Saturday, February 14, 2009

Be my Valentine!



Yes, we are alive and well! Isn't Eliana the sweetest Valentine ever? Her PapaFar (LB's father) sent her this precious outfit last fall and she grew into it just in time! As you can see, she is doing very well and is happy as can be! She recently achieved the milestone of turning "2 and a half"! Time flies when you are having fun! :0)
I am hopelessly behind on this blog! Check back as I try to catch up in posting slide shows of:
  • Eliana's first Hanukkah
  • Our trip over winter break to my sister's in Georgia and a major road trip home via the east coast and Outer Banks of NC
  • A memorial slideshow of our sweet Tigger, who we had to put to sleep last month after nearly 14 years of loyal companionship
  • Eliana's first time playing in the snow and tobogganing
  • Many Year of the Ox Lunar New Year celebrations
  • First real pigtails, some pics from gymnastics, ballet and just general cuteness!

I started taking classes in January, so there has been very little 'recreational' computer time for me. I am taking 6 hours to renew my teaching certificate and I am 'killing two birds with one stone' by taking prerequisite courses for a Masters in Speech Language Pathology. We shall see where this leads. In addition, I have taken on a volunteer position with a non-profit organization who supports a cause near and dear to my heart - caring for orphans in China. In particular, I am doing computer work to help support a healing home for cleft-affected children. More about this later.

We are enjoying a visit from Adam's Dad and family this weekend, including Eliana's 6 year old uncle. :o) They are having a great time together. But I must run to be a better hostess instead of blogging.

If there is anyone who has been persistent enough to keep checking this blog - keep checking! Many more pictures and updates to come!

Much love,

Laura Beth