Why I'm not in any pictures...

In response to Julia's question, here is an answer in picture form.

Carson Beach

As you can see Marisa is trying to grab my hair and Elena is purposely turning away from the camera. I love taking pictures but capturing good family pictures has become more and more difficult. In this picture I was trying to get one of Omar with the girls. A very nice woman offered to take one of all of us. I was delighted but knew the 30 seconds of tolerance from the girls was almost over so I quickly jumped in and ended up with this photo. :) I looks like it should be of Omar and the girls, me alone, or maybe even Omar and I since we're the only ones smiling. Ha ha!! Oh well, at least we'll have a laugh and some funny memories with pictures like these.

We're here!!

We made it safely and are slowly settling in. I've managed to snap a few photos.

What I love so far...

Waking up to breezy mornings to this view outside our bedroom window.


Walking to dinner


The beach only a 30 minute drive away


Morning walks at this nearby park


Our formal dining room turned playroom. We're very much casual people and have never had a formal dinner or own china. But even more importantly, my very busy belly crawler has sheer determination and almost made it out to the back porch so I'm very happy to keep them and the toys contained in one area. :)

What I miss...

Our driveway and garage. I just can't get used to the basement yet. And the driveway here is only wide enough for tandem parking meaning we park in a single file and play "musical chairs" with our cars

Our former open style kitchen

The warm water beach

Walking with friends at Central Park




Other pictures

Visiting family

We were fortunate to see our families one last time before leaving. It's such a good feeling to be all together when we're able. The girls really enjoyed seeing everybody too. We appreciate your warm welcome and well wishes. Thank you. We will see you very soon.

cousins
Grandparents
South Texas scene.

Happy Anniversary!

You are everything I ever dreamed of and more. Thank you for six wonderful years!

Farewell

As our moving date approaches I realize just how much I am going to miss my dear friends who have been there along every step of the way with me in my first years through motherhood. I also realize my girls will no longer enjoy playdates with their children; I will not see those children grow up through the years before my eyes, and they will not grow up together as childhood friends. My friends, how I wish I could take you with me or be in two places at once. I will truly miss you. I hope you know how much of a difference you've made in my life as a mother. Thank you!!