Video and Photos Galore!

Thought everyone would like to see some more video and photos.  Here's Lucca's latest trick.  Here he is with his sister and I making faces.  He is also the master of the raspberry.

Happy Feet

Abuelita is leaving today (lots of tears).  It's been a heck of a run.

Lucca is officially off of Prilosec and so far, so good.  He only woke up once last night (4:30 AM) and went back to bed after 30 minutes or so.  With that kind of progress, the kids continues to be ahed of the curve.  As far as his reflux, it's still an issue but we will see how he reacts to being taken off of the medicine.  We may search for alternatives to the Prilosec.

We are really looking forward to the weekend and adjusting to live as a foursome again.  Zahra continues to do well in school.  Her progress report looked great.  We really appreciate her teachers who put up with her constant socializing.

Enjoy this picture of happy feet.

Lucca's in the Preschool

Following in his sitter's footsteps, Lucca began preschool yesterday.  He's in the infants class and so far everything has been pretty smooth.  It helps to have my mom around the entire time in the class.  She has been here almost six weeks and has helped in every aspect at home.  I'm not sure how we will survive when she leaves on Friday.

Enjoy the photos and this quick video of the little guy yukking it up while the other kids cry like banshees.

Music Works!

Zahra has been part of an amazing after school program at Hall Fletcher.  It's called Music Works and is based on the El Sistema Program that began in Venezuela almost 30 years ago.  It is basically in intensive music program for kids that teaches them everything about being a musician.  After a snack, some homework time and a recess, she receives music instruction from highly qualified musicians.  The Asheville Symphony Orchestra also contributes into this process.  This past Thursday, she joined renowned pianist Alexander Schwarzkpof for a performance in downtown Asheville.  This will be the first of ten such performances around town.  It's been a lot of work.  And while the performance may seem simple, think about how hard it is to get 40 kindergarten and first grade students to perform as an ensemble.  Enjoy!

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Lucca Laughs

Our boy loves to laugh.  We just forget to film it.  Until now.

August is Here

Wow, work has been something special.  Shannon and I grind it out M-F and then the weekend is here to welcome more work.  If it isn't rearranging the basement, it's weeding the garden or running errands.  My mom has been a champ with the kids.  We are getting very spoiled.

Lucca and Zahra continue to love one another.  Lucca loves his sister's voice and lights up when he hears it.  Zahra is always kissing her brother and loving on him every chance she gets.  It's awesome to see the two kids getting along so well.  Hopefully it's like the forever!