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!