tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18279496309498450732024-02-21T00:37:03.124-08:00Didi and PedroWe're getting married Jan. 3, 2009. Check back here often for more info on our upcoming nuptials. :)Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-22442821536319227682009-03-11T18:12:00.000-07:002009-03-11T18:23:09.803-07:00Adoption StoriesAbout two years ago, I felt a burning passion to adopt a child out of foster care someday. Mostly due to my job at The Good News and our consistent relationship with 4KIDS of South Florida, I was deeply moved by stories of normal ordinary Christians making a diffence in a child's life. My step-mother was also adopted, and she recently (after a few years of badgering) reached out to her birth family. Her mother had just died, but her remaining sisters welcomed her with open arms.<br /><br />It wasn't until last fall that I found out that I too have an adoption story of my own. My mom got pregnant at 14 and was sent to live at a home for unwed mothers in Miami. The whole ordeal was very hush, hush for my then-strictly Catholic family. Well, my brother was born on May 15, 1976 and my mom named him Daniel. He was born at 8:16 a.m. according to records, and he was adopted by a Cuban man and his wife in Miami through St. Vincent's Adoption Services. They mostly spoke Spanish, and when my brother's mom held him in her arms for the first time she immediately took him as her own, repeating "my own baby, my own baby," according to records. Her desire for a child breaks my heart, and I'm happy that my mom used something that was then seen as shameful to bless someone else. I just wanted to write all this information here just in case he might be looking for us. I don't really know how to search for my adopted brother, but I'm going to try. If you have any advice, feel free to leave me a note.<br /><br />God bless you all, and I thank God that we can all be adopted into His family because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. I wonder if my brother is a Christian or what faith he is ... I wonder if he only speaks Spanish. I believe that one day God will bless me with the opportunity to find out.<span class="fullpost"></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-21355172939186257622009-02-16T10:51:00.000-08:002009-02-16T10:53:04.619-08:00Not ashamedToday, my testimony was featured on the girl's advice site <a href="http://www.WeUsed2bu.com">www.WeUsed2bu.com</a>. Check it out <a href="http://weused2bu.blogspot.com/2009/02/didis-story.html">here</a> if you'd like to learn how I became a disciple of Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-11190493642001699722009-02-16T08:11:00.000-08:002009-02-16T08:12:49.713-08:00More inspiration<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nlZRiw68x68&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nlZRiw68x68&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-41494383878887723922009-02-13T10:17:00.000-08:002009-02-13T10:27:10.596-08:00Peck. Peck. Peck.Today Pedro and I met with a financial advisor to make sure we get everything in order now that we're Mr. and Mrs., and he really encouraged me to "turn over every rock" I see. He meant that we should go after the things we're interested in instead of just waiting for good things to fall in our lap. This way, God can propel us forward in His plan because we're simply willing.<br /><br />“A lot of people will tell me, ‘God will take care of me just like he takes cares of the birds.’ But every bird I know is up before you and I turning over every rock it sees to look for food. We don’t have because we don’t ask, we don’t seek,” he said.<br /><br />How true. Jesus said that as well. It's so funny that we can be afraid that we're not good enough for the work God has called us to ... when God, who's God over ALL, is the One who has called us. We'll never be "good enough," but God chooses to work through imperfect people. But, when we don't have faith that He can do good things in our lives, we kind of refuse to be blessed or used by Him. <br /><br />I'm going to try to overturn some rocks today. What are some rocks you've overturned in your life with God's help?<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-85623421770651051892009-02-10T13:04:00.000-08:002009-02-10T13:05:05.913-08:00Love is still a worthy cause<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCC7kEW1v-4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCC7kEW1v-4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><span class="fullpost"></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-1092028236903901652009-02-06T12:30:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:35:30.851-08:00Idea Board<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2APIESq0YrJxuXRaI_ydAHQCE_pZxV5ZMIdxU6FPTetGVeKrx3XF_A2-nDNxLnIxibka1yHh2k0ZLlRJcL9T-LA-Iq5ltYcPPcm0TpcRZrIEIVka_HWxhsaMkfttffsZDSKDk6uu1lw/s1600-h/board.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299785217375167426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2APIESq0YrJxuXRaI_ydAHQCE_pZxV5ZMIdxU6FPTetGVeKrx3XF_A2-nDNxLnIxibka1yHh2k0ZLlRJcL9T-LA-Iq5ltYcPPcm0TpcRZrIEIVka_HWxhsaMkfttffsZDSKDk6uu1lw/s400/board.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here's my idea board for decorating our new place, our as I like to call it The Box Maze. I can't wait to see what comes out of all these bumbling little inspirations.Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-16196623550115436162009-02-05T13:50:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:52:13.698-08:00the "little things"Since I got married a little over a month ago, I have been sicker than I’ve ever been. I’ve been hot, I’ve been cold, I’ve been shivering, I’ve been unable to swallow, I’ve been unable to walk … the list goes on and on. It’s incredible!<br />Before you think this is one long rant, I have to say that I am trying to follow today’s Streams in the Desert advice: “Try Thanksgiving.”<br />I am thankful for all these trials because they’re making me more like Jesus. And they’re making me more thankful for being healthy and “little things” like walking and eating solid food. :P But, most of all, these trials encourage me.<br />A little thought has been rumbling around the back of my mind: “I’m going through this because I’m going the right way.”<br />I’m not one of those everything-is-the-devil’s-fault kind of people. But I do think the enemy is attacking me, because Pedro and I want to glorify God together. And it pisses him off.<br />That makes me happy. Even if I have an ouchie.<br />So, to end off this blog, I’d love it if you’d pray for my health and me and my new hubby! And perhaps, “try thanksgiving” today, even for the trials your facing.<br /><span class="fullpost"></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-69997577680104295032009-02-04T11:55:00.000-08:002009-02-05T07:24:00.015-08:00WOWThis is the funniest thing I've seen all day!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGQURRBQjQeBvEfAea7KTwsD4O56klzn25nAsZXlCv5jLrbeBr3QfguodLgsRJx4i2ziWo6jEBoXrPXA6k12KjYckXqgMQZgwLKqCkihddmBck0w346BdgY0c-N-k92jithDaKXuYlcU/s1600-h/lol.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299033532281072130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 384px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGQURRBQjQeBvEfAea7KTwsD4O56klzn25nAsZXlCv5jLrbeBr3QfguodLgsRJx4i2ziWo6jEBoXrPXA6k12KjYckXqgMQZgwLKqCkihddmBck0w346BdgY0c-N-k92jithDaKXuYlcU/s400/lol.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you don't know Bob and Rosemary Barnes (the runners to the right), you should check out their organization <a href="http://www.sheridanhouse.org/">Sheridan House</a>. Bob writes for The Good News, where I work, and his son, Robey, is our pastor!<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-87740379561331178422009-01-28T08:38:00.001-08:002009-01-28T12:33:42.875-08:00(Mostly Local) Wedding Resources I LoveSome people have asked me about the people who helped us plan *our big day* so I thought I'd just list all of the wonderful people I know in the wedding industry here.<br /><br /><strong>Dresses and Accessories:</strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Discount Elegant Bridal</span></em><br /><a href="http://www.wise-brides.com/" target="blank">Wise-Brides.com</a><br />I might as well tell all of you in the blog-o-sphere because I’ve basically told the whole world already, but I love <a href="http://www.wise-brides.com/" target="blank">Wise-Brides.com</a>, a.k.a. Carol Alvarado’s wedding dress store in North Miami. I bought both of my wedding dresses at Carol’s too-cute shop for a total of $300. How is this possible? Only by the grace of God. It could also be because I’m cheap, I’m not sure. :P But Carol is the sweetest, kindest, Christian woman who just wants to help brides have a wonderful, memorable day. Definitely check her out!<br /><br /><strong>Wedding Planning:</strong><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">JCS Events</span></em><br /></span><a href="http://jcsevents.com/" target="blank">http://jcsevents.com/</a><br />JCS Events is also run by wonderful faithful Christians, one of which you might have heard on the 90.3 WAFG, <a href="http://www.wafg.com/inside.asp?str_string=WAFG%20Staff~WAFG%20Staff~none&ID=93" target="blank">James Sheppard</a>. James and his wife Candace help brides and grooms plan and schedule everything for reasonable prices. They are very helpful, and they know tons of people in the local wedding industry.<br /><br /><strong>Photography:</strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Tim Goodchild Photography</span></em><br /><a href="http://www.timgoodchildphotography.blogspot.com/">http://www.timgoodchildphotography.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzVhlojuS5UZKuya9s2F6Mj6usF3osFY6aOF7ws342I0HbeDyxjk0eadOWPkI2Xi99ykbjRhEX71k6c5AWFsjat8yxWgwYc1lIOGyx20XkY_mVMzI0mrrgDLSA5HKT0NjCR0L9ihcHFU/s1600-h/blog-tim.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296386843646060914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzVhlojuS5UZKuya9s2F6Mj6usF3osFY6aOF7ws342I0HbeDyxjk0eadOWPkI2Xi99ykbjRhEX71k6c5AWFsjat8yxWgwYc1lIOGyx20XkY_mVMzI0mrrgDLSA5HKT0NjCR0L9ihcHFU/s400/blog-tim.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I chose Tim because he captures great moments!!! Check out some of the hilarious garter shots he’s posted on his blog. He is so kind, and he did such a great job dealing with us and our crazy family and friends. Check out his blog to see a few weddings he’s photographed recently (ours included!). You might even see a few faces you recognize. .......<br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">My other photo crushes:<br /></span><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Curtis Copeland Photography</span></em><br /><a href="http://curtiscopeland.blogspot.com/">http://curtiscopeland.blogspot.com/</a><br />I’d recommend Curtis to any of my friends even if he wasn’t Pedro’s old roommate. Curtis has a very giving heart and has offered his photography services for a ton of ministry functions at Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale, and he does an awesome job!!! He even took our <a href="http://curtiscopeland.blogspot.com/2008/05/didi-and-pedro.html" target="blank">pre-engagement shots</a> a while back. God bless him! <br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;"><em>Captured Photography</em><br /></span><a href="http://capturedphotographyandvideography.wordpress.com/">http://capturedphotographyandvideography.wordpress.com/</a><br />I recently found Jenny’s photography online. I love her work, and I found out she’s a Christian too. And plus she’s got such a cute little one. You have to check out her site just to see her little girl’s baby blues.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">DAJO Photography</span></em><br /><a href="http://www.dajophotography.com/">http://www.dajophotography.com/</a><br />DAJO is a husband and wife photography team, created by David and Johanna Moreno, whom I absolutely adore. They are so kind, and they have great style which you can tell from their website and their work. They also have very reasonable prices.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Hannah Reichel Photography</span></em><br /><a href="http://www.hannahreichel.com/">http://www.hannahreichel.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuutXxupOSJ37ivWT656rw26bPnXkI1xqDMNmxEZdY7Dw-btSaCnw_iqWY32VBGR3v_Gc4_bIAHGZ5wPXiJIUb-h8sx9XKty_GrdHleQyAXWYKT3quj5lBvTWUq46dPKhWzx-gD8cHVE/s1600-h/blog-hannah.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296388581119536962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuutXxupOSJ37ivWT656rw26bPnXkI1xqDMNmxEZdY7Dw-btSaCnw_iqWY32VBGR3v_Gc4_bIAHGZ5wPXiJIUb-h8sx9XKty_GrdHleQyAXWYKT3quj5lBvTWUq46dPKhWzx-gD8cHVE/s400/blog-hannah.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This post wouldn’t be complete without a shout out to my great friend Hannah! She lives in VA but she frequently visits Florida to shoot weddings. Her prices are super reasonable too. I love this girl!!!!<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">PinMeUp Photography</span></em><br /><a href="http://www.pinmeupphotography.com/">http://www.pinmeupphotography.com/</a><br />My friend Marilyn’s boudoir photography speaks for itself. But, be warned, it's racy stuff. Seriously. Don’t check it out if it's going to make you stumble. She also does wedding photography!<br /><br /><strong>Hair and Make-up</strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Beauty by Lia</span></em><br /><a href="http://www.beautybylia.com/">http://www.beautybylia.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6aWaBBXAmsZF5hnl91sQd3CrfIm45IJFa21j1QmuNyl_H-NXk1mfFQSoQuo7eB-707y8arg2ghscelxWFCB32Pg_9Egza7FnpJiJpl8PitahXXg7V764WbAp5B9CbPDSTS_qQU2YQVOM/s1600-h/wedding.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296389248115595666" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6aWaBBXAmsZF5hnl91sQd3CrfIm45IJFa21j1QmuNyl_H-NXk1mfFQSoQuo7eB-707y8arg2ghscelxWFCB32Pg_9Egza7FnpJiJpl8PitahXXg7V764WbAp5B9CbPDSTS_qQU2YQVOM/s400/wedding.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I found Lia’s website while searching for a hair and make-up person in South Florida. I saw some of her work online, and decided to take a chance on letting her do my hair and make-up without a trial. (I just ran out of time.) But, what a good decision that was! She did everything exactly like I wanted, and she made me look better than I thought was possible. She is so sweet! I am so glad I chose her!<br /><br /><strong>Illustration Design</strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Heather Warriner<br /></span></em><a href="http://www.thepiggyback.blogspot.com/">http://www.thepiggyback.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7oiisNBIvImO-SHHF8QM85HNmPI4wYNR_gdHTftwysN3gmwxNCD_cp8yBcEcd_7ntHpNfYYEQWsEzmZjcntPqTW-exvKr7cwF5hkHp93wSPc6kLsz-Eary_lbB20DJTffxyIN7Nmvss/s1600-h/Shell9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296389979629665458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 147px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7oiisNBIvImO-SHHF8QM85HNmPI4wYNR_gdHTftwysN3gmwxNCD_cp8yBcEcd_7ntHpNfYYEQWsEzmZjcntPqTW-exvKr7cwF5hkHp93wSPc6kLsz-Eary_lbB20DJTffxyIN7Nmvss/s400/Shell9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />You may have noticed lots of little shell sketches all over the invitations, the programs and anything else I could slap them on. That’s because Heather Warriner designed 20 great antique-looking shell designs just for me. She caught my vision right away and even took a trip to the beach to get started thinking of designs.<br /><br /><strong>Invitation/Program Design</strong><br /><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">Me!<br /></span></em>I designed our invitations and programs, so if you are ever in need of wedding, birthday or simple party invitations, e-mail me. I also do senior ads and anything else thrown my way. A little shameless self-promotion never hurt anybody. :)<br /><br /></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-502039301658040022009-01-26T06:51:00.001-08:002009-01-26T06:51:35.270-08:00TeaserOur photographer posted a little teaser on his blog <a href="http://www.timgoodchildphotography.blogspot.com/">here</a>. Be sure to leave him a comment if you check it out!Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-34257399955254272942009-01-07T10:05:00.000-08:002009-01-07T10:12:05.946-08:00Our wedding slideshowThe wedding came and went so quickly. But it was a blast!!! Thank you to everyone who made it out to celebrate with us. We had a great time, and we hope you did too. We don't have the professional photographs of the wedding yet, but you can watch out for them at <a href="http://www.timgoodchildphotography.blogspot.com/">Tim Goodchild's photo blog</a>.<br /><br />We do have a wonderful slideshow Pedro's cousin Julie put together for us though. She did a fabulous job, and we are so thankful for her, Carlos and baby Carina! :)<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RQDHSG-OSp8&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RQDHSG-OSp8&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-36812295659712770862008-12-29T14:24:00.000-08:002009-01-28T12:35:01.189-08:00Your input<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67ap_SFFHDJNK_SSrJvbcrGVjT5KMZPaeL-z7VtkyMPm3GC9pqJjDlB8MdfNL-ANywM38d0lLbk_-ex7kaWl3cxls9lIKIY0pZ5ulxjps5t0K0RrnFiKP7y_XRwzYEreEyTz2E46M8Ic/s1600-h/wed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285341736402379410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67ap_SFFHDJNK_SSrJvbcrGVjT5KMZPaeL-z7VtkyMPm3GC9pqJjDlB8MdfNL-ANywM38d0lLbk_-ex7kaWl3cxls9lIKIY0pZ5ulxjps5t0K0RrnFiKP7y_XRwzYEreEyTz2E46M8Ic/s400/wed.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I'm just wondering what your marriage advice is.... Leave a comment and tell us about it.<br /><br />Here are some interesting quotes I've found on the issue:<br /><br /><br />"A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers."-<strong>Ruth Bell Graham</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />"You can never be happily married to another until you get a divorce from yourself. Successful marriage demands a certain death to self."-<strong>Jerry McCant</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />"Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins."-<strong>Langdon Mitchell</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br />"Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast."-<strong>Marlene Dietrich</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />"How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating her as if she were a perfectly normal human being?"-<strong>Oscar Wilde</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />"Spouse: Someone who'll stand by you through all the trouble you wouldn't have had if you'd stayed single."-<strong>Author Unknown .....</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><span class="fullpost"><br />"What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility."-<strong>George Levinger</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong><br />"Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up."-<strong>Joseph Barth<br /></strong><br />"To keep your marriage brimming,With love in the loving cup,Whenever you're wrong admit it;Whenever you're right shut up."-<strong>Ogden Nash</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />"Marriage is more than your love for each other. It has a higher power, for it is God's holy ordinance, through which He wills to perpetuate the human race until the end of time. In your love you see only your two selves in the world, but in marriage you are a link in the chain of the generations, which God causes to come and to pass away to His glory, and calls into His kingdom. In your love you see only the heaven of your own happiness, but in marriage you are placed at a post of responsibility towards the world and all mankind."—<strong>Dietrich Bonhoeffer</strong></span>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-91223398628004815002008-12-16T14:42:00.000-08:002008-12-16T14:46:21.494-08:00Wedding week activities<strong>Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Block Party</strong><br />Our family and friends are going to watch the ball drop and dance the night away to Pedro’s DJ skills at a New Year’s Eve Block Party in Davie. For more information on this event, please call me (Didi) at 954-515-2147.<br /><br /><strong>Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Jan. 2 – Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner</strong><br />Bridal party and immediate family members are invited … or forced, whichever way you’d like to look at it … to rehearse the ceremony with us at 5 p.m. at the New River Inn (300 SW 2nd Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301) in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. The rehearsal dinner will then follow at Massimo’s Italian Cuisine in Miramar (11386 Miramar Parkway Miramar, FL 33025) at 7 p.m. Mmmm ... can't wait.<br /><br /><strong>Jan. 3 – The BIG Day </strong><br />God has blessed us so much, and we can't wait to share our joy with you! It’s going to be great! Just keep in mind that the ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m., but parking may take a few minutes so try to get there early! The reception will begin at 6:45 p.m. and will end about 11 p.m. And, don't forget ... it might be a bit chilly because the reception will be on the water.<br /><br /><strong>Jan. 4 – Church at West Pines</strong><br />You are welcome to attend our church, <a href="http://www.westpines.org/">West Pines Community Church</a>, if you’re still in town on Sunday. Services start at 10:45 a.m. at The Academic Village on the corner of Sheridan St. & 172nd Avenue. You can find the church easily if you follow the signs on Sheridan Street west of I-75.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Other activities to try out while you’re in town:</span></strong><br /><strong>The Field<br /></strong>Pedro has played the harmonica at The Field, our favorite Irish pub, plenty of times. They’ve got great food, great music and an even better atmosphere.<br /><br />The Field<br />3281 Griffin Rd<br />Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312<br /><br /><strong>Billie Swamp Safari </strong><br />If you’re in the mood for something simply South Floridian, try a swamp buggy tour in the Everglades. Airboat rides are $15, and swamp buggy tours are $25 or less for seniors and children. Billie Swamp Safari is open daily from 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. and located at the Big Cypress Reservation. For more information, call 1-800-949-6101 or 941-983-6101.<br /><br /><strong>Holiday Fantasy of Lights Drive-Thru</strong><br />Going to the Holiday Fantasy of Lights is one of my favorite childhood memories! Tradewinds Park will be decorated with three miles of wintery light displays from now until Jan. 4. You simply have to drive through and “ooooh” and “ahhhh.” It helps if it’s cold outside too. This attraction is $12 per car and is available from 6–10 p.m. each night. For more details, visit <a href="http://www.holidaylightsdrivethru.com/">www.HolidayLightsDriveThru.com</a>.<br /><br />Tradewinds Park<br />3600 W. Sample Rd.<br />Coconut Creek, FL 33073Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-39327381138360287062008-12-15T07:29:00.001-08:002008-12-15T07:30:39.072-08:00RegistriesHey all,<br />A few people have called wondering where we're registered. They came looking for answers here, but found none. So, if you're interested, Pedro and I are registered at Macy's and Crate and Barrel. :) I can't wait to see you all in less than 20 days!Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-36954251240092713482008-12-12T13:43:00.000-08:002008-12-12T13:54:52.599-08:0012.12<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2ERPGMltglPBDkWOolCvkWMYn9kNMZNI84QT-f5Zlzk_dcwpbTR3YULUQPFXt71y-vjDzeQ0021mvWOqoeAaozpf-Y8h9V6Cgb6r4SjoYRPh1G3kekBAup2up9uD2HNz46y6GS-4eCY/s1600-h/stacy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279024179841070114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2ERPGMltglPBDkWOolCvkWMYn9kNMZNI84QT-f5Zlzk_dcwpbTR3YULUQPFXt71y-vjDzeQ0021mvWOqoeAaozpf-Y8h9V6Cgb6r4SjoYRPh1G3kekBAup2up9uD2HNz46y6GS-4eCY/s400/stacy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br />This is just a little shout out to say Happy Birthday to one of my maids of honor, Stacy! Yes, there are two maids of honor, but they're both pretty honorable, I swear! The photo above is a picture from her birthday last year. We've known each other since the first day of fifth grade at Stephen Foster Elementary. She is a sweet, sweet friend who's been adopted into my family for as long as I can remember. If you know Stacy, make sure she feels loved today.Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-4719437833569402722008-12-09T11:55:00.000-08:002008-12-09T12:04:08.136-08:00Second Shower<div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Here are some pics from the shower my step-mom threw for us. Pedro couldn't be there because he's in Puerto Rico, but he'll be back soon! Thanks to everyone who showed up and blessed us so much at both events!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKBowpbrmON_V5mnorPUwz71R9pgBGrhiT_TgrVvN6DU3U07tVI5p8HswUHzoCdAuiD4MACAV4FUtoOvw2EiMiCEEmdvVMlNdBwFzHbbfmRplXoIcFGk7fmH9VHkV6d7m3xO6E7g5IBI/s1600-h/show8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277881874462868162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKBowpbrmON_V5mnorPUwz71R9pgBGrhiT_TgrVvN6DU3U07tVI5p8HswUHzoCdAuiD4MACAV4FUtoOvw2EiMiCEEmdvVMlNdBwFzHbbfmRplXoIcFGk7fmH9VHkV6d7m3xO6E7g5IBI/s400/show8.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsop3JlILvwAIei-A7V2K6-Q-9i8HHd36JHHhRkFAqtz7R2DLisJoPJUV00kIxGA5gJHczIjVP2o_H8CMacpZBqp4on7zIT5Lupj-Wt4zjE0hQtoJyKmDGBoIHDmhfyYTTrudHk2HhJN4/s1600-h/show6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277881617817872978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsop3JlILvwAIei-A7V2K6-Q-9i8HHd36JHHhRkFAqtz7R2DLisJoPJUV00kIxGA5gJHczIjVP2o_H8CMacpZBqp4on7zIT5Lupj-Wt4zjE0hQtoJyKmDGBoIHDmhfyYTTrudHk2HhJN4/s400/show6.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4cxOx4vS5hfcnGX2HbJefATIEMB9wvUJpBnXKrCGT9AX67d92bXQxgzz_TfDilhhjUAD4XkKUJBR3fPSVhS-hvNI3VHr4oAsQo6Cz4lcO2tLru4lmWkvLLbuv8m56g3YBAhmDRX3OQY/s1600-h/show9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277881969680890050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4cxOx4vS5hfcnGX2HbJefATIEMB9wvUJpBnXKrCGT9AX67d92bXQxgzz_TfDilhhjUAD4XkKUJBR3fPSVhS-hvNI3VHr4oAsQo6Cz4lcO2tLru4lmWkvLLbuv8m56g3YBAhmDRX3OQY/s400/show9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7tiZaCaQTm7ZvruL_EuiULBuVEFs6jJXWbDAnVLLr5pHZot-U8JWmjeITorYE4wBj_LNchpd8IVLHOkjeqQ4exqsQo9W-SxHYm8RCe1rxgOUu9mMx4dKRTpSOGj79xkrfLUKQotbaYg/s1600-h/show13.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277882335879793922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7tiZaCaQTm7ZvruL_EuiULBuVEFs6jJXWbDAnVLLr5pHZot-U8JWmjeITorYE4wBj_LNchpd8IVLHOkjeqQ4exqsQo9W-SxHYm8RCe1rxgOUu9mMx4dKRTpSOGj79xkrfLUKQotbaYg/s400/show13.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBnOKaksbdsEPq06FhJaL7ZJC2naQmFN7SfGZIjV7hE9dJG042W3jDDtZygilGPPCP54K6CSm61MmGjA1bnwqCO0NM1HoovDT5fTWPKppfc-NAh-soX-ftZxkUG5ZmrccWocUdAP83tw/s1600-h/show10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277882082944057682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBnOKaksbdsEPq06FhJaL7ZJC2naQmFN7SfGZIjV7hE9dJG042W3jDDtZygilGPPCP54K6CSm61MmGjA1bnwqCO0NM1HoovDT5fTWPKppfc-NAh-soX-ftZxkUG5ZmrccWocUdAP83tw/s400/show10.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsKp5ZGBc50bbK1bciyJBIqCWB8bhHxFaIxQ7eo18PDJnje1BuzL6AFGHbirf7ssdLOtxOh8Cg2xDtfSg3BKwAvvYoh19goaDfgyxJlYS_QQueqvOzasVUiOWgACv5Q2yEEWWoeNemds/s1600-h/show12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277882271635435106" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsKp5ZGBc50bbK1bciyJBIqCWB8bhHxFaIxQ7eo18PDJnje1BuzL6AFGHbirf7ssdLOtxOh8Cg2xDtfSg3BKwAvvYoh19goaDfgyxJlYS_QQueqvOzasVUiOWgACv5Q2yEEWWoeNemds/s400/show12.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPx1ZT-jLWc-P6dUlqhczjElDs8I9t3AVZG6bTNT8ERzV0fuBN_2d08ZJMg9snlpFWUaUQqeNI0kpQQPe915Sz9ya16kggm4yH-SQ9icvDnr7hqNmAVKdGsAegCsIQ_Ew0t4ZBjRUxa6w/s1600-h/show11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277882202242029810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPx1ZT-jLWc-P6dUlqhczjElDs8I9t3AVZG6bTNT8ERzV0fuBN_2d08ZJMg9snlpFWUaUQqeNI0kpQQPe915Sz9ya16kggm4yH-SQ9icvDnr7hqNmAVKdGsAegCsIQ_Ew0t4ZBjRUxa6w/s400/show11.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJf2-byb2WO9EHBJ3F1siDetjz4KTvcVE01A06b1OkTjrMYpIWM5cx9f5ARw6MQQ6obgrWNGOxU2b3iG2TR4TfWOdnGt0_Posbizt9cqmYOI0m-jMHcxZYcFaFNWYIjRcUqha685vkBY/s1600-h/show7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277881765885488274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJf2-byb2WO9EHBJ3F1siDetjz4KTvcVE01A06b1OkTjrMYpIWM5cx9f5ARw6MQQ6obgrWNGOxU2b3iG2TR4TfWOdnGt0_Posbizt9cqmYOI0m-jMHcxZYcFaFNWYIjRcUqha685vkBY/s400/show7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-51803889958095229082008-12-09T09:48:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:07:22.538-08:00Shower Numero UnoHere are a few photos from the bridal shower my adorable aunts and grandma threw me a few weeks back. I am truly blessed. Seriously, I am overwhelmed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfon8X4dFAR_-CEmYyKK2-dt7L01n_SGddep-KbffQy0aRWRVmNHoBloclhwVOvMOrRGveEYalQKHAmzYJPD9KZZ9N7sxv_KJ9uiJLWDeDx36Fh0HQPIl1qgT0ejrLhXEDK8nzZ8eP0o/s1600-h/show1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277849826349748722" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfon8X4dFAR_-CEmYyKK2-dt7L01n_SGddep-KbffQy0aRWRVmNHoBloclhwVOvMOrRGveEYalQKHAmzYJPD9KZZ9N7sxv_KJ9uiJLWDeDx36Fh0HQPIl1qgT0ejrLhXEDK8nzZ8eP0o/s400/show1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2EF8gt-Ap2CR6B-5uBWl5R37CZKPqJ3kZG6zZdaxHqeqS9iYNQII_ALo0Rag4vLv6KcIDbRwTcpvz4BVAB_jKMlL84HDd-yFbUuj-iU9Vwuor9GW_WGDYSsCDO6l3cgf3EJ1ViyV8dQ/s1600-h/show2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277849929291377506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2EF8gt-Ap2CR6B-5uBWl5R37CZKPqJ3kZG6zZdaxHqeqS9iYNQII_ALo0Rag4vLv6KcIDbRwTcpvz4BVAB_jKMlL84HDd-yFbUuj-iU9Vwuor9GW_WGDYSsCDO6l3cgf3EJ1ViyV8dQ/s400/show2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My family. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOC_KCsd2lp7fhP6UQCLo5t9arttVltAt54tnAiwVLG-zAtWUaSaV1EIEVmEGL2kMnnoMJMMKbiXDtg60JTuCGqs3q6BEOuXwkGp7KJgJyvNsgGPGCAQaQ-gZhE2fPl_lLcREZ0AK6GuE/s1600-h/show15.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850543812578370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOC_KCsd2lp7fhP6UQCLo5t9arttVltAt54tnAiwVLG-zAtWUaSaV1EIEVmEGL2kMnnoMJMMKbiXDtg60JTuCGqs3q6BEOuXwkGp7KJgJyvNsgGPGCAQaQ-gZhE2fPl_lLcREZ0AK6GuE/s400/show15.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The awesome cake!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiAlY2-0zNlqitfYmQ4dcRJI09wvw4ZDA71s86J6OFiiGDeO_w-0IcJVXfwo4wTtvbfFLcPBoyPZUF6wzTYvromXnN1ovW8s_HvOjSTOtfqIJFdTJQqckAfcPbk2blmzth2c4Veu5psg/s1600-h/show3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850020929223906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiAlY2-0zNlqitfYmQ4dcRJI09wvw4ZDA71s86J6OFiiGDeO_w-0IcJVXfwo4wTtvbfFLcPBoyPZUF6wzTYvromXnN1ovW8s_HvOjSTOtfqIJFdTJQqckAfcPbk2blmzth2c4Veu5psg/s400/show3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTdVUKXMr5CfwKhiWIAbYF2Hwt7drJ5Odp7sHnDuJR4IcZSZ_FFnYPwIvoksvBz-1918gcKp0N9OknZrU2KCG61kTt8pdUXECXDW0hXEDbeNxR3E5nJlGZisPpncFQA3Vk-mareLYNJk/s1600-h/show4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850226787102066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTdVUKXMr5CfwKhiWIAbYF2Hwt7drJ5Odp7sHnDuJR4IcZSZ_FFnYPwIvoksvBz-1918gcKp0N9OknZrU2KCG61kTt8pdUXECXDW0hXEDbeNxR3E5nJlGZisPpncFQA3Vk-mareLYNJk/s400/show4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzkVI1hVqQgA0xhpcEyNMbZVyRN-gQFILvB_iC2v0KO5BE-gvukyJdwALkhW_haFGLXReSkPy2LoC1iF1AP6LtagqGOcAdvNtU1yo1UPGbYjf88SUTTaYdzSonGciqBKOSdRuV14DF8k/s1600-h/show5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850318122187810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzkVI1hVqQgA0xhpcEyNMbZVyRN-gQFILvB_iC2v0KO5BE-gvukyJdwALkhW_haFGLXReSkPy2LoC1iF1AP6LtagqGOcAdvNtU1yo1UPGbYjf88SUTTaYdzSonGciqBKOSdRuV14DF8k/s400/show5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My friend Juliana who lives in England even stopped by for a visit!Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-31043369366958857162008-12-02T09:38:00.001-08:002008-12-02T09:43:18.671-08:00Any ideas?Tomorrow, it'll be just one month until our BIG DAY. The time has flown by so fast! I was wondering ... what is your favorite wedding memory? Have you been to any hilarious weddings? Any great first dance songs? Do you have any advice from your own wedding day? If you give me a hint, we just might incorporate your ideas before it's too late! :)Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-4201275114188141372008-11-18T11:11:00.000-08:002008-11-18T11:14:26.905-08:00Captain ConvictionCheck out my freaking cute fiance in this episode of Virtuality. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6IOtXwttg0s&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6IOtXwttg0s&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Virtuality is a series for kids created by our fun and oh-so-talented friends Rob Wendel and Mark Cruz.Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-21490447778534289982008-11-17T11:47:00.000-08:002008-11-17T12:05:26.101-08:00The people we meetToday, I've been thinking back on a few really interesting people I've had the opportunity to meet recently - like the concentration camp survivor Isadore who comes to visit Seli, an old Polish woman who lives in my apartment complex. <br /><br />My thoughts drifted to one of Pedro's groomsmen who started his own ministry. No one would say Josh Lecar is ordinary. He and his wife, Yuisa, tower over most people at well above 6 feet. But other than that, they’re just like you and me. But they felt a burden to provide little ones in Guatemala with shoes in hopes to give them a better life and a chance at receiving the Gospel of Jesus Christ. <br /><br />And they did it. In November, their organization, Hope & Compassion, distributed more than 2,000 shoes to kids in a poor, rural region in Guatemala. A lot of little feet are going to make it to heaven because of their compassionate hearts and humble generosity. Here’s a video of their recent trip: <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HxaKfVcM4kc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HxaKfVcM4kc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-90247814281012249402008-10-31T14:42:00.000-07:002008-10-31T14:46:39.942-07:00Introducing Leina....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-wLLeeVkNp8jTJJSRglU1CgAYa6Pfu9iOnXUowZH5e11zVl7wzPU4-ni6TpW4Ocl5lMTYIOcnAN1uBYCu68J3d-eXl7VVyYSx9D2gtVynH4D5Hcr6-7JYt1iPRchMsi4fYANe1tElVs/s1600-h/leina.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-wLLeeVkNp8jTJJSRglU1CgAYa6Pfu9iOnXUowZH5e11zVl7wzPU4-ni6TpW4Ocl5lMTYIOcnAN1uBYCu68J3d-eXl7VVyYSx9D2gtVynH4D5Hcr6-7JYt1iPRchMsi4fYANe1tElVs/s400/leina.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263437518252136450" /></a><br /><br />Our flowergirl Leina is absolutely adorable. She wasn't all too excited about the idea in the beginning, but when she heard that she'll get to wear a pretty dress and steal all the attention, she was all for it. This picture is a bit dated - right now she's missing all <strong>FOUR</strong> of her front teeth. She's pretty much the coolest.Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-52431670933147677252008-10-07T13:19:00.000-07:002008-10-07T13:27:40.610-07:00Introducing our Ring BearerOur ring bearer Brian is, after Pedro, about the funniest person I know. <br /><br />At his last birthday, after every present he opened, he exclaimed: "I've been wanting this for 15 years!" Did I mention he's 6 years old? <br /><br />And after his mom (my cousin) and grandma (my Aunt Norma) told him all of the cool things he gets to do as ring bearer, he wasn't so sure he was up to the task.<br /><br />"I don't know if I want to be the Ring Master!" he said indignantly. <br /><br />What would the circus that is our wedding day be without him?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbmHUoQta1hlq2tKhewaEPSG1OuL8RTs_IquMfZ19K0DN6KHclxRI3zyWqVMPOIiqKWXiHhBtCo0tPumwWa8KOvZXiHRk7tE6bAs2oa513d9R6ZLWN4gQDdHjQEFregUTl-veZPs1JK4/s1600-h/brian.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbmHUoQta1hlq2tKhewaEPSG1OuL8RTs_IquMfZ19K0DN6KHclxRI3zyWqVMPOIiqKWXiHhBtCo0tPumwWa8KOvZXiHRk7tE6bAs2oa513d9R6ZLWN4gQDdHjQEFregUTl-veZPs1JK4/s400/brian.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254510786424576898" /></a>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-5149450000902105792008-10-02T10:37:00.000-07:002008-10-02T10:38:04.132-07:00Save the date!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs3W9vkNn_mBuG0GGQiV627hItilRgH32UJ7J-N55mA1k_PlEmSgFh2ovX5VUjpSt7S967SuMLc_L3vttkomLiKfjCs1VJvzrWNmoVFFhtK6Hpt75LSYbLXtNiqsAcA_jx-UtCpMIS4A/s1600-h/savethedate.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBs3W9vkNn_mBuG0GGQiV627hItilRgH32UJ7J-N55mA1k_PlEmSgFh2ovX5VUjpSt7S967SuMLc_L3vttkomLiKfjCs1VJvzrWNmoVFFhtK6Hpt75LSYbLXtNiqsAcA_jx-UtCpMIS4A/s400/savethedate.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252612201523924546" /></a>Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-60842989915487400772008-09-25T13:52:00.000-07:002008-10-07T10:27:12.169-07:00Our engagement story...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix45Ba7ofzpQUi7tAbLIfVTFUG0X3qchxPNgCEsmLrINWUZmtjZf9PeKlV7aAeMLl-yD62uBjK52o4f7MQbxmvKciOCpZbE991tNWw-8JsQla0AoQQN8CIYwuPLdDjf_h3kW79bG5p36k/s1600-h/Kathleen.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix45Ba7ofzpQUi7tAbLIfVTFUG0X3qchxPNgCEsmLrINWUZmtjZf9PeKlV7aAeMLl-yD62uBjK52o4f7MQbxmvKciOCpZbE991tNWw-8JsQla0AoQQN8CIYwuPLdDjf_h3kW79bG5p36k/s400/Kathleen.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250066212787629026" /></a><br /><br />Why, oh why, didn't anyone tell me, "Hey, you might not want to go for that beachy ... undone hair look today?" before going out on the morning I got engaged? Oh, wait. They did tell me. And I was so oblivious I didn't listen. I was on vacation after all!<br /><br />So, how did it happen? I'm holding you in suspense, unless of course you're one of the millions who've already heard about it on Facebook.<br /><br />If by chance you haven't heard how Pedro proposed to me, check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=27748155941" target="blank">this story </a>Pedro wrote about the whole thing. :)Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827949630949845073.post-24246908512303368292008-09-18T13:40:00.000-07:002008-09-18T14:04:28.878-07:00If you're a bride...If you're getting married some time soon be sure to check out Carol Alvarado's discount boutique in North Miami. One of my bridesmaids tipped me off to her shop, and I absolutely loved it. Her prices are the lowest I've seen, and she has dresses of every style, size and color. And Carol is so sweet! She really takes her time to serve you. (I know ... she let me stay after closing hours just to try on a few more styles.) For her store hours, check out her website <a href="http://www.wise-brides.com">www.wise-brides.com</a>.Didi and Pedrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328860789821983810noreply@blogger.com0