Celia Cruz at the Carnival Center

"Celia: La vida y musica de Celia Cruz"

What an awesome spectacle; it was unbelievable!!! The lead "Anissa Gathers" was phenomenal, sounded the same and had the same mannerisms as Celia Cruz, they could have not picked a better performer for the part.

Wonderful music, wonderful arrangement, wonderfully put together. It was an amazing journey in the life of Celia as seen by her loving husband "Pelucho". You will laugh, cry and get out of your seat dancing.

Many thanks to our great friend Heredes and Marcy for this great experience. We already bought tickets to see it again...Can't wait!!!

Patience

I truly believe that "Patience is a virtue"

Ethan "Squirt" Martin

We decided on what to call our little "gift from heaven." His official nickname from Tia Conchita and Tio Michael is "SQUIRT." Just like the turtle from Nemo.

I think they look alike, what do you think?

Baby Ethan

What a beautiful creation of GOD!!!

I never really reflected upon it. But we are true beauty. A true masterpiece of God's love.

I was listening to the radio on the way home and someone made a comment that made so much sense. They said something like: When we truly surrender to God, we become new beings without our own reflection, without our own goals and we become a true reflection of Jesus.

In looking at Ethan I see the peace and true love God wants us to experience. Unconditional!

We should be grateful of God's love... may we always be able to see God's creations and truly understand that God loves us not because he has to, or wants to, but because he can.

La "Campanita"

Did you know that the "Campanita" (the little thing that hangs in the back of your throat) is called The UVULA. It is made of muscle and connective tissue and is covered with the same mucous membrane that lines the inside of your cheeks and the roof of your mouth.

We this past Sunday I had a swollen UVULA. On Saturday Michael and I had dinner at Lario's at we ordered "Chicharones de Pescado" (it's the best plate there). INSIGHT: fish is made with lemon, I'm allergic to lemon, therefore I'm allergic to this fish. We had a great time (BTW, I always eat fish at Lario's) About 1 hour later we were sitting in "Ivan's room" playing Guitar Hero when I started to sneeze uncontrollably. I took 2 Benadryl and went to sleep. Slept like a baby and when it was time to get up I looked like this:

Obviously with longer hair, lighter skin and my ears were not swollen.

Anyways when I went to talk I sounded like an echo chamber and when I went to swallow I almost choked. Turns out my Uvula was swollen and obstructing my airway and throat.Needless to say I did not go to church (sad about that), and I went back to sleep.

I'm better now, no more swollen Uvula - and no more "Chicharones de Pescado."

I sure learned a lesson from this... I should have ordered a: Chicken Cesar Salad with Frijoles on the Side.

Everything tastes better with "Frijoles on the side"

WE HAVE A BABY!!!!!!

We have a baby!!! Ethan has finally been born. After so much waiting we have a cute little baby boy. He weighed 8 pounds and 12 ounces. He was born a little before 7pm. The parents are super happy. Mom and baby are doing great. Call me to know what hospital they are at and the visiting hours. God is Good!!!!

UPDATE on the Blog

OK... so it's been a long time and lot's has happened.

The Sun as risen and the Sun has set on many beautiful days in the life of a happy frijol.

Many grrrrrreat things are in the works!!!

Did you know that Rumbero King and I have been partaking in a great pastime called "exercise". It has been very grueling, very intense and very hard to keep up with. We have three more session lefts with our personal trainer, GEO. He is busting our chops and we already see the difference. Pray for us so we keep it up after the sessions cease to exist.

Here are some other cool things that are happening:

Lizbet (my BFF) is about to give birth, she gets induced tomorrow at 8:30am at Mercy Hospital. Ethan is officially on his way into the world. (Let's keep them in your prayers)

Michael had an argument with Tony. For those of you who don't know Tony. He is awesome, fun loving but can't stand Michael. The face-off is on video...it will be up soon.

Saturday (June 7th) is the "Indoor Picnic and a Movie" - super excited, many preparations are under way. I hope you can share in the magic - 11:30am at FRC Doral.

Took myself in for a tune-up on Monday and so far so good. All systems are a "GO".

Very excited about work, church, learning about GOD and serving him. Super excited about Ethan, my new body, my future and my husband. See you next time and be on the look-out for "What's-Up Wednesday's" where I fill you in on the week's happenings, I ask questions and hopefully answer some of yours.

See you next time and remember, "Everthing tastes better with Frijoles on the Side"!!!