Hi Friends!
This is our first attempt at 'blogging' - I thought it would be an easier way to keep you updated and send pics of Livy! Life in Costa Rica affords many fun stories of language boo-boos, interesting cultural facts, and other adjustments we've had to make. Most of all, it is a way we can keep in touch with friends and family. So... I'll give it a try (please be patient!)
Olivia is now 7 months old - hard to believe since she was 2 & 1/2 months when we arrived here. Ticos (Costa Ricans) usually don't take professional photos every three months like us, so it was difficult finding a place for portraits. A friend of a friend told me about a passport photo place with a make shift 'studio' (I use the term loosely). We felt adventurous and since the price was right (8,000 colones or $16) we took a chance. All those years living next to Sheri, a professional photographer, as well as a little photoshop experience paid off. She's a little serious here but I didn't have time yet to touch up the other photos! Jamie, do you think she looks a little like Becky?
Dave has been teaching ESL on Friday nights so sometimes the kids and I get a little bored. We decided to play some games, including 'who could find the craziest hat' - yes that's underwear on their heads! Does that come from the Graef side of the family? Poor Livy had no choice in the matter as big brother found a hat (on backwards) for her.
The following Friday we had movie night on the f
old out couch - unfortunately Livy didn't enjoy the barrage of constant affection flowing from her sister and brother. She is well loved and 'muy contenta' as they say here. For the grandparents who want to know the facts, she was 21 lbs 10 oz. at her 6 month check-up, can sit with help, and has two bottom teeth. She smiles at everyone and is affectionately r
eferred to as Gorda or Gordita here in C.R. ('fatty'). She makes every day better when we arrive home from language school and see her happy face! We're sorry we robbed you of the joy of seeing her, but we hope this Blog helps a little!
This is our first attempt at 'blogging' - I thought it would be an easier way to keep you updated and send pics of Livy! Life in Costa Rica affords many fun stories of language boo-boos, interesting cultural facts, and other adjustments we've had to make. Most of all, it is a way we can keep in touch with friends and family. So... I'll give it a try (please be patient!)
Olivia is now 7 months old - hard to believe since she was 2 & 1/2 months when we arrived here. Ticos (Costa Ricans) usually don't take professional photos every three months like us, so it was difficult finding a place for portraits. A friend of a friend told me about a passport photo place with a make shift 'studio' (I use the term loosely). We felt adventurous and since the price was right (8,000 colones or $16) we took a chance. All those years living next to Sheri, a professional photographer, as well as a little photoshop experience paid off. She's a little serious here but I didn't have time yet to touch up the other photos! Jamie, do you think she looks a little like Becky?
Dave has been teaching ESL on Friday nights so sometimes the kids and I get a little bored. We decided to play some games, including 'who could find the craziest hat' - yes that's underwear on their heads! Does that come from the Graef side of the family? Poor Livy had no choice in the matter as big brother found a hat (on backwards) for her.The following Friday we had movie night on the f
old out couch - unfortunately Livy didn't enjoy the barrage of constant affection flowing from her sister and brother. She is well loved and 'muy contenta' as they say here. For the grandparents who want to know the facts, she was 21 lbs 10 oz. at her 6 month check-up, can sit with help, and has two bottom teeth. She smiles at everyone and is affectionately r
eferred to as Gorda or Gordita here in C.R. ('fatty'). She makes every day better when we arrive home from language school and see her happy face! We're sorry we robbed you of the joy of seeing her, but we hope this Blog helps a little!
