Happy Halloween!!!

Annica & Bannannica

Thanks for all of the well wishes- we are okay!
Our home is not in an area threatened by the wild fires. Numerous friends and colleagues however have been evacuated and our thoughts are with them.

These photos are from a park in 4S Ranch- we met friends on Saturday for a Halloween Pumpkin Festival. My friend took this photo of Annie's first face painting.

My friend took this photo of the park as she was evacuating the area on Monday morning. We are waiting to get news on their home.

BABY'S FIRST CAMPING TRIP!
Joshua Tree National Park

This fluffy bunny suit saved our lives...she was comfy & warm!

Hi Daddy!

Annie's first "sandbox."

When we got home she practiced raking the carpet :)

A happy girl in her new tent...video!

Pretty in Pink

Funny Face

Yee Haw!!

Happy Birthday Grandma!! Love, Annica

Two Teeth!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUSIN ALLIE!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNICA! ....6 MONTHS ;)




Annie with "Swizzle"

Hello Friends & Family.

Can you believe that our little girl is 0.5 years old already!

Annica is a constant source of amazement for us. There is truly nothing like waking up to her toothless grin every morning (2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM... you get the idea). As recently documented on our blog- Annie is sitting up and has started eating cereal. She stands with assistance and is attempting to move forward on all 4's- her "lift off" still needs a bit of work. She's very curious about her surroundings and enjoys trees very much. To date she's been out and about in her jogger stroller, Baby Bjorn, backpack, in the Mini Cooper and on a plane- so she is a very versatile traveler (whereas Mommy found the Mini a bit tight).
We look forward to what the next 6 months will bring- and we certainly look forward to sharing it with you. We really appreciate your continued interest in our baby Annie’s progress.

Happy ½ Year Birthday Annica Leal!!

Best Wishes,

Marta & Owen

First Feeding! #A little rice is very nice#

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!

Visiting the Hardy side...
"Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness the essence of beauty"









HAPPY 5 MONTHS ANNICA!

Happy Birthday Uncle Pete!!!
U*N*C*L*E P*E*T*E*!!!!

A New Father's Day Poem



"D" is for the dirty diapers that you change for me,
"A" is for All the other things you do.
"D" is for the many diapers that you change for me,
"D" so many dirty diapers- this is true.

"Y"? because you love me, I suppose!

Happy Father's Day Owen!
Love,
Marta

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Taking in the sights in Balboa Park & Little Italy




Our little matie all ready for Culbie's Pirate Birthday Party!

Hi-

We're sorry that so much time has passed between posts!
Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and gifts- we are overwhelmed with the love and support that we have received. We are also overwhelmed by the joy that Annica has brought into our lives-she is a wonderful little baby.
We have watched her changed so much in the short time that we've known her. Her current talents are using her hands to examine toys ( a.k.a. anything within reach); lifting her head when she's on her tummy; laughing when we tickle her; lots of smiling; and chatting to us in her own language.
Here are some photos to show you how she's grown (in future we'll add some video too).
All the Best!
With Gratitude,
Marta, Owen,
& Annie