Venezolanisima in The Bahamas

Traveling to Caracas, hubby and kids on their own

"Left to tell"

Our new dog "Mona" / Nuestro perrita nueva "Mona"

EXTRA EXTRA, NICK'S BIRTHDAY NEWS - NOTICIAS DE MI CUMPLEAÑOS

Look who's 6 on May 14 / Y quien cumple 6 añitos

2 Reasons to smile/2 motivos por cual sonreir

10 Year Wedding Anniversary - 10 Aniversario de bodas

Preserved Olives

Scotch Brite Operacion

Laughing is good for your heart

So what I have been up to?

Happy Birthday Nikkita

March 2008 / Marzo 2008

This is Love

To Friends

Christmas in Caracas - Navidades en Caracas

Caracas I am comming home

An Ordenary Mom

My 3 guys / Mis 3 amores

Can't wait for Christmas/No puedo esperar a que llegue Navidad

Photo Album: MI FAMILIA

Photo Album: Island Living weekend/Un fin de Semana estilo caribeño

Photo Album: New members of my family

Photo Album: March in pictures / Marzo en fotos

Photo Album: Christmas in Caracas - Navidades en Caracas

Photo Album: A Piratate day of with my Family

Photo Album: Caritas felices / Happy faces

If you live in Nassau Bahamas and have the opportunity, you should go to the free lecture of Immacule Llibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide who is coming to Nassau to share her story. I cannot wait to read her book.

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:20:05 GMT

I will be traveling to Caracas on Friday 6 June to be with my mom as she is having eye surgery on the 11th. I will be away until the 18 of June. I wanted to take the kids but, they will have to stay this time, the impact of raising cost of gas has surely caused the airline tickets to get super expensive. It will be interesting to know how they will handle it with out me, how is my husband going to feel and handle it huh, hehehe, I am sure he will do a good job though. My heart skips a beet anytime I think I won’t see them for that long but at the same time I fell happy to see my family in Caracas so soon. To my friends and family here in Nassau, please check on the kids for me, I will truly appreciate that. Love and regards to all.

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:22:11 GMT

Here is the link with the info: http://www.lefttotell.org.bs/Site/Flyers.html

Sun, 18 May 2008 02:40:35 GMT

Hi everyone, may I introduce to you the new member of our family, "Mona", she is half Rotwilder and half Chow. We adopted her from the Bahamas Humane Society http://www.bahamashumanesociety.com/ yesterday May 16 and she is 6 weeks old. She was broth in to the Humane Society with burns on her back apparently from a car muffler and they took good care of her and the hair on her back is now almost grown back.

My friend and her kids and us went together and they adopted and cute kitten that they named Princess.

Español.

Les presento a la nueva miembra de nuestra familia, "Mona". La adoptamos ayer 16 de Mayo de la Sociedad Canina de Bahamas. Tiene 6 semanas. Cuando fue llevada a esa institucion, tenia quemaduras en su espalda y con todo el amor y cuidado que alli le dieron, ya esta mejor y ahora con nosotros tendrá un feliz hogar.

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:00:38 GMT

Tonight’s dinner was done in a special way for Nick’s birthday with candles and champagne glasses fill with Sprite, hihihi. He enjoyed it. On Friday he will have his birthday in school sharing cup-cakes and ice-cream with his class-mates. He got a Nintendo DS from us that he wanted so bad, and his cousin Nikkita got him 2 games for it. Saturday we will have his birthday cake from us. So here are some picks.

ESPAÑOL

Esta noche la servimos la cena en una manera especial para el cumpleaños de Kikesito, con velas y copas llenas de Sprite. Brindamos y la pasamos bien. El recibio su regalo que tanto queria de parte de nosotros, un Nintendo DS y su prima Nikkita le regaló 2 juegos para el Nintendo, y él, todo feliz. El Sabado si Dios quiere le picaremos una torta de cumpleaños con la familia y unos cuantos amiguitos de el. El Viernes lo celebrara en su colegio con torta y helado.

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:12 GMT

And that will be Kike, my little one, tomorrow May 14. This birthday for some reason just means a lot for him, he is so exited and have been counting the days, it is like waiting for Santa Clause for him and he is awaiting a Nintendo DS that he ask me for so you figure why he is so exited huh.

ESPAÑOL

Pues miren quien cumple 6 años mañana, si mi pequeñito, Kike. Está tan ancioso y ha estado contando los dias y es el primer cumpleaños que ha estado tan emocionado de celebrar y mas cuando lo que me pidio es un Nintendo DS, asi que figurense porque.

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:42:40 GMT

When I need a smile, when I need to cool down my stress levels or uplift my spirit all I have to do is look at the picture of my two boys.

Cuando necesito una sonrisa, bajar el estress or levantar mi espiritu y animos, solo tengo que mirar las fotos de mis dos hombresitos.

Sun, 04 May 2008 03:01:15 GMT

On May 4 Neil and I will be celebrating our 10th year wedding anniversary, wow, I cannot believe it's been that long, it just does not feel that long. We been through everything, sickness and health, for richer or for poor, in good times and bad times, and I am expecting until death do us apart.

Español

El 4 de Mayo Neil y yo cumplimos 10 años de casados. Guao, como pasan los años, no pareciera que fueran tantos años pero si. Hemos atravesado todo, en las buenas y en las malas, en la salud y en la enfermedad, en riqueza y pobreza y espero que hasta que la muerte nos separe.

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:01:31 GMT

Preserved Olives

Today I wanted to share a DELICIOSO dish that I have shared with a few of my friends. This recipe could be stored for weeks and months and used to toss on pastas just adding some extra chunk of cheese and fresh basil, or just put on some on French bread, crackers, pita breads, salads, or you could keep using your imagination. This is perfect for entertainment along with cheese and wine. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 small bottle of Olives (Keep the same bottle to store this recipe if you prefer)

Enough olive oil to fill the bottle that the olives came in

2 Large Red Sweet Peppers

1 large head of garlic

Fresh Thyme

1 pinch of Black pepper

1 pinch of salt

1/2 tsp of oregano

1 lemon

Preparation:

Peel all of the garlic and slice each clove in two

Slice the sweet peppers and remove the heart and discard

Slice the lemons in circles leaving the skin on

Discard the water that comes with the olives and put these in a baking tray along with all of the above, add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until the sweet peppers and garlic are roasted. Transfer to the olive bottle or one of your preference always making sure that the olive oil covers everything in the bottle. Store at room temperature or refrigerate. * To make a big dish as shown in my pick, just do 3 times the amount of this recipe.

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:10:06 GMT

Scotch Brite Operacion

Video: Scotch Brite Operacion

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:59:18 GMT

Nothing better than a good laugh, like those that make you cry

like those that make all of your mascara run and cause your eyes to burn

like those that make every muscle in your face hurt.

like those that makes your stomach muscle hurt

like those that still makes you laugh when you all alone walking on the road and people look at you like you'r crazy

like the ones that make you run to the bathroom before you pee your pants

Oh yea! Love laughing.

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:32:14 GMT

I managed to get out of the couch-potato state of mind that I have been in for the past year and finally got out there and went jugging 5 days out of last week. Thumbs up for me or what?

I am arranging my trip to Caracas that most likely will be in May, yeeeeehaaaaaa! I am very exited to see my family so soon again, even though this time it will be only me going as my Mom is going to have an eye surgery and the kids are in school.

I will miss my two little boys dearly and I know I will be teary eyes when I have to take the plane but on the other side, and I feel guilty to even admit this, men, I really need the brake. I have been through a lot of stress lately and that will be my reward, don’t you think.

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:49:05 GMT

It was my niece in-law Nikkita Birthday on 24 March. My kids had a mini birthday party for her yesterday; it was nice, little moments like these are like American Express slogan, priceless.

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:35:53 GMT

Hi family and friends, I have posted a new album showing some picks of what I have been up to during this month. We had a great time at my niece in-law Baby-shower. Most of the family got together and that was nice for a change, I just love that family feeling.

The Easter holiday was great and the break? I really needed it. We were on Saturday to the zoo Ardastra Gardens that had Easter activities for the kids. My friend Yiota and her kids were there as well so that made it even greater. Tomorrow will be like Christmas when the kids open their Easter baskets.

I am looking forward to my trip to Caracas, hopefully end of April or in May; I want to give my mom a big hug.

My kids and I been very crafty lately so I am posting below some picks of our weekend Easter project. We re-decorated the guest bathroom. It was yellow before. The kids made the paintings one each and we framed them and the starfish Nick donated it to the project, as he had gotten it from Ardastra Gardens for Easter and it was for his bedroom.

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:22:46 GMT

ENGLISH: About tow weeks ago my two kids woke up early one Saturday and surprised me with breakfast, toast bread with butter and juice, jijijiji. Along with it came cards made my by each one of them and all of this was a "just because" ocasion. That is Love, don't you agree.

ESPAÑOL: Hace como dos semanas mis dos hijitos bellos se despertaron tempranito un Sabado y me prepararon un desayuno rico, pan tostado con mantequilla y juguito con hielito, jijiji. Tambien me hicieron unas tarjetas con dedicatorias. Esto es amor.

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:29:21 GMT

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:17:44 GMT

On Friday 4 2008, my family and I will be returning to the Bahamas. These 3 weeks in Caracas was the most amazing time spent, a Christmas with my mother and the rest of my family was just priceless. I am so gratefull to God for helping us get here and I am really really happy. I will have videos to show to my friends when back to Nassau.

Video: SUBIENDO EL AVILA, CARACAS

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:03:05 GMT

So it is a reality, I am officially ready to go home for Christmas, only 6 more days until we leave, tickets ready, visas on the way today, only my luggage and we are out of here in just 6 more days, ahhhhhhhh feels goooooood.

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:09:09 GMT

I found this blog on the Martha Stewart website and found it really interesting. It is a site for moms http://anordinarymom.wordpress.com/

But, this is what I really wanted to share with you from this site:

A Cool-off-Corner

http://anordinarymom.wordpress.com/2007/07/31/works-for-me-a-cool-off-corner-not-just-a-time-out/

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:14:22 GMT

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:52:55 GMT

E N G L I S H

I am extremely anxious for Christmas to come. This Christmas is going to be a super special one, in the company of my own family down in Caracas and my own. It will be the first Christmas in Caracas for my kids and husband. Yea, my crazy Caracas cannot wait to taste my hallacas (traditional Christmas dish) and my bollitos (another Christmas dish) uhmmmm! so yummy, listen to my gaitas (traditional Christmas music) look at the Avila Mountain, the view of the city, the homey feeling of being in the company of my family and so many other things. Although Venezuela seems to be another one from the time I left with so many changes, this new socialist government, just don’t know what to expect, but still looking forward.

E S P A Ñ O L

Estoy sumamente anciosa por que llegue la temporada de Navidad, este año va a ser super especial, en familia, con los mios, en mi Caracas loca pero en mi Caracas, hui que rico, saboreando mis hallacas y bollitos hummmm! que ricura. Diez años sin una navidad Caraqueña, sin gaitas, sin la cruz del Avila, como añoro esa vista, aca todo es plano y puro mar, como extraño la vista de la ciudad prendida por la noche, mi casa, mi mamá, mis hermanos y sobrinos, el pesebre, los cañonazos y tantas cosas mas. Aunque Venezuela parece ser otra desde que estuve alli, no puedo esperar a estar alla esta Navidad.

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:17:33 GMT

MI FAMILIA

Kike y Lex

My kids Les and Nick and my husband Neil

Me / Yo March 07

Nick y yo

Me / Yo

Me / Yo March 07

Kike y Lex

Nick (Kike)

Lex and Dannon Exuma Cay

Kike

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Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:15:04 GMT

Island Living weekend/Un fin de Semana estilo caribeño

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Mon, 12 May 2008 02:05:05 GMT

New members of my family

Cannon is son of my niece in-law Gigi here in the Bahamas. Cannon es el hijo de mi sobrina politica aca en Bahamas

Isabella Valentina is my niece, doughter of one of my brothers, Javier in Caracas. Isabella Valentina es mi sobrina, hija de mi hermano Javier en Caracas.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:33:02 GMT

March in pictures / Marzo en fotos

March 23 2008 Easter Hunt at Ardastra Gardens. Pick of Kids with Magician

Easter Activities for the Kids at Ardastra Gardens on March 23

At Ardastra with the Birds

Nick and Bird

Feeding the animals

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Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:54:06 GMT

Christmas in Caracas - Navidades en Caracas


Leaving Nassau	In the plain	In the plain	taking a nap
My nephew Miguelito	Miguelito and my son Lex	Miguelito	Miguelito
Lex, Miguelito and Nick

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Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:59:06 GMT

A Piratate day of with my Family


Heading out to Pirates of Nassau	Saliendo al Museo de Piratas del Caribe	Welcom by the Pirate Ladies	Welcom by a Pirate
Bienvenida por un Pirata al Museo	The Fountain Pirates	Los Piratas Fountain
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Kike donde su Tia Kim / Kike at Aunty Kim's house

Lex donde su Tia Kim /Lex at Aunty Kim's house

Kike & Lex

Kim and the kids 2

My sister in-law Kim with Kike and Neil

Kim Kike and Neil

Kim and the kids

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:41:39 GMT

Caritas felices / Happy faces

July 28, 2007

The kids and their friends at Rose Ilsand July 28, 2007

My kids and Lauren

My kids and Lorry

Nick & Maryanna

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