Our Miami Neighborhood
Most of you probably don't care, but for those who do I thought I would post some pictures of our neighborhood and apartment.
This is my favorite sky rise in our neighborhood.
...again.
This is where you turn off of Brickell Ave. onto our street. (Notice my fav. is on the left.)
This is our downtown Post Office. I only mention it because in the business district it's our only legitimate destination for our walks. =)
We can look out at blue skies towards the ocean in one window and see angry thunder clouds towards the city in another.
All of the rain puddles remind me of the monsoon in Mexico.
It's been pretty exciting for us. For me, living downtown is the part I enjoy the most. Guadalajara was a much bigger city but we weren't downtown in the middle of the city-ness. Driving around isn't as life threatening either, but still is a bit nerve racking with all of the traffic and not being familiar with layout of the city yet. I'm sure I sound ridiculous to admit that it's an adventure for me to merely drive outside my apartment. Not to mention I am driving a van now, which for me might as well be a bus...I'm still getting used to it, but it's sure nice to have!
Moday starts week six of twelve - time is flying by!
Where does it hurt?
3/14/05 Lauren's cough continues, and after her heartbreaking cries of, "I don't like my cough." I asked her where it hurt, thinking it could be either her throat or her chest. She said, "Right here." Then mouth wide open she pointed to her throat with her entire hand in her mouth and her finger at the back until she gagged.
2/19/08 This morning, we are eating breakfast when J interrupts the brief silence with a small basement burp. Without missing a beat, Lauren says, "What do you say, Daddy?" He excuses himself, then still in her motherly tone adds, "We don't fart at the table do we?"
Junk Food
9/16/08 Yesterday Lauren learned the difference between junk food and healthy food. So this morning, when she saw Rissie with a piece of candy, she said, "Mom, can I please have some junk food?"
2/9/08 Today Lauren asked me to redo her hair because it was "falling off!"
Cookie Dough
L: (in her sweetest voice) "Mom, can I have some cookie dough please?"
M: "Sure."
L: "Well," pause, "do you think you can get it from the fridge so I can like it?"
4/20/2008 So Lauren got some gum (not a fan) for being a good girl. Later, Jon asked her if she had swallowed it. She said, "No." Then he asked if she threw it away. She said, "No." So he asked her where it was, she told him it was in her throat.
L. and R. have been singing and dancing to their new piano that plays fun tunes. L. has been learning them and singing them around the house. A few days ago I overheard her sining, "Mary had a little sheep, little sheep, little sheep,...
Finding the Moon
Lauren shouts, "Grandma, there is the moon!" She started singing Twinkle Little Star, but in the mean time we had turned the corner and she soon discovered it was gone. So she tells Grandma, "We need to find another moon." 01/13/08
Kids are the best source of laughter
- I was getting dressed and L happened to be there and as I reached for my br_ she asked, "Mom, you put your b__bs on?"12/07
- R had gotten in trouble for something, then after some reflection L said matter of factly, "Well, she's learning."12/07
- L just told Jon to look at her stomach then lifted her arm, pulled down her sleeve, and showed him her armpit.12/07
This is my favorite sky rise in our neighborhood.
...again.
This is where you turn off of Brickell Ave. onto our street. (Notice my fav. is on the left.)
This is our downtown Post Office. I only mention it because in the business district it's our only legitimate destination for our walks. =)
Jon and I model Brickell Ave. with the girls. As you may suspect our little herd is quite conspicuous in this part of town.
Above and below is the Four Seasons Hotel which is ginormous...I was on that corner when I took the picture with Jon and the girls at pic. #3.
We can look out at blue skies towards the ocean in one window and see angry thunder clouds towards the city in another.
All of the rain puddles remind me of the monsoon in Mexico.
6 comments:
I love the pics. You ARE having an adventure. I'd definitely consider driving around Miami for the first time an experience. I'd be a little freaked out. It is beautiful though. Glad you're in such a pretty and exciting area.
Oh wow, time is flying! That is such a cute pic of rissie on the side bar
It sounds like about the time that you get used to the traffic and layout of the city you will be moving on.... and speaking of moving on. Do you have any guesses or clues to where the next pirch will be? Tell John I thought of him today. I miss having my pal around to hang out with when I get bored....Which is every time Jamile leaves the house. hehe love ya
That is so cool! haha What a fun time! It doesn't look like anyone lives in Miami! lol There's no one on the streets in your pics! I can't believe you've already been there 6 weeks!!! You're going to be home before you know it! Crazy! Fun pics. And thanks for your nice comment about Richard on our blog. That was sure sweet!
I'm glad you're posting pictures! I will probably never see Miami in this lifetime! Looks like fun and I'm glad you're enjoying this adventure together!!
Wow I finally take a breath to read blogs and you've been in Miami for 6 weeks? Time is flying! I love your posts though...it is fun to see the city and area!
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