Babies, babies, babies

I know, I know, it's been awhile since my last post. I was trying to figure out why I haven't been in the mood to blog. The best I can come up with is that it's so dreary and wintry up here that it is starting to affect my mood. I think New Englanders get their tough and somewhat cold reputation because of the winters here. Believe me when I tell you that the weather really does affect your mood and it's true that you will find a lot of friendly smiling faces when Spring and Summer roll around up here. But, until then, we just kinda hole-up in our houses and hibernate coming out for sunlight and a little fresh air now and then. This is not by choice on my part. I would rather be dancing in the sunny, warm Florida winter warmth (like one of my besties)!

On to better things...

A very BRIGHT spot in my winter mood is all of the wonderful new babies that have just entered the world around my life! In the past three weeks 5 friends (1 is a sister-in-law) have had little babies. And, they are ALL girls!! Can you believe it? Ericito will surely have a lot of great women to choose from one of these days! It's been fun revisiting those early days of motherhood and offering a listening ear, advice, a meal, and whatever else I can.

So, congratulations to them all and welcome to the world strong, resilient, little women!! Here is a rundown of the new little loves:

Miriam and Samuel - Natalia

Sonia and Stephen - Sarah

Julie and Dave - Lucy

Zoila and Antolin - Paula (Eric's sister - yea! A new niece!)

Kelly and Steve - Madeleine

Here is a picture of little E meeting his new girlfriend Madeleine Leigh Josti

AND, here are a few other shots from the past two weeks. Have a good week!

Bathtime is so much more fun with a mohawk!

Eating his first teething cracker...thank God no choking!!