Matchy Matchy

Yesterday, after visiting the Pop family, we went to the Christmas Concert at the Romanian Church. It was very nice. Charlotte and I matched with our little leopard outfits. Raresh was thrilled I didn't buy him a leopard print tie---cause he knows I would have insisted he wear it. Do they even make leopard print ties? I hope not! Here we are all matchy matchy--

Then we took a picture with my sissy and her son, Spencer.

Afterward we bundled Charlotte up and took a photo of her in her Santa hat (thanks Suzy). Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas everyone.

Elliot David Pop---Welcome to the world!

My cousin Viorela and her hubby Chris just had another baby. His name is Elliot. He is super cute! His big sister Vivian is so adorable, too. Here we are visiting them.

Viorela says Elliot is a great baby. Although, this photo doesn't show that. I don't think he liked me very much. Poor baby. He was hungry. Can't help you there kiddo!

Here we are: Elliot, me, Viorela and Charlotte.

Little Vivian was sleeping when we came over. She did wake up and I was able to get a photo of her. She's so cute. I can't believe she's a big sister.

Charlotte and Dominic update

It's been a long while since Charlotte and Dominic hung out. So Lori and I thought it was time they have a "date". Here they are at the Fitness Grill. (What good taste Charlotte and Dominic have in restaurants.)

Call me biased but these kids are so cute!

Princess Party

Last Saturday we celebrated Amanda's 4th birthday and she had a princess party. All the girls looked so cute.. Amanda was Sleeping Beauty and Charlotte helped her celebrate.

Since there are no princess dresses that come in her size she came dressed as another famous Disney character....

Spencer looked so cute in his white sweatre and khaki's. He was definitely our little prince!

Thanks Nikki--- for letting us borrow the outfit...it was a huge hit!

Introducing...my 2 favorite people

Ta da...
Now a little moment of true sappy romance (which I fall for every time)--Last night I got home only to find this on our kitchen table.---Raresh is so sweet and still manages to surprise me. Of course he'll deny it---so I had to get a picture of it. It really made me smile. Thanks honey, I love you forever, too!

Romanian patty cake anyone???

Unfortunately, I've been trying to post this video right side up--but I've had no success so far...so for now...enjoy it sideways and just turn your head. I'll try and fix it at a later time.

Anyway--this is what us Romanians call "Pattycake"--we basically say, "Doa Doa Doa" pronounced--"Dough-A" and then kids clap their doa (two) hands together. Not nearly as fun and exciting and the American version but whatever!

Also, for those of you wondering why I'm not in the shot--I basically asked Raresh to keep me out. I was not in any shape to be seen at this very moment--so you hear my crazy "singing" and laughing and the rest well--just use your imagination.

Today Charlotte met a skinny Santa

Looks like Santa dropped a few pounds in 2008. Good for him. Charlotte liked seeing him either way. Here are the 3 shots we got of the 2 of them.

In the first shot, Charlotte is grabbing on to his beard. Silly Charlotte.

The second shot she's trying to figure out who is making all that noise. The photo crew was ringing bells, clapping, calling her name and trying all kinds of other things to get her to look at them. No wonder the kid looks dazed.

In the final photo we have a smiley girl but she's smiling at mommy and daddy rather than the photo crew. Oh well---maybe next year. At least she wasn't terrified.

It's been a while...

Hi all,

It's been a while since I last posted. Lots going on. Here is a quick recap. Thanksgiving was great. We went to both sides of the family and enjoyed spending time together and giving thanks for all the wonderful things the Lord has blessed us with. We also enjoyed the extra time off from work and did some decorating for Christmas. Here are some photos.

First, we spent some time with Charlotte's buddy Kayden. These little girlies are so cute!

Then we went to Knott's Berry Farm...

Then mommy tried to get some fun shots of Charlotte...Call me crazy----but in this one shot of the 2 of us---I think she finally looks a lot like me.Wow---that didn't last long. She looks just like Raresh in this one.Here is a family shot from Thanksgiving.