Duran Family

Wedding

2008-07-27T11:18:00.001-04:00

Wedding

Say hello to Mr. & Mrs. Corporan.

The Carpenters : SING

2008-07-12T22:20:00.001-04:00

One of Raquel's Favorites.

La Flaca

2008-02-04T23:53:00.001-05:00

Another song from Jarabe de Palo. La Flaca. Great song!

Edit: I guess I should explain a little for the non-Spanish speaking among us. This song is referring to a woman; a woman so fine, that he would give anything just get a kiss from her.

Bonito

2008-02-04T23:38:00.001-05:00

This song is from a Spanish band called "Jarabe de Palo." Loosely translated it means "the Syrup from the Root"

I had heard this song a few times but never knew who the artist was. Thanks to my Brother-in-law (Hi Helmer!) who is a big fan. He hipped me to to it over the holidays. This video is awesome and fits the song so well. I'm bloging this cause it reflects my mood and outlook at the moment.

Don't Know "Y"...

2007-12-08T12:04:00.001-05:00

...I love this song.

My Triangle

2007-11-25T09:26:00.001-05:00

Raquel and Mom's favorite...

If you wanna play the Saxophone.....

2007-11-23T14:49:00.001-05:00

...You gotta put down the Ducky!

Sesame Street Circa 1988.

Sesame Street - Elmo's bedtime lullaby

2007-11-17T10:30:00.001-05:00

In keeping w/ the Opera theme, this is another great clip featuring Denyce Graves.

Elmo and Andrea Bocelli

2007-11-10T15:36:00.001-05:00

Raquel is enamored with Elmo (which kid isn't!) This clip featuring Andrea Bocelli is one of our favorites.

Fun times at the beach

2007-08-04T12:28:00.000-04:00

Beach

Some photos taken at the Jersey Shore. Raquel's first time at the beach. She loved it! For her it was like taking a bath x100! It was great having the family out and reminiscent of my childhood trips to the beach with my family. Also in the photos are Sandra with my Nephews, Gabriel and Sebastian, My Mom and my Aunt. I really hope to do this again before the summer ends.

Raquel's favorite TV commercial

2007-04-06T08:23:00.000-04:00

This is Raquel's favorite TV spot. When this comes on, she'll drop whatever she's doing to watch it. Most of the time she stares at it. Sometimes, she'll dance to it. I'll try to record her in the act.

Happy Birthday!

2007-03-21T20:37:00.000-04:00

Exactly, one year ago today, My life changed. I can't imagine what life would be like without her.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart.

Love, "dada."

More Baby Pictures

2007-01-31T11:50:00.000-05:00

Thought I'd share some more pictures. These were taken during the holidays. Note the new teeth.

Enjoy.

xmas and new year

Happy New Year

2007-01-18T23:13:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

It's been a while since my last post. I just wanted let everyone know that I'm fine. I also would like to share a documentary I found about the effect of various drugs on wood spiders. Very Interesting....

Raquel meets Auntie Sandra

2006-08-23T00:11:00.000-04:00

Hey Y'all!

Aug 16, 2006 - 12 Photos

Wedding.

2006-08-08T23:24:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to the Bride and Groom.

Sherelene's and Ganesh's Wedding

Aug 5, 2006 - 17 Photos

Raquel's hand vs. Daddy's

2006-05-01T20:56:00.000-04:00

Mom and Baby

2006-05-01T20:51:00.000-04:00

Say Cheese!

Lightsaber Battle

2006-04-29T23:09:00.000-04:00

An incredible Lightsaber battle done by two High School kids!

Meet Raquel

2006-03-22T09:51:00.000-05:00

Some people complained (Loudly) that I didn't do this, so here she is:

Stats: Born on 3/21/06, 5:04pm
Weight: 8Lbs and .07oz.

Baby real soon now?

2006-03-20T18:37:00.000-05:00

I just thought that I'd jot down some of my thoughts, as I'll likely forget all of this. Some time after the baby is born, I'll probably revisit this post and see how my perspective has changed.

Maria is having contractions. As I type this, she's sitting comfortably(not) on the couch. We had an E.T.A. of the 22nd, but at the rate that her contractions are coming, we gu-estimate that baby may arrive within the next 12 hours.

The hospital bag is ready. The house keeping is done. The bassinet is assembled and ready. The baby's car seat is installed after 10 minutes of reading and trying to figure out where the LATCH connecters are and 15 minutes of finding the Optimal position in the back seat. I picked the Center position. All of the errands are done and we've been in regular contact with the Doctor since late yesterday. So far, everything seems normal.

I don't think there's a lot for me to do except to not smell bad, and to be her moral support.

Thoughts going through my head, in no special order:

I'm reminded of what someone said to me: "Enjoy these days that you are not a parent." I've been watching the changes in Maria and are of the opinion that she is already a mom. She always tells me: "I feel like a mom." However, it hasn't sunk in to me yet that I'm a dad. I have this sort of nervous anticipation that something is coming but the enormity of what is about to happen and how my life may( or will) change hasn't registered with me yet. It makes me wonder whether or not, this whole parenthood thing is b.s. or just a Mack truck about to mow me down.
When will Maria actually go into labor? Will she have any problems? (aside from the obvious pain from having a baby)
Although, I'm seen as the "calm one," will I freak out when the moment comes? Or will I just know what to do?
Will baby be normal? Ten fingers? Eleven toes?
Who will baby look like more? (I know I shouldn't worry about this, but It's what I'm thinking.)
I hope the GW bridge and the FDR is clear when we high-tail it to the hospital. And If I drive too fast (and furious!), will a cop see me and pull me over?
I'm not looking forward to sleepless nights.

Wish us luck! Ciao for now.

Chrismas 2005 pt 2

2006-02-20T16:33:00.000-05:00

More Photos.

Christmas 2005

2006-02-20T16:25:00.000-05:00

I realize this is a little late but I wanted to post some pictures of Chrismas 2005. Enjoy.