the main event

I refuse to post any more pictures post-Quito-trip until I finish documenting this trip.  This means no beach pics, no birthday party pics, nothing, until this is done.

The main purpose of our trip (aside from this mama getting spoiled rotten with two full-time nannies, a 3 year old in an amazing summer camp 5 mornings a week, and a maid ensuring I wouldn’t have to cook/clean/do laundry/or pick up after myself (or anyone else), was to baptize the boys.  Emilia’s baptism was held in the same church just under 4 years ago.  The ceremony was lovely, and short (which is always a plus since it was 5 p.m…. a dangerous time of the day with babies), we were surrounded by loved ones, and had a fab party afterwards at home.  We were thrilled that all four godparents were able to make it as well (Andres’ godparents are ‘Tio Equis’ – Marcus’ brother, Eric, and my Tia Lo; Javier’s godparents are my Tio Andres and my Tia Marga).

the reception was held at my mom’s – these are the ‘recuerdos’ – essentially the ‘goody bag’ after the party.

dining room table getting setup with the dulces.

I can take no credit for any of the following pictures… gracias santo ricardo!

At the church…

tia lo and her ahijado, andres.

these two really had a moment.

At the party… after all the ‘real’ guests had left, the camera came out, and there was a lot of laughter.