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Merici Academy Summer Reunion

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Merici Academy Summer Reunion at the Hotel Sofitel.  The Merici Academy was a Catholic school for girls founded in La Habana, Cuba in 1941.  This year’s event got started with a mass officiated by Father Ernesto Fernandez-Travieso, followed by a fun cocktail hour where old friends gathered and shared stories, photographs and lots of good memories.  We then continued on to the luncheon and the ladies had a great time celebrating anniversaries and hugging friends, some of which they had not seen in many years.  They enjoyed a nice lunch, lots of door prizes and a raffle.  This year artist George Rodez donated a painting from his Afro-Caribbean series.  You can check out his amazing work at  http://www.rodezart.com.  I had a wonderful afternoon among lovely ladies.  Please enjoy the slideshow I have put together with some of the photos from the event.

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If you wish to view the entire album and/or order prints, please visit the LolyPix Galleries under the recent events category and scroll down the Merici Academy album.

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Nicholas Paul’s Newborn Portraits

Nicole and Tania are very happy with the arrival of their son Nicholas Paul.  They have chosen to capture the first year of Nicholas’ life with monthly portraits, and we recently completed our first session where we concentrated on portraits for their birth announcements.  Nicholas is just adorable!!!  he is very alert for his age and he behaved very well during the photo session.  We can’t wait to try something new every month to capture the different stages as Nicholas grows up.  Congratulations Nicole and Tania on the new beautiful addition to your family.

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Vanessa’s Baby Shower

This was a beautiful and fun baby shower at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Brickell Key.  Vanessa’s family knows how to throw a great party, and this was no exception.   As you can see from the photos, Baby Anthony will have the “Cuban flavor” in his blood from the get go.    The decorations were amazing, the cake was not only a work of art, but simply delicious and the guests enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with a great view of Biscayne Bay, a nice lunch, and fun games.  Congratulations to Vanessa and all those who love her on the arrival of the new addition to an already beautiful family.

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Back from Vacation

I just returned from my annual get away and most wonderful family vacation ever!!!  All I have to say is that once again it was like being in paradise surrounded by people that just make me so happy I can hardly stand it.  A friend recently told me that Sanibel is “exotic”  and it left me thinking.  I don’t know about exotic, but to us it is truly “magical.”  I can’t wait to go back.  Here are a few photos of the family.  Happy times.

The Acuña Family

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Our beautiful children

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Sarduy & Rivas-Vasquez Family

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Annette & Francisco

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Tia Lila, Tata & Lily

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Yeya & Aldo

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Three sisters

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Yeya & Aldo with their grandchildren

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My “babies” and me

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Cousins

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Grandchildren and “adopted grandchildren”  LOL…

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…and adopted “grandmothers”

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Good friends

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At the beach

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Me in my happy place

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One of the many cooks at work

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Lily’s tropical drinks

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Annette going for a walk on the beach

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Relaxing

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My Sis & me

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Tutti & his ride

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Enjoying the sunset

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Yeya & Aldo

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I definitely want to be like them when I grow up

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Can’t wait for next year’s vacation

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Ely’s Sex and the City Party

Ely and her six best friends take time from their busy lives and families each month to get together for some “girl time.”  They continue to enjoy their friendship, and welcome the well deserved time away from work, husbands, and children once in a while.  They try to do different things with their time together each month, and this month it was Ely’s turn to entertain her friends.  Ely surprised the girls with a photo shoot at their “Sex and the City party.”  They played dress up, drank martinis and just talked and laughed.  They all enjoyed delicious baked ziti that Ely prepared for them and then headed out to see the Sex and the City newly released movie.  Ely’s night was a big hit and they will all remember how much fun it was as they see all the photos from the day.

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Please enjoy the slideshow I’ve prepared with some of their photos.

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Jazmin’s Quinceañera Portraits

Jazmin is beautiful and sweet, and it was a pleasure for me to do her Quinceañera portraits at Vizcaya gardens on a spring morning that felt more like a hot summer day.  We were grateful for no rain and enjoyed every shaded spot, cool breeze, and cold drink we could get.  I also took the opportunity and shot a few portraits of Jazmin’s family.  Her little sister Kaylin and brother Kenneth are also a delight.  What a beautiful family!!!  Jazmin’s 15th birthday is this week and I wanted to post this slideshow just in time for that.  “Happy Birthday Jazmin, keep smiling.”

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Juan Manuel’s First Communion Portraits

I recently had the opportunity of capturing Juan Manuel’s first communion portraits.  Juan looked very handsome in his communion suit and behaved like a trooper on a very hot day at the park.  His first communion was celebrated on May 8th and I couldn’t attend due to a prior commitment, but they tell me he enjoyed his special day very much.  Many blessings to Juan and his family.  Here are a few of the photos captured during the pre-communion session.

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At the end of the session Juan was ready to take off his shoes and run around the park,  and so were his mom and I.  ;-)

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Ana & Michael’s Vows Renewal Ceremony

Ana and Michael are celebrating their twentieth wedding anniversary this month, and as a surprise to Ana, Michael planned their wedding vows renewal ceremony.  The celebration took place at Temple Menorah in Miami Beach where their family gathered to witness the event.  Ana and Michael stood under the “chuppah” just as they did twenty years ago, but this time they were surrounded by their children, Joel, Jordan and Rachel who joyfully watched as their parents reaffirmed their wedding vows, love, and commitment to one another.  Michael’s words were heartfelt and touching and Ana was just “speechless,” but she managed to say a few things that made Michael smile.  After the ceremony, they went on to enjoy a celebration dinner at a favorite restaurant.  I was happy to be there to capture some photos of the beautiful ceremony for them.  “Mazel Tov my friends!”

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Alexander’s 3rd Birthday

Alex loves cars, and his birthday party was all about that and much more.  I went to T Y Park in Hollywood where Alex’s family and friends gathered to celebrate his 3rd birthday.  It was a beautiful breezy day and the kids enjoyed playing in the bounce house, feeding the animals at the petting zoo and riding the ponies.  They also enjoyed lots of candy, party favors, great food, a fun piñata, and a delicious cake.  As you will see in the photos, Alex enjoyed his day to the fullest.  Throughout the day we had to chase him down, wash his feet and hands, and change his clothes several times in order to take photos.  “Boys will be boys,” but he had a blast and I am sure he slept like an angel that night.

Happy Birthday Alex!!!

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Darcy’s First Communion

I first met Darcy when I did her baptism photos a few years ago .  I recently received a call from her mom asking me if I could take her first communion photos.  Of course I said yes!!!  I can’t believe how quickly time passes.  Well, Darcy is just as  beautiful, if not even more beautiful now than when I first met her.  She is growing up to be quite the little lady, and she is just so sweet.  It was very nice to see her and the entire family again celebrating yet another milestone in Darcy’s Christian life.  Darcy looked like a princess in her communion dress.  The ceremony took place at the Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables, and the celebration followed with a lunch at Casa Juancho Restaurant.  Darcy had a wonderful time playing and sharing her special day with her little sister, Ruth, and with her cousins who adore her.  Congratulations and many blessings to Darcy and her family.

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