Friday, December 16, 2011

My babies

Video of my babies. Never a dull moment with the two of them. Eliana's curly hair is a mess. It looks like mufasa from the lion king.. That orange-reddish curly mess. :-). The more it grows, the curlier it gets. She didn't get that from me!
It's the blank fro!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Update

Hello. I hope you all had a great thanksgiving!. Eliana and I are getting ready for the holiday season. Last week I had my 3 month scans and everything looks A-OK! YES!.
I was able to breath again after a few days of total panic. I did not travel to Miami, but had my scans done locally for now. I will head down to Florida soon before going on vacation and will have a conversation with my team of doctors. I am just very relieved and now we wait another 3 months.

Eliana and I have been doing xmas shopping and eating a ton of food. :-) She is such a little musician that her daycare teachers are taking her to the music classes of the 3 year olds because she can follow a tune and beat. I may have a little dancer or musician in my hands.. so long as it is just a habit and not a JOB. lol.  I will post some pictures of her and her new activity table and chair that was bought last weekend. We also went to the tree lighting ceremony, saw the Bergdof holiday displays, went to Philly and saw Elmo while she spent time with grandparents.  All in all, we have had a very good few weeks.

Oh, I cooked thanksgiving dinner and forgot to tell you all about my menu. I did it all myself; A turkey, Purple mashed potatoes, Yukon Potatoes and Poblano Peppers Au gratin (individually sized for each guest), green beans, in a balsamic sauce with almonds and cranberries, fresh and homemade cranberry sauce, cornbread, and rolls. The pies and desserts were made by my sister-in law. Mom, sis, and I stayed up all night and went to midnight madness shopping. I did not purchase much, but sister did a lot of damage.

We are gearing up for my annual Nutcracker obsession. Every since I was little, I have loved the ballet and the Nutcracker. It's my yearly ritual. I love love love ballets and I remember when my dream came true to have the pleasure and luck to attend the Bolshoi theater and see Swan Lake in St. Petersburg, Russia. I will remember that outing so fondly- for the rest of my life. It was a truly a dream come true.
Well, this year, I am unable to zip to St. Petersburg, but will be attending the Matinee showing of The Nutcracker produced by the National Ballet. I am not sure if Eliana will like it very much. I think she will enjoy singing with Elmo production that we will be going to see soon.

Vacation in two weeks to the beach. I an unable to tan due to the medications, but I can be hanging out in a shaded cabana somewhere.

Pictures forthcoming.

till next week.