Thursday, December 30, 2010

Navidad 2010



We had a lovely Christmas (You notice Joaquin showing off his chocolate coins that Santa left him in his stocking), our friends Sule, Patience and their daughter Yasmin came and stayed with us. We went over to my parents, carrying our obscene pile of presents with us. Daniel and Joaquin did a great job of finding presents for me. Joaquin wanted to make me earrings to go with the necklace he made me earlier. He was actually quite good at present suggestions this year, because when Daniel asked him what to get me, he said he wanted a book of music for me to play on the piano so he could sing with me. So, even though this suggestion came the day before Christmas Eve, Daddy made arrangements for this to happen. Needless to say, I was suitably touched. He also suggested a drill for Uncle Matty, which ended up happening as well. He was on fire! Although I think I did a great job of well. I got Daniel an inversion machine. It was quite the hit (as you can see from the pictures), Daniel & Sule put it together Christmas night to try it out. In case you're considering buying one, by all accounts it's as
wonderful as advertised. Daniel is totally addicted. We also had a fun time just hanging out with our friends. They came, hoping to move their little girl into a crib on her own. They did succeed, but I think it's because Joaquin showed her how fun they could be. Isn't this the sweetest picture? Despite being a typical selfish four year old, Joaquin is genuinely fond of Yasmin, and has been since he first met her as a tiny baby last year. (He calls her Auntie Yasmin, funny joke!) So he had a great time having her around for Christmas. We also enjoyed our final advent (Joaquin was sad to put away all the candles). Merry Christmas everyone, remember Christ came for you!

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