christmas flashback.

sure, it's february.

but i miss home.

and christmas was pretty darn great.

just took a trip down memory lane.

cousin time. mama time. niece time. nephew time.

i love my family.

gang's all here!

levi - 9

hope - 5

lilli - 4

kyra - 4

harmony - 3

jayden - 2

alex - 2

aiden - 2

all my sibs are together for the first time in 6 years

and they've all got little ones in tow.

this is gonna be good.

merry christmas!

the visitors.

my mom + mom's bestie + my sister came to visit last weekend.

we packed a whole lot into just a few days.

+ whale watching

+ in-n-out

+ LA fashion district

+ girl talk

+ comparing noses (mine = pointy; sister's = not)

+ LA ink

+ lots and lots and LOTS of shopping

+ eating

+ laughing our heads off

+ dance offs

+ turning my sister's hair green (whoops)

+ yogurtland

i mean, we're talking SERIOUSLY good times people.

it. was. so. much. fun.

home again home again jiggity jig.

spent the weekend in washington

with this little guy. best weekend ever.

what did you do this weekend?

bubblicious.

whilst visiting the fam in washington,

i spent HOURS blowing bubbles for my nephew.

i'd blow the bubble. he'd pop it.

he'd say, "more." i'd say, "again please."

he'd nod his head and say, "den deese."

confession: i was as entertained as he was.

the emerald city.

spend the weekend in seattle, wa

with the fam. 'twas delicious!

went to pike's place market.

ate a hum bao.

marveled at some gypsy talent.

i love seattle.

have you been? what are your

fave spots in the city?

mi madre.

happy birthday, mama!

21 has never looked so good!

popsicle.

my pops is tops.

happy father's day, popsicle!

birthday girl.

it's m'little sissy ramona's birthday.

she's funny and sweet and crazy and the cutest thing you ever did see.

the little darling is turning 24 today.

i can hardly believe it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOOSKI!

canon.

remember that skype is taking over my life?

and remember that i love it?!

here's a little video from my chat with canon this weekend.

translation: hello cousin paula, from australia!

y'know, the accent...it's tricky.

why i love the weekend.

.lilli - 3. alex - 1.

'cause it means i get to chat with these little ones.

aren't they the sweetest little things ever?!

and this was the best part of the chat!

that lilli kills me! such a ham!

family time.

met my cousin, canon, for the first time

via skype last night. the wonders of modern technology.

she's 7 and lives in australia.

yes, she has an accent. it's adorable.

the highlight of the chat was her telling me about

the "fairy floss" she had at a party.

fairy floss is what the aussies call cotton candy.

like i said...adorable.

i really must get to australia for a visit!

anyone wanna come along?

cheeeeeese!

okay seriously. can't even handle

the adorableness that is my little jayden.

i miss my family.

did you know?

i'm half dominican.

yep, m'pops is from the dominican republic.

m'peeps share an island with the haitian peeps.

like most, i am horrified at what they're dealing

with right now but feel helpless to...help, i guess.

buying this shirt helps. it's only $15.

wanna help? buy the shirt.

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kisses from the misses.

sometimes we have

impromptu photo shoots.

it's just something we do.

this little guy...

...made the delayed flights and nasty cold worth it.

happy christmas.

home for the holidays.

me: how come you cut out whales

with the christmas cookies?

sis: it's santa's sleigh, you jerk!

me: that purple one looks like monstro to me.

merry christmas to all.

kisses.

i know i should probably be grossed out.

but i'm totally not.

old people need lovin' too.

oooh, mama's gonna get me for that.

love you, mama!

xoxo

farmers market.

have you been to the farmers market in downtown LA?

totally overpriced but kinda fun. i recommend the crepe place.

nutella, bananas and whipped cream. can't go wrong.