What's been going on with the Troyas??

Ok...I have to be the worst blogger ever. I'm a every 3 to 4 months blogger... so I'm going to try to elaborate on our lives for the past few months. Sofia is still beautiful and is so BIG...she is 19 months...where did time go?? I have to still say that the best moment in our day is when we go to get her in the morning and she looks at us as if she hasn't seen us forever. That is such a great feeling…we just love being loved by her. As for Juan and I, we are doing great…life is so precious and we are just trying to enjoy ever minute.

Random pics of our sweet Sofia.

Sofia and Papi chillin.

Anthony trying to give Sofia a kiss or maybe a bite??

"I'm so ready for the sun"

Sofia and Papi reading a book...so sweet!

Strawberry Picking

Sofia was eating faster than I was picking.

Silas and Sofia checking out their strawberries. Their cheeks were as red as the strawberries...it was so hot that day.

Church Picnic
Our great friends, the McConnells invited us to their church picnic. We had a great day with great friends.

Anthony and Sofia checking out the baby lamb.

Sofia loved the hay ride.

The guys chillin after eating some yummy church food.

Hana and Anthony playing...so cute!

Ok...yes Juan can throw a football:)

Titi Hana and Sofia relaxing...I love this photo.

Visit from Ito Washo.
Juan's father was in Texas for work and came to NC for a weekend visit. It was so nice to have him here. Sofia loved visiting with her Ito.



Back to OU!
In May, we went back to OU to visit some great college friends. It was so nice seeing everyone again...this time we were all pretty much married and some with kids.

Sofia and Maya playing. These girls are a month apart in age.

Look at our little goal keeper. Carolina get ready for Sofia Troya!!

Look at those moves...playing soccer with a baby.

Mateo hanging out with his mama, Maritza. This picture is beautiful.

Maya and Sofia still need to work on their goalie skills. This picture just makes me laugh!

The gang.

Look at Sofia all smitten...she just loved her friend, Danny.

Trip to the beach.
A few weeks back, we went on a family vacation to the beach. The weather was perfect and we had a great time with the fam! Unfortunately, my dear husband misplaced the battery cord to our camcorder/camera so we were only able to get a few photos so enjoy.

At the Ripley's aquarium.
Aleena and I enjoying the stingrays.

Sofia and I on the pier.

Sofia and Papi enjoying an apple on the beach.Just beautiful!

Traveling around Ecuador

It has been three weeks since our visit to Ecuador and life is back to normal. So as I promised, here are some photos from our trip...enjoy!

Right after Juan´s arrival to Ecuador, we took a trip to Baños to see an active volcano, Tungurahua. Mother Nature is so beautiful but as you know, can be very destructive. In 2006, Tungurahua destroyed a whole town. We were able to stand where the town was and watch Tungurahua still throw ashes. This photo shows a home that was destroyed by the volcano.

Shopping in Baños. These photos were taken outside our hostel in Baños.

Lore, Andres, Juan and I went on a tour. We rode on a "chiva" all around Baños. We had a blast!


We went to a zoo where we saw lots of exotic animals.


We decided to be adventurous and do the canopy...what a great experience.Juan had a little trouble. If anyone is wondering…I'll let him tell you.


After Baños, we went to El Puyo. This province is in the rainforest where we stayed at a beautiful resort. While we were there, the Miss Ecuador contestants were staying there as well. One evening, the resort put on a show for the contestants of the Native people who still live in the rainforest.
The Native people with the contestants. Some of the contestants were asking to take pictures with our Sofia because they thought she was so beautiful...yes I'm bragging!

We visited the rainforest and got to see some amazing animals.


This is the bridge we had to cross to get to the resort.

Back in Quito, we visted the middle of the world.

I love this photo..we are all standing on the equator.

GO LIGA!!! This team was Juan's first love.


All the family....

Juan's grandparents. They are so sweet.
Tia Lore and Sofia. We love and miss you Lore!This photo breaks my heart. Rosa and Washo were so sad to see Sofia leave..a lot of tears were shed when we left.