The Christmas picture saga...

Every year about this time, Cara (my sister) and I set out to get the annual Christmas photo of Talia (her daughter), Elias, and Isabella. Here are some shots from our adventures.

We called in some reinforcement...the granddaddy! Lotta good that did us!
Thanks anyway G'daddy!

After about 4 photo shoots, 3 outfits and numerous headaches, we finally got THE CHRISTMAS CARD PICTURE. It will be arriving to your houses shortly... stay tuned.

Spiderman and Puppy Dog

Here's Spidey on his Spidey-bike

We went Trick or Treating with the Petit pirates. Elias tried to be just
like the big boys...and so did Bella!

Painting pumpkins!

Elias and Bella dancing-so sweet!

Fun visit with Niccole Knight and her boys!

One of my best friends Niccole visited this weekend with her 2 boys: Michael (4) and Alex (17 months). The kids hit it off great!

Here's Bella cheesin' for the camera!

Woah! Could this be her first kiss???

This chick's right at home with the boys!

Elias' first pumpkin carving!

Yes, that's Elias with a very sharp knife!

Andres got very artistic with his pumpkin carving!

We carved "positive pumpkins" with the Junior Youth Group from Grace UMC

Isabella's First Birthday

She took a 3-hour nap in preparation, got all dressed up
pretty for the party, but she wasn't quite sure she was
ready...so Nona snuggled with her to
help her ease into her fiesta

We had a small gathering with family and a few friends,
but it turned out great!


We were honored and thrilled to have Abuela and
Abuelo here from Spain to celebrate the big day!