2014 is Almost Gone

It' been an amazing year.  Lucca came into our lives and while it's been nine months, it feels like the little guy has been with us forever.  During this holiday break from work, I've had the amazing fortune to spend so much time with Lucca and Zahra.  Lucca has progressed so much!  He is sitting up on his own, is close to feeding himself from the bottle and has been as healthy as an ox.  After the crazy beginning to this month, it's been wonderful to experience good health and good times with family and friends.

Look Who's Eating On His Own

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Zahra's Special Day

Our big kid turned 6 this past week.  We spent several days celebrating the birth of our daughter.  Whether it was a sushi lunch, enjoying gifts from the family, or eating sweets, we had her covered.  Then to top it all off, we had a birthday party at the house this Saturday.  We brought back the inflatable bounce house and invited friends from school and family.  It was a perfect sunny day and the festivities went well.  Aunt Juji came by and of course Abuelita was here.  Marissa made another gorgeous cake.  Zahra was a happy camper and that's all we could ask for.

It's been an amazing journey from December 8, 2008 to today.  We now have a grown up 6 year old and a frisky little soon to be 9 month old.  I cannot imagine my life without the two of them.  Some people like to say it all goes by so fast.  I like to think that it just is.  While I can remember so many great memories of the past, it seems as if they have been with me forever.  I'm so glad that I get to see my kids every day and I know it is a truly wonderful life I lead knowing I have such a great family.

Lucca Drums

The boy wants to drum!

Six Years Ago...

Zahra was born and we had our first post!  We'll have actual pictures of the birthday girl at a party over the weekend.

Sunday Photos

Zahra in the Nutcracker

Zahra just completed a wild weekend of performances at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville.  There she performed with her fellow Ballet I peers in the Nutcracker.  She was a snowflake.  As the video begins, she is the second one in line of the hopping little snowflakes.  When the camera pans back to the front of the line, she is the second from the right.  After that, just keep up!

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What We're Thankful For

Zahra- "I am thankful for my brother's cheeks!"

It was an Asheville centric Thanksgiving holiday.  We had an epic Thanksgiving meal this past Thursday, shared with the White and Smith families.

I know I'm thankful for my family as well but health is on everyone's mind.

We survived the ugly stomach virus that is coming through town.  It has hit everyone.  Fortunately, we have moved past the vomit and fatigue and are now all healthy and ready to tackle the month of December.

My mom arrived late last night and will join us for the next three weeks.  Zahra has her Nutcracker performance later this week.  Lucca continues to shine and his smile warms our heart.