Monday, July 23, 2012

Family Tattoo

It's not a secret that we like body art....
This is our "Family Tattoo".  The symbol in the circle is  my zodiac sign (Scorpio) and Peter's zodiac design (Cancer) connected into one design.  The circle represents our union as one.  Our wedding color was red, so that's why we chose that color.
When Luca came we added her name to our symbol..

Now that Lexa is here, she deserves to be represented on our skin.
This is the Aries sign because both girls are Aries.  We thought that was pretty unique and made out to be a nice tattoo with of course her name.  The left one is daddy's (on his inside left wrist) and the left is mommy's (back of left arm).
Aries is considered the first sign of the zodiac the point where the zodiac recycles itself.  The signs of the zodiac have a circular, cyclical relationshi,p, one sign eveloving into the next.  Aries marks the transition point from the old cycle into the new one.  It represents the idea of leaving the old behind and launching into new beginnings, new adventures and setting off into unknown territory.  




Lexa is involved in the process.

It might be odd, but this is not Luca's first visit in the tattoo shop.  


NYC

Daddy had to go on a business trip.  The Artiga girls missed him terribly...






Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Artiga Jam Session


The fruit of our Garden


Koston Turns 3-Beach Party






Fourth of July 2012










Maldonado Graduation

My older sister's kids graduated different levels in school, so she had a big celebration party for them.  I was in charge of the cupcakes (125).  They were the tastiest I have ever made.





My sister had a DJ and it was really loud in her backyard.  Luckily Lexa fell asleep with peace and quiet with her headphones.



Cousin Joelle visiting from DC



Family

We recently had family in town from Buffalo and my Aunt 

linda and Uncle Julian from Jacksonville, FL.  We hosted a BBQ and everyone had a nice time.