A big welcome & hello to those who are checking in after receiving Rocco's birth announcement! I wish I had some pics to post, but this busy mom has misplaced the camera cable to download pictures. :( St. Anthony, pray for us!

Rocco is growing so quickly! At his 2-week appointment, he has exceeded his birth weight. The kid is a good eater!

Blaise (3) is loving being a big brother. He's very protective of Rocco. And when Rocco sneezes, we crack up at sweet Blaise saying, "Beshoo, Baby Wocco." It melts our hearts!

KK is turning 6 on Monday. I went to her classroom this week, and this crazy girl was dancing the robot during an ABC song! Last week was a big week, because she lost her first 2 teeth! That Tooth Fairy pays big these days. She got $5 for her 1st tooth! Inflation, I tell ya.

Sebastian is always making us proud at school, socially and academically. :) And this year is a big year for him too in that he's preparing for his 1st Communion! How time flies!

We have much to be thankful for, and hope the same for each of you. Happy fall!

P.S. Still no word on the outcome of Jorge's big job interview. Maybe this week!

We have a new baby! His little face just melts each of our hearts to pieces. Many have asked, "How are the older kids adjusting?" The answer is that they are crazy about him! The biggest issue we have is that there is such a thing as too much kissing on Baby! :)

Week One, we even got plenty of rest as "new" parents. However, last night was our first tough night. Rocco seemed more restless, and stayed awake longer between feedings. *yawn* I feel partially responsible, because my diet was terrible yesterday. How easily I forget that my choices affect him. :O

Delivery was a remarkable experience! So many people are so fearful of the risks associated with multiple C-sections, but God was in control. The baby is healthy & my doctor said that everything "in there" looked GREAT! There was minimal scar tissue, etc. The recovery was fantastic too. The 2nd day, I took a shower, put on some make-up, got dressed, and was walking around. I felt fine... or at least better than I did after C-section #1. :) We are on cloud 9, even amidst the sleep deprivation & uncertainties about what the rest of the year holds. This child is sheer blessing.

By the way, Jorge's interview went really well. Thank you for the prayers. We thought it was almost over, but the school called him on Friday and said, "Ok, we've narrowed it down to 2 people. Can you come back for a last interview on Sept. 15?" I'm glad they are taking this process seriously and pray that the right candidate gets the job. :-) Keep the prayers coming!

This week is like my belly... BIG, BIG, BIG.

It's been challenging to get into the routine of waking the family up early to get ready for school, but we're making it & enjoying it. And if that weren't enough to adjust to...

I started a new, full-time job teaching at the university on Monday. Thanks to God, my classes are between 9:00-12:00 every day, and maintian mommy-flexibility. And if that weren't enough to adjust to...

We are scheduled to deliver Baby #4 (Rocco No-Middle-Name-Yet) tomorrow at noon! (My students will be off for about 3 weeks, then I'm back to work again, God-willing.) PLEASE, PLEASE pray for us. Many in the medical field don't recommend multiple C-sections, but our trust is in the Lord. And if that weren't enough to keep our minds occupied...

Jorge is on a big job interview today! He won't return until late tonight. We've moved all over Texas the past few years. We thought we were done too. We LOVE our current town... really, really love it, BUT...

A big school recently opened up a big position in Jorge's field. It's a very reputable, private school... and did I mention that they PAY COLLEGE TUITION for their employee's KIDS???!!! That alone was reason for Jorge to apply. These opportunities in his field are few & far between. So here we are weeks after an application, and Jorge is a finalist currently meeting people on their campus as I write. May God's will be done. If he gets it, we'll rejoice. If he doesn't, we'll rejoice. :-)

With all this uncertainty in our lives right now, we put our faith in the One who doesn't change & who holds every piece of our lives in His hands.

So I haven't updated our family blog since 2009! Oops. Well I suppose it would be wise to update it for Aunt Concha who is not on facebook. :-)

Our family has stayed busy. In 2009, we moved to a small town in the Dallas area and have really enjoyed it. The kids are growing like weeds.

Sebastian just started 2nd grade. *gasp!* He's got his father's humor and gift of math. Karol began kindergarten and is LOVING every moment of it. She gets excited about things like classroom turtles and getting tomatoes in her lunchbox. Blaise is home with his mom for now and is not sure what to do without his siblings around. There's no one young to play (or argue) with. That should change soon...


In one week, we expect the arrival of Baby #4. We are so excited.

A 4th pregnancy is soooo very different from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

This time, there are FIVE of us to anxiously await this arrival. The kids are ecstatic, and had even begun praying that God would give them another baby WAYYYY before our parental hearts were asking for that!

This time, there is less stress about cribs, diapers, etc. We know what basics baby items are needed, and the rest is not worth any stress. Ironically, a greater sense of calm comes with the 4th.

And, this time, we've noticed that strangers often look at us like we're crazy! When they see a pregnant mom toting 3 kids, they strangly try to talk me out of "wanting more." This part has been humorous AND sometimes difficult. :-) We know kids are exhausting, expensive, and in need of attention. We know we look somewhere in between being "irresponsible" or being "Octo-Mom type baby addicts." ;) However, from the beginning of our marriage, Jorge & I have been strongly convicted that each child God gives us will be considered a reward, a blessing, and a gift... even when they're not acting like one. To somehow say no to the gift would not be an option for us. We know that not everyone will understand, but it certainly makes us treasure all of the excitement and kind, encouraging words that have come from family, friends, & neighbors.

So God-willing, the next post will include our newest blessing! Please keep us in your prayers!