De La Rosa

The Babe is here and she's 4 months old!

2011-06-07T21:31:00.000-07:00

OK I know this is super late but here it goes (act surprised): Thora Olivia Luz is here! She was born February 3rd 2011 (Yes I know it's June) and we have been so over joyed, excited, and wrapped around every moment of her life I have not been able to post! She is the sweetest thing on earth and has the calmest coolest demeanor! Extremely laid back and nothing gets this girl down. She rarely cries, started sleeping through the night extremely early and smiles at everything :) Big Brother Maverick is very protective of his little sis and says "I kiss sister goodnight" As soon as we start getting ready to go anywhere he says "sister go too!" I love my boy, but this little girl has also stolen my heart! Life is great! Jesse, Maverick, Thora, and I were leaving the park the other day and a professor from Pan Am that Jesse knows stopped us looked down at the children smiled and said "Now that's the closest you can get to God!" I completely agree!

News News News

2010-09-10T19:32:00.000-07:00

OK so I am months and months behind on this blogging thing! So much to say so I will try to sum up all the good parts. First of all the biggest news of all wait for it.... WE ARE HAVING ANOTHER BABY!!! We are so excited and can't wait for the little one to get here. Due date is Feb. 14th but if all goes as planned a c-section is scheduled for Feb. 7th. We had our 17 weeks visit today and doc said 80% chance it's a girl! I am hoping he's right, but am thinking I might go to one of those 4d places next week to do a gender prediction. I had to wait forever to find out what Maverick was and I really just don't have the patients anymore for not knowing!

We are back in McAllen, well Maverick and I are and Jess is from Friday through Sunday. We are at my mom and dad's house for the time being till we get everything together to purchase our first home! It's a little surreal being back home and having Mave take a bath in the same tub I did and sleep in my old room! I'm working at Stepping Stones Rehab as an almost speech assistant (waiting for my license to arrive so I can be a real assistant! Man the state takes forever on this stuff!!!) My mom is taking care of Maverick and he just loves his Mimi.

With all the craziness of packing and storing and moving I have been way to busy! Now with work starting and an ever growing belly I have even more on my plate! But even through all the exhaustion my favorite part of the day (even the really long work days) is coming home to that little smiling face, the one that says I wove u! That little boy makes me laugh and smile and know it's all worth it. I wish I could bottle all the love I have for him and pass it out to the world. He's amazing!!!

Is it possible?

2010-07-06T07:05:00.000-07:00

How is it that my 20 month old son is wearing size 7 boys shoes! This is insanity! He grows out of his shoes within months! I tried and tried to squeeze his little piggies into a toddler size six with no luck and hung my head as I had to take him the box that read BOYS size 7 :( From a toddler to a boy and I have NO say So! This can't be happening! He's not even 2 yet!

Happy 4th Everyone!

Mother's Day!

2010-05-09T22:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's day to all the mommies that love our babies even when they throw a fit (in public), decide not to listen and jump off the couch landing head first, run from you b/c they think it's a fun game, growl at the sound of the words "bedtime", throw dinner mashed potatoes (again b/c that's funny), and wake up ever night at 3 AM just because they can! Happy Mother's day! It really is unconditional love! I wouldn't change one thing about him :)

Sleeping habits and adorable faces!

2010-04-16T13:32:00.001-07:00

Who says you have to sleep the traditional way? Future nonconformist!

They should make cribs wider for this guy!

Mimi's are the best!

After a week of being congested I would be kissing my humidifier too!

The face of an angel :)

Spring is in the air

2010-03-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

We are midway through spring break already :( The weather has been perfect all but one rainy day and Maverick and I have been able to spend most our time outside. We have had one small hitch in our day with the time change this past weekend, which makes Pony very sad at bedtime. He can't understand why he is going to bed when the sun has not completely set, I don't blame him I'm still not use to it either! Last weekend the De La Rosa crew headed to Austin and we had an amazing time. My brother and sister-in-law got a bran spanking new house and we slept on air mattresses to break the place in. Family, BBQ, and a kite festival, who could ask for more? This coming weekend we head to The Valley!

Ok so he was the only toddler there with his shirt off, besides his cousin who followed suit, but in my defense he had a ton of sun block on and it was hot! Keep Austin weird right? The day was beautiful even after the 40 minute walk from the car!

Our little hiking trip thanks to Uncle Larry :)

Aunt April's art show downtown Austin!

All He is Saying:

2010-02-07T09:01:00.000-08:00

Mama (and pointing at me now), it's Hot, Cold, shoes, bye-bye, hi, uh-oh, cook (for cookie or cracker), & Ba (for no more)

February Already?

2010-02-06T18:48:00.001-08:00

As I type I can hear Maverick over the monitor just talking away to himself. It' 8:50 and he has been in bed since 8:00 but the last few nights it takes him about an hour to get himself to fall sleep. He doesn't seem to mind because the sound of his own voice is very entertaining to him. He will gab gab gab, then sing sing sing. It is really soothing to me actually, kind of makes me want to take a nap LOL.

I can't believe we are almost done with the first week of February already! School is back in and Jesse's mom and my mom have been oh so kind to be coming every week to help us out with taking care of Maverick. They switch on and off kind of tag-team style. We are oh so grateful! It has been a true blessing having them here to help.

My first exam is coming up next week which means things are back in action full force. I can already envision the late nights with no sleep, not looking forward to that! We are headed to Houston on February 20th for cousin Noah's b-day party, we can't wait.

Next week we are doing a 5k with the local Catholic Church group and we plan to go to build and grow at Lowe's after so Maverick can make mommy her jewelry box, so excited. I also want to get a craft project going so Pony can send out little valentine gifts!

New Dinosaur Pjs and bongo set! He LOVES music!

My Mimi

My Lita

Back on the old schedule!

2010-01-17T13:11:00.000-08:00

We are so glad to be back home! We had so much fun in the valley, but living out of a suitcase is not so great after almost a month! Maverick is back in his crib and back on his 11 and 3 o'clock nap schedule which keeps mommy sane! We also got to host our first play date with some toddlers from the neighborhood. I made some awesome caramel coconut brownies from scratch thanks to my sister Sara's Rachael Ray recipe she sent me and us mamas talked. The kids had a lot of fun, even though it took Maverick a good amount of time to share his toys with everyone! We will keep working on it, I would have a hard time too if strangers just showed up to my house and started taking out all my toys LOL! I was a little nervous hosting 4 mamas and 4 toddlers but my fears were unnecessary. It was very relaxed and we got to plan more walking dates and play dates. I am looking forward to both. School starts again this coming Wednesday and Maverick will not be attending daycare this semester thanks to daddy rearranging his classes so one of us can be off to watch the sweetheart. I hope this plan holds up and works out. Oh plus daddy and I decided we have to schedule a date night at least once a week after Maverick goes to bed. We tried it last week and it was awesome! We watched an old black and white film together (here at the house of course) and enjoyed some cactus lime beers. Best of all I even got a back rub!!!I can't wait for the next one. Sometimes we just forget to make time to do stuff together because we are both so busy with school, work, and our little "Pony Boy" *This has become Maverick's new nickname from the movie and book "The Outsiders" His cousin has become "Soda Pop" LOL. Here are some pictures from the Valley with love and his first official play date, ENJOY!!!

My homemade brownies and Rice Krispie Treats

The Honey brought me some beautiful flowers to put on the table

Toddler fun!

Christmas photo at Litas

Maverick LOVED playing his daddy's old drum set!!!

Our Favorite friends Payton and Mikaela

My second family's Christmas get together!

Payton and Maverick loved playing in Barker's dog bed :)

Gone to Valley

2010-01-06T22:34:00.000-08:00

Maverick and I are still enjoying our long vacation in the Valley. Daddy came down too but is already back up in Kingsville working :( We will be headed home Sunday after Mimi's birthday! I can't wait to get home and get back on a schedule. More post and pictures to come :)

Turkery after taste

2009-12-03T20:17:00.000-08:00

Turkey day has come and gone and I lost track of time and forgot to post :(

In Summary:

The day was absolutely beautiful in Houston, my sister and brother-in-law invited the whole family into their home with open arms. Turkey and all the fixings were perfect and hit the spot :) We could not have asked for a more wonderful thanksgiving, oh and the family game night is always a hit with us! I even learned how to needle point which I never ever thought would happen! We are so blessed!

October's Over - November's Next

2009-11-04T20:19:00.000-08:00

Halloween night was awesome. I took Maverick down to "El Valle" to trick-or-treat with some very special friends! Little Miss Payton was the cutest little pink pig! She was not feeling too well at the beginning of the festivities but was ready to trick-or-treat! Miss Mikaela was a pretty little witch! Maverick was of course Bam Bam and looked cute even though I had to put a long sleeve turtle neck on him because of the chilly weather. His poor little legs went bare. We decided to go door to door a little early since our tots have an early bedtime, so we were the first to hit the street. We went around Mrs. Bosch"s neighborhood and got tons of candy :) Maverick walked as much as he could, but his little legs slowed us down, so mommy got a good workout in from carrying him around! They only thing we need to work for next year is, we do not enter every house, we just stop at the door and get the candy! If he saw a doggie inside forget it, he was going in! This Halloween was so much fun! Last year Maverick was only a week old and I didn't torture him with a costume. This year he was an official trick-or-treater! His Paw Paw taught him to go up to the door and say "Gimmi some candy" He's not talking yet so maybe he can use it next year :)

Maverick's Halloween treat from Mommy & Daddy

Rat's are funny and gross

Ready to get that candy!!!

We stopped over at Aunt Liz's house for some snacks! So Yummy :)

Mimi and Paw Paw

From one year to the next, WOW

Maverick's 1st Birthday

2009-10-25T21:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday sweet baby boy! I can't believe he's a year old! What a difference a year makes! I don't know how to put the breaks on and make the time slow down, but I am sure loving each and every moment of this adventure with my son! He is that boy who smiles at you all the time, laughs at silly things, thinks biting is fun, is not afraid to let you know he doesn't like something, gives the best hugs on earth, and knows how to melt your heart with one simple look! He's kind, loving, and sweet. He is the gift from God that Jesse and I prayed for on so many occasions! He is Maverick Anthony De La Rosa 1 year old!

Here are some pictures from Maverick and Eli's "Down on the Farm" Party (It was MOOvelous!

The Boy can Shake it!

2009-09-30T21:54:00.000-07:00

October is minutes away! I love this month! Mimi is almost done with his costume for the 31st and we will hopefully be in the Valley to trick or treat with some of my girlfriends and their kiddos! Even more exciting Maverick turns a year this month and this little boy has learned to shake it! Below are some pictures of his 1st official costume and his new dance moves!

Maverick turns 11 months!

2009-09-26T21:27:00.001-07:00

Things have been crazy around here: runny noses, falling off spider man chair daily, school, art shows, constantly cleaning a messy house (As soon as it's clean our little "Texas Tornado" comes through to tear it apart) the list goes on and on. In all this chaos we are still always trying to count our blessing! We are ultimately healthy, happy, and laughing everyday! Sometimes just before Jesse and I close are eyes to go to sleep we reminisce about the day and all the things Maverick did that made us smile. We laugh and joke. This is some of our favorite time together and as tired as we are I wouldn't miss this time for anything! Our little boy is 11 months now and on the verge of his 1st birthday! Where did the time go? Our lives have been turned and flipped up side down since we met this little honey! It has been the best flip of our lives!

New Milestones met this past week: clapping, waving bye-bye, and some silly circles he learned in daycare. Below you can see for yourself :)

Labor day weekend is almost here!

2009-09-03T20:25:00.000-07:00

We are getting ready for another big weekend here at the De La Rosa casa! My sister and her family are coming in tomorrow for the long weekend, so we can get the kids together and hang out at the beach this Saturday. Mimi and PawPaw will also be coming up to stay and visit with the youngsters! We can't wait! Jesse and I need a break from school and what better way to do it then with family :)

Having a congested baby is exhausting because he think it's play time in the middle of the night!

Trying new things can be very messy, but fun!

In-home daycare

2009-08-24T22:05:00.000-07:00

Maverick turned 10 months today and to show him what a big boy he is we sent him off to daycare for the first time! Jesse and I were so nervous to leave him. We both went to drop him off which is literally 30 yards directly in front of our house. I packed him a survival bag full of all his necessities: diapers, shoes, baby Tylenol, tons of bottles, change of clothes, you name it I had it. You never know anything could happen. The sitter looks at me and says "that's great, thanks for bringing all that" I'm sure she thought I was a extremely paranoid mommy. I set him down in the play room and zoom he took off for the toys just smiling away. I felt good knowing he was smiling as hard as it was to leave him. I told myself not to call ever thirty minutes, but I just had to check on him before I left to my morning class! Long story short within the first hour he had already taken a spill and busted his upper lip :( I wanted to run over and scoop him up never to leave his side again! She said he was fine, and not to worry! YEAH RIGHT! I fought the urge to go and get him knowing I couldn't miss my Anatomy class. I called many times to keep checking on him. I picked him up as soon as I could and saw his little red lip :( Now I truly know what heartbreak is!!! After talking to Jesse, my mom, and friends I've tried to convince myself that this could have happened at home even while I was watching him. Not being with him is one of the hardest things, but in the end I know I'm doing this for him! I'm praying things go well from here on out. No one can love him the way I do!!!

Our handsome little guy is 10 months old

First day of In-home daycare

Back to the Collage Life

2009-08-20T20:24:00.001-07:00

I am officially back in Collage! According to Jesse this means it's back to roman noodles and major budge changes! It's only for a year and a half so I know we can do it. Maverick will be starting in-home Daycare across the street on Monday. He will go Monday thru Thursday all day. This is not what we originally planned, but now that I am taking 16 hours I will need plenty of study time. It's going to be hard not to walk across the street to go visit him or pick him up early, so I'll have to stay around school to keep focused. One of my professors says Communication Science and Disorders is the hottest major on campus this semester. It must be because I enrolled right? I'm looking forward to the challenges being back in school brings :) Sept. 22nd is the mid way point and that seems pretty close already!

Oh before I forget the biggest news in Mavericks life is: HE"S WALKING!!! at 9 and a half months he was taking a bunch of steps and falling down, and now at almost 10 months he walks everywhere: Inside, outside, over rocks, in the dirt. You name it he'll walk on it. Two small problems: Rocks and sticks are now fun to eat and sometimes I think he's trying to run. My only wish is that he would SLOW down, he's growing up WAY TOO quickly. I want him to stay my little baby FOREVER! Oh how I just love his little face, here see for yourself:

The cutest little pre soccer player!

I know it's August but I just had to get him these bone PJs! I love Halloween!

Pirate

2009-08-20T20:07:00.000-07:00

Mave finds real food!

2009-07-24T22:59:00.000-07:00

Our son somehow knows he is not getting the good stuff. He must smell it :)

9 months old!

2009-07-24T22:30:00.001-07:00

Every night before I go to bed I thank God for giving Jesse and me our beautiful boy Maverick. I can't even explain what he means to me. He is simply everything... A huge light in side this little being that shines and lightens up our entire life. He makes me love like I never knew I could. He is so happy, excepting, and open to any idea the day brings as crazy at it may be. He has become our little parrot and entertains anyone who will watch and listen. He is Maverick Anthony, And I just can't help but smile every night before I fall asleep knowing he is my son :) Here he is 9 months old:

Fouth and Family

2009-07-05T21:10:00.001-07:00

Some how I convinced my family to come to good ole Kingsville Texas for the 4th! The whole town consist of about two major street. One fast food lane and the other 4 stores down town. 8 adults 4 kids and 3 dogs all packed away in one house. Not only did we survive with out killing each other, we also had a blast. We were only missing Larry but thought of him often. We had beer, wine, and ammo (fireworks) too! Saturday we ventured to the beach to see the Texas State Aquarium. Way too many people and too many little guys. The incidence were minimal, some crying, a little yelling, and a whole lot of puke! I'm so glad we all got together for this. Can't wait until the next go round :) It may be cow town, but it's our town now!

Pool Fun :)

2009-07-05T20:55:00.000-07:00

He sits, He stands, He wobbles

2009-06-29T22:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Maverick started standing in one spot for about 15 seconds. Today He stood next to daddy and I reached out my arms inviting him to come to me and he took two wobbly steps over!!!!! Jesse and I just looked at each other and we all started laughing, well we laughed Maverick has this excited scream he lets out, it was AWESOME! This little boy needs to slow down! He is growing up way to fast!

Happy 1st Father's Day Daddy

2009-06-21T21:06:00.000-07:00

Here is to you baby daddy! For putting up with the two people who love you most on earth! We are beyond lucky to have you in our life! Hope your first of many Father's Days was sheer JOY! WE LOVE YOU DADA!

Goodbye McAllen, Hello Kingsville!

2009-06-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

Summer has officially begun! We made the move to Kingsville on June 5th and we have been settling in nicely. Let me tell you it was hard to leave Mimi, PawPaw and my friends, and we just had to go back in visit 6 days later. Life in Kingsville is different, but we are already making friends and finding lots of ways to stay busy. Maverick and I are in a Mommy and me swim class. He is the only boy but the girls just love him. He is such a little fish! He dunks his head underwater twice during class time and has night cried yet! Sadly tomorrow is our last day but we have already made play dates with some of the girls.

Everyone in this town has a baby around his age! It's great, I just wish he had another little male friend to play with also. He has become a little dare devil within the last couple of days. He climbs up his toys, scales walls, and bookshelves when I turn my back for two seconds. No accidents yet THANK GOD! Maverick is crawling like crazy and we are sure he will be walking soon (Please not too soon!) He is hard enough to catch now!

These photos are a little bit of the first summer 2009 action. Everything from goodbyes to Mimi, PawPaw, and friends to crazy basket head wearing. I hope you enjoy them and much as I enjoy taking them. More to come soon. We are hoping Summer 2009 is a long one!

7 Month Monster!

2009-05-23T07:23:00.001-07:00

Maverick is turning 7 months tomorrow. Where does the time go? I can't believe I will be planning his first birthday in 5 months. Don't blink your eyes because you will miss something. His Mimi swears he changes so much when she doesn't see him for a day or two. He's like a whole new baby. Maverick is getting such a personality. He is a happy baby morning, noon, and night. He laughs in the morning when he wakes up, and stays that way pretty much all day. He is crawling now and getting into everything. He pulls himself up, and loves to stand. Jesse and I are sure it won't be long before he takes his first steps. We are packing all weekend, this will be our last weekend in Edinburg. It's kind of sad packing up Maverick's first bedroom. Jesse and I worked so hard to make it perfect for him. I'll just have to rework it over there in Kingsville.

I woke up to Maverick patting me in the face this morning. This is my little 7 month monster...

Maverick Anthony & Parker Danger Baptism 05-09-09

2009-05-14T17:42:00.000-07:00

This blessed day came together just as God planned. Everything was beautiful, and it was the least stressful event ever! On the night Jesse and I got married (07-07-07) My brother Charlie and his beautiful wife April asked Jesse and I to be the God Parents of their sweet boy Parker Danger. We were so excited and couldn't believe they picked us to be his God Parents. Flash forward a year and a half later we had our little angel Maverick Anthony. We decided a double baptism is just what we needed and that Charlie and April must be the God Parents of our son. After much deliberation and struggle Jesse's superwomen mom put this wonderful event together for us in Nuevo Progreso Mexico. It is a day I will never in my entire life forget. God is good! It was so moving to see these little guys baptized. Mother's day was the next day, and I'm so glad my family was around to share it with me. Maverick is the greatest gift!

Got it!

2009-04-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

First Words

2009-04-26T06:19:00.000-07:00

Maverick just turned six months, and I know he doesn't know what it means, but yesterday he started saying MAMAMAMAMAMAMAMAMAMAMA! It was clear as day! It counts his first words were MAMA! Jesse said this morning he kept saying it again. I hope he doesn't think Dada is Mama. I am trying to capture it on video. I will post it as soon as I can. My heart melted when I heard it!

Summer is NEAR!

2009-04-26T06:11:00.000-07:00

Maverick attended his first pool party yesterday. Angie's daughter Mikaela turned 8 years old. Maverick has always liked his bath from the very first time he got in. I was not sure how he would react to the pool, but I was pretty sure he would enjoy it since he is such a happy laid back little man. He got right in and was in his element! We had a great time at the party! Happy Birthday Mikaela!

Maverick's First Easter

2009-04-15T20:13:00.000-07:00

I love all the firsts of Maverick's life. So Far we have had the first Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, and now Easter! From that first day of bringing him home I knew it would be exciting and fun, but I had NO idea how much FUN! Maverick is growing and changing everyday! It is such a beautiful thing to see. He lights up my heart, I hope these photos bring a smile to your face. Happy Easter!

Maverick and moving on my mind!

2009-04-05T18:29:00.000-07:00

Wow we have already finished the first week of April. Time is flying! I've got Maverick on my mind and Spring Cleaning lurking in the far corner. As many of you know we are getting ready to move this June. It is now official! Kingsville here we come. Jesse signed the lease on the new house this past Monday. Moving date is June 1st. I have to work until June 3rd so we will be over in Kingsville first thing this summer. I am looking forward to being close to Jesse's work. He has really been a trooper driving back and forth from McAllen to Kingsville everyday. I can't imagine how hard that must be for him. I'm also looking forward to going back to school and taking care of Maverick. I am going to miss my parents dearly! I still am not sure how I am going to manage without them. I am trying to convince Mimi to tag along. I am also going to miss my friends. I still hang out with my girlfriends from high school and I have made wonderful new friends from work. My hope is to maintain close connections to these girls. This move is going to be hard, but it is a decision we made as a family. I've got 7 weeks to pack up the house, and luckily Jennifer hooked me up with a garage sale this weekend!

Here are some recent pics of my "little buddy"

First time in a swing, he loved it. I went out and got one for his Easter gift. Great big tree at the new house. It's going to be perfect!

Hanging with Eli

My Cousin Noah

My mean face

The Boys

Mommy and me

The Family

Parker and Uncle Charlie

Yummy

Cutie

Tourist Day in Mexico

2009-03-21T21:52:00.001-07:00

The whole Family headed to Mexico today for tourist day. Mimi, PawPaw, and Angie met up at our house around 10 and we headed out. When we pulled up to the bridge we saw tons and tons of people so we thought we might be in over our heads. We got across the bridge in no time at all. We did have to maneuver between the crowds, but we always found an opening. We made all our pre-planned destination stops: 1st Corn, 2nd: Michiladas 3rd: Lounches (a fried bread with meet and avocado yummy). We were all happy campers. Maverick never got crabby but I could tell he was a little warm from the sun. Overall it was a great time. I'm glad we went and that we got to see Jesse's family!

Jesse, Mare, and Mave

Mave loved his Michelada

Mimi, PawPaw and the big Corona

Three generations

Mr. and Mrs. Tourista

Angie and Mare

PawPaw disguised "Winter Texan"

We had to get Maverick naked after that long walk back. He likes wearing just his pamper.

PawPaw bought Mimi her flowery crown. She looked very pretty!

Spring Break

2009-03-17T21:13:00.000-07:00

Jesse and I are so excited to have an entire week to spend together with Maverick and each other! This is a rare occasion since he is driving 5 days a week to Kingsville to teach and working at Pan-Am at night. This was some well needed and deserved time together. Today we took Mave to the Livestock show. It was a little hot, but with Mimi's help we managed to get around and have a great time. Oh I almost forgot. I took Maverick to get his first set of portrait studio photos yesterday. They came out so cute! I'll be posting those soon!

Doesn't every baby need one of these?

My favorite picture of the day!

He really "drew" a crowd

New cowboy hat

Petting zoo fun

Here's Maverick outside the show grounds before we went in. I love that little hat!

Come on and Bounce with Me!

2009-03-14T04:38:00.001-07:00

4 Month Check-up

2009-03-08T16:12:00.000-07:00

Maverick growing by leaps and bounds! He went to his 4 month appointment this last Thursday and he is now weighing 14 pounds and is 25 in. long. The big news from this months doctor visit is that we are starting to introduce papita! Yummy! Here are some live action shots!

We can't believe his is almost sitting up all by himself! He loves to stand and kick his legs. Jesse is hoping he wants to play soccer one day.

Valentine's Weekend

2009-02-15T18:14:00.000-08:00

Maverick celebrated his first Valentine's day yesterday. Jesse borrowed my camera on Friday and forgot it at work, so I didn't get to snap any photos. I did take one picture of him in his heart breaker t-shirt from my cell phone camera. In a way I think it is good that we didn't have the camera because it forced me to take mental memories. Friday night Jesse came home after a long workday in Kingsville with a dozen roses, sushi, and Valentine card. The roses were beautiful, the sushi was tasty (good thing because I was hungry) and the card was sweet and romantic. Things have been really hard since I went back to work. Jesse is working two professor jobs one in Kingsville during the day, then four nights a week at Pan-American. He is working so hard and driving 4 hours a day so we don't get to spend much time together as a family. This can really strain a relationship. We knew it was going to be hard and that we would just have to make it through May and things will get easier. Times are tough but I know we will pull through. We did get to go to Dirty Al's on South Padre Island for lunch on Saturday as a family. It was so nice to get out and we really enjoyed our day together just the three of us. Maverick got a Valentine from his Mimi, Payton (Kristin's Daughter), and Mickaela (Angie's Daughter). He has the best grandma and friends.

Natural

2009-02-13T18:22:00.000-08:00

Soccer Time

2009-02-13T18:14:00.000-08:00

Maverick in his first soccer outfit! He has the hair of a soccer star!

First laugh

2009-02-02T19:17:00.000-08:00

Maverick laughed for the first time today! It was sheer joy! When I tickle him under his chin he always smiles real big! Today he laughed a real laugh and I cried tears of joy. I picked him up and hugged him in my arms. I got to witness the first laugh of his life which I knew would be the first of many. It was priceless!

Nail Trimming

2009-02-01T20:30:00.000-08:00

Here is the whole sad story. Ever since Maverick was born my mom has been trimming his nails because I was too scared to do it. I once tried to trim our dog Cupcake's nails a few years back and cut one too short, let's just say she yelped very loudly and blood flowed for what seemed like days. Well, today I looked at Maverick's long finger nails and thought to myself "Your his mom, you can do this!" Highly motivated because he had already had his bath and put on his new PJs, I gave him a bottle hoping to relax him and help him fall asleep so I could attempt the manicure. Bottle finished and belly full I began to trim. First hand done I thought "not so hard, I should have been doing this all along". I continue to the next hand when I notice he had rested his freshly manicured hand on my shirt. I see red "Where did that come from?" More red.......I grab his tiny hand and on two different fingers blood had bubbled. Oh No not again! My heart sank, what have I done? I reluctantly called for Jesse knowing I was going to get that look. After telling him what happened I said "he didn't cry" and his reply "He's a man of course he didn't cry". We cleaned his hand up and Jesse's last comment was "Just let your mom do it from now on". Although it is so hard to hear the truth and I am heartbroken that some things are still challenging for me to do concerning the baby, I won't ever stop trying. I won't always do things perfect and although it was tough seeing the baby bleed I knew right then and there that was only the first of many times he would get hurt. I also knew that it would not be the only time that I make a bad decision and end up regretting it. Motherhood is tough, but when your heart is in the right place you will always find a way to kiss away all those boo boos.

PJs, Super Bowl, and Bumbo

2009-02-01T19:15:00.000-08:00

New thermal PJs

Here's Maverick in his "Super Bowl" gear. We only watched a fraction of the game.

Maverick got a new blue Bumbo today! He seems to really like it! It's so cute seeing him sit in it. I told Jesse it looks like he is sitting at a desk ready to do your taxes.:)

A Day in the Life of Maverick

2009-01-28T20:09:00.001-08:00

Corpus Christi

2009-01-28T19:28:00.000-08:00

S.P.I 5k run/walk

2009-01-28T18:59:00.000-08:00

Maverick was asleep the entire time and only woke up at the end. Mommy had to carry the 12 extra pounds

Starting Line of the Longest Causeway run/walk Jan. 2009

We all got to spend the weekend together. Daddy,Mommy, Mimi (the birthday girl), and Paw Paw. We had a really great time! It is a memory I will cherish forever. We ate at Boomerang Billys, celebrated Mimi's birthday, and walked across the causeway.

Motor Skills

2009-01-28T18:49:00.000-08:00

Mommy Back at work!

2009-01-27T19:41:00.000-08:00

It is so hard to juggle motherhood, work, and family. I have only been back teaching for three weeks now but it feels like three months. I pray in the morning before I leave to work that Maverick will be up just so I can hold him in my arms for a few minutes before I have to leave. Somedays I get my wish, today I was not so lucky. I am so lucky to have my mom taking care of him. She is the best Mimi in the world! I wish I had more time in the day to do all the things I want to do. I live for the weekends when I can spend it with my husband and son. I keep telling myself only four more months until SUMMER.

Maverick's First Christmas 2008

2008-12-25T22:11:00.000-08:00

This Christmas had a completely different feel then any other Christmas. Jesse kept telling me this is the most excited he has been about Christmas in a long time. Having Maverick in our lives has made us feel so blessed and viewing things in a new light. I see our baby boy grow and changing everyday and his sense of wonder is amazing. You can't help but look at everything in a new way. Family has always been so important in both of our lives and now we have our own little family to make new memories with. We spent Christmas Eve night in Nuevo Progresso with Jesse's family. It was such a good time and the food tasted wonderful. This was also Maverick's first time in Mexico. He did really well and all of Jesse's family wanted to hold him and touch his chubby cheeks. We invited Jesse's family to stay the night with us so we could all be together. Christmas morning everyone watched as Maverick opened his gifts with a little help from Mommy. Half way through the little guy feel asleep, it was too cute. Even though Maverick is still very little and will not remember his first Christmas, it is certain that Jesse and I will. He is growing so fast and sometimes I wish I could slow down the process and keep him little for always. Our first Christmas as a family will always hold a special place in my heart.

Baby's First Christmas

2008-12-25T22:10:00.000-08:00

Christmas Cookies

2008-12-18T20:44:00.000-08:00

Our Very Own Johnny Cash

2008-12-09T23:12:00.000-08:00

2008-12-09T15:14:00.001-08:00

Maverick's first Christmas Tree!

2008-12-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

We went out this past weekend and got our first tree. Maverick slept though the whole thing. Christmas just seems so much more special this year and we are excited about sharing it with Maverick. He will of course remember none of it because he is so small, but the pictures will remind him of his very first christmas.

Poop

2008-12-05T16:50:00.000-08:00

Maverick has said his goodbyes to breast milk and it thanked him by constipating him. We waited and waited and waited. I turned him, flipped him, rocked him, gave him a warm bath with no success. Finally yesterday at 7:30 we did the poop dance of joy! I never imagined I would ever be so happy to see poop in my life. :)

The bambino

2008-12-03T21:55:00.000-08:00

Jesse started this blog for Maverick and as his mommy I am in charge of keeping it up to date. I started a scrapbook for Maverick before he was born and now realize how difficult it is going to be to keep up with it. I am hoping this blog stays updated so that one day when Mave is older he can look back and see how much he is loved and how much he has grown.

As new parents we have taken on this wild new adventure of our son's life with a brand new set of eyes. On the day your child comes into this world you have no choice but to jump in feet first with no life preserver. I read as many parenting books as I could, got informed, and thought I did my homework. Boy was I in for a surprise! If you don't know how to swim and simply read a book telling you how to swim does that mean your ready to jump into a pool? Of course not! Sometimes I feel as if I'm sinking fast, but when I look into those beautiful brown eyes and see the tiny face of my son I rise to the surface once again to catch my breath. He is a love like I've never known, the laughter deep in the pit of my belly, a reason to get up three times in the middle of the night, and happens to looks just like the handsomest guy I have ever known. He makes me appreciate all my parents did and still do for me. It's a lot of work, but it's so worth it! With Jesse by my side as my husband, supporter, hand-holder, back rubber, tear drier, listener, love of my life, and most important Maverick's daddy I know everything is gonna be alright!

Above all we love our son and we love each other dearly. This is our family!

2008-12-03T21:53:00.000-08:00

A day in the life of Maverick!

2008-12-03T20:54:00.000-08:00

2008-12-02T19:36:00.000-08:00

My daddy made us Space Helmets! Lift off!

2008-12-02T19:35:00.000-08:00

My very first Thanksgiving!

2008-12-02T19:34:00.000-08:00

My Mimi, My cousins, and Me

2008-12-02T19:27:00.000-08:00

Cookies my name eatings my game! Now if I could only sleep for more than three hours!

2008-11-09T11:03:00.000-08:00

2008-11-09T10:58:00.000-08:00

Maverick Anthony De La Rosa is flexing his new muscles.