Frosty the Snowman

Yes he was a bit shy..... but so darn cute that melted our hearts. Hope it melts yours too :)

Here is Bernardo at his school's Holiday Show!

A full year of memories

Speaking of new traditions.... and taking advantage of my favorite time of the year, I decided to start our first Christmas tradition. Really, is there anything better than photography and xmas time?? Only if it was photography, xmas and somewhere in Ireland! Or maybe Matchu Picchu :)

Our tree from now on will always reflect a year worth of great memories - and when time comes to take the tree down I'll put all the pictures together in an album. Good uh? Feel free to copy!!

Postcards

I forgot to tell you..... I decided to start a new "travel tradition". Since it is a new tradition, of course I forgot all about it during my past two trips, but I'll strive to keep that in the back of my mind in all travels still to come :)

My brilliant idea? I buy postcards and send them home, addressed to the kids, telling them a little bit about where we were. Since they are so little and don't quite grasp all the beautiful places they have been priviledge of seeing so far, I hope the cards will strike their curiosity and make them itch to go back.... to see it all with a different perspective in life. It is all a big hope....... but for sure souveniers that I already treasure so much :)

Translating the one below:

Bernardo & Miguel

Tomorrow is our last day in Paris, at least on this first time here. Being able to see you both playing and running in front of the Eiffle Tower, without noticing the magnitute and grandiosity of this monument, already made this trip worth while. Your sparkle truly is much bigger than the Tower at mid night. Love you, Mommy

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving has come and gone... but I guess is never too late to register my gratitude to those close to me, one way or another.

To my handsome husband, that besides all the nagging and complaining I am capable of doing in a 24 hours period (and believe me, I'm a pro!!), has proven time and time again that there is no one better in this entire world of taking care of us, making us feel loved and protected :) Chiquito, you are the best at 6am in the morning when you let me sleep for an extra hour while you give Miguel breakfast, even when you wake up in the worst mood and make me feel guilty for laying in bed!! You are also the best for rolling on the floor and pretending you're a warrier with the kids, for giving me a tight hug when I need it the most, and for telling us that you love us no matter what - everyday. We love you too!

To my parents - for  for teaching us what values really are, for standing up for what you believe in regardless of what the society tells you, for standing your hand and offering help even when we are not in need, for being humans and making mistakes throughout my up bringing so I don't repeat the same mistakes now with my own family but try some new ones :)

To my brother - that on his own special way teaches us day after day that we only have one take at this life and we better live it to the fullest

To my family - for being crazy and disfunctional, bringing much excitement and laughter at the right time (who would want a boring all perfect family???)

To my dear friends - for the experiences shared throughout the years, for the trust, for knowing I can count on you no matter what. You know who you are!!!

And to my kids - for being so special, for brighting up my day, for making me loose my mind just to a second later remind me that I truly am the luckiest person on Earth! I coudn't imagine my life without you and it has been a priviledge to be your mom and see you both grow into beautiful boys day by day!

XOXO
Mariana