Raul-Andrei

Long due update

2010-10-09T18:54:00.006+03:00

It’s been a long time since I last wrote on this blog and I think Facebook is to blame for this! We all moved there since it’s easier to keep an eye on the lives of our loved ones and witness what happens every day. So I’m not going to write now about all the many things that filled this year for us, since I’m sure that everyone saw all the pictures on Iri’s profile and understood just how happy we are having Raul to brighten our days. I’m only going to write about things that pictures cannot tell. Here it goes:
Lately Raul has:
- Improved his talking, and can now discuss everything even politics Ha Ha (he knows jokes about certain politicians)
- Started going to a German kindergarten so he’s already learning a foreign language and he’s quite good at it
- Welcomed us with kisses on the cheeks, chins, eyes, noses and foreheads
- Grown fond of Lady Gaga’s Alejandro, Stromae - Alor on Dance, Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup - We No Speak Americano and of course Narcotic Sound & Christian D – Mamasita which he keeps singing all the time
- Prayed God for many healthy brothers and many sisters J, and guess what?!, his prayers were partly answered: in spring he will be welcoming one piece of little baby!!

2010-07-12T15:30:00.000+03:00

Merry Christmas!! Raul turned 2!!!!!!

2009-12-28T12:46:00.006+02:00

Happy St Andrew's Day!!!!

2009-12-06T11:36:00.003+02:00

fall time!

2009-10-26T16:48:00.004+02:00

photo update

2009-09-23T14:35:00.002+03:00

Summer time...(trip to Bulgary)

2009-08-09T10:53:00.009+03:00

Making up to you all for not updating this blog in donkey's ears by posting quite a few pictures taken during Raul's trip to Bulgary...a vacation he will not forget soon!

Photo update

2009-05-28T09:43:00.008+03:00

being looked after by my friend Claudiu :)

mummy and my newest friend, sweet Mara Teodora

mummy and daddy at Mara's christening

having fun at Ocna

"are we done yet?"

"I see you..."

playing with Margo

I surrender :)

April's pictures

2009-05-07T18:59:00.008+03:00

Eventful! This is the word I would use to describe April. Indeed, we had a busy month, but a really happy one, as we celebrated Easter, Iri’s b-day and Mara’s coming into the world and we had a lot of fun. We had many outdoor activities since the weather was perfect and mommy could finally join us as she passed all the exams that kept her from spending time with her sweet baby boy and us.
All in all we are doing great and looking forward to spending May and all the following months in the same loving way that Raul taught us. Hope you will enjoy the pictures.

butterfly kisses
sweet Mara, Irina and Dorel's daughter (Raul's godparents)

Spring time!

2009-04-06T20:41:00.009+03:00

I decided to follow Leslie’s example and post quite a few pictures of Raul taken these past few beautiful spring days. As you will see he is getting so big, sweet and friendly, always with a big smile on his face although there are moments when you can really see his personality while trying to have it his way! He is still the joy of every single of our days, and has it in himself to surprise us with little yet so loving gestures when we least expect it but need it the most! We wouldn't change him for anything!

i don't believe you've seen his new haircut

A REAL DANCER !

2009-03-15T07:27:00.003+02:00

2009-03-02T08:15:00.001+02:00

New pics...

2009-03-02T08:10:00.002+02:00

Winter!

2009-01-19T18:28:00.004+02:00

Birthday boy!!!

2008-12-26T10:44:00.008+02:00

At last, the moment we all expected is here!!! Raul-Andrei turned one yesterday, so our Christmas this year was all the more special, as we had two things to be thankful for: Christmas with all its meanings and Raul. We tried to capture these beautiful moments to share them with you, but the camera settings were not right and with all the joy around nobody noticed. So we are sorry for the lack of quality of the photos, but I posted them anyway because when we look at any of them we don't see just a pretty and well done picture but a moment of our lives, a happy moment that will stay alive in our hearts for a long time from now on, and I hope you will too. Thank you Raul for all the love you give us everyday and for allowing us to be around you, love and protect you and be happy for you on this special day, and on all those that will follow! We love you!!! Happy Birthday!!!

the three things he chosed are: a screwdriver, a comb, money and a pen at the same time

LA MULTI ANI RAUL-ANDREI!

2008-12-25T13:48:00.000+02:00

Azi baietelul nostru a implinit primul sau anisor!
Viata mea si tot ceea ce am reprezentat eu ca persoana au primit o alta conotatie atunci cand mi-am tinut bebelusul in brate!
Nimic nu se compara cu gingasia si caldura pe care le simti atunci cand iti privesti copilul...

Puiule,
iti spunem in fiecare zi ca te iubim pentru ca TU ESTI CEA MAI IMPORTANTA FIINTA DIN VIATA NOASTRA. Vom fi alaturi de tine neconditionat si vom invata sa privim viata prin ochii tai de copil. Nu exista o realizare si implinire mai mare decat un copil. Esti, practic, ceea ce ramane dupa noi. Cuvintele sunt insuficiente pentru a exprima ceea ce simtim pentru tine.
Sufletele noastre sunt pline de multumire si speranta atunci cand ne uitam in ochisorii tai.
Sa ne dea Dumnezeu sanantate pentru a te putea creste asa cum ne dorim si peste ani, cand vei vedea aceste randuri sa fii si tu la fel de mandru de noi.

Te iubim mult!
Mama si tata

It's almost time!!!

2008-12-05T11:37:00.009+02:00

We're ready and can't wait to celebrate Raul's first year! We even rehearsed for it (HAHAHA) on Sunday November 30th as it was St Andrew's Day, with cake, cookies, balloons and many many presents. Raul didn't understand exactly what was happening and was at first shy, but then got into the party mood and was as happy as he could be!

He has improved his walking and dancing skills and makes us melt as he learned how to give us kisses (however if you can't settle for just one kiss you'll receive a slap in the face instead :)), so beware!). I'll have to post a video soon, as I cannot put in words how sweet he is dancing, or answering to questions like "Who's the boss around the house" with "MAMAMAMA"!!!

We can't wait for X-mas to come, but at the same time we wish that he could stay like this forever, this small and loving!!! We hope things will only get better, every year happier than the last!

sibiu at night

Fall fun!!!

2008-11-15T14:49:00.004+02:00

A small step for Raul, a huge step for our family :)

2008-10-29T12:05:00.006+02:00

Yesterday Raul proved his courage by making his first steps all by himself. Here's a short video of his adventure:

I also added some of our favorite automn pics. Enjoy!

Showing my dad some love!

2008-10-07T10:04:00.008+03:00

Koko...remember yesterday when you gave Raul the keyboard to play with? You saw he wrote me sth...here's what he said:

The words to tell a dad just how special he is can be hard to find, and when you have a dad like mine it seems they don't even exist! Still, I'll try to use these simple words to thank you for the chance to receive and experience every day all the love you have to offer. I know your life is busy, but there's always time for mommy and me even if it means neglecting your work! I see you're never willing to miss one moment with me and I always come first. I'm just a little boy now, but I know your heart will never change and you will always be next to me to give me a kiss on the cheek when I wake up, to have fun times together, to teach me how to ride a bicycle, how to play basketball and later how to drive a car. I want you to be one of my very best friends and I hope you know that I take pride in calling you "tatatata" and that when I'm all grown up you're what I want to be!!!

Dad, I love you for holding me high off the ground while playing "the parachute", for watching me giggle when you bounce me on your knee, for making my baths so fun, for always tucking me in to bed, for caressing me for 6 months, for making me a Capricorn so that I could be closer to being you and for many other things you do for our family and things you haven't done yet, but that will come with my growing up! Thank you, my special daddy!!!!

our green-eyed miracle

2008-09-17T11:21:00.004+03:00

9 months in just a few days...Time really flies, and when you are so busy making memories to last for a lifetime you don't even realize just how fast it does. That's what we were up to this past month, making the most of every day spent with Raul. He's such a big boy now. He made his first steps and even if he still has a long way to go, we're getting there. He's climbing everything around the house, the furniture, sofa, and we found him in places we never thought he could reach. I guess we have to be extra careful now that he's crawling with full speed in his attempt to get his hands on all there is around. I know I said it before, but he really is the apple of our eyes, and we love him sooooooooo!!!!

"Let me have him!" Muhahahhh
Helping mommy do the cleaning..:)
our green-eyed miracle

last summer days...:(
family portrait...(I didn't have time to work on the lights)
holding hands with my pal...

baby exchange

trip to Cluj...

Happy birthday to...me :)

2008-08-13T13:26:00.012+03:00

On Sunday we celebrated my 21st anniversary and Raul made it all the more special for me with his presence, laughter and curiosity. I really enjoyed being around my family and then my friends, and although we did nothing fancy I felt appreciated and special. Thanks to all those who made it happen! Here are some photos of our "party" at home:

singing me "happy birthday" :)

this seemed like the perfect occasion to answer to Manu's request and post pictures of my parents :)

Now Ola isn't the only one with a new hairdo (only mine is temporary) :)

Here are some photos of Raul's adventure at the zoo...

And since we had an eventful week I just had to post some photos of our daily trips to "Ocna" :)

with his buddy Alex (remember him?)

And last but not least take a look at this crazy aunt :))

the most beautiful mommy :)

more summer pics...

2008-08-02T17:56:00.001+03:00

Summer laughter...

2008-07-15T11:59:00.000+03:00

I'm sorry I always start my posts apologizing for not keeping this blog as up-to-date as I promissed. Sometimes it is the lack of time or of photos, other times the amount of problems I have to deal with, that prevent me from posting, but I intend to make it up to you with a cool video recorded last week in Otelu Rosu, a small town in the mountains. We went there for the weekend and Raul had the time of his life. We have never seen him this happy... These really are the moments that make you realize that life is worth living! Take a look...

Here are some photos of the last couple of weeks that mirror Raul's daily activities:

can you see my two teeth?

favorite sleeping position (in his own room) :)

in the mall...

Oh, one other thing! I forgot to tell you that we finally added vegetables and meat to Raul's meals and even if at first he was a bit reluctant, now he cannot get enough of them! HAHA!!!

Photo update

2008-06-17T22:49:00.000+03:00

A happy month!!!

2008-05-19T12:18:00.000+03:00

May was definitely a great month for us with the arrival of summer and Raul's rolling over for the first time at 4 months and 11 days!!! Yes, that's right, he rolled over on May, 6th when mommy and daddy were celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary. He was so precious while doing it... still it took a lot of work but he was so determined to do it that he didn't stop trying until he succeded. We got him on camera but for some reason I can't upload the first video. However, here's another one, taken two days later when he already had some experience. I'm sorry I didn't share the news earlier but I was very busy participating in an international conference held at our university.

All in all Raul is doing great, and you will see in the pictures how big he's getting and how much he enjoys nature and the sun. And I apologize in advance fot not being able to keep this blog up-to-date, but my exams are just around the corner and i have to prepar for them. I'll make it up to you, I promise.

Way in which Raul takes after his mommy :)

2008-05-03T15:17:00.000+03:00

Holidays are over now, but they left behind a bunch of sweet memories (so cool that they invented cameras!). This year for the 1st time we celebrated Easter, mommy's b-day and Labor Day with Raul and he made everything greater with his smile and gestures. As you will see in the pictures, Raul has turned into a gentle and tender little boy, very loving with his parents and responsive to what happens around him. And we finally found sth in which he takes after Iri! I'll let you see the pictures and guess what I'm talking about. :))

Socializing...

2008-04-16T16:50:00.000+03:00

Since the weather was cloudy and we couldn't take our daily walk, we decided to entertain Raul inviting his friend Alex for a nice and quiet morning. The boys had a blast, but the mothers where even more excited making them do funny things!!! Alex is only 12 days older than Raul so we're expecting them to be very good friends in the future, going to the same kindergarten and school. Look how adorable they are!!!

It's beginning to look a lot like spring!

2008-04-09T10:26:00.000+03:00

At last spring is here and we couldn't be any happier!!! We finally put away our winter clothes and prepared for the sun. Our walks are so much fun now that the park is full of babies of all ages we can hang out with and make friends. Despite the fact that Raul sleeps most of the time spent outside, mommy made a lot of new friends that have kids of Raul's age and older.
These three months and a half have been a bless and we couldn't ask for more! Raul is the bee's knees, always full of beans and smiles for everybody. He's so precious even when he sleeps or cries. Now that the cold weather is history I'm sure that we'll experience every day more joy and blessings, which hopefully we'll share with you more often. Kiss kiss

Days 2 remember

2008-03-16T13:52:00.001+02:00

Raul's Christening (March 1st)

2008-03-14T09:37:00.000+02:00

Here are quite a few photos from Raul's christening and the party afterwards which took place at a lovely inn. You can see for yourselves what a memorable day we had and how quiet and well-behaved Raul was. These pics say more about the event than I could ever put into words. Enjoy!

Grinning from ear to ear

2008-02-24T11:49:00.000+02:00

Just a few pictures to share with you the happy face of a little angel:

PS: The vaccines went great!!! He was so brave!

8 week vaccines

2008-02-21T09:08:00.000+02:00

I'm back from my trip and as I promised I'm ready to continue blogging!
Don't you sometimes hate that time flies so fast? This time last year Iri wasn't even pregnant yet and now we're facing so much joy! Raul is 8 weeks (already!!!) and he's such an easy baby to love and take care of that we couldn't be any happier. However, he sometimes is restless and somehow discontented especially in the days when it's too cold to take him out. You can really see the difference between the days when we walk through the park and those when the temperature is too low to do that. Can't wait for the spring to come!!! Other than this he is still growing and gaining weight well, sleeping better than ever, smiling for mommy and daddy and playing all the time. Later today he'll have his 8 week vaccines and we are all keeping our fingers crossed so that everything turns out well and he doesn't cry or suffer. I'll let you know how that went in my next post.

a few recent pictures

2008-02-13T14:06:00.001+02:00

Just a quick note to let you know that Raul did great these past few days and to share some recent pics. I promise to write more when I come back from my well-deserved trip...

Sunt copil ca fiecare...de Adrian Paunescu

2008-02-06T12:23:00.000+02:00

I forgot to post a poem which is very dear to us and which Raul likes very much...

Sunt copil ca fiecare
Si ma joc mereu,
Jucaria cea mai mare
Este tatal meu.
Si cand tata nu-i acasa
Ci-i altundeva
Jucaria cea frumoasa
Este mama mea.
Si cand mama si cu tata
Sunt plecati de-aici
Pentru joc, sa tineti seama,
Am niste bunici.
Scumpa mama, draga tata
Roata nu sta-n loc,
Ca voi fi si eu odata
Jucarie-n joc.

This is an older picture, but I think it fits well here...

the first time...

2008-02-06T11:55:00.001+02:00

Raul is 6 weeks now and every day more lively and energetic. He wants to hang out with mommy and daddy and feels like playing even during night. He smiles broadly at things and at his reflection in the mirror and sometimes seems to burst into hearty laughter but in silent as he makes no sounds. He's so cute...you should see him. Yesterday was a big day for me...we went walking through the park and he enjoyed every moment of it and I HELD HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME...it was such a joy!!! (the reason for which I didn't do it before is because I was afraid that he might cry). I can't begin to describe what I felt...I know that he is not as fragile as he seems but still, holding a newborn is a great responsibility after all. He didn't cry...I think he starts to like his aunty...HA!HA!HA!

Oh...one more thing...his baptism will take place on March 1st. It will be a small reception...family and friends only!

Our Big Boy

2008-01-31T10:11:00.000+02:00

Raul is a big boy now...he sleeps more (and actually falls asleep alone in his bed) and only cries when he's hungry or his belly hurts. He is gaining weight well and eats good through the day. He enjoys his baths more than ever!!! He's full of smiles for mommy and daddy and responsive to any sounds. He likes the bedtime stories and poems that mommy tells him and his favorite one is Snow White (he has her and the seven dwarves glued on the wall). We love him so much and can't get enough of him...they came over on Saturday and we all stared at him while he was sleeping.He's so cute!!! Take a look at these recent pics:

The Vacuum Cleaner

2008-01-19T20:25:00.000+02:00

I can't believe that our precious little angel is almost 1 month!!! It's incredible how he can change from one week to another and turn into the sweetest boy. Sad enough, I don't see as much of him as I would like to since all my exams are just around the corner and I have to study hard. However, Iri keeps me up-to-date and a few moments ago she told me sth that really made my day! Raul seems to enjoy the noise made by the vacuum cleaner as all of a sudden he stops crying and listens carefully. So this is the trick Iri uses to get him changed and dressed. Here are some pictures of his reaction to the vacuum cleaner. See for yourselves!!! Ha!Ha!

Christmas miracle

2008-01-13T20:19:00.001+02:00

We are proud to announce our newest addition to the family:Raul-Andrei. Our little angel was born on Christmas Day at 4:45 pm and was only 55cm long. He is the apple of our eyes and there is not one single day that we don't thank God for this perfect gift and for helping Irina have a safe delivery and recover so fast. So far the only things he knows and seems to like are eating, sleeping and keeping his parents awake during night :). Here are some pictures taken during the two weeks he's been with us: