The Araya Family Blog

Update

It has been 7 months since my last post.  I'm not sure if I will be able to recap everything that has happened since then, but I will try my best. 

Lets see... we moved!  We moved from Buenos Aires back to Bakersfield.  Before we arrived in Bakersfield, we visited my family in Tulsa for Thanksgiving.  I'm not exactly how many years it had been since we did that, but it was wonderful spending that day with all of my family.  Then, we flew to Los Angeles and spent a few days there and bought our cars!  It has been so great to drive again.  We didn't drive while we lived in BsAs and it is a real eye opener at how much freedom we lost in not doming so.  Lesson learned.  We finally arrived to Bakersfield the 1st week in Dec. and since then, we closed on our house,  did a ton of home improvements, got Adrain potty trained, enrolled Adrian in pre-school, and other activities, celebrated Christmas with our friends Lena and Russ, drove to the Sequoia's to introduce Adrian to the snow for the 1st time, bought furniture for our house, received our shipments from BsAs, taken a few trips around California, which included a few trips to Paso Robles, and Newport beach and a few amusment parks.  We also have had visitors come and spend time with us from both sides of our families. 

Overall, we are thrilled to be back and are enjoying our time here and with each other!   Here are a few pictures to share of our time so far back in the States.

 

 
This was taken during a trip to Universal Studios

 

 

So far, we are having a blast enjoying our favorite past times and exploring new places with Adrian!

Hugs from Bakersfield!

A Test

Just trying to see if I can adjust the sizes of my pictures I post.

 
Poor Adrian didn't look so happy.

Adrian's Birthday

We celebrated Adrian's birthday a few days ago.  I still can not believe that my baby boy is 3 years old!  Where did time go?  We were so blessed 3 years ago and continue being blessed everyday that we get to spend with this little guy.  Here are a few pictures from his big day and weekend.

 
 

 

 

 

 

No More Vox

Hello everyone-

 

Vox is shutting down on September 30.  We need to move our entries to another site.  Lets keep each other updated on where to go.  Kasie- you are always know good sites.  This is weird!

 

Big Boy Room

Last weekend we converted Adrian's convertible crib from the daybed to the full sized big boy bed.  He loves it and is sleeping better too.  We also took off the changer from his dresser.  Now it is just a regular dresser!

We did this because the potty training has officially started!  I think Adrian was ready and I know that "A" has been ready for this to happen.  I think "A" feels weird thinking that his almost 3 year son old still isn't using the potty.  Adrian and I had no problem with the diapers.  It was all either of us have known.  I have to say though, that he is doing great!  He is using only underware when we are at home during the day.  We have had a few accidents, but overall he seems to like using the potty. 

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Summer Fun

Here are few more pictures from our time in Tulsa.  It's nice to look back on these and remember the nice, warm weather.  We have been back in BsAs for a week now.  It is cold here.  We are having typical February (Bakersfield February) weather. So, it's not too brutal.  Next month though, it will start getting warmer.  I love spring time in this city!

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Disney and Mexico!

These are a few pictures from our time in Disney World and Mexico.

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We thought the look on Adrian's face and body language in this picture was priceless!  He didn't care for the Cinderella at all.  :-)

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Adrian Cancun

Cherries, Potatoes, Peaches 6x8 Acrylic on board

 

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These are a few things lying around my parent's kitchen that I have found interesting.

Tulsa Time!

We are visiting family in Tulsa for the next couple of weeks.  We just arrived after spending two weeks in Cancun/Disney World.  Adrian is loving the time with my family.  I am loving having him constantly entertained!

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Adrian loves raking the yard with his papa.

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Aunt Amy and Uncle Eric gave Adrian Heelys for his birthday!!  He can't do it on his own yet, but loves the assistance he gets from these two.

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Lemons 7x9 Acrylic on board

 

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I decided to give acrylics a try.  I haven't used them in years.  I am planning on bringing them with me while on vacation because of their fast drying time and the fact that they require no solvents. Let me just say how frustrated I was when I started this painting!   It was like relearning how to paint again.  Even though the outcome looks similar to the way an oil painting looks, the process is a lot different.  In the end, I was satisfied and am looking forward to using them again.  I always like a challenge!