January 2016

Jan, 1st, Suz and Mariela getting serious about decorating cupcakes.

Having fun at the kid's table

A chilly outing to the park. Who cares how cold it is when there are swings!

Luciana trying to join the ladies as they lounge

Peek-a-boo!

Jan. 2nd, showing off the cute pj's they got from Scotland. Thank you Matt, Tara, Liam, and Daragh the girls love their pj's!

Saying a final goodbye to G.G. and Baba. Obviously Mariela was not thrilled to have to take another picture

Jan. 3rd, there's snow in Portland!  It's just a dusting but underneath a good amount of ice so everything is closed and . . .

it's time to explore ;-)

Being a good "teacher" and patting two babies to sleep

 

Jan. 16th, laundry baskets have multiple uses in our house that's for sure! Luciana took her first independent steps on December 27th but the laundry basket sure is a big help ;-)

Luz definitely thinks swim goggles are the yummiest thing around

Jan. 17th, saying hi and goodbye to Seattle friends. L to R: Luciana, Ruben, Mariela, and June

Mariela trying to see how fast she can make June's wagon go

Jan. 18th, taking care of her baby. I'm sure glad Luz will have many many more years before she will have a baby of her own so she can learn how to be gentle.

Jan 19th, Luciana's 1 year old!!!

Jan. 23rd, having fun in their "boat"

Jan. 24th, Luciana's belated birthday celebration (actual birthday January 19th).

Opening gifts and  . . .

 . . . getting help from her big sister

Digging into the "healthy 1st birthday cake" I made her

At least Luz didn't mind the taste. I don't think anyone else had more than a taste, blah.

A smiley mess!