Jonathan's First Thanksgiving

Well, Jonathan celebrated his first Thanksgiving this year. Sad to say, but the Sunday night before Thanksgiving, he cried and cried and wouldn't sleep. I had a feeling he had an ear infection. I took him to Dr. Meredith Monday morning and it turns out he had a double ear infection. Poor Baby. This was his first time to really be sick and take antibiotics. Up until Thanksgiving day he looked extremely pale, watery red eyes, etc. Thursday, he started looking and feeling better. Thank goodness.

It was extremely special because my cousin Piti was in town. Talk about eating amazing food. He's an incredible Chef. He arrived Sunday and we saw him Monday. He met Jonathan for the first time Monday and Jonathan immediately loved him and followed him with his eyes at all times. He wanted to play with him and Piti is such a baby lover. He will be an amazing dad one day. On Monday we ate Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice). Laura Diaz joined us for that. Tuesday, we ate Fried Plantains stuffed with Shrimp in a red sauce (AMAZING!). Wednesday, my favorite, we ate a pork loin stuffed with cream cheese and guava with congris (white rice with black beans mixed together). I also cut off 12 inches of my hair to donate to Locks of Love. Thursday, we went over to Debbie and Phil's house to eat at noon. Holy Moly! We were all early! It was a first for us and my parents. They were shocked! It was a delicious lunch. Everyone made their best dishes. Jonathan ate some too and loved it. That night, I had a dinner at our house to host a Thanksgiving for the Diaz family since they were in town. We made pork, Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas), Yucca in a mojo sauce, sweet potato casserole, squash casserole, Key Lime Pie, Turtle Pie, and I bought Mini Cupcakes from Whipped. They also had to have it Puerto Rican style with the beverages. They definitely had plenty to drink. So much fun, that they started singing Karaoke on the Wii. Hysterical!

It was also a special day because Natalia, my oldest and dearest friend, got engaged. I couldn't be happier for her and can't wait to see her on her big day. She is going to be the most beautiful and amazing bride. We are just so happy for her and Robert.