My mom was with us this weekend. She's a pretty good sport about lots of things. We thought it would be fun to have her join us for a movie in our outdoor theater. We were hoping she'd get a kick out of the drive-in feeling. I chose "An Affair to Remember" with Cary Grant and Debroah Kerr. I knew she would at least recognize the ...
My Big, Fat, Cuban Family
Family is everything to me. I love them more than words can describe.
Grand Inspirations
That beautiful little Cuban guy residing in that wonderfully fluffy nest is my grandnephew, Ben. We are all seriously besotted by this kid. His poor parents - when they come over, the first thing Eric says is, "Yay! Ben's here!" As if Helen and Daryl's (his parents) entire reason for existing is for them to deliver this ...
“Hi Mom! What’s for dinner?”
Disclaimer: It's Amy again (Marta's oldest). I have yet again taken over my mom's blog. No, she's not sick or too busy, this is just a regular old hi-jacking. One day when I grow-up and have my very own blog . . . I will still come by from time to time and take-over. :-)Every other Wednesday on my lunch break I make THE ...
My ordinary life.
Amy is just getting off work and heading over here.Eric is working on a proposal at his computer.Lucy is practicing Tiny Dancer on the piano.Jonathan is composing the score for his next film on GarageBand.Adam calls to let me know he won't be here on time, but can I please save him some food? And by the way, he will be bringing Nick and Kenny. ...
Basket Case
Adam no longer lives here. He's got a really great apartment and a couple of wonderful roommates. When he did live here, I only saw him if I was up late at night when he came in. But now that he has moved out, he visits ALL THE TIME.I'm not complaining. I'm delighted I get to enjoy my son's company as much as I do. And if I'm not here ...
Would you believe…?
I'm constantly thinking of stuff to do with my family. I think it's because I feel like I've got so much to share with them. I want them to have so many wonderful experiences and to appreciate life. I take my job as a mother pretty seriously. I'm smart enough to know that the choices I make today, the things I say, the things I do all ...
Making a Man
This is a page out of a scrapbook I made for Adam. (the entire album is in the column on the left - titled: Adam's ABC Book) It tells the story of The Splinter. Here's how it goes: Adam played lacrosse in the 8th grade. Lacrosse is like ice hockey but without the ice and much more violent. In other words, a blood sport. =( After his very first ...
My Big, Fat Cuban Outdoor Movie Theater
Okay, so.... The Darby Backyard Movie Theater ROCKS! I know you were curious.(I may never come back inside again. =D) Movies and popcorn under the stars.The picture is crystal clear. The sound is perfect.The whole scene is just idyllic. Makes me want to have a party. (actually, just about anything makes me want to have a party - I can't help it. ...
As you wish.
For my birthday last month Eric got me the most fabulous gift - a projector and a giant 10 foot screen. I know what you're thinking: "Wow. How romantic." (Not!) But, seriously, I have been wanting this for YEARS. But let me tell you why.I want to show movies outside in my backyard. (I told you I love movies.) So, we're ...
Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks
Lucy and Amy are at the Angels game tonight against the Kansas City Royals. At this hour, the Royals are wiping the field with the Angels, but do these girls care?Noooo. Why not? Because they get to wear RED.Because they get to do the wave.Because there are fireworks when the Angels score.Because of the rally monkey.Because they play salsa music ...
