a time honored family tradition

We told the girls that in preparation for the Big Wiersch Family Reunion (BWFR) they had better brush up on the rules for Hand and Foot.

They took us too literally...

"Mama don't look at my hand!"

The de la Calle's will be ready for the first annual BWFR Hand and Foot tourney!

It's so on!!

last bits of a december to remember

We are so sad you had to go, and can't wait for your next visit.

Hi Abue and Pops!

Tia Buddy, you are so stylish!

I miss you, Buddy misses you and the tiny buddies miss their pajama parties!

Dec 26,2009

That's right... my Birthday!

YAY!!!

My wish?

To be off prednisone!!

More Christmas

The first annual family picture.

Let's hope the good times and memories keep going strong!

Really, we did not try to coordinate- it just happened!

I mean, what can I say, we all look GOOD in black and red!

Mama loves

Mama loves some more!

We are in love with Skype!

That's right, it's Uncle Bill in the background!

Our holidays were very merry and loaded with love!

Hope you all had a wonderful season!

Christmas Morning

I ADORE Christmas. I mean, what is there not to love? Family, friends, good food, presents, decorations, and, if you are lucky, a couple Tiffany blue boxes under the tree!

I have so many joyful memories of spending Christmas with my great big Ecuadorian family. There was never a lack of fun and excitement.

I cannot wait for the girls to have those memories too.

Here is a glimpse of their first Christmas morning:

There were no extravagant presents, and no big Ecuadorian party, but we did have the two most important gifts of all.

Eme and Marlo, in the words of The Lemonheads, you are "the puzzle piece behind the couch that made the sky complete" We are two proud mommas and we are lucky to have you.

Thanks to my amazing parents and magnificent sister for spending the holidays with us. What an amazing foundation of love you have given our family!