Category Archives: Family & Friends

Daddy’s Little Girls

Posted on May 6, 2013 by amanda

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. The four of us, along with my sister, went over to his house to spend some time with him and my stepmom. While we were there, my sister wanted to re-enact a picture we took … Continue reading →

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Hispanicize 2013 – Connecting, Learning, Growing

Posted on April 14, 2013 by amanda

I’ve been nonstop during the last five days at Hispanicize 2013. I am so thankful that Chuck E. Cheese picked me as the blogger they would sponsor to attend Hispanicize. It was so fun for so many reasons: I got … Continue reading →

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My hubby’s an old man

Posted on March 25, 2013 by amanda

We were slightly off the grid this weekend as it was hubby’s 38th birthday on Saturday. He was at work for most of the day while I attended a friend’s baby shower, but we did celebrate that evening by going … Continue reading →

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Perplexed about Child Pageantry

Posted on March 19, 2013 by amanda

Inspired by Unknown Mami’s post at Mamas Latinas (congrats on the new gig, amiga!), I wanted to write my feelings on children’s pageants. While I am the mother of two boys, I’m still a parent, and I cannot imagine dressing … Continue reading →

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Delightful Days at Disney

Posted on March 13, 2013 by amanda

As South Floridians, we are so lucky to live just 4 hours away from the most magical place on Earth. Hubby and I are true Disney buffs, and our kids aren’t too far behind. We’ve been there dozens of times, … Continue reading →

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ING 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by amanda

A week ago today, I ran my fourth Half Marathon, the ING Miami Half Marathon. My official chip time was 3:12:44, and while it’s below my person best of 3:08:08 (and last year’s goal of finishing under 3 hours), I … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurship

Posted on October 25, 2012 by amanda

About two months ago, hubby took a huge leap: he became an entrepreneur. He is now a partner and co-owner of one of the newest Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile locations here in Miami. A situation presented itself and after … Continue reading →

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Universal Studios’ new movie is Pitch Perfect

Posted on September 28, 2012 by amanda

I had the opportunity to attend an early screening of Universal Studio’s new movie Pitch Perfect earlier this week, taking two of my girlfriends with me. Our take on it? It’s ACA-Awesome! We were laughing within the first five minutes … Continue reading →

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It’s the little things

Posted on September 19, 2012 by amanda

When we went to Georgia last Spring, I took a picture of the boys on a whim that fast became my favorite. You’re familiar with it, it graces the header of this blog. It was a perfect moment, my boys … Continue reading →

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A Decade

Posted on August 4, 2012 by amanda

It’s been ten years since we stood in front of our closest friends and family and promised to love and cherish each other, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. There’s been more poorer than richer, but thankfully … Continue reading →

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