Puerto Rico has been a breath of fresh air. From the skinny streets we drive down to get into town, to the handful of toys we brought for Van. It’s nice being somewhere different and seeing him adjust to the change in a positive way. Each morning after our breakfast of bananas, corn meal with cheese and butter, orange juice and coffee. We walk up the driveway to feed the horses a banana. Van likes to spray the momma off with the hose. She looks hot and seems to like the water cooling her off.

It always takes a few days to adjust to the mentality of the island and the lifestyle. We have so much at home and all of our needs are met. This week we ate lobster that Conner speared and papays off of Stefan and Summers trees. It tastes fresher when it’s not from a store.


We have been to a couple of the most beautiful secluded beaches.
The Local Puerto Ricans love our little gringo boy – they stop in the grocery store to dance and sing for him. He waves his hands in the air and shouts, “HELLO” & “HI” to everyone we pass. The landscape is beautiful and the terrain is rough, the island is full of people but they are all spread out. The trees are thick and green and the frogs call out at night with their high pitch whistles. The air is damp and wet but so fresh to take in. Tomorrow we are off for more adventures on the island….

Is it terrible to say I am addicted to Facebook? Does that mean I don’t have much going on?
I think facebook is my outlet when I am bored I put mildly important things aside like taking a shower, sleeping, and feeding myself to check out other peoples photos and see what new friends have found me! I love connecting with all of these people but are we really connected? Do we really want to be? I haven’t seen you in 15 years, do you want to be my friend again? uh – hmmm.

So we are getting ready to do some traveling for ten days during the thanksgiving week to VB. We are planning our family trip to Puerto Rico in Jan which will be fun to see our amigo’s and show Van some culture…

I do hope we get a camera by then, because ours is broken and I am sorry to say that I don’t have many cool photos to upload these days because we are lacking in the digital dept. Oh what to do about our Christmas card this year… I shall pull old photos and make a yummy collage of sorts. I did find Pear Tree Designs that has some good Christmas card designs printed on 100% RECYCLED paper and the prices are right.
I am always up for designing my own so this year I am going to go with a Andy Warhol feel like this….
Well I am off to drink wine with my husband, check you later….

Well we have arrived officially. It was hard to say goodbye but we did it and by the time all of our things were out of the house it truly didn’t seem much like home anymore. It was hard to say goodbye to all of the people who we will miss so much. Friends who we will continue to miss and love forever. This is quite a journey. Tonight I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the dogs. they flew today and happend to be on a plane that got stranded in Texas for three hours, Zeke doesn’t fly well either. I know he will be scarred from this trip and it will take a little while for him to get back to normal. I plan on taking them somewhere to run and play tomorrow. Van is adjusting well, tonight he danced with a waitress from Thailand who fed him every last bite of his sweet potato and the band sang twinkle twinkle little star and the itsy bitsy spider to him while he sat in his high chair on the dance floor. He is happy and that makes me feel content.

I found this photo of Van and my mom today as I was going through my Christmas photos, I had never seen it and I just love it. I just love hugs don’t you? We should give at least 10 a day. Van loves to hug me all day long, it is the best thing ever. He also likes to pat me a lot too. I notice when he is around other kids he goes up to them and puts his head on theres even if he has never met them before. He is a warm soul, and he has a gentle heart.

I am really into Yael Naim’s tunes these days. She is from Paris, and lately I have been dreaming about visiting. YAEL NAIM & David Donatien work so well together in this album vocals and music are so harmonious. Check out some of their other songs!


Paris is calling me, ever since I watched Paris, je t’aime.
It is my kind of movie for sure through the neighborhoods of Paris, love is veiled, revealed, imitated, sucked dry, reinvented and awakened. Rent it if you haven’t already seen it and curl up with your valentine, some wine, cheese & some good bread!

Conner is coming home tonight from his trip to florida, I missed him and his warm smile he brings me everyday. Van has said dad about 1 million times these past few days. He will be so happy to see him when he wakes up tomorrow (super bowl sunday) Have a good one!

Well we made it to puerto Rico last night we arrived. It feels so different being away from Van for the first time. last night was the first night I have ever spent away from him, I felt like I had lost an arm or a leg and was wandering around looking for it (him). I know it is healthy to take trips and revive ourselves for him. It is good for him to be with other people too, I keep waiting for him to start being that baby who always wants his mom or dad, but he truly loves other people and loves being held by them too! I am going to upload some photos of van from florida and a few from our trip here so far.

we are having fun….

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