Saturday, May 9, 2009

Marina is 5 weeks old!



She now weighs 10 pounds, 1 ounce and is 22 inches long! She's smiling and making really cute sounds.

Yo Amo La Misión!

Eyes wide open after a bath, 4 weeks


Ojos bien abiertos despues de bañarse, 4 semanas.

Marina's smiling because she's one month old, May 5, 2009!


We can't believe a month has already passed. It's been an amazing journey so far. Marina is keeping us busy and awake at night, but it's not so bad! Sometimes she sleeps for 3-6 hour chunks at night, which we appreciate. We also appreciate all the support from all our friends and family over the last month. Thanks so much to all who've visited and cooked for us.

Marina's first visit to Golden Gate Park, 3 1/2 weeks old

Marina's first visit to the rainforest



Leila and Marina at the rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park.

Marina's first visit to the beach


After 3 weeks at home, we ventured to Baker Beach to escape the heatwave in San Francisco. Marina slept in her sling the whole time, but we're sure she heard the waves.

Marina's growing! She's 3 weeks old!

Marina smiling/sleeping on a hot day in SF


Marina loves to take naps in her little vibrating chair.

Marina brings many smiles to mama every day


Cada dia Marina nos trae sonrisas.

Xicanita, Proud of her Roots!


Marina is truly a citizen of the world. She's MeXicana, Californiana, and Chilena!

Marina's hungry!

Marina's first bath

Ariel con Marina



Marina dormiendo despues de su primer visita al pediatra, 13 de Abril.

Ariel y Marina dormiendo/sleeping



Ariel tomando una siesta con Marina.

Cute as a Teddy Bear



We couldn't resist bundling Marina up in this teddy bear outfit.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Introducing Marina Carmen Lopez-Salazar...our Song of the Sea.


Our little miracle, Marina Carmen Lopez-Salazar, was born at home on Sunday April 5, 2009 (her actual due date) at 1:45pm. She weighed 8 pounds, 7.5 ounces at birth and measured 21 inches long. She had a long journey out of the womb, but is healthy and happy to be at home with mom and dad.

Presentando a nuestra preciosa hija, Marina Carmen López-Salazar: nuestra canción del mar


Nuestro pequeño milagro, Marina Carmen López-Salazar nació en la casa el 5 de abril a la 1:45 de la tarde. Pesó 3.8 kilos y midió 53.3 cm. Fue un largo viaje , pero ya llegó y está sanita y feliz junto a nosotros.

Marina Carmen relaxing in the sun/drying her umbilical cord.

Leila admiring Marina the day after her birth


After 2 days of early labor/contractions and 13 hours of active/intense labor, Leila couldn't take her eyes off Marina the day after the birth.

Ariel, the proud new daddy/el papa orgulloso!


Ariel feliz de tener en brazos a Marina momentos despues de que nació.

The happy & exhausted new parents


Ariel and Leila, the day after Marina arrived/el dia despues de la llegada de Marina.

Los Abuelos Felices! The Happy Grandparents!


Leila's parents, Rosalba and Moises, were the first to meet Marina.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Leila waiting for baby to arrive. Leila esperando la llegada de la guaguita.

Leila & Sandra celebrating pregnancy



Congratulations Sandra and Danny on the arrival of your baby girl on March 27!
We can't wait for our baby girls to meet and grow up together!

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Ariel & Leila @ Farmer's Market, 39 weeks



1 week until the due date, April 5! We'll see if she comes before or after. Solo falta una semana hasta la que se supone que nace la guaguita, 5 de Abril!

Celebrating Ari's 30th Birthday in Tilden Park, 39 weeks



Andrea, Ari and Leila

Calliopie feeling Leila's baby belly, 39 weeks



Calliopie is ready to meet her new friend.

Ariel con amig@s en Baby Shower



Dennis, Sonia, Ariel y Christian

Leila and Sisters at Baby Shower



Eman, Reina, Sandra, Leila y Aurora