Holy calamity, scream insanity...
Lyrics from Handsome Boy Modeling School: Bear Witness II
I'm Monique, currently a Stay Work At Home Mom to four enchanting Minions. I write this blog, I take pictures, I dabble in digital art and web design. I'm a social media maven, super mega geek, I'm feisty, Puerto Rican, an Aries and over {way over} caffeinated. I prefer sneakers over high heels, I am huge into music and will listen to anything once. I'd like to live every day like my ass has been set aflame, but usually lack the gumption.
I've been married to Christian not even a year at this point for a year two years! We've known each other since we were children, and dated on and off since we were 17. We have seen the cliches of "up and downs" and we're still kicking ass, taking names and learning to forgive and grow. We've worked hard to build the marriage that we have today, and are extremely proud.
We live in Seattle, where it rains a lot, but not nearly as much as you think it does. Ithaca, where it's infinitely boring. We love sidewalk chalk, bubble baths and long walks in the park. We miss Seattle. We really miss Seattle.
And The Minions? Well, they're awesome too!
Samara {Also Known As: Pueo or Noodle} the eldest and sole Princess, is biologically my child. But 'biological' means nothing to Christian who will tell you that HE gave birth to her. She primarily lives with her Father (J.) and spends as much time with us as we can all possibly manage, given the distance - but it is never, ever enough for us.
She loves books, reading, doodling and making funny faces in every single picture she takes. She does have her sensitive moments, but we take advantage of those to give her extra hugs and cuddles.
{Special Entries: 7th Birthday, 8th Birthday}
Caesar {Also Known As: Honu or NoNo} our eldest son is our Spirited child. Hyper emotional and insanely competitive, he is also scary intelligent and expressive. Despite constantly outsmarting us, he is a joy to be around.
He's a master at puzzles and video games, is very protective of his siblings and is a little bit particular about the way his life is run.
{Special Entries: 4th Birthday, 5th Birthday}
Mercutio {Also Known As: Kika or Noggin} is our musical Minion. He sings, dances and is one of our biggest noise makers. Everything is music to him!
He was born with a grimace that we still see from time to time, but his smile squeezes the life out of me.
{Special Entries: 2nd Birthday, 3rd Birthday}
Severus {Also Known As: Kilape or Nugget} is the newest addition to our beautiful family, born on 10.10.10 he is by far our easiest baby. He makes my heart melt with each little activity he learns. And every day he's developing a personality that I am certain we will adore.
{Special Entries: Birth Story, 1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 & 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 1st Birthday}
