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!

Background

Monday, April 29, 2013

She's here!

The majority of you guessed it right! It was a girl!
 
Miss Natalie Marie
 
was born on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:44pm.
 (after almost not making it to the hospital in time!)
 
She entered the world weighing 6lbs and 10oz and was 19 1/4 inches long.
 
She is just perfect!
 
 
And her big sisters couldn't be happier to have a healthy little sister at home. They are big helpers, and don't want to take their hands off her! :)
 

She has been sleeping the majority of time, but is usually awake for a few hours during the day so the girls can see her with her eyes open. They seem to think she needs to be awake all the time to play! That will happen soon enough. For now, we are very thankful that she is a happy, healthy baby that eats and sleeps like babies should!
 
 
Welcome to the family Natalie!


Monday, April 08, 2013

What will it be?

With only about three weeks left to find out for sure... I want to know what you think it's going to be!
 
 
 
Baby #3. What's it going to be?


  
pollcode.com free polls 

Friday, April 05, 2013

A Blessed Easter Weekend

We started our Easter weekend with a fun but chilly Easter egg hunt through the snow!
 

Followed by a delicious treat for all their hard work!
 
 Add in a little Easter egg decorating...
 
 
an Easter parade with Easter bonnets,

 

 
lots of family and delicious food ,
 
and a beautiful Easter mass.
 
 
A blessed Easter indeed! :)