golden birthday.

This sweet girl of ours turned 3 on January 3rd – her golden birthday. Her personality hasn’t changed much… she’s still sweet, caring, sensitive, silly, feisty, smart, creative and just a tad sassy. She’s become a great storyteller and the best big sister. She has the biggest heart and the memory of an elephant. She loves creative activities, dancing, counting, reading, puzzles, tea parties and playing shop keeper. We’re so lucky she made us parents, and while it’s not always easy it’s certainly the best. We love her forever and ever. Happy golden birthday, Elia!

Her wild hair depicts her personality a bit. She’ll barely lets me comb it so it’s never tame ;).

scenes from christmas.

We spent Lila’s first Christmas at home. It was great to spend the day together, relaxing and moving slow. It started snowing on Christmas Eve just as we started driving to see Christmas lights. It was pretty magical to wake up to a white Christmas, especially in the Seattle area. I’ve had them before in Pasco, but I never expected that would happen here.