February happenings

Can you tell I've been busy with 3 kids? I keep fearing I will stop blogging because I won't be able to keep up, but oh how I love going back to my old posts and cherising each moment all over again. So, I keep on even if I am behind.

In February, Elena's school had a dance party, a Pachanga. Marisa's school coincidentally was invited to perform for it and because the Director knew Elena she asked if Elena wanted to perform too. She did, and I learned that she loves performing. When it was over she asked if she could do it again. Elena performed a Folklorico dance to Tingo Lingo and Marisa tap danced to Arroz con Leche. I worried Marisa would change her mind about performing once she saw the crowd because this happened at rehearsal, but she did great and enjoyed it.









Omar's Mom wanted to watch the girls perform so she came up for a visit that weekend. We finally decided to go the Austin Zoo while she was here. We thought the size of the zoo was perfect and the girls really enjoyed the hands-on activities. It seems unbelievable that it was around 40+ degrees just last month and that it has since gone up to 80. I knew it was the last front so I made sure to enjoy it. It was sunny and we were perfectly warm all bundled up.








My favorite part of February was that Omar and I renewed our vows!!! Now it wasn't a thing we planned ourselves. Our wonderful church has a little celebration/recognition every year for World Marriage Day where it recognizes couples who completed (or will complete) years of marriage in increments of five. In August, Omar and I celebrate our 10th year anniversary of marriage so during mass we were recognized and even said wedding vows to each other! I did get teary eyed just feeling incredibly grateful for what we've accomplished. I was even more inspired by the longest married couple recognized for 65 years!!! AMAZING! Mass was then followed by a nice brunch which we enjoyed with Omar's mom and all our girls. We received a certificate and had our picture taken. I can't wait to renew our vows again in 15 years! This is the picture that was taken of us after the celebratory brunch.