In Spanish this phrase literally means "pure life" but is more commonly thought of as meaning "full of life." Costa Ricans use this phrase to express a philosophy of strong community, perseverance, resilience in overcoming difficulties with good spirits, enjoying life slowly, and celebrating good fortune of magnitudes small and large alike. This blog is about our life... Pura Vida!

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Friday, December 30, 2011

A Glimse of Our Christmas


Christmas Cookie Baking

Annual Christmas Eve Hockey Game

and OPENING PRESENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We enjoyed every minute of it! It was a wonderful weekend, even though we didn't have a white Christmas. The girls were thrilled with all the fun and food and of course the presents. (too many presents to make room for in our house... good thing our basement isn't finished yet or the toys wouldn't all fit!)
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas weekend,
and best wishes in the NEW YEAR!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Tis the season...

for Christmas tree shopping,

decorating the house,


staying warm on the cold days,
and being very thankful for all that we have.
Dear God, Thank you for grandma and grandpa,
cartoons, the holidays,
Dora, and my toys. AMEN!

-Maria's bedtime prayer earlier this week

Merry Christmas everyone!