You'll have to excuse me because there are a LOT a LOT of favorites.  :)  We went down to the river as I know that Luna would kind of freak out going to the beach as she has never been there.  She enjoyed every single second of being in a new place, smelling new smells and hearing new sounds.  Beth was able to really capture Luna in all her glory.  It's going to be sooo hard choosing which ones to get printed. 

And for just another touch of Mexico.  We have youngters playing in the river.  Gosh I love it here!!

That's My Luna!

*** This has been in my draft folder for a while now because of the video.  I've been able to record another video to see if this one works. ***

Ok, so I'm going to go totally out of order here, but I have to share this amusement with all of you. You see I try to bring Luna to the office with me 2-3 times a week because she needs to release some of her bottled up energy and playing with Joe and Luna seem to help her behavior issues. And honestly, poor thing needs to get out once a while. So today I brought her to work with me and while I'm working away on a project for an upcoming event I captured the video moment that so speaks Luna & Camila. Luna being crazy and energetic and Camila just relaxing and playing along as long as she doesn't have to get up. Love them both. Will someone PLEASE let me know when this energizer of a bunny stage will subside. :) heehee

Enjoy!! (please excuse some of the full on butt shots of Luna, but I knew if I would move they would stop playing)

And while watching Sophia this week (UPDATE - this was written while little Jacob was being born) Luna was staying at the Vargas residence with me. Here are some other photos that were captured of the puppies hangin out with me while working and while Soph and I were hanging out.


This picture is priceless. Joe doesn't care too (TOOOOO) much for Luna because she is just a little to hyper for Joe. But to see them in close proximity like this is basically a gift for me!!!



Luna doing something I wish I could have been doing...Sunbathing!!!



Stay tuned for more updates soon!

DEEP Apologies!! - Christmas 2010 - PV Style

Hello my blogger friends and family!

I know...it's been far too long since a blog post. So today as I sit here at home thinking about my nightly plans I thought it was ABOUT TIME to post some updates. So, please bare with me as I go through the last couple of months of life and post some updates for you all.

We'll first start with Christmas 2010 - Puerto Vallarta Style! I really enjoyed getting my apartment all decorated for the Holidays this year. Last year I didn't put hardly anything up as I thought I was going to have an eye surgery done, but that was pushed until February. Nonetheless, I digress to what fun it was this year.

The Christmas Decorations - Puerto Vallarta Style

*** Just a note - this was my very first Christmas Ornament. Who knew that 37 years later that I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to cook! :)

Next post will be Christmas inWI with family and friends!!!