tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75862692326871967772024-03-13T10:22:29.760-07:00Lets Chat Over CoffeeHidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-3529656932507730122013-05-23T10:52:00.003-07:002013-05-23T10:52:26.652-07:00The benefits of cooking with Organic Coconut oil, using Himalayan salt, Salba seeds and Maca roots<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I was never a bad eater to say..I always liked to eat clean food, once in a while yes I eat fast food, or restaurant food, but 95% of the time I home cook. I prefer a good home cook meal, but I am always trying to improve my cooking by using better healthier ingredients. It has been a week since I have started using Organic Coconut oil. I purchased my Organic Coconut oil at an organic store around my way.The benefits for using this good saturated fat oil is that researchers states is actually good for you and provides a number of profound health benefits, such as: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having a child with Down syndrome that extra chromosome they carry can cause with time, thyroid problems, their prone to quickly gain weight because their metabolism slow down, they can have weak immune system, and some are prone to have Alzheimer disease early as in their teens. Some researchers have stated that using Coconut Oil in their diet daily can slow down the progression of Alzheimer and some testimony state that their love ones have been "cured" from Alzheimer. Since I want my family to be healthy I began using Organic Coconut oil. The great thing about this Coconut oil is that you can substitute butter for coconut oil. I am making sandwiches I use coconut oil as my spread instead of butter, mayonnaise or any other spread used. I cook my rice, beans, chicken, fish, soup, and I even add a teaspoon to my protein shake or smoothie. It does not change the taste of the food at all. I even use it on my hair as a treatments. For my hair which is curly it gives it such a natural shine and it is weightless which it does not make my curls feel heavy, plus it makes my hair smell wonderful. When I purchases the jar it is a white creamy consistent like butter...It can be stores in the refrigerator or in a cool area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have been using this product for the last eight months. The director of a daycare/school Ethan was attending mention this product to me. She mention how water and salt regulates all metabolic functions of the body, including functions of the solid matter itself. It is water and salt that energizes and activates our body period; however the Pink Himalayan salt happens to be the best of the best. I was sold when she told me this.. I did some research and found that using this Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More reason for me to use this salt. I found the Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt at an organic store around my way. The cool thing about the salt it comes with a built in grinder so you can grind the salt weather you like the salt to be coarse or fine. I have used both the Pink Himalayan and the Himalayan Sea Salt.. I prefer the Pink Himalayan, I feel it gives the food a better taste. As you can see I ran out of the Pink Salt time to buy more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This wonderful seed is known to be a super food. It comes from the famous Chia Plant. It is originally from South America, known to be part of the Aztec diet and has been known for its healing properties. This little seeds is awesome. Salba supports:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are two way you can buy Salba: Seeds form or Ground form. I have both. I use the seeds form for my salad or when I am sauteing vegetables. I use ground form for the kids. I use it in their pancake mix, oatmeal, milk, or baking!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> At the organic store I go to purchase my goodies, they always give out free health magazine. In the month of April of 2013 it talked about Maca roots. Maca is a root for Peru, it is a tuber, like a potato and offers a great energy booster, not to be compared to that of drinking a red bull or those energy drinks, it is a stress reducer, helps balancing hormones( PMS, Menopause, hot flashes,thyroid, etc) promotes the growth of healthy hair, bones, teeth and muscle. It is also known to be a fertilizer enhancer and best know for improving libido and sexual function. It comes in a powder form. I use only a half a teaspoon in Amalia's milk or oatmeal before she goes to therapy; since she gets back to back therapy she needs the extra energy. I pour a half a teaspoon in my protein shake after I work out for the quick pick me up...As much as I love to grab a cup of coffee, I am trying to cut down.</span><br />
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<br />Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-75171277445007435032013-05-06T05:09:00.002-07:002013-05-06T05:09:09.239-07:00A mother instinct never fails.I am so glad February is the shortest month of the year; really I am because for every single day of the month there was something to experience. It all began February 2, it was the annual Down Syndrome Clinic Day and It was our second year to attend. I was more excited this year than last year because I knew who I really wanted to see and I was looking for second opinion regarding Therapists. As I entered the clinic I was greeted by a good friend who also happen to be a mother of a teenage with Down syndrome. She introduced me to another mother who at the end of the day we befriended each other on facebook and have been chatting ever since. My main focus was to see the Physical Therapist. Amalia has been seeing a PT for three weeks and this PT is persuading me to authorise Amalia to get hip/leg brace along with a walker that I would have to strap her to the metal pole and kind of "make" her walk. Now I have done my research and this particular walker are for children with spinal problem that needs to use this device for a quite a long long time to be more independent and learn how to walk. In case of Amalia she needs to build strength on her legs to be able to walk, not make things easy for her, plus she is a Diva and STUBBORN. This current PT also believes that children should not CRAWL...When I heard all of this, I whisper to myself, "I need to get a second opinion." As I put my name on the waiting list a very well known Geneticist in Central Florida, Dr. Pollock approached me, she just gave a quick glance at Amalia when she tells me to sit down beside her and tells me Amalia has Autism. I could have cried, become very disappointed, probably feel bummed out, but that motherly voice inside of me kept me calm. I gave a smile to Dr. Pollock and said "No, she does not have Autism, she just feel shy since she is not familiar with the place and she seeing many strange faces." Dr. Pollock advice right of way for me to see a Behavioral Therapist. I said to her "She does not require one, she is well behave she has her moment, like we all do, but she does not need one." She still advice is good to just speak to a Behavioral Therapist and I agree to see one, it was a free clinic, so why not?! After our quick conversation I was called to see the Physical Therapist. I informed her what Amalia's current PT is advising for me to do. The PT at the clinic was very honest and said "Amalia needs to work on building strength on her legs, once she master that she will walk, run, jump, etc." She showed me exercise I can do at home for Amalia to build leg muscle strength and she did great, she was standing with support and had her legs straight "She does not need hip/leg brace and she does not need the walker her PT is mentioning..a word of advice get a new PT." I came out of the room like I was winning "Mom Instinct 1- PT 0." Second on my list was Occupational Therapist walked in there with a list of questions. Amalia's current OT had her practicing taking shape out of the bucket and putting the shape back in the bucket for the last nine months. I always speak to my High School awesome friend Margaret, who happens to be a teacher to special kids and in her school they have PT, OT, Speech Therapist on board and she mention how Amalia's OT should be learning ADL SKILLS (Activity of Daily Living) learning how to feed herself, drink out of her own cup, etc.. The OT at the Clinic advice the same thing and was honest and said Amalia is delayed in OT because she has not been giving the proper exercise and advice to get a new OT. Once again I left the room knowing I was right all along, the place she is attending are not providing the proper therapy for her. The third therapist on my list to see was the Speech Pathologist. Amalia's current Speech Therapist and I have argue often about Oral Motor Therapy, which is a variety of exercises to develop awareness, strength, coordination and mobility of the oral muscles. Her Speech Therapy "believes" she will chew when she wants to....The Speech Pathologist at the clinic could not have stressed enough about how important children with low tones should get Oral Motor Therapy. After chatting, he also recommended me to seek a speech therapist that performs Oral Motor Therapy. After seeing PT, OT, and Speech Therapist I went to see Stacey the Behavioral Therapist who was very informative regarding her field. She provided organizations name and contact number that can do home bound Behavior Therapy. My time was up and was headed to Dr. Pollock room to chat with her more about Amalia. She schedule an appointment to see her at her practice because she needs to do some testing to really diagnose her with Autism as well. She did observe her and advice to get a new PT, OT, and Speech Therapist and wrote down Referral to see the new therapists and was going to keep in touch with her Pediatric. It was late in the afternoon and I was feeling exhausted is like my adrenaline was wearing out and I was going to crash. I arrived home, cooked, ate and kind of gave it a thought as I glanced at my daughter and asked myself "Where does she see "Autism" in my daughter?" and then that motherly talks from within kept me calm. The following week I made an appointment with her pediatric so he can referred me to another clinic to take Amalia so she can get the proper therapy. The hard part was telling the therapist to discharge Amalia and of course the million and one questions of Why? How come? Where will she be attending? I answer as honest as I could. I told them that by attending the Down syndrome clinic I realized that Amalia was not getting the proper exercises and as her mother I want was best for her and it does not hurt to try Oral Motor Therapy, to see a Physical Therapist that works with her instead of relying a device that she does not need and she needs an Occupational therapist that will help her with ADL skills. Well let's just say it was not that easy..I had to wait another week for her to be discharge because the administrator who does the discharge always left to do some errands and did not come back for the day; but yes she did get the discharge and I am just waiting for the new clinic to process the paper work and give me a date to start. On Valentine day she had her six months cardiologist appointment and she is doing phenomenal..She does not need to see her cardiologist for the next two years....Fast forward to February 20, 2013 it was my scheduled day to see Dr. Pollock. Walked in and to the Doctor surprise Amalia was not the same child she saw at the clinic. Amalia showed her true colors. She said "Hi," to the doctor ans she waved and blew her a kiss. She saw a picture of an apple and said "Apple." Dr. Pollock was taken by surprise that no matter how many years of experience she has under her belt, she is human and makes mistakes. She observed Amalia and gave a clear diagnose that she does not have Autism. She is a happy baby with a warm infectious smile.!Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-42004752640048112282013-01-05T19:25:00.003-08:002013-01-05T20:28:32.122-08:00Beautiful words and comforting!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am not sure what I was trying to google the other day but I came across the following website: </span><a href="http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com/inspirat.htm"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com/inspirat.htm</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">... <span style="color: black;">Childen with Mosaic Down syndrome have two distinct cell groupings. In some cells there is a total of 46 chromosomes, which is the “typical” group. In other cells there is an extra copy of the chromosome #21, making 47 cells total for this group. This website has two poems that touched my heart and I wanted to share.</span></span><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="story"></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A Story contributed by Erma Bombeck</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This year, nearly 100,000 women will become mothers of handicapped children. Somehow I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As he observes, he instructs his angel to make notes in a giant ledger. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint, Matthew." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"Smith, Marge, daughter, patron saint, Cecillia." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint...give her Gerard. He's used to profanity." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Finally he passes a name to the angel and smiles, "Give her a handicapped child". The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy." "Exactly," says God. "Could I give a handicapped child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"But has she patience?" asks the angel." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"I don't want her to have to much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off she'll handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so necessary in a mother. The child I am going to give her has his own world. She has to make it live in her world, and that's not going to be easy." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you," God smiles. "No matter. I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The angel gasps, "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">God nods, "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman who I take for granted a 'spoken word.' She will never consider a 'step' ordinary. When her child says 'Momma' for the first time, she will be present at a miracle and know it! I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...cruelty, ignorance, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day, because she is doing my work as surely as if she were here by my side." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel, pen poised in mid air." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">God smiles, "A mirror will suffice." </span><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="heaven"></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Heaven's Very Special Child</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A meeting was held quite far from Earth,<br />"It's time again for another birth."<br />Said the Angels to the Lord above,<br />"This special child will need much love."<br /><br />Her progress may seem very slow,<br />Accomplishment she may not show;<br />And she'll require extra care<br />From the folks she meets down there.<br /><br />She may not run or laugh or play.<br />Her thoughts may seem quite far away.<br />In many ways she won't adapt<br />And she'll be known as handicapped.<br /><br />Oh let's be careful where she's sent.<br />We want this life to be content.<br />Please, Lord, find the parents who<br />Will do a special job for you.<br /><br />They will not realize right away<br />The leading role they are asked to play.<br />But with this child sent from above<br />Comes stronger faith and richer love.<br /><br />And soon they'll know the privilege given<br />In caring for the Gift from Heaven.<br />Their precious charge, so meek and mild,<br />Is Heavens Very Special Child. </span>Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-43849378600016931102013-01-05T19:05:00.001-08:002013-01-05T19:05:34.525-08:00The Magic of turning TWO!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever since Amalia turned two it has been magical, she is reaching her milestone with grace. Some of the milestone she is reaching are: Tummy crawling, holding her standing posture for nine minutes, she is pivoting on her tush, she is grabbing more object and is studying shapes very carefully, she is verbal, she says, Dada, cow, duck, chicken, Si (yes), star, makes the phonics sounds of the letter "f", "e", "h","a", "c", "k" "m" and makes the coolest "oh" face!...She loves songs some of her favorite songs are: the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Patty Cake- Patty Cake Bakers Man, If you are happy and you know it clap your hands, and two spanish song called "Linda Manita" (Beautiful Hands) and PonPon el dedito en el pilon. She says hi, every time she sees someone whom she feels are worth the greeting and when the phone rings she says: hi....She even takes my cell phone and says hi..I love how she is becoming more aware of her surroundings! With the magical two it also comes with TEMPER TANTRUM! Brushing her hair and teeth is like having a wrestling match. If she is not fed quick enough she has a hissy fit. She has food preference..Alfredo sauce is her favorite DO NOT give her Marinara or Meat Sauce she will spit it out and give you a not so happy face. Now with no further a do, here are some of Amalia videos enjoy.<br />
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I know with a blink of an eye she will be walking and running and I will be her biggest cheerleader in the crowd!Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-4551778921841067632012-10-03T11:14:00.005-07:002012-10-03T12:45:59.930-07:00A Wedding in October.When my high school girlfriend Margaret Cisneros informed me that she was getting married by church I was thrilled; but when she asked me to create her wedding hair accessories I am not going to lie I was ecstatic and nervous. Nervous? Why? Well Margaret and I were not that close in high school. We had some classes together and she was part of the team in Guys and Dolls where I played the lead role Adelaide and she was working magic behind the curtains. It was not until March 2010 that her and I began chatting in Face book since we were both expecting at the time. She was a couple a month ahead of me in her pregnancy..After a couple of back and forth chatting in face book she gave me her cellphone number and I called her and we have been the bests of friends ever since. After I gave birth to Amalia and was informed that she might have Trisomy 21, she was one of the first person who I called and cried too. Margaret is a special education teacher therefore she gave me then and gives me now the best advice when it comes to my little diva; so for her wedding I wanted to create something beautiful, unique, and elegant. She told me her theme colors which are lavender and gray. Then we began brain storming on the type of decor she wants her wedding to be, was it going to be a rhinestone bling bling kind of wedding, a romantic candle type of wedding, etc. Then an idea came to my mind, I told her what about a feather, pearl kind of old Hollywood type of wedding and she agreed. The name Feather Me Lovely came to mind to represents her wedding hair decors. I wanted their hair decor to tell a story, their life story. A little information about Margaret ( I have her consent on this) and Michael (groom), there first daughter Isabella ( Bella) was delivered early due to some complications and Bella lived on this earth for five months and for those five months this little angel touched the heart of so many, that although she is not here with us physically, she is here with us in our heart and mind always. Therefore as the angel that she was and still is, she is part of her parents wedding by representing the Feathers. After Isabella, Margaret and Michael gave birth to two adorable little girls Katherine (4) and Ava (2), these two little diva represents the Pearls in the wedding decor. I wanted to create something special for the groom as well, a unique boutonniere by using an old skeleton key. <br />
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<strong> The Flower Girl hair fascinator</strong>:<br />
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<strong><em>Katherine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Ava </em></strong>hair fascinator tells the story of two little girls who are always watched by their older sister Isabella (The Feather). The Pearls a very rare, fine, admirable, and valuable gemstone represents how they are being raised by their parents to become beautiful young ladies. The Net represents the protection they will always have from their parents no matter the age. The Flower is a combination of three colors, Purple, which is a color used for good judgment and to represents royalty (they are princess). Lavender a color of grace and elegance. White a color of innocence and pure. Rhinestone Center represents the girls will always twinkle with a shiny sparks in their parents eyes.<br />
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<strong><em>Michael's </em></strong>the man of the house the one who is responsible to protects his family. I decided to create the boutonniere on an old skeleton key because Michael was raised with the old tradition value of what a man, husband, father is suppose to do. The key says: responsible, knowledge, power and life. The Feather represents his first daughter Isabella the angel she is and always will be. The Gray Color Ribbons with four pearls represents security, maturity and dependability that he provides to his family. The Purple flowers meaning royalty and he is the man of the house! I wanted to add a rhinestone button that represents the bride headpiece; therefore he has one and the bride headpiece has the other similar button.</div>
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<strong><em>Margaret's</em></strong> head piece: I used Chiffon because the material says elegance, delicate and strong. White for the pure love she has on her family. The three rosette for her three princess. The feather for her angel Isabella. The pearls because she is a lady of purity, harmony, humility, elegance, and valuable. One of the three center stone share a connection with her groom boutonniere. I also made a birdcage veil for the bride (forgot to take a picture). I chose birdcage because it gives that old vintage glamour look.</div>
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<strong><em>Margaret</em></strong> wanted to wear a different hair piece something lighter for the reception and I had the perfect one in mind. All Feather hair clip with a beautiful star center button with a bit of a net.</div>
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I surprised her with a bridal garter that I created with feather two different fabric flowers using chiffon and a bit of bling on a stretch lace.</div>
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Since I would not be able to attend her wedding I wanted to to make sure I packed her wedding accessories very well, also I wanted to make sure she knew which piece was what and to whom it belonged too and send it via FedEx with a hand written note to the bride and groom.<br />
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May the Lord always bless you both! Congratulations! Que Viva El Amor! <br />
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<br />Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-60801227214815702942012-10-03T09:08:00.001-07:002012-10-03T09:08:58.150-07:00Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-74007824768653125222012-10-01T07:38:00.001-07:002012-10-01T07:38:54.289-07:00Fashion Diva!Amalia received great gifts for her birthday, that I catch myself looking at her gifts and wondering if they make them for adults. Since I can not remember who gave her what, I decided to create this post as a Thank You. I will be adding more from time to time.<br />
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This Modeling job is tiring! lolol
Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-13987751601333502822012-09-18T11:43:00.000-07:002012-09-18T11:43:33.480-07:00Butterfly Garden Birthday Party.Dear Amalia;<br />
On Sept 2, 2012 we will celebrate your Big 2nd Birthday. We are going to celebrate it in New York City at grandma's house. It is a big deal for me to celebrate your birthday because we did not celebrate your first birthday since you had open heart surgery and eye surgery. That is why we wanted to make your Second birthday special and decided to take a road trip to New York to be around family and friends who wanted to meet you. I decided to go with the theme of Garden Butterfly because you are my butterfly princess, everyday you blossom and show me that you can fly with time. Your smile is like a garden of beautiful flowers its vibrant and colorful. I wanted you to wear a beautiful dress but a dress with meaning, therefore I decided to do it myself and because you do not like hats I designed and created your hair birthday fascinator. I wanted every little girl to feel like butterflies so I bought butterfly wings and for the boys I created frog sun visors. I wanted your birthday table to have little butterflies and frogs with delicious goodies. I made sure you had a pinata and I was so lucky to find a butterfly pinata. Your food menu consist of lasagna made by me, baked ziti made by your aunt Yliana, some delicious rice with vegetables, rice with green pigeon, Shepard's pie made by Margaret, potato salad with carrots made by your great aunt Rosa, green salad, roasted chicken made by your aunt Yolanda, pork roast made by grandma, chicken stew made by grandma, Italian bread everything was so good...Your favorite was lasagna! We also had a table with all kinds of cookies and raspberry M& M, skittles and cake pom pom made by Karen La Paz. What about your cake? your cake was unbelievable beautiful Karen La Paz made your cake it was so beautiful and soooo delicious..the filling was Guayaba..Karen said it was her first time creating a Guayaba cake filling and it was soooooo gooood. She did an amazing amazing job. She decorated just like the theme. We had balloons and some pink, green and white tissue pompom that I also made as part of your decorations. Your cake table was decor with a pink ruffle skirt on top of a white table cloth with white tulle adorned around with butterflies pin in the center and on the two ends of the table. On the top of the table there was a pink lantern, pink, green stripped fun straws and the frog sun visors for the boys. I also placed your butterfly wings on the table. You looked so beautiful and you enjoyed every ones company...Everyone was smitten with you but after a while you became tired and went to sleep; no worries everyone had an amazing time.<br />
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It was time to try the dress on..and you looked so beautiful.<br />
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Beautiful tissue flower handmade by Margaret's mother<br />
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Food description tags.Thanks to Margaret for creating them<br />
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Boys frog sun visor<br />
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A party would not be complete with out games. I wanted a "pin the butterfly on the flower" kind of game, however I did not find one. My awesome friend Margaret created such a beautiful "pin the butterfly on the flower" and she also created for the boys "pin the frog on the Lilly pond." The kids had an amazing time, sadly I was so involve with the game that I did not take pictures.<br />
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This is some of the wonderful family friend who attender your birthday party and who love you so very very much.<br />
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Big brother Ethan wearing the froggy visors<br />
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Butterfly Sophie<br />
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Butterfly Katherine and Ava with their parent. <br />
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Happy Birthday my beautiful butterfly! <br />
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A couple of hour later my sister, niece, nephew and brother came by my mothers house and the fun begins. My sister never changes she is the little sister that will always dig in your luggage, closet , drawer just to see what might fit her and try it on and persaude me on why it looks better on her..Lolol...so we did what we always did when we get together get dressed up and strike a pose.....We went to my moms room and put on dads hats.<br />
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I was observing every little corner of my house because everyroom has a memory. I just stare and my mind goes back to that time giving me a bittersweet feeling because as much as I love my family, I have one of my own to make memories with. Love you guys and miss you dearly!<br />
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Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-67182752451103769382012-09-12T12:09:00.003-07:002012-09-12T12:10:07.763-07:00Road Trip and Birthday Party Planning Part 2.The time came for us to take our nice long long long road trip to NYC. I packed my car and off we went..I was so excited because I have not seen my family in a year and planning Amalias birthday party and getting to see so many friends and family I had a ball of excitement in my stomach..I made sure I packed fun activities for the kids... I packed flash cards, coloring book with crayons, books and my Ipad where they can watch movies..and to my surprise my kids rocked..There were so well behaved. I packed food to eat, packed, crackers, cheese, coldcuts, cereals, homemade food that was able to be eaten at room temperature and a cooler full of water, juice and yogurt. We embarked at 12:26 midnight grabbed my thermo of fresh coffee and played some music and off we went. One of the coolest thing about roadtrip is being able to see the sunrise and sunset it something about such setting that makes me feel alive and blessed. Once we arrive North Carolina it is a tradition of ours to have a hearty delicious breakfast at Crack and Barrel..I love there pancakes, I have tried to mimick it and I have failed. I can eat there pancakes all day! Ok, back to the trip.. Amalia liked their grits and Ethan well he had a bit of our breakfast plate, some of pancake, some steak, eggs, hashbrowns and biscuit.. Yummy..<br />
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<br />Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-31001656630725839262012-08-27T06:41:00.001-07:002012-09-12T12:10:25.892-07:00Road Trip and Planning a Birthday Party Part 1.I am a bit excited! My baby girl turned two on August 8, but she woke up with a pink eye and she was not in a festive mood. Instead we will be celebrating her BIG 2 in NYC with family and friends. I have to confess I am bit nervous. I am going to see a high school friend that I have not see since..wait for it......15 years.. "What?" "How can that be?" Well, we were not that close in high school..We took science class together and when I did Guys and Dolls she was taking care of things behind the scene. We grew close when we came across on each other on Face Book. She and I were pregnant and we began chatting on facebook and that is how we grew close. When I told her I was going to NYC to celebrate Amalia's birthday we both started talking about the birthday theme and games to play with the little kids..We even plan the menu......<br />
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Amalia's birthday theme is Butterfly Garden party...I was able to get butterfly wings for some of the little girls from the dollar store and for the boys I made frog sun visors out of foam. I went to party city and bought some garden theme goodies...Let me tell you a little bit about myself. When I plan a dinner event or party event, my minds creates something grand my imagination goes loco..hahaha...and I want to replicate the same vision in reality..but it is hard because I don't have money like that and second because I might not find the exact supply to create such event....but I make the best of it....Back to the party theme.... My mother has a front yard and with good weather, the front yard will be decorated with butterfly, pinwheels, frogs toy...My mother has a closed porch and that will be decorated with hanging tissue pompom that will be made by moi, hanging strings, a hanging butterfly pinata and the buffet table will be decor with pink table cloth holding delicious home made food (I come from Dominican Parents) such as, Morro de gandules (rice with pigeon peas) pollo al horno (roasted chicken), Lasagna, potato salad, green salad, pernil (pork shoulder), ceviche, white rice, Italian bread homemade dipped garlic sauce for the bread, and Shepard pie( made by my friend), a tray holding carrots, celery, cherry tomato, broccoli with ranch dip, and fruits salad. On the birthday cake table, will be decor with pink ruffle skirt, with white tulle holding butterfly wings, some balloons and on the table will have trays of cookies, wafers, cake pops (will be made by my friend Karen) and the birthday cake will also be created by Karen. Some jars to hold raspberry M&M and yogurt pretzels.. As I write this I get so excited...Now for the guest of honor the birthday girl I decided to be creative..I decided to create a tutu dress with a crochet top, and a beautiful headband that I also hand made using satin fabric, pink lace and marabou feather laid on a stretchy lace.with pink butterfly wings.....In addition Margaret is allowing me to borrow some jars and vase for decoration purpose....I will put up pictures of the event.. If the weather does not cooperate then we will take the party inside...Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-14467578110020140242012-07-18T09:45:00.000-07:002012-07-18T09:45:21.493-07:00Long Over DueLast month some family came from up north and I could not be more excited...Just the thought of my children having fun with their cousins, aunts and uncle made me all giddy inside..it meant making memories. It was their first time in Florida and they had in mind the theme parks and beach they wanted to attend. The weather cooperated...the weather promised a nice week of high 90'S..woohooo!!! The first day they came early..I made a delicious breakfast of eggs, turkey bacon, fruit, waffle topped with powdered sugars, coffee and orange juice....after breakfast a quick tour of Downtown Disney and Orlando...we then ate dinner at Buffalo Wings....and once we came home we play WII and dance our way to sleep...Woke up early the next day..tune in the weather channel and a promising of high 95 we headed the Aquatica the water park theme....Eat breakfast...packed coolers...put a TON of sunscreen on...put on our bathing suits and out the door...We arrived at ten in the morning and the place was packed....once we all went and found the perfect spot to drop off all of our belonging...the kids dodged to the water and the adult follow.....had a great time and we did not leave until the park closed at seven o'clock the kids were all tired but you can tell they had an awesome time...The next day it was a trip to Lego Land...Such a beautiful colorful park...do not know who had more fun the kids or the adults, the night ended with a nice meal at Olive Garden..... The next day was beach day....they headed to Clear Water beach and I stood home with the princess since I was not feeling well at all.....but managed to cook a nice home made meal since I have been wanting to cook for my guest.... The next day agenda Sea World...Ethan's favorite place....He was told that morning we were going to Sea World, he looked for his shamu the whale plush toy and out the door we went.......It was a great week....the next day they were headed back up north...as we departed we hugged each other with tears in our eyes......and we thank each other for everything....I wished them a safe blessed trip and until next time.....<br />
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The above picture...Grand Central New York...a little bit of home in the state of Florida..made out of Lego's.Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-9177828800771100382012-06-26T10:23:00.000-07:002012-06-26T10:23:54.568-07:00Cappuccino for children<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>This morning I was drinking my delicious warm cup of coffee when I heard on the Doctor show that in Australia, coffee shops serve cappuccino for children calling it "Babyccino." This trend has been going on for over a decade and now this trend is in New York. Coffee shops in Brooklyn such as in Park Slope and Fort Green have barista serving this "Babyccino" for a price of two dollars. Babycinno is described as a cappuccino beverage featuring a shot of decaf espresso topped with steamed milk and froth, while others use it to describe steamed milk with foam on top and a touch of cinnamon. Now, when I was small my grandmother once in a while would give me coffee diluted in water with crackers as a "snack." It is common in the Latin culture to give a taste of coffee to children; but not to the point of going to a coffee shop with your toddler and ask for a Babyccino. </em></span><br />
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Have a blessed day! Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-32281695281437884762012-06-05T10:02:00.001-07:002012-06-05T10:02:17.665-07:00Surgery Day.....<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>June 4, 2012 at 4:45 a.m. my alarm went off it was time to wake up, get ready to go to the hospital for Ethan's schedule surgery. I am not going to go into detail on what the surgery was about for one day he will grow up and maybe read this and do not want to embarrass him; therefore let us just say, the surgery was to correct what mother nature did not do. As a mother I knew that he was going to be just fine. I just felt a bit uneasy with the anesthesia part, but I prayed about it and knew God answered my prayer because my uneasiness became calm and felt a feeling of confidence.. The staff was just amazing, especially the child life specialist Jessie..she was so bubbly that just being in her presence I became bubbly..She played with Ethan with a children doctors kit tool explaining how they were going to take his blood pressure and a how a mask will make him take a nice long nap. Ethan was allowed to chose the flavor of the mask...he chose chocolate. Also, she told Ethan, there is a trading card collection game in which he needed to collect four animal card from the other staff, the animals were: a fish, an elephant, a monkey, and a bear and once he collects all four he gets a prize. They sure made him feel so comfortable. </em></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Until one day her dream came true, s</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">he was going out with out toddler one, nor toddler two....s</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">he got in her car and said adieu...</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As she got on the road, she thought "where to go, where to go?."</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The library sounds like fun but no....a</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">nd she said again "where to go, where to go"...t</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">he nail salon for a mani/pedi will be perfect...as she enter the nails salon the nice lady said sorry appointment only...oh no what a bummer...she even had the color in mind for her toes that reminded her of the summer...."oh well thanks"...she said as she walked out wondering what to do next.... "I guess i will go to Publix and do some food shopping instead" she said...up and down the aisle she went...she bought some boars head turkey, hot dogs, refreshment and bread....she bought some sushi as well...that she ate in the car by herself...she turned on the car, got back on the road and decided to finally head on home.....As she arrived she was welcome with kisses and hugs...that made her realise she was truly missed...although her outing was not amusing as she foreseen she knows that being home is where the fun really is..and although being at home is a daily routine....she can accomplish anything with a mug of delicious caffeine....The End!</span></em><br />
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<br />Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-91524157803568727492012-05-31T07:25:00.000-07:002012-05-30T07:27:25.773-07:00A childs creativity is priceless...... <em><span style="font-size: large;">When I was a kid I was creative...I will take my grandma's pots and pan and made it into a drum set...or took any object that resemble a microphone, sang to an audience of stuffed animals and dolls....well the other day I had to do some chores around the house and decided to let Ethan watch some television...he is either into dinosaurs or robots....I put on transformer cartoon on Netflix and after a while I came to a living room and found this.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"> The lightning McQueen tricycle plays the role of <strong>Optimus Prime</strong></span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;"> The Lion face mobile plays the role of <strong>Bumble Bee</strong></span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;"> The Bus face mobile plays the role of <strong>Ratchet</strong></span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;"> The Giraffe plays the role of <strong>Ironhide</strong></span></em><br />
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<br />Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-30240135418711978952012-05-30T06:10:00.000-07:002012-05-30T06:10:08.201-07:00Oh what a weekend.... <em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">We have been watching the news Saturday night wondering to our self if we should head to a water park on Sunday since the weather man was mentioning 60 % rain the entire week; but we went to sleep and depending how the sky looked in the morning we will decide to take the trip or not. Sunday came and we woke up to a clear blue sky, did not waste any time packed towels, prepared my cooler with refreshment, fruits and snacks, prepare the kiddos, and off to Aquatica before mother nature changes her mind and turns the clear sky into a grey gloomy one. </span></em><br />
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<!--/topics/john.14.12--><h3><!--/topics/song.4.7--><h3><a class="bibleref" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song+of+Solomon+4%3A7&version=ESV"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Song of Solomon 4:7</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. </span></h3><!--/topics/gen.1.27--><h3><a class="bibleref" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A27&version=ESV"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Genesis 1:27</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. </span></h3></h3>Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586269232687196777.post-37462496356594462892012-03-06T13:48:00.067-08:002012-03-09T04:59:54.210-08:00I would not cry over spill milk, ok maybe a little. <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some friends came over from out of town and they are staying with us for a week. Therefore a weekend of awesomeness was planned. Before we head out to Downtown Orlando, we stopped to eat at a Dominican Restaurant. After great meal and great conversation I get up and take my handbag when milk was spilling all over the floor..I take a look inside my bag, one of Amalia's bottle with milk spilled all over my brand NEW hand bag. Everything got wet, diaper, wallet and all the goodies we as woman and mommy carry.. I ran to the bathroom to clean it....and as much as I wanted to "go back home and go no where, i was not going to let spilled milk ruin my day" I cleaned it, air dry every little thing and headed to the car. The good thing I had a Thermos with milk for Amalia just in case. As soon as I got in the car, i have a Victoria Secret, body splash and I moist a towel and put it inside my handbag because we all know milk is good for you but the smell of milk is not very pleasant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> We arrived at Downtown Orlando and just seeing so many people and children makes me happy. I am from New York so being in a crowded place makes me happy, makes me feel alive. We went inside the Lego Store play with some Lego's and then we enter the Disney store and tried on some funny hats and mouse ears. After walking around we decided to head to Dave and Buster and have some more fun. Ethan had a blast pretending he was driving the cars...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monday the weather was perfect for SEA WORLD..Yeahhh!!!! We arrived thinking it is Monday the park is not going to be packed, we were so wrong. We went in and had a blast. Many families go to the beach a lot or to a specific playground, we do Sea World A LOT...Ethan loves the dolphin and Shamu shows. Also, because he is quite tall for a three year old, he got to ride the Shamu roller coaster for kids, he rode the tea cup and he was just all smile. Amalia rode the carousel, she fell asleep, other than that we had a great great time.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Valentine Days! and let it be everyday full of love and happiness!</span><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aussiegall/465898486/"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img alt="String of hearts" class="size-full wp-image-11964" height="391" src="http://www.photographyblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/465898486_d99ff8f34c.jpg" title="String of hearts" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<div class="wp-caption-text"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">String of hearts by Louise Docker</span></div><br />
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<a href="http://www.photographyblogger.net/25-pretty-pictures-of-pink/"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://www.photographyblogger.net/25-pretty-pictures-of-pink/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><strong><span style="color: magenta;">Table Decor</span></strong></u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Table cloth - my own</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Square vase- my own</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hydrangeas flower- bought at walmart from better homes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hearts: bought at walmart</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plates, utensils, glass- my own</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Table runner: red tissue paper that I collect from gifts given to the children</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lace- my own</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Candles and candle holder: my own</span><br />
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<h3><a class="bibleref" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13%3A4-7&version=ESV"><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><em>1 Corinthians 13:4-7</em></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><em> </em></span></h3><h3><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.</span></h3><br />
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<h3><a class="bibleref" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13%3A13&version=ESV"><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><em>1 Corinthians 13:13</em></span></a></h3><h3><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. </span></span></h3>Hidalinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16157182048201516128noreply@blogger.com0