Zoo with Friends

Today, Tavo, Magdalena and I went to the zoo with Rea & Jackson and Andy & Tiba. Tavo was double excited...getting to see animals and his friends at the same time. Even with three cameras, we could not manage to get a photo of all three looking up at the same time. Magdalena had a nice nap in her wrap.

Morning Time

The kids look so cute in their pajamas, happy after a good night's sleep.

Beignets & Darrell

Our friend Darrell from Washington DC came to New Orleans for a business trip and we enjoyed showing him around. Of course a stop at Cafe du Monde was included. Tavo is fond of beignets and has figured out how to add more powdered sugar...

A Clip of Magdalena

Serious or not so serious moments

Here is what happens sometimes when we are taking a photo of Magdalena by herself...Tavo ends up joining the photo session. We think Tavo looks so much like his Uncle Jason in the photo where he is making a funny face. We often see family members in the kids, but never ourselves. Some people say that Tavo looks more like Jana, and Magdalena like Nino. But others say the exact opposite...Ninito looks like his father (except for the hair) and Magdalena looks like her mother.

Los Hermanos Hermosos

Magdalena is more interested in Ninito lately, especially when he is entertaining her.

Dia de los Muertos

Jackson Square in the French Quarter had a Day of the Dead celebration with mariachi music. Tavo had a blast running around and, as you can see, right up to the musicians. Magdalena was alert for part of the afternoon. She is now 2 months and has gained exactly 2 pounds since her birth.

Pumpkin Kids

For Halloween, we took the kids trick or treating and then to the 1st annual Halloween Parade. It was exactly like a Mardi Gras parade with floats and marching bands, but the beads were orange & black. Tavo picked up trick or treating fast and Magdalena stayed awake for the entire parade. Tavo's candy mysteriously turned into healthy treats like prunes, dried fruit strips and pineapple overnight. Mama and Papa are still enjoying eating the good candy.

Nathaniel Look Alike

Hey Birzers,

Don't you think Tavo looks like Nathaniel in this shot? Actually we all woke up very early that morning and he has a sleepy look on his face. He sat and held his sister so gently that morning.

Magdalena is content next to her brother in this shot (in most earlier shots taken next to her brother, she was crying).