M&L Happy Times

A lot of times during the week Mateo and Lucia have play dates with school friends, neighborhood friends, and friends from the building, but sometimes they just have play dates together. Today M&L played with one another.

Who knew sharing could be so much fun

Lucia the next Kate Spade

Now that Miss Lucia is a woman about town she has to make sure she is dressed appropriately. This, of course, isn't always the case. Sometimes it's a miss.

But today it is a hit. Lucia knows how to sport her accessories.

Mommy & Papi in D.R. - Part 3

Today is our last full day in the D.R. I am sad to say, but there is no need to wallow in the sadness, so we decided to enjoy it to the fullest.

I realized that I never took a good picture of our villa, so I decided to capture a shot from the beach. We had the whole 1st floor.

After breakfast we decided to take a dip in the pool

Later on we went to Casa Blanca and had another fabulous dinner

When we got back to our hotel we were surprised to see that room service had decorated our room with candles and rose petals. Here is our hot tub.

And here is our bedroom. Very romantic...we will definitely miss this place.

Mommy & Papi in D.R. - Part 2

Ahhh...another beautiful day in the D.R. On today's schedule was a manicure, pedicure and massage for Mommy. Of course we thought about the kids a little, but they are fine and we are well rested.

Even my toes are well rested after their pampering

We explored the resorts tropical reserve

And then had lunch at a yummy beachside restaurant

Later we went to this charming little Portuguese restaurant where we had this delicious red wine...so good I had to document it

Another satisfactory meal

Mommy & Papi go to the D.R. - Pt1

So now that Lucia is over 1 and we have survived the year with 2 kids, Mommy and Papi decided to treat ourselves. Much like we did after Mateo turned 1, we went on a vacation as a couple. Unlike our trip to Cuba, however, our trip to the Dominican Republic was extremely luxurious. It was also shorter (4 days instead of 2 weeks).

Our transport: When we arrived at our villa we had our own personal golf cart

And a couple of bicycles to use if we wanted to explore the property and get a little exercise

Our grand living room

Picture of 1/2 of the living room with better lighting

Our back patio and ocean view

Main bedroom

Bedroom #2

One of our bathrooms (we had 2)

Our welcome treats

I couldn't help but smile

After settling in we got ready for our first dinner in the D.R.

The restaurant was delicious and we were very happy to be starting our vacation

Mateo gets a Stripe and a Pajama Party

Today was a very exciting day for Mateo and Lucia. Mateo got a stripe (which means he progressing) in Karate and Mateo and Lucia had a pseudo-slumber party. Psuedo because Finn and Cambell didn't stay the whole night, but they did sleep at our place until their parents came to get them.

The Munchies - Alma and Lucia watch their brothers at karate

Sensei Gaudinot and Mateo celebrate his stripe

Now onto to the slumber party - first order of business - a little story

Then a roaring game of dress up. "Are my wings on straight?"

Cambell couldn't decide whether she wanted to be Buzz or Minnie so she chose both. "TADA!"

The Pajama Party Four - Mateo, Cambell, Finn and Lucia

It's all fun and games until someone puts the Joker Hat on... bedtime

Mateo very happy and proud to receive his stripe

Lucia does Beatnik

Now that the seasons are changing, we needed to get some new clothing for Miss Lucia. But it is not only her wardrobe that has changed, her hair is getting longer (crazier) and Navita is trying several ways to tame it (which has been seen through the use of headbands).

Lucia looked like a real hipster with her black leggings, turtleneck and mary janes. She also has a small ponytail at the top of her head. All you need to do is add some thin rimmed glasses and poetry.