Abu Daniel and Abu Ivon's sweetest birthday card for Brianna

Yes, our not-so-little-anymore "baby" princess is turning 2 on February 4. Here is a sweet card her grandparents made for her. The card originally came with moving graphics and music but unfortunately it wouldn't transfer onto the blog in its original format. On the left is Bibi when she wsa 2 and on the right is Jeremy when he was 2.

(You can click the pictures to see them bigger)Here is the invitation we sent out to our local friends and family for a little birthday party on Sunday.

Pictures of the party to come...

Some more fun pics ...

We were lucky, due to inclement weather, to have no lines at almost all the rides. Here are the two adrenaline junkies!

So many hats, so little time

The Mark Twain cruise around the lake

Elephants on the world-famous Jungle Boat Cruise

Disneyland on Sunday

The famous entrance to The Happiest Place on Earth

Beautiful Main Street Disneyland

Outside the Princess' Castle

Hanging out in Mickey Mouse's living room

Our best family vacation ever!

We were so blessed to spend precious and unforgettable time as a family this past weekend at Disneyland. Here is Brianna on Saturday at Downtown Disney. Bri had a blast listening to street musicians and drinking yummy all-fruit Jamba Juice smoothies. Yum!!

Our friends, the Kangs, were able to come and hang out with us on Saturday night. It was SO special to reconnect again... We miss them so much! Zane and Brianna played together like old friends and us adults managed to keep talking until late! (Yes, the wonders of adult conversation in the midst of an all-consuming toddler world.)

Zane loved taking a picture with Minnie while Brianna ran the opposite way scared to bits! She loves all the Disney characters but somehow was really afraid of the life-sized ones.

Trying on hats with Mommy. We tried a bunch but this is the only picture that turned out good!

Closet stylist

Bri before her nightime bath ... striking a pose on a very cold winter day

Bri post-bathtime and styling session compliments of Daddy ... a recently self-appointed stylist to "the star"

Coiffed to near perfection ... on humid days, her corkscrew curls are amazing! Dad does Bri's hair with the utmost care for a long time while she looks at the mirror and smiles sheepishly...

Bibi's family at Iguazu Falls

Last week, Bibi's side of the family spent a day at the beautiful Iguazu Falls in Misiones, Argentina, and sent us some of their pictures. For more information on this popular tourist site, visit: www.iguazuargentina.com

Daniel and Ivon enjoying a sun drenched day. Daniel is currently the Business Manager for the Alta Gracia Adventist Academy and Ivon serves as the school's legal secretary. They've recently bought a home near the school and plan to stay in Posadas, Misiones, for at least five more years.

Rony (a medical doctor) and Sandra (a social worker) enjoy a much deserved mini vacation. This year Rony will start a Sports Medicine Residency, the first of its kind to open in Argentina. He is currently working at an Urgent Care facility near their home. Sandra is working on her Master's thesis in Social Work and currently works at the Adventist Hospital in Libertador San Martin, Entre Rios, Argentina.

We miss you guys!!!

(¡Los extrañamos!)

Christmas 2007

Santa Bri beginning to distribute the presents to everyone

Fred's gag gift to Ken: a $100 bill cut in half

Tio Ken trying to explain the mysteries of trycicle riding in toddler language

Fun under the Florida Sun

Beloved "Tio Ken" playing on the beach with Brianna on our first day there

Fun- loving Auntie Crystal is snapping all the good pics

Water baby in action

Eyes open and smiling!

The princesses

Already enchanting the world ...

one cute outfit at a time

Beautiful Baby Mia after yet another yummy meal!

Singing and lifting hands in praise

Today Brianna was watching the Gaither Homecoming DVD "God Bless America: Live From Carnegie Hall". One of the best songs on the DVD was playing, "Carry Us On", and Jeremy went up stairs to join her. As he got to the top of the stairs and looked into the office, Brianna was singing all by herself and had her hand raised in praise. It was so innocent, genuine and spontaneous... Jeremy had a very emotional moment!

He immediately called me and we replayed the song. Bri started lifting her hands in praise again and then took turns hugging us tightly. It was a special time! We can see she loves God and loves to praise Him even at this early age. We can see the love in those little eyes. Our prayer is that she will continue to grow up loving God and loving people.

New Year's Eve fun with friends

We spent New Year's Eve with our friends Victor and Suzanna, their girls, Lea and Mia (pictured below) and some of their family and friends as well ...

Needless to say, the girls had a blast during bath time. Brianna was the most tanned, having spent almost a week in Florida at the beach and in the pool most of the day.

Yeah, life is good!

Lots to be thankful for ...

Mommy and Bri having a moment

little clown ...

are those squirrels in the trees?


so blessed!

Year end treasures

Brianna in all her glory! Smiling for every picture ...

1, 2, 3, and up in the air!


Daddy's little princess

To a great 2008

Have an outstanding 2008. Thank you for your love & prayers!

Les deseamos un espectacular 2008. Gracias por todo su afecto y oraciones!

Jeremy, Bibi & Brianna