Isaac's First Day in a Play-Station!

Isaac is going nuts in the Play-Station I pulled out of storage today.

Isaac (4 months, 3 weeks)

Isaac standing!

Isaac biting the the parrots head "feathers".

Isaac has a strong grip. He is a determined young boy.

Isaac enjoying the new Play Station.

Happy Valentines Day

This day was simple, yet beautiful. 

Good Morning, Babies.

Isaac anticipating his sister's next move.

Isaac's 'back off' look. Can't you feel the love?!?!

Sweet Moment.

 While I was putting clothes into the washing machine, I realized I hadn't seen Isabella for about two minutes. So I ran into the room and this is what I saw in the mirror. 

Hard at work, hanging the clean baby clothes.

She is such a great helper.

Isabella hanging her clothes.

Isaac decided to help out, too. 

Posing on the job.

Then... he started biting on the hangers.

Isabella didn't think biting the hanger was very effective in getting the work done so she stepped in. Yikes.

Pulling. He still has it.

Pulling. He put up a fight.

Pulling. Full strength and he still has it.

He is SO strong! He fought hard to the end. My Boy!

My mother stopped by to delivered some V-day goodies.

Chocolates, Sweethearts, and Orchids in a meaningful flower pot.

Beautiful Orchids.

Teddy bears for Isaac and Isabella.
Also, one lovely card from my mother-in-law and another from my great friend Maria.

Crochet Valentines Day hearts.

Neat, eh?

 In the evening, the entire family went out to Los Gatos Brewing Co., located in downtown San Jose and enjoyed delicious food. Overall, it was a beautiful day. 

Language

Spanish is my first language and my hsubands second language. Our spanish dialects are different. I learned Spanish in a Mexican household, and he while growing up in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador.

For example:

	Mexico	Ecuador
Banana	Platano	Guineo
Beans	Frijoles	Habichuela

Regardless of that difference, it is very important that our children speak Spanish. Why? Because the language is a staple to their ethnic background, Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States, and it puts them at an advantage in all aspects of life.

To better prepare them, I am regularly looking for online tools to assist me in teaching them Spanish.

Here are a few really cool sites that I have found. I hope that you will take the time to show them to your children as well.



Tu Discovery Kids : The interactive games keep babies engaged.

KidsTV123 : The music is catchy. You'll find your little one dancing and singing the numbers.





Alfabeto Español : The music is catchy. You'll find your little one dancing and singing the alphabet.

Children Reading

Read to your children as young as one day of age. You will be surprised how much they absorb. I used to think it was a bit absurd to read to infants, but I have found that it simply is not. Children are so intelligent and grasp ideas so easily. Even if they do not know what you are saying, the fact that you have a book in front of them, sparks an interest in them.

Surround them with books. I have books thrown all over the house. It is easy for the kids to get their hands on and run over to you to read to them.  They are influenced and engage with everything around them.

Isabella (15.5 Months) getting ready to read to Isaac (3.5 Months)

Isaac getting eager for story time

Isaac decided to eat the book

Enjoying story time together

Sunday's Best

Being at home with the kids all week is a lot of work. So my mother has volunteered to pick up Isabella every Sunday and take her to church with her. It gives me a little break which I take advantage of by enjoying some time with my husband, but most importantly gives Isabella the opportunity to play with other children her age at the church's nursery.

Check out these pictures of her dressed in her Sunday's best!

Isabella (15.5 Months)

Grandma Rachel and Isabella

 While Isabella was out we spent some time with Isaac!

Dad and Isaac (3.5 Months)