Wednesday, December 8, 2010




This year has been FULL of exciting changes and blessings. Giavanna turned 2 and has been growing and developing at rapid speeds! She started Noah's Ark Preschool two days a week and has flourished with new friends and accomplishments; a few of which was learning to spell red, sing and perform in a Christmas program and sharpen her artistic skills. We also found out this year in June that we are expecting a new baby boy in March of 2011. After a lot of discussion, it looks like his name will be Vincent Charles Valderrama.


After officially getting settled in as Texanswe have discovered some fun places to play. A few of Gigi's favorites are a local park where she likes to feed the ducks and turtles, our local Library where Gigi likes to pick out her books and look at the fish in the aquarium, and going for frozen yogurt at the Yogurt Story. She is definitely a sweets junkie and wakes up requesting ice cream cones almost every day. She is still one of the pickiest eaters I have ever seen with her favorite being peanut butter and honey sandwiches and pancakes. With her low and distinct voice she loves to sing and play instruments and this year she finally got on a swing and has decided that she likes to swing. Her most recent favorite toys are a calculator, cell phone and a straw. She adores daddy and loves to jump off almost anything into his arms. She calls him her prince and likes to dance with him.


Ron is still working at Merrit Hawkins and I am a stay at home mom which takes up almost every bit of our time. When we have free time we like to eat out, do anything outside and hang with other family members. We continue to focus on church activities and serving when we can. We are leading a home team Bible study where some of our most cherished friendships are being made. We have so much to be thankful for and try to remember to give all the glory to HIM. - Merry CHRISTmas!!