"I'm Portuguese"

Olivia likes to tell us that she is now Portuguese. She has become quite an affectionate child with her school friends, much like they are with each other, and in a way unlike most American kids (hugging, holding hands, kissing on cheeks and often, lips). I'm sure this will wear off in time as we settle back in the States next month.

My sister, Andrea, reminded me to get some "evidence" of Olivia speaking Portuguese. So, here is a video of Olivia conversing with her babysitter, Maria (Don't ask me what she's wearing. It's clearly one of her apparel creations). They are discussing grandma, grandpa and Aunt Andy. In the end, she asks for more food and tells Maria she is going to get a chair for her baby. She's really cute in the beginning because she thought I was taking pictures and not video. Enjoy.

Aunt Andrea Recap

Lila at Festa da Crianca (Children's Festival) in Cascais on Sunday. This was taken moments before I "lost" her. Every parent's worst nightmare. There were, oh, I don't know, 1,000 people down at the festival and as we were crossing into another tent, I thought she was next to me or with my sister. Apparently not! Try finding your child when your grasp of the local language is barely beginner level. Can we say, "PANIC?!" Long story short, after 15-mins (all the while I was thinking I would never see her again), my friend, Amanda, tracked her down. Someone had noticed her down at the BEACH wandering around!! She had told my sister she wanted to go to the beach. I guess she was serious!

Olivia and her friend, Katie, at the festival.

Andrea had always wanted to go to a Cirque du Soleil show. It just so happens that a show was taking place in Lisbon. So, for her college graduation present, I brought her and then took her out to dinner (see picture above of her enjoying fresh coconut water after the show).

Andrea and I showing off our Cirque tickets. No pictures allowed in the show, unfortunately. Too bad because it was fabulous!

Lila playing with my hair while waiting for our lunch to arrive in Lisbon. This is one of my great life pleasures and she nearly put me to sleep!

Lila showing off her beautiful eyes!

Andrea and her nieces at the beach (notice Olivia's temporary tattoos on her belly. She will not let us take them off!).

Mommy and Lila catch some rays

Andrea boarded the plane this morning and is off to take her nursing boards! She studied hard each and every day she was here. We know she'll do well and can't wait to hear the news that she passed!