A New Sweater

Mia got a hand-knit sweater and hat from Grandma. They are beautiful and the color looks wonderful on Mia.

Spain

We had a wonderful time visiting Allan, Raquel, and baby Alan at their home in Zamora, Spain. We spent most of our time in Zamora and took some day trips to nearby cities and villages.

Mia loved being able to spend time with her Uncle Allan, Tia Raquel, and Cousin Alan. We also had a wonderful time with them. This was Mara's first trip to Spain and we were able to get to see a lot of the local history and sites. We have lots of pictures of various sites, but have mostly posted pictures with people here. (Click here for a direct link to the album.) Let us know if you'd like to see all of those.

We can't wait until the Spaniards come to visit us in just a few short weeks.

Big Bed

Mia has officially moved into a big bed.

She even has a quilt especially made for her bed by Grandma.

Good-bye Raskal

Raskal was put to sleep last night after sudden complications from a previously undetected heart tumor.  We'll all miss him terribly - he was an exceptionally well-behaved, loving and playful dog.

I will remember him for poking his nose around the corner and sulking to the back of the house when we would show up with Mia, barking furiously at anyone who went into the pool and being so patient with Mia as she learned how to pet a dog.

In Memoriam

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" W

October 20, 1917-February 2, 2009

This picture was taken at Grammie's 90th birthday party when Mia was 4 months old.