First Birthday

Friday, March 26, 2010: Today is Andres' 1st Birthday. Where does time go? Just a little over 6 months ago, we were receiving him in our arms in Cali, Colombia. He is growing into such a beautiful boy. We are TOTALLY in love with him and can't imagine our lives without him. My best friend, Monica, flew up from Miami to celebrate his birthday with us. We were totally surprised! We also took Andres for his first real haircut. That wasn't too much fun. Poor little guy cried so much. He wasn't happy. He does look adorable though. He is now ready for his birthday party tomorrow.

Sunday, February 14, 2010: Andres' First Valentine's Day with Mommy and Daddy. We went out for an early dinner to Tratoria Roma in Grandview. We had a delicious meal, and Andres had the chance to play with heart balloons that daddy kept grabbing from the ceiling for him to play with. It was very cute!!!

Andres Travels to Miami with Mommy

January 28-February 7, 2010: Andres and I traveled together to Miami for 10 days and stayed at abuela and abuelo's house. Daddy couldn't come because he had market week in NYC. We missed him and hope he travels with us next time. Andres did very well on the flight there and back home. We got to visit a lot with family and friends in Miami. It was a nice break from all the snow and cold weather in Columbus. During our trip in Miami, Andres reached a lot of milestones. He started walking more consistently, learned to say "mama," and started to talk a lot more-in his own language, of course. He also got a 24-hour stomach virus which wasn't too much fun. Thank goodness that happened towards the end of our trip.

First Steps

Monday, January 18, 2010: Andres started to take his first steps all by himself. I think all the practice in his little jeep walker helped him a lot. He started out holding on to me, and then he turned around and took about 5 steps forward before falling. Then, he started to hold on to the TV in the basement and letting go as he took a few steps forward. Wow! It was incredible to watch. He seems excited about his development just like mommy and daddy. Incredible how this time with our son is going so fast. We just LOVE him so much! He is very physically advanced.

American Passport

Wednesday, January 6, 2009: Andres received his American passport in the mail, TODAY! Congratulations, Andres. We are so happy for him. It actually didn't take that long to receive. Well, now he can travel the world with mommy and daddy.

Andres' First Christmas

Friday, Dec. 25, 2009: Andres celebrated his first Christmas with family. What a special holiday this year, with our little one. Andres was our best Christmas present! Thank you, God, for such a blessing. Andres is bringing us so much joy.

Andres' Baptism

Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009: Andres was baptized at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Worthington.

Godparents: Jonathan Galindez and Daniele Yannucci

The Galindez family flew up for the occasion and stayed through Christmas. Neighbors and close friends attended as well.