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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Monday, November 10, 2014

New Routines

A new school year means new changes and new routines. 

Maria started Kindergarten this fall, which means longer learning days, riding the bus, homework, no naps, and appearing more grown up everyday! :( 


Emma started Preschool this year, which means we have one HAPPY GIRL! My little social butterfly is loving every minute of preschool, yet can tell me nothing about it except playing on the playground. :)


Natalie's biggest changes and some challenges are learning to talk, getting teeth, trying to sleep at night, and doing everything those big sisters are doing! 


It's November now, and we are still trying to adjust to the new schedules. I don't know what it is this year, but it seems a bit harder to adjust with work, two girls in school, dance class, and other daily things on the schedule keep us always busy. Good thing we got most of our wood in our new shed for the winter before the snow started flying today! Hard to believe winter is here! Stay warm!