This kept him entertained for a little while, but we had to convince him that it was not okay to go in with the horses.

My second favorite shot of the day. What was that mommy?

My favorite, I miss him already.

He is as much fun as these photos prove, he’s got so much expression and attitude and even said my name for the first time. It sounds like NANNY since he can’t pronounce the C. Kris is officially jealous and is currently working on getting Ubaldo to say his name too.

Sunday we saw Alice in Wonderland in the afternoon to avoid crowds and I really enjoyed it, while Kris was not as impressed, but all in all a good time. Afterwards we met up with the family for dinner at Cajun Swamp in Fullerton, such a hidden gem. I highly recommend if you love cajun food, very low key, but the food is delicious! Mom was sick at home and with my brother Erik at UCLA it felt a bit weird at first to have dinner without them, just something to get used to I suppose. I managed to get a few shots, but these boys don’t like photos.

Getting ready for another mamalita session this Thursday and a wedding this Saturday, this month is off to a good start. Just got to keep the energy level up with some good workouts and healthy food. My mind is going 150 miles per hour, you should see my business and personal journals, you would be scared. Thank goodness for baths and red wine.

I made sure we had a good start by making a yummy breakfast and coffee and let me tell you, Kris gets excited over a fancy breakfast. Otherwise it’s our usual cereal, yogurt & fruit or oatmeal (easy, healthy and satisfying), but it doesn’t compare to blueberry, multi-grain pancakes. It just doesn’t! Then we cleaned up house, it’s always nice when we can do it together because it’s done in a snap, plus there’s nothing hotter than a man dusting, no?

Later in the day I managed to go to my parents just to visit and talk to my dad about his upcoming surgery, dreadful, but I’m glad we talked about it and discussed all the info and references. Afterwards we went outside in the front yard since it was nice outside and watched mousy play and run wild. It was one of those days where I felt accomplished and emotionally satisfied, like I said, it was a good Sunday. I wanted to capture our home since we had just cleaned up and it was looking extra sharp, so here we go.

Our dream catcher. We picked it up in Sedona, AZ earlier this year and p.s I think it works!

I love our dresser. It’s mostly my jewelry, but he takes up most of the closet, so we’re even.

My beautiful mini herb garden: thyme, sage (2 types), parsley, basil and rosemary.

Mousy, doing what she knows best.

My dad with his 5th child.

My beautiful mother (sorry about the shadow on your face mom). When I grow up I want to look this good without make-up!

Tonight I made chicken tortilla soup. Sometimes I omit the tortilla strips and add avocado to each plate, but it’s still delicious!

I’m trying to get some major stuff done around here to start off the new year well, plus try to get into the holiday spirit… it’s just not in me this year. Partly because my dad won’t be around for x-mas, but also because I’m scared of what the future holds over things that are out of my control. I need to learn to let go of that, surely but slowly.