Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! I'm so thankful that the Light of the world came! Here are some pics from our Christmas Eve. There are a few pics of Chiara in her dress because she looked so cute. Luca was in a Santa outfit..but he was actually too chubby for it! Enjoy our photos.

Big and Little

Luca is a month already

Luca is already one month old...you can see a little smile in his picture. Chiara is wearing a "Big sister" shirt that was sent to us from my cousin.

Happy Birthday Chiara!

She's 2! We had a small family, Dora themed party.

Her favorite gift was probably the Dora Kitchen

She likes her puzzle from Papa and Nana Jan

Happy Thanksgiving, Chiara's first haircut

Happy Thanksgiving

Susan gave Chiara her first hair cut ever...it was more of a trim but still.

Luca was chillin

Luca Daniel is here

After 15 hours of very painful labor and then a surprise c-section because he was butt first, Luca Daniel arrived on 11/11/12 at 7:24 am at 6 lbs 12 oz and 20 1/4 inches long. He doesn't look much like Chiara who mostly resembles Marc's dad, but Luca does resemble my dad. He is a very sweet boy and we are so thankful that he is healthy and finally here. We have had non stop visits from friends and family wanting to welcome little Luca and help us out in any way they can. I have encountered a few complications with my c-section, as if a c-section isn't a complication enough. I have to however, openly praise my husband. He has been amazing in every way possible. Stepping up in every area from house chores, to taking care of my needs as well as those of Chiara and Luca. He has been so wonderful I can't help but thank God for blessing me with him. No human has ever loved me so consistently or as well as Marc. No matter how stressful or tired we are, he is smiling and gentle and shows great strength during a time that for me has been difficult. The c-section is painful and like I said has brought on some complications, but it also takes me away from time with Chiara, which has been very hard for her too. If you can, please pray for our little family and this big but wonderful transition from 3 to 4. At the hospital

At home

Big sister loves to "home him"

Papa and Nana Jan visited from Colorado for a few days to help out.

More pics to come.....

random pics and Happy Halloween

Just love this picture.

We bought pie crust mix at the store for when I made quiche or a possible fruit pie, but Marc had the great idea to make a chicken pot pie. Here was the end result..it was seriously so good. Happy Halloween I got this fun idea from my friend Donna. It is a calzone mummy. Inside it is like a pizza, outside it is a wrapped mummy, the olives are his eyes. I brought it to Marc's aunt's house for the Halloween Party.

Chiara was a little Kitty. Made her ears out of pipe cleaner and pinned them to her head.

Chiara with her cousins all dressed up. The Dora guitar she is holding was not a part of her outfit.

Out with the family. I was hoping the walking would help bring on labor.

Here we all are.

Just got this picture, this is what I was for Halloween at school/work :)