The Capdovas

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Father-Daughter Dinner Dance

Friday night, Rick and the girls went to their first Father-Daughter Dinner Dance. It was held by the girls' school. They had pizza and music, along with a crafts table and a photographer to capture the moment. They had a great time. Rick said that at first the girls were a little shy on the dance floor, but after a couple minutes they started rippin' up the dance floor. Like mother like daughters! The girls were so excited for this dance and I know Rick was too. I hope Eva and Sofia always know what an amazing and cool father they have!!

Rick bought the girls roses

Super Bowl Party

This year we finally were able to fix up the basement and set up a nice entertainment system. So what better way to inaugurate it than to have a Super Bowl party!! Friends and family were in attendance, and both had a great time!!

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Snow-pocalypse!!!

Chicago just experienced "Blizzard 2011" or "Snow-magedon". And probably for the first time, all the commotion and attention this storm received, was warrented. Last night with the 60mph wind gusts, I could feel my bed shake as I lay in it (and no Rick wasn't in bed with me yet! hehe) It was also very strange to hear thunder and see lightening while it was snowing, but infact it was true. This morning it continued to snow. And finally when it stopped we were able to enjoy the snow day. We all had fun playing in the snow, even Lincoln and Oliver.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) and Christmas Day

This Christmas season, the girls could do nothing but count down the days 'til Noche Buena (Christmas Eve). That is the night we all gather together at my parents' house and have a special dinner and then after midnight we open gifts!

This year we were able to make it to the 5pm mass. We hadn't attended Christmas mass, since the girls were born! They were great and loved being able to sing along to all the Christmas songs. Afterwards, we had our traditional picture session, followed by a DELICIOUS Christmas lechon (a whole roasted pig), an Argentinean tradition. The girls went to sleep in their bedroom at their Nonos' house around 9pm. Meanwhile, us adults, talked and enjoyed some good wine.

Finally at midnight, we woke the girls up to open gifts. Don't worry we had no problem nor protests when we woke them up, because they knew they were FINALLY going to get to open all those presents under the Christmas tree. As usual, they had a great Christmas. Many wonderful toys and cool clothes.

We made it home around 3:30AM that morning. But before we went to sleep we made sure to leave a couple cookies (that we had made) for Santa, and we sprinkled the magic reindeer food (that they had made at school) out back.

The following morning was so great! To see their reactions when they came down the stairs, was priceless. Santa brought them each what they had asked him for. They were very happy! We then proceded to open the rest of the gifts under OUR tree.

That night we went over to Rick's brother's apartment for dinner and to open some more gifts. The food was also yummy!!

We are so blessed to have had such a wonderful Christmas, especially to have been able to have spent it with all our family. That is the best gift of all.