Never say never...

When Edgar and I started talking about having kids, I would always tell him that I wanted a minivan whenever we had kids and his response..."NO!! I will NEVER own one of those." Well, since we have 2 cars and Edgar has a company car (that's 3 cars), there was no use for our 2 cars. So this past Sunday we went to a Toyota dealership and traded in our 2 cars for only 1. Can you guess what I got??

Okay, we went from this....

Lexus IS300 (which I just LOVED to drive!!)

And a Toyota 4-runner.....

To this!!!!!!!

A Toyota Sienna........

YEP, I got what I wanted........FINALLY!!! You see, the last 5 or 6 cars that we've had, Edgar has picked them...........so it was MY turn. ; ) It's so comfortable and so roomy!! And it's SO smooth to drive! So glad we got it.

I'm actually an owner of a minivan.............boy, I'm getting old. ; ) lol!!!! ha ha!!

So, lesson learned.....never say NEVER, because you just might have to eat your words.

Going solo...

So, this is the first time that I've been alone with the kids since Ethan was born. Yes, it's a bit scary but I'm still hanging on. I'm aware that Ethan was born over 3 weeks ago but I've had either Edgar or my mom with me...until today. Edgar had to go into the office today. : ( I've already called him and my mom several times. What can I say? This is all new to me. It was scary the first time I was alone with Crystina...and then I got used to it. So, with time (lots of it), I will get used to it...maybe Ethan will be 1 by then but...

Anyhow, I was checking up on the kids and dogs just a short while ago and this is what I found...

Crystina...

Ethan...

Lola...Bertha...

Yes, everyone is sleeping but ME! And I know as soon as I try to lay down, Ethan will wake up. Oh well, hopefully tonight I will be able to sleep for more than 3 hours.

GOD bless!

October in review...

I know, I know...I've been really bad at blogging.........but Crystina has sure kept me busy! So, I'm going to try and make up for it. Here are a bunch of pictures for the month of October. Crystina has been a little busy body...she went to the doctor to get some vaccinations, she got her blood drawn and her ears pierced, all within one week. She also went to the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford and Sea World! She has meet more family members and friends, and does so well every time!

Enjoy all the pictures!!!!!!!!!! ; )

Dinner with my cousins...

At Sea World...they were having their annual "Spooktacular" and it was FUN!

Waiting to see Shamu!!!!!!

Waiting to get on a ride...

Checking things out.

Having fun!!!!

Wasn't too thrilled about the ride.
Angelica liked it!
**see my hand holding hers ; )**

Crystina and Bertha...how cute!!

Looking cute as ever!!!

At the Central Florida Zoo...

Crystina and Titi Shirly

Crystina and Grandma

Check out Crystina's ears!!! Yep, she got her ears pierced.

"Mommy, smell my feet!"

How cute!!!!!!!

Hanging out with daddy!!!!!

Alvani & Joshua with their Chinese outfits.

Crystina is not very happy...

So peaceful!!!!

Having fun with Ayden at Home Depot!!

Putting on lipstick...

Having fun on Grandma's rocking chair...
"Cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Ahhh....too cute!!!!

Your juice sure looks good!! Checking out her goodie bag that Grandma Violeta made for her...

Crystina & Grandma Violeta Our sweet, beautiful FLOWER!!!

My 1st time Trick-or-Treating... Crystina & Angelica
Angelica, the Butterfly & Ayden, as Spiderman

Having fun Trick-or-treating...

Having more fun in the wagon...

**check out Ayden playing with Crystina's bellybutton** ; )

Tia Annabel pulling us around the house...
playing with cousin Angelica...
Grandma trying to rock all 3 of her babies...

Well, I hope you have enjoyed all the pictures!! I will TRY my best to update more often...but sometimes the time just gets away from me. Well, this is all for now.

Thanks again for checking up on us! God Bless!!!!!!!

Many first, this week...

This past week, Crystina had many "first." She attended her first wedding, (adult) birthday party, doctor's appointment, going to the mall...etc....

A very dear friend of mine got married this past Saturday. Everything was SO nice!! We had a wonderful time. And Crystina was able to meet some of my friends that I made at my last job. It's amazing, in the short time that I was there and how these ladies are with me. It feels that I've known them for YEARS!!!! And I'm sure they will be part of my life for a LONG time to come. ; ) Misty & Dan...we wish you both many years of Love & Happiness!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

After the wedding, we went to an (adult) birthday party. And Crystina had a BLAST!! She played, danced, ate...and played & danced some more. Her cousin Ayden was there, so they played together for a long while. Crystina did so well with everyone! She did not want to go to sleep, she didn't want to miss anything. Ayden was SO cute with her...he kept feeding Crystina breadsticks & grapes.......and he was hugging her, lots!!! Happy Birthday Sean & Jose (Che)!!!

Crystina had her first doctor's appointment this week. She did really well. She's been "under the weather" for a few days now. But hopefully she's getting over it now. She weighed in at 19.3 lbs., this means she only gained 2 ounces in 3 weeks?!????? No way!! I'm thinking the scale in China was not right. But oh well.... Anyhow, she checked out well, with the exception of her "stomach bug." We will be going back next month to start some vaccinations and a better check up. This appointment was mainly because she wasn't feeling well and to start a file.

Crystina finally went to the mall!!!! And she enjoyed herself! She most certainly is a shopper. Yes!!!!!!!!!!! : ) She got some shoes and a few outfits. Yeah, yeah I know, she has a closet FULL of clothes BUT all that clothes is too big for her. So, we got her just a few outfits that would fit now. Even though Crystina is 17 months old, she wears 12 months...she's a petite, little thing. We also visited a special person at the mall. She was able to meet Lauren from Carlton Cards (at the Oviedo mall)...Lauren helped us with Crystina's precious moments letters for her middle names. Even though the letters had been discontinued, Lauren went (way) out of her way and was able to get us ALL the letters!!! That meant SO much to us!!!! When we went to pick up the letters, I told her what they were for and I also gave her our blog, so she could follow our journey.......and she did!!!! Lauren, THANK YOU so much for what you did!! You are certainly 1 in a million!!

Well, today is a special day here at the Fig's home........it's Edgar's Birthday!!!!!!! We will be celebrating by going out to Dinner at Downtown Disney, where Edgar can't wait to take Crystina. Happy Birthday honey!!!!! We love you more than you will ever know!!!!!!!!! ; ) Edgar celebrates his birthday with 2 other special people....Natalia, who is 5 today and Jesiah, who is the big 1!!!!!! Happy Birthday Natalia & Jesiah!!!!!!!!!

Well, here are a few pictures of our week...enjoy!!

Ready to party!!!!!!!!!!!!

The happy couple, Misty & DanMy mommy and me...
My daddy and me....
Dancing with my new friend, Emma
Checking things out...
Loving Grandma Lao Lao's cake!!!!
In between parties...recharging her battery.
Cousins, playing.....
Ayden giving Crystina a kiss......how cute is this!!!!!
Ayden feeding Crystina a breadstick! Too cute and he was so proud!

Ayden sure LOVES me!!!

Hugging, right before they both fell.
eating grapes with my cousin, Ayden
after 2 parties...yep, she's out!!
all pooped out...
Meeting great-grandma Ana...

Can we say "2024 Olympics!!!" : ) mouth full of applesauce
smelling her feet...
yep, they smell GOOD!! ; )

Hope you enjoyed all the pictures. I hope to have more up soon of Edgar's birthday dinner. And we are also going to Jesiah's 1st birthday party this weekend, so I'll have pictures of that also.

Crystina has met SO many people during the 2 weeks that we've been home and she has done SO great with everyone. She's still not too sure about men but she'll smile and wave to them. She sure has surprised us, alot!!! And we feel SO blessed that GOD chose us to be her parents!! Many people have said how lucky Crystina is...but honestly, WE, her parents, are the lucky ones!!!

Much love to all and may GOD bless you!!!!