Happy B-Day Love!

Yesterday was Lindsay's B-day. Bela and I celebrated her with a bunch of kisses and smiles. We are very lucky to have a mom and wife as wonderful as she is, every day is simpler knowing that we are anchored and protected by her love. We Love You!!

Shots

Gabriela went in for her first round of immunizations on Thursday. It was tough to say the least. She received FOUR shots! Two in each leg. She was asleep for the first one, but quickly woke up and looked around to see what that pain was, realized it and proceeded to scream! It was a little humorous at first because when she was realizing what was happening, the expression on her face was almost disbelief and then "what the heck" is happening to me! From this experience we know that 1) she is indeed alive 2) she does not like needles (who does) 3) That she has a good set of lungs!

In the days that have followed she has been a bit sore. And a bit grumpy. She just wants to be held all the time. Poor girl. Its been a bit rough on me, I have to admit. But I'm managing. I just hope she returns to her happy self in a couple of days.

The Olympics!

Yea! I love the Olympics. I remember when I was a kid, I think I was in Grade 5 or 6, my Mom let me stay home from school to watch the Olympic games. Oh, good times. And I am so excited this year because I get to stay at home and watch 24/7! Anyone looking for me, you know where to find me ...

Follow-up to Juan's trip to Edmonton

Juan will be in Germany for a week in March and in California for 5 days at the end of March. I'm taking offers on who I can stay with during that time! Or who wants to come stay with me ;)

Short trip to Edmonton

I had to go to Edmonton yesterday. Why? I am going to Germany in early March. However, because I am Colombian, I need a visa to enter. There is no German consulate here in Calgary, and Edmonton was the closest. I went only for half a day, and it cost $650 (including taxis ans the cost of the visa). What a waste, at least I do not have to pay for that (Thank you for funding me Mr. Bill Gates!).

Well, the trip was good and uneventful for the most part. However I am writing about it, so something happened. You know how you prepare for something, and you check everything ten times, and you still have that feeling that something is wrong...well, I needed to book my trip to go in the morning of Feb 4. and come back in the afternoon of Feb 4. However, and my beautiful wife will testify this is not a rarity with me, I book my return for MARCH 4!

I found out about this because I went to check in and they could not find me in their computers. But this is how my luck plays out. I was schedule to return at 4:00pm, however I was done by 11:00am. I wasn't going to stay in Edmonton for one month, I have to girls waiting for me at home, I told the lady. I show her a picture of them. The lady in the counter change my flight to the correct day ... at noon! NO CHARGE! So, because of my mistake I ended up traveling at a better time and getting home earlier to see my two beautiful girls. On top of that, when she change the flight she told me I was a good dad :) That is always nice to hear.

So, my trip to Edmonton was at the end of it all, a good one, I got to experience people's good nature first hand, and that's totally worth $650!

My 31st Bday

My 31st birthday is the celebration of the end of a great year and the expectation of a greater year to come.

Last year brought me a wonderful wife that I can count on for everything, a wonderful baby that fills our lives with joy every second, and the culmination with success of 25 years of schooling. It was a memorable year, some would say hard to follow. However, I know with certainty that the year that comes will be even better. I am sure this would be the case because I have the support of my wonderful partner in life and the daily fuel our baby Bela bring to us.

Thank you to all of you who, in one way or another, made last year uniquely wonderful!

And specially thank you, my lovely wife, for making me the happiest man on earth and for giving me Bela!!

Happy Birthday Honey!

Today is Juan's 31st birthday! Happy birthday honey! I hope the year to come is as great as the last. You are the love of my life and I am so lucky to share it with you. Every minute with you is better than the last. Te amo mucho!
You and me together we can do anything, baby, the two of together, yes, yes