getting into the Christmas spirit....

quick update

So, Elvis is officially on vacation now for the first time in over a year!! We are here at mom and dad's house enjoying a couple of days before we all head up to Virginia to celebrate Christmas at Marty's house. We are hoping for a white Christmas! It would be the first time Elvis and suzy have seen snow.

New update: Suzy is walking like a pro now! She and i went to myrtle beach to spend the night with Elvis for his bday, and when he walked in the door, she walked from one end of the hotel room to the other all by herself! And she hasn't stopped since. What a great surprise bday present for Papi!

feliz cumpleanos elvis!

Today is a special day as it marks 27 years that Elvis Ronald Henriquez Mancia has been in this world. I can say without a doubt that he has brought light to this darkened world with his grace, humor, wisdom, insightful teachings, merciful heart, servant's attitude, and gentle spirit. He's a outstanding husband and such a loving daddy. Plus, he's pretty nice to look at too ;-)

Te amo Elvis! Feliz cumpleanos!

A visit with the Vuljanics!

Suzy and I had a great visit with one of my dearest friends from college, Brooke, and her two amazing kids, Aaron and Lydia. Suzy loved Brooke's cooking (as you will see) and loved hanging out with these cool kids. Aaron, being very wise for his age, said, "Suzy is cuter than these grapes." Thanks Brooke for having us! Can't wait to play with yall again!

Birthday Bash!

Suzy celebrated for several days, starting on Wednesday when Marty, Sara , and Anna came down along with Sara's parents. David, Lucy, Lulu, and Nissa also came down that night so we had a house full of fun and lots of baby girls! Suzy is 1, Nissa is 10 months and Anna is 9 months. Suzy had a ball playing with the girls! here are some pictures from the days before her bday.

Suzy started off her birthday with special bday pancakes:Thankfully, she got a great nap that day and woke up right before her party so she was ready for all the excitement! Her party was owl-themed, including the plates, decorations, and most of her sweet bday gifts were owl-related as well. Thanks everybody! Here are her owl cupcakes:

Suzy and Anna provided the musical entertainment for the party:

Even Granny and Memaw were able to come for the fun!

(look for Memaw under the cupcake pinata!)

Suzy also entertained everyone by taking some steps on her own:

She was a very happy bday girl!

Happy birthday to the sweetest, funnest, biggest personality-ed little girl i know!

Thanks to everyone who drove so far to celebrate with us!