Climbing and Clicking

Weekend activities with Ines and Rio included...

Climbing slides at the playground,
Scene: Rio tackles the toddler slide. Rio wears Under the Nile natural ear flap hat, H&M baby black long-sleeve shirt, H&M L.O.G.G. blue argyle knit vest, Cherokee slate blue corduroy jeans.

and being relentless even if he was back sliding at every inch progressed.

Location: Vale-Asche Playground, Memorial Park, Houston.

Ines enjoyed the Via Colori street painting festival the best.

Scene: Ines poses by her favorite chiaroscuro painting. Ines wears Strasburg Heirloom Collections Purple sleeveless hand-smock dress. Location: Sam Houston Park, Houston.

See what caught the Pep's eye through a selection of her photos:
Peace birds,

Photo: Ines
a modern turkey dinner,
Photo: Ines
animals at the Zoo,
Photo: Ines

and how to become a cowgirl, just like Cowgirl Kate!Ines felt that this painting merited a formal picture that included her grinning.

Paint Links:

Ines' fave animation character: Todd (Toddworld) by Todd Parr.
Rio's fave animation character: Maisy by Lucy Cousins.
Ines' fave animation studio: Ghibli Studio.
Ines and Rio's fave illustrator: Joelle Jolivet.
Ines' fave painter: Ellsworth Kelly.
Rio's fave painter: Joan Miro.

Rio, Le Fils, Le Frere, Le Bricoler, Le Fantome

A look at the many faces of Rio....
Rio helps his sis create a nest on Pop, eventually it was just a ploy to Hop on Pop!Scene: Ines, Papa and Rio frolick in Dunham Park. Ines wears Green Cotton red/pink striped hoodie, Capezio black skort; Rio wears Gap navy windbreaker, OshKoshB'Gosh blue/white striped pants.

While Papa is away Rio must play - with his highly prized audio cables. Look what I can do!

Scene: Rio shows his pearls while caught in the act. Rio wears Cherokee green/white raglan, Target.

Rio crawls through his sister's dollhouse trying to get to the other side. At the very least he used the door upon exiting.
Scene: Rio pushes through the entry. Rio wears Circo white/jungle print bodysuit, Target; Plan Toys" "My 1st Dollhouse.

Safety Links:

Obama Rubbers: "Use with Good Judgment."
Rio dances to...: Safety Dance.
Rio le baila a...: Quiero que me Quieras.
Audio fab labs: AS220, MIT Media Lab.

A Night with The Phantom

Ines and Rio go to the park and catch another silent film classic, The Phantom of the Opera.

Scene: The Golden Arm Trio perform to The Phantom of the Opera in the KUHF Classic Film Concerts series. Location: Discovery Green, Houston.

Ines and Rio, nestled in coats and on blankets are accompanied by their Wiwi, Abu, cousin Carmen and parents to enjoy the KUHF Classic Film Concerts performance at Discovery Green.

Scene: Carmen wears a Chilean alpaca red poncho; Ines wears Gap black puffer vest, Green Cotton red/pink striped hoodie.

Ines watches over her little Rio who promptly fell asleep as the film started.

Scene: Ines hugs Rio as he sleeps. Rio wears Gap navy windbreaker; John Lewis Baby multi-colored striped vest; covered by a Bebe au Lait "Yoko" nursing cover and Pastel plaid wool blanket; sleeps on Nak "playbyplay" Bright tartan activiy mat.

Pepalogue Film Links:

Pep+Rio's fave new movie release: Madagascar 2.
Best Spooky house movie: Monster House.
Fave Halloween movie: Eloise's Rawther Unusual Halloween.
Fave new DVD release: TinkerBell.
Pep+Rio's fave new DVD release: Yo Gabba Gabba: The Dancey Dance Bunch.

Orange you a Princess Yet?!

In attempts at creating a royal court, the Alfaro cousins dress up in their finest and practice their court etiquette.Scene: Ines wears Rare Editions Pink, black/white gingham trim w/"Paris" scenes; Carmen wears Strasburg Heirloom Collections Purple sleeveless hand-smock; Victoria wears Charter Club White w/pink floral pattern.

Rio attends the "Stadium for the Dynamos Press Conference" in his hood, the East End.

Scene: Rio enjoys a boost on Mommy's shoulders. Rio wears an Orange hand-knit hoodie; Izod striped, knit vest; Bektay bebe red and white striped shoes; Mom wears Paul Frank red "Julius" pullover hoodie. Location: East End, Houston, TX.

Lots of Dynamo fans and East Enders show their support for the proposed site of the still tentative Dynamo stadium. Rio bleeds Orange and Black for his Daddy's beloved team.
What Ines and Rio are watching tonight: The Latin Grammy Award on Univision.

Orange Links:

Bleed Orange and Black: Texian Army for Dynamo.
Dynamo fan page: Houston Dynamo Mysapce.
Interview w/Brian Ching: The Soccer Hour w/Glenn Davis.
Houston hosts Grammy's: Latin Grammy Awards.
The Pepalogue fav latin band: Cafe Tacuba.

Interview with Rio

Rio recently turned 10 months and sat down with his Mom for a candid interview.

M: What do you love to do most?

R: Romp around with my big sis Ines.
M: What do you consider your greatest achievement?
R: Standing while clapping and 6 teeth!

M: What's your favorite snack?
R: Mama's milk.
M: What is your greatest extravagance?
R: Pizza crust.
Scene: Rio smiles in his and big sis Ines' bedroom, Houston.

M: What is your idea of a perfect day?
R: Playing at the playground with my family, a bubble bath, and some warm pizza crust.
M: What do you think is the most overrated ability?
R: Walking, I got other people willing to do that for me.

Scene: Rio wears Carter's brown bodysuit with puppy paw print, gifted by Grandpa Johnny+Granny Lynda; HelloKitty pillow, handmade by Wiwi; Acapillow Pirate pillow, gifted by Jamie.

M: What is your greatest fear?

R: Having funk in the trunk when I wake up.

M: Any favorite activities?
R: I love to rummage through Mami's purse!

Links by Rio:

I enjoy watching kids dance: Wubbzy Dance Contest.
My sis has Mom making these: Fairytale shadow Puppets.
What I wish I could read: Art Baltazar's Tiny Titans.
What I'm watching today: Pres-Elect Obama's first conference.
I have hope with US politics abroad: Watch WW reactions to Obama's win.
My favorite headlines: Obama headlines.
What I love to do: NAP! Boston Globe shows you how!

We Love OBAMA!

Ines jumps around in response to the images broadcast from Grant Park.Scene: Ines wears an American Apparel, teal on purple "Obama for President" T-shirt by Babesta; Political button with Obama's portrait, Houston for Obama office. Location: Kinney-Morrow residence; Houston, TX.

Ines does a little victory dance as Barack takes the stage to make his victory speech.
Scene: Ines shakes her purple tulle tutu-clad bum.

Obama Links:

Enjoy the Barack Musical: Rock Obama!
Washington, DC Block Party: Jubilation in DC.
WW Obama headlines: Canada, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, Russia, Germany, et all.
Obama message: Thank You.
Ideals Renewed: NYT and the The Promise.
Cookie of the Day: Obama Cookies!

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!

Today, we revisit the evolution of Ines and Rio's political activism...
Ines and Rio go to their first presidential rally and meet the future president Barack Obama!
Ines learns to chant "Yes We Can!"

Scene: Ines wears Healthtex, multi-colored polka dot turtleneck, gifted by Joann; Rio wears an American Apparel, "I ALREADY KNOW MORE THAN THE PRESIDENT" T-shirt, gifted by Jamie. Location + Date: Obama Rally, Mar. 3, 2008; George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX.

Ines shows her support for Obama while at her local playground.
Scene: Ines wears an American Apparel, teal on purple "Obama for President" T-shirt, gifted by Michael, Miller and Taryn; Arizona Jean Co., blue and white striped skirt. Location: Dunham Park, Houston Heights, TX.

*The Pepalogue would like to offer their condolences to Titi Yesenia, Titi Marielis + Tio Georgie on the passing of their father Tio Jorge Sexto.*

Political Links:

CA, FL, AZ, Vote!: NO on Prop. 8; NO on Amd. 2; NO on Prop. 102.
80's Breakdancin' Moves: Prince Charles - bust a move.
Dancing Creds: Obama & McCain Dance-Off!
Warholian Politics: US Candidates given the Warhol Effect.
Truth about McCain: "Make-Beleive Maverick," 5 Myths about McCain.
Canucks for Obama!: CBC reports on Canadian Obama supporters.
Obama mania Japan style: Obama for Obama and their chopsticks & headbands., T-shirt, Obama manju sweets, Obamaburger or kimono.
Global Obama support: Bridges for Obama, Italy, Mexico, India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Sculpted Candidates: Obama, Barcelona, Obama & McCain, Orissa.