Tia Heidi, Tio Todd, Elyse and Baby Nikolas

During our trip, we got to spend some time with Tia Heidi (pregnant with baby Nikolas at this time), Tio Todd and their daughter Elyse. Heidi is Deanna's cousin (Lazaro's oldest daughter). Fun family trivia: Heidi, Elyse and Deanna all share Maritza's name as our middle name :)

Family update: Baby Nikolas has now been born! Born Saturday, July 25th at 2:02 AM. Weighing 7 lbs, 7 ounces. Welcome to the family Nikolas!

Bruce with Tia Heidi

(and Baby Nikolas in her tummy)

Bruce, Elyse (and Mickey) playing in the gym

Elyse is now 3 years old!

Bruce meets Chi Chi

Pop Pop and Bruce with Tio Todd

Bruce and Robb with Elyse and Tio Todd

Tia Jasmine and Amanda

While in Florida, Bruce got to meet lots of pretty ladies. Here's a couple photos with his Tia Jasmine and Tia Amanda. Jasmine and Amanda are Deanna's cousins (Lazaro's youngest daughters).

Jazz and Mandy also just became Aunts! We welcomed Baby Dylan, son of Olga (Olguita), this past April. The family tree has been growing quickly the past couple years. Three new Guerra boys this year!

Bruce with his Tia Jasmine

Bruce with his Tia Amanda

Olga and Dylan

(We haven't gotten to meet yet, but think of you guys often!)

Tia Laura and Julia

Everybody's got a cousin in Miami~Jimmy Buffett

On Bruce's trip to Florida he met lots and lots of cousins! Over the next few days we'll post photos from each visit.

First up: Bruce meets Miss Julia Rose and Tia Laura! Laura is Deanna's cousin, making Julia and Bruce second cousins. Jula is almost one year old (big birthday coming up on August 5th!)

They started off in their separate corners

(On the mat (clockwise): Deanna/Bruce, Jasmine, Laura/Julia, and Amanda)

Julia: "Is this one of those Gringo babies I've seen on TV?"

Bruce: "Hey, do you know where I can get some cafe cubano around here?"

Julia's not so sure about this kid.

Then Bruce put on the charm.

Bruce: "Hola Prima!"

By the end of the week they were the best of friends

Bruce meets Mima!

Bruce and Mima finally meet! After a couple days in Orlando we drove down in Pop Pop's truck to Mima's for their first face to face meeting. Bruce of course dressed in his finest Guayabera. Bruce loved his Mima and Mima adored her Brucito. They would sit in her room and babble to each other for hours on end. Bruce got to practice his Spanish during our visits.

We miss you Mima! Brucito dices: Te Quiero, Mima!

Brucito y Mima

Bruce listening to Mima

Mima speaks Spanish too!

Nap time at Mima's. Our little Cuban bebito.

Hanging at Pop Pop's

Bruce had a nice time at Disney, but he had the most fun just hanging out with Pop Pop. We really liked his apartment and comfy couches. And it was a lot of fun driving around in Pop Pop's truck. Thanks for being a great host Pop Pop. Can't wait to visit again!

Bruce and Pop Pop

Zerberts are funny :)

Some face time with Bruce:

Downtown Disney

Pop Pop took us to Downtown Disney (just 10 minutes from his apt) for a nice stroll and a yummy dinner at Bongos. It was a great day, nice breeze. And of course what Disney trip would be complete without the purchase of Bruce's first Mickey Mouse doll. "Traditional" style Mickey's are surprisingly hard to find. Meeska Mouska Mickey Mouse!

Bruce and Pop Pop at Downtown Disney

Strolling along Lake Buena Vista

Preparing for our trip to S. Florida with some Cuban Coffee at Bongos

(No cuban coffee for Bruce yet ;)

Bruce and his Mickey, Oh Boy!

Bruce's first Disney Adventure!

While on our trip to Florida we/Pop Pop couldn't resist an introductory visit to Disney for Bruce. It'll be a couple years before he goes inside, but for now he enjoyed what we affectionately call the Hobo tour (a tour of all the free(!) parts of Disney).

Bruce at the Polynesian hotel getting ready for his first monorail ride.

Bruce on the Disney monorail

(We rode from the Polynesian to the Magic Kingdom,

and then from the MK to Epcot, and then back to the Polynesian)

First family photo in front of the Magic Kingdom

Bruce and Mama on the Disney Ferry

(shot of Cinderella's castle in the background)

On the Disney Ferry

(let's call it, Grandma Angel's "favorite" spot or at least where she spends most of her time ;)

Bruce's first plane flight

Bruce took his first plane flight on Saturday, June 27th. We left at 3PM out of Reagan National Airport for Orlando International Airport. The flight marked the start of Bruce's first trip to Florida, visiting Pop Pop in Orlando first and then driving down to the Fort Lauderdale area to visit Mima and lots of Tios, Tias, cousins and friends galore!

Waiting for our flight at Gate 39

Bruce's first time on a plane

So...what did Bruce do on the plane you ask?

Started with a nap


And then a snack


A look at the view from 30,000 feet


And another nap!



I think he liked it!

Father's Day

Some photos from Robb's and Bruce's first Father's Day. We had a very nice weekend which included a visit from Pop Pop and of course, a lot of eating!

Bruce and his Dada

Bruce and his Pop Pop

Bruce and his Uncle Rich

Deanna and Dad

Rich and Dad

Bruce likes Father's Day (at the Silver Diner)

Couldn't resist sharing this one :)

Bruce is 4 months old!

Bruce turned 4 months old on July 5th and what a fun time it's been!

Bruce keeps getting bigger and bigger. His hair has gotten a little lighter, his feet a little bigger, and he's developed a milk belly. He gets cuter and cuter every day.

Bruce spent his 4-month birthday flying home from a fun week-long trip to Florida (lots of fun memories and photos to share in the weeks to come). He did very well. Sleeping most of the way on the plane.

A couple days later he had his 4-month pediatrician visit. Bruce is now weighing in at 14 lbs 11.6 oz and is 24.5 inches long, coming in at around the 40-50th percentiles. He received 5 vaccinations (Polio, Pneumococcal, DTaP, Rotavirus, and Hib). The doctor said Bruce is doing great and told Bruce that he should keep us :) We also spoke to the doctor about starting Bruce on solids, so more on that to come!

Video: Bruce in his crib

Some footage of Bruce in his crib. Bruce loves to wake up and watch his mobile friends circle round and round. He always seems to smile when the butterfly comes in to view, it's really cute. Enjoy!