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I’m a US Citizen!

June 23, 2010

Hello!!! and soo sorry for not blogging in like forever! Life gets a little overwhelming sometimes, but I am sooo pleased to say that I am an Amaricana!!!

Yes, I did it!! Well, I guess I need to write my Thank you(s):

First to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I really do owe it all to him….! Although at times I questioned the way things were happening in my life, He has got me thorough sooo much! My sweet parents for bringing me to this country and supporting me like little girl. My husband is the one person who has really helped me through to complete this process that took about 5 years! My friends and family for encouraging me to start studying for the test..! Oh…this is the funnies part was when they asked me what the name of the National Anthem was, I said: “The Start-Spranklyn Banner” The officer just busted out laughing and told me I was going to be the subject during their lunch break!

I was really comfortable with all the questions they asked me…I really enjoyed reviewing the History of this country…! Ask me anything!! ( ha-ha..not really!) Do I feel any different? umm..not just yet…but this really is such an encouraging fact to keep going and get what I want, so I will continue to move forward with my career and goals I have for this life of mine.

One thing I do want to do is to VOTE!! I can’t wait to just start exercising this my new right…I have never voted, so that would be pretty excited. Thanks to you for being such a loyal friend, and all those people that commented of facebook! I was excited to post that Status Update, I know some of my friends were waiting to hear back! I love all of you and God bless you big time! its time to celebrate!

Happy Birthday Mom!

May 18, 2010

Today was a special day! It was my mommy’s ## birthday…I won’t say exactly how old, but honesty, she is pretty young! Here are a couple of things that I have to say about my mom: she is an amazing salsa dancer, she lovees coming over to my house–she cooks and cleans and play with Miles (really…its amazing!) But on top of all the wonderful things a mother does, she really truly cares about us. I have always admire the way she brought us up even when we lived in Colombia and at times $$ was an issue. She is a hard working woman with an enormous amount of energy. I am specially grateful to have her in our lives…after she struggled for a while with health issues, but we treated it, and she is all better now! I love her so much and we are so grateful to have her in our lives! So here I introduce you to my family…we are a little crazy at a times, but its wonderful to have each other’s support.

* My friend Crystal Lee a fellow photographer in the Myrtle Beach area, took these photos of us today. I really thought of it at the last minute and she was available to take these. However, they have my name since I have my blogging action set up by BlogStomp ( which totally rocks!) Anyways, she deserves all credit! thanks girl…we love them!

Here is all of us! David, me, my sis, Miles,mom, dad and my brother!

Aww....see...that is us!!!

I lovee this!! Miles is soo cute!

priceless!

my sis and dad! yep, you heard that right...I have a little sister, she is 5 yrs old :)

I LOVE this man!

this is soo sweet! we have been together for almost 7 years! I love this

my old folks...now grandparents!! and they Love it!

I have been incredibly blessed to have become a mother! It was about 15 months ago, when I started the experience of  motherhood with my loving my child …I love him in a way that I did not think it was possible! One main thing that I feel that I have learned is that this baby of mine, is an actual person that has needs and wants. Knowing what he wants at times is all but a guess! This has been a beautiful experience where there is something to be learned everyday….I do have an amazing husband who helps me and supports this household like no other. The job of parenthood is pretty much 24/7 ( except when he sleeps!) Thank God for naps, right?! But all in all, we’ve been given a wonderful little boy who is pretty much ready to take in the world…yep…he is a pretty adventurous baby! He started walking at about 9 1/2 months, meaning that WE were literally chasing him all over the house at crazy speeds! Now, he runs, kicks the ball, climbs stairs and boy, if you take him to the beach…! Actually, we went last weekend, and although the water was still really cold, he kept running to go back in the water…

I know I have my hands full with Miles, and I have to admit that at times, its hard to manage this household, meeting clients, hanging out with friends, phone calls, emails, blogging, exercising, and overall having a social life…this job of being a mom is the most rewarding one of all! After a long, crazy day, all it takes is a little hug or  a kiss from this baby to make it all better.

With that being said, I have to say that I admire all the mommies in the world, who have inspired me! Specially my own mom! Happy Mother’s day!!!

isn't he beautiful?!