Triple Happiness and a verklemmt

Ines and Rio finished celebrating the Inauguration by watching the Neighborhood Ball.
The iconic image below was inspiration alone for Ines to waltz with her Papa.

Scene: Michelle and Barack's first dance. Photo: Ines.

Ines adds a bit of flare to her first dance with Papa.

Scene: Papa dips Ines during Beyonce's last stanza.

During this week of festivities there were several birthdays to celebrate too!
we extend a Happy Birthday shout out to Bisabuela Emma!Scene: Bisabuela and Rio smile for the camera.

a special 21st Happy Birthday shout out to Tio John! Scene: Ines and Tio John enjoy an outdoor Disney show. Location: Magic Kingdom, Buena Vista, Fl.

And a very peaceful and loving Feliz Cumpleanos! to Bisabuela Mercedes who is very far away, in the PR, but who is still very close to our hearts.

Happy 'naug Day!

Ines and Rio gear up for the inauguration festivities.
Rio attempts to steal an Obama cake before Ines takes them to school.Scene: Rio caught in the act. "Obama" cupcakes by Kroger Co.

Ines to the rescue! she attentively guards over her contribution for today's school snack.

Scene: Ines is thrilled to share these special edition "Obama Inauguration" cupcakes with her classmates during the swearing-in ceremonies. Ines wears Disney TinkerBell pajamas.

We at the Pepalogue are excited to experience this historical event and wish everyone has a chance to enjoy and witness the unfolding of today's activities.

* The Pepalogue sends their warmest hugs and kisses to Tio Jon Morrow's family and friends who left us all too soon.

Obama Links:

Obama cupcakes: Obama sweets on Flickr
Inauguration Feed: Inauguration 2009.
Pep's Fave Obama-bilia: Obama/Unicorn T.

Carnaval do Rio

A great big Happy Birthday to our little Rio.

Rio in the midst of his carnaval extravaganza,

Scene: Rio inspects his piñata treats of SuperCoco chews, Kinder chocolates, beads, coins, balloon boats, noisemakers and helicopter toys. Rio wears Adidas Real Madrid (LFP - Liga de Futbol Profesional, or La Liga) toddler home kit (uniform); Fischer Price "Soccer" sneakers.

Ines, Carmen and Vicki check out the carnaval scene on the birthday cake while Rio plays with Sofi.

Scene: Mom preps for cake cutting while the kids play. The cake is decorated with a carnaval procession of Playmobil figurines. Mom wears a Tigres de Monterrey official LFM (Liga de Futbol Mexicano) away jersey by Atletica; Carmen wears Lee Jeans blue "Rio 1" crew neck T; Vicki wears Ralph Lauren yellow "Rio 1" crew neck T.

Rio steps on his cake and hilarity ensues...Scene: Ines intently looks as Mama starts to cut the cake all the while Rio initiates to stomp on his cake. Ines wears yellow Old Navy "Rio 1" V-neck T; Papa wears Hanes yellow "Force, Rio 1" T.

The Pep laughs and laughs at her little bro's silly antics.Scene: Ines belly laughs as Papa tries to clean meringue off Rio's shoes.

Confetti and goodies spiral in a flurry around the room.Scene Above: Sofi, Ines and Eli enjoy the confetti chaos. Scene: Vicki walks off with some candy in hand and Ines models the party favor - "Rio 1" T.

The Pepalogue gives a heartfelt Thank You to all who wished little Rio the best on his Birthday.