Things we've learned thusfar

1. Sleep is a valuable commodity.
2. Baby formula smells the same going in as it does going out.
3. Xander loves water. Both baths and the pool.
4. If he can get it to his mouth he will put it in his mouth.
5. He loves to be outside and loves being strapped in the carriers. We calmed him twice today simply taking him for a walk.
6. The energy contained in babies is limitless. If we could tap into it we could be carbon neutral tomorrow.


Magnolia told Enrique that it was my birthday so he prepared a cake with candles and everyone in the dining room sang happy birthday to me! Apparently, Enrique got confused and did it for another guy first before we came to dinner. :) Very sweet gesture, I was very touched!

Uncle Kristin (Nephew Logan calls her that) took the picture of the bird because she knew Grandpa Dave would appreciate it.

The fruit on the fork is a cactus fruit. It's actually quite delicious, it tastes like a mild Kiwi fruit. Kristin mentioned it to Magnolia today and she said to be careful because it is a laxative. Most of our meals have either fresh fruit juice or actual fruit. A very nice accompaniment to any meal. I love fruit but could take or leave Mango and Papaya but yesterday we had a slice of Papaya and there was a slice of lime served with it. When you squeeze lime juice on Papaya it really transforms the flavor into something special.

Another ingredient that seems to make an appearance everyday is Cilantro, mostly in the wonderful soups served at lunch. It seems that most people either hate Cilantro or love it. If you hate it I feel sorry for you, you're missing out on one of the great joys in life. The three greatest ingredients known to man? Cilantro, Basil and Coconut milk.

In my previous post I mentioned that a lot of people come up to Alexander and say "Mi precioso!" Do you suppose in the Spanish dubbed version of the Lord of The Rings that's what Golum said?