Here's just some pics showing how Ricardo is being accepted by our other babies!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
New love and joy brought into the world
I am already in love so much with my nephew! My sister put it best:
" You know how when you meet the one you marry and it takes time before falling completely in love with them until you really get to know them? But with lil Ricardo its automoatic love. Before you even know him, anything about him, you love him already."
This is sooo true! Ricardo Jacobo is an incredible lil one that God created so full of love and joy!
Monday, October 20, 2008
ITS A BOY - Welcome Ricardo Jacobo Ovalle!
WOWey WOW! It has been a full week again! It started with me working almost all week so I was very excited about that. Then, Thursday night we got the call from Erin - Her water broke! WAHOO!!!! So at 11:30 at night we headed to the hospital.
Hours and hours later after a C-Section and TONS of drugs at 7:33 am Ricardo Jacobo Ovalle was born! He was 7 lbs. 5 oz. 19 3/4 inches long and 100% cutie!
Erin did sooo good! Take a look at these pics of them - ADORABLE!
I spent most Friday and Saturday at the hospital with all of them - hating to be a way from the cutie.
Saturday I did go and do the "Making Strides Against Cancer" 5K. That was fun. I did it with my friend Rachel and Ricardo! There was a whole lot of pink going on - LOL. Thank you to all those that helped me make my goal!
Sunday evening I went to dinner with the Drummond's for Dustin's birthday. We went to Texas de Brazil in Orlando. This is an interesting place. They come around with meat on a sword. ALL YOU CAN EAT MEAT! I'm more of a side dish girl but it was pretty yummy. And the salad bar was like no other. mmm.
Monday - going home day! Finally they got to take Dito home!
He is doing sooo great and already loves his teddy swing!
Hours and hours later after a C-Section and TONS of drugs at 7:33 am Ricardo Jacobo Ovalle was born! He was 7 lbs. 5 oz. 19 3/4 inches long and 100% cutie!
Erin did sooo good! Take a look at these pics of them - ADORABLE!
I spent most Friday and Saturday at the hospital with all of them - hating to be a way from the cutie.
Saturday I did go and do the "Making Strides Against Cancer" 5K. That was fun. I did it with my friend Rachel and Ricardo! There was a whole lot of pink going on - LOL. Thank you to all those that helped me make my goal!
Sunday evening I went to dinner with the Drummond's for Dustin's birthday. We went to Texas de Brazil in Orlando. This is an interesting place. They come around with meat on a sword. ALL YOU CAN EAT MEAT! I'm more of a side dish girl but it was pretty yummy. And the salad bar was like no other. mmm.
Monday - going home day! Finally they got to take Dito home!
He is doing sooo great and already loves his teddy swing!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Please Help!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (5K Walk)
Dear Coworkers, Friends and Family,
This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words,
"You have breast cancer," and there's a good chance
that some of them will be people we know and love. I have chosen to
fight back against this disease and help make a difference by
participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk, and I hope you will join me.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is our opportunity to honor and
celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection
and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and
support programs to help fight breast cancer. But Making Strides is
more than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress
we can make if we work together to defeat this disease.
Below is a link to my personal page. I hope you will visit my
site and sign up to join my team. If you prefer, you can start your
own team, sign up to walk as an individual, or make a donation. Hope
starts with me and it can continue with you. Please join my team and
walk with us to experience an incredible day of inspiration and
meaning, and to provide hope for all people facing breast
cancer.
To donate now, use this link to visit my personal page
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCBlueprint?px=8458942&pg=personal&fr_id=11644
.
Sincerely,
Jessica
Drummond
2007 MSABC Icon (15pxl)
View the American Cancer Society Privacy Policy and State
Fundraising Notices.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/SU/su_0.asp
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/SU/content/SU_1_6_State_Fundraising_Notices.asp?sitearea=SU
Dear Coworkers, Friends and Family,
This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words,
"You have breast cancer," and there's a good chance
that some of them will be people we know and love. I have chosen to
fight back against this disease and help make a difference by
participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk, and I hope you will join me.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is our opportunity to honor and
celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection
and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and
support programs to help fight breast cancer. But Making Strides is
more than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress
we can make if we work together to defeat this disease.
Below is a link to my personal page. I hope you will visit my
site and sign up to join my team. If you prefer, you can start your
own team, sign up to walk as an individual, or make a donation. Hope
starts with me and it can continue with you. Please join my team and
walk with us to experience an incredible day of inspiration and
meaning, and to provide hope for all people facing breast
cancer.
To donate now, use this link to visit my personal page
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCBlueprint?px=8458942&pg=personal&fr_id=11644
.
Sincerely,
Jessica
Drummond
2007 MSABC Icon (15pxl)
View the American Cancer Society Privacy Policy and State
Fundraising Notices.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/SU/su_0.asp
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/SU/content/SU_1_6_State_Fundraising_Notices.asp?sitearea=SU
Sea Lion Encounter!
Ok.. so here are the pics from our sealion adventure. I was finally able to get them uploaded! YAY - Let me know what you think!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Cruisin Together
This week Douglas and I went on a cruise to Nassau and Coco Cay with our friends the Savages! We arrived Monday around 1:00 in time for the never-ending lunch buffet YUM and the mustard Stand. LET THE FUN BEGIN!
WORD OF THE DAY: Hot – What my fortune cookie said today!
Tuesday we arrived at Coco Cay. The four of us hiked around the entire island, yes for fun. LOL.
It was great but I just wish we would have thought about that before we left the boat and didn’t wear flip flops on really ragged rocks Man, my feet hurt! When we got done exploring the island, the cruise line had a Bar B Q ready just for us. Well, not just us, for everyone but you know what I mean. After we ate we laid in the hammocks and took a nap. Ahh. Nothing better.
Oh, and an iguana tried to befriend Douglas while he was napping. No really! It came up to him then crawled up the tree. I wonder what would have happened if it fell on him? LOL.
Volleyball, playing in the water and exploring pretty much sums up the day at Coco Cay.
This night was formal night for dinner. We got all dressed to the nines. Fancy pants. After dinner was the show of the night where they did all songs and dances from the movies. Eh, it was alright. After the show we played Uno Attack where it was Drummond Dominance. Score was Rachel – zero, Greg – zero, Douglas – 3, Jessica – 3. YEEAH! Time for bed: 1:00am. Long day. Can’t wait til tomorrow where we will visit Nassau. Super excited about the Straw Market and our excursion!
Thursday was the day at sea. But don’t think we played it boring. It was a packed day. After breakfast we started the day at the rock-climbing wall. I have never been rock climbing before and I made it all the way to the top – THREE TIMES!
Douglas made it up too. It was amazingly fun! We then hung out by the pool, which was well, relaxing as it can be for being around tons of people. It took awhile to even find a place to sit. After the pool was a rock-climbing contest. Whoever had the fastest time won. Greg and I entered the contest and I won a BRONZE medal (and a RC visor)
I was super siked about it. For never rock climbing before this morning it felt great to place. After the contest I was soo tired I “had to” go and take a nap in one of those cozy beach chairs. LOL All the while Douglas and Greg went to compete against the crew in dodge ball. Nope, they didn’t win but come on the crew plays everyday! Totally explains it, right? LOL . After a farewell show and dinner the Savages and the Drummonds played Uno Attack again to see if the Savage Supremacy could win over the Drummond Dominance. Sooo didn’t happen though LOL. Although we all were happy when Greg finally won a hand. HA
We are home Friday early. Excruciatingly early…
WORD OF THE DAY: HOT: This time because it was so hot today we had to try and stay inside of find shade to enjoy the “cruisin”. I was definitely glad the side we climbed for the rock wall was in the shade.
WORD OF THE DAY: Hot – What my fortune cookie said today!
Tuesday we arrived at Coco Cay. The four of us hiked around the entire island, yes for fun. LOL.
It was great but I just wish we would have thought about that before we left the boat and didn’t wear flip flops on really ragged rocks Man, my feet hurt! When we got done exploring the island, the cruise line had a Bar B Q ready just for us. Well, not just us, for everyone but you know what I mean. After we ate we laid in the hammocks and took a nap. Ahh. Nothing better.
Oh, and an iguana tried to befriend Douglas while he was napping. No really! It came up to him then crawled up the tree. I wonder what would have happened if it fell on him? LOL.
Volleyball, playing in the water and exploring pretty much sums up the day at Coco Cay.
This night was formal night for dinner. We got all dressed to the nines. Fancy pants. After dinner was the show of the night where they did all songs and dances from the movies. Eh, it was alright. After the show we played Uno Attack where it was Drummond Dominance. Score was Rachel – zero, Greg – zero, Douglas – 3, Jessica – 3. YEEAH! Time for bed: 1:00am. Long day. Can’t wait til tomorrow where we will visit Nassau. Super excited about the Straw Market and our excursion!
WORD OF THE DAY: Oysterchere – AKA: Worchestshire
Wednesday we stopped at Nassau, Bahamas. Got up early for breakfast so we could hit the ground running. Both couples had been here before and had totally different experiences so we showed each other around. The Savages showed us the fort and the Queens Stairs.
We walked and walked and walked. But it was very interesting. I then took Rachel to the infamous Straw Market. Purses, Purses, Purses!!! We were in heaven. We each walked out of there with some great finds. And for the big event of the day: Sea Lion Encounter! We all got to hug, kiss and pet a sea lion called Murray. It was AMAZING – and slimy. We also got to see the newest baby sea lion... SO ADORABLE!
WORD OF THE DAY: Gonabe – AKA Going to be
We walked and walked and walked. But it was very interesting. I then took Rachel to the infamous Straw Market. Purses, Purses, Purses!!! We were in heaven. We each walked out of there with some great finds. And for the big event of the day: Sea Lion Encounter! We all got to hug, kiss and pet a sea lion called Murray. It was AMAZING – and slimy. We also got to see the newest baby sea lion... SO ADORABLE!
WORD OF THE DAY: Gonabe – AKA Going to be
Thursday was the day at sea. But don’t think we played it boring. It was a packed day. After breakfast we started the day at the rock-climbing wall. I have never been rock climbing before and I made it all the way to the top – THREE TIMES!
Douglas made it up too. It was amazingly fun! We then hung out by the pool, which was well, relaxing as it can be for being around tons of people. It took awhile to even find a place to sit. After the pool was a rock-climbing contest. Whoever had the fastest time won. Greg and I entered the contest and I won a BRONZE medal (and a RC visor)
I was super siked about it. For never rock climbing before this morning it felt great to place. After the contest I was soo tired I “had to” go and take a nap in one of those cozy beach chairs. LOL All the while Douglas and Greg went to compete against the crew in dodge ball. Nope, they didn’t win but come on the crew plays everyday! Totally explains it, right? LOL . After a farewell show and dinner the Savages and the Drummonds played Uno Attack again to see if the Savage Supremacy could win over the Drummond Dominance. Sooo didn’t happen though LOL. Although we all were happy when Greg finally won a hand. HA
We are home Friday early. Excruciatingly early…
WORD OF THE DAY: HOT: This time because it was so hot today we had to try and stay inside of find shade to enjoy the “cruisin”. I was definitely glad the side we climbed for the rock wall was in the shade.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Baby, Space, and more Baby
Ok, so I know its been at least a week since I've posted but there has been a lot going on and lucky you, you get to read it all right here! (Better set aside some time or come back if you don't have at least a good ten minutes.) ;)
Last Saturday was my sister and brother-in-law's baby shower. It was a "Jack and Jill" shower (both male and females were invited). It was originally supposed to be at their clubhouse at the apartments. BUT, apparently someone else was planning on having a shower there on the same day and the one putting it on worked there - so basically we had to find a new location for 50 people three days before the shower AND let everyone know the change of location. AHHH. But I think it turned out well for being crowded into my home. The day consisted of playing all sorts of baby shower games and presents! My favorite part was the guys actually seemed to have FUN playing the games. We set aside some games especially for the guys. It was HYSTERICAL! I, personally, want to say thank you for everyone for coming and for the generosity towards my siblins/ nephew! It is soooo appreciated!
On Sunday was FREE DAY at the Kennedy Space Center. This was a fun filled day too! I went with Erin, Ricardo and my friends Rachel and Greg who brought their nephew Corey! We rode the LONG bus ride and did the simulation of being in a shuttle. I really liked that. Rachel and I took tons of pics. We were trying to find anything that may be in the shapes of letters. It was a fun alphabet picture hunt. My goal was to try and find all the letters to our last name. Almost succeeded. Everything was a BLAST OFF! (lil joke, sorry)
Now that that covers the weekend I have a story form during the week. Erin, Ricardo and I went to the Avenues (outside shops in Viera) on Monday. We were just window shopping and having fun. And of course while we were there we had to stop into the Baby stores. Baby Zaks, to be specific. While in there we were just ooing and ahhing over everything. They had tons of clothes, cribs full of fun stuff. And like any shopper you pick things up and put them back. Well, as we were leaving the sales lady came running out of the store and.. well heres the dialoge:
SL: "Do you have the burp rags"
US: "HUH?"
SL: "The blue burp rags that were in the crib?"
US: just staring at her
SL: (turns and looks back into the store "Oh, they are right there"
US: Still confused
SL: "Ok, thanks" (goes back inside)
US: "Did she just accuse us of shop lifting?" "Yeah I think she did and looked stupid because of it"
"How rude"
Needless to say we were kinda offended and probably won't support that store. Again, How RUDE!
Thanks for reading all of this. I know it was long. Hope your week has been fun and exciting!
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