Miles of Smiles

Christmas Day

Christmas Eve

Angel #1

Medinah Christmas Party

A Little Photo Shoot

A Lost Cause

We tried to get a family picture, and it didn't really work. Lucia was actually pretty compliant, it's the other two, the usual suspects. 

Always looking for her next meal

This guy

Loves baths and showers. He got in the shower with me and stayed in with Olivia and Steve. 

One Month!

Lucia had her one month appointment, and did so well, weighing in at 10 lbs 6 oz and measuring 22.5. 

Gone Too Soon

Andre Hunter, one of the bucket boys, was shot and killed last week. They were all walking home together when it happened- and when I talked to them, I was struck by the fact that no one ran. It's a sad fact that gun violence is part of their daily life. 

Redmoon Theater wrote this about Andre:

Redmoon is beyond saddened to have lost one of our newest young performers, Andre Hunter, who was shot and killed on Thursday, December 19th.

Andre was a committed and passionate member of The Bucket Boys, and one of Redmoon's core collaborators in our Summer 2013 series of events. Working with Andre daily this summer, at rehearsals and 10 huge public events, we were impressed by his great integrity, his strong belief in the power of community and change, and his amazing, generous spirit. He truly championed our core community mission, and his amazing drumming was powerful and inspiring across the communities we visited this summer. It is tragic to have lost such a valuable human, artist, community member, and friend far before his time. Andre's vision and commitment was deeply felt at Redmoon, and he served as an example for all of us during our work this summer. Redmoon's condolences go out to his family and loved ones, and to all of The Bucket Boys for losing a brother.

Neighbors

Steve and I had just commented that we needed to get a hat for Lucia and lo and behold, John knocked on our door with presents for the kids- this included. She loves it!

Bath Time

Leo and Lucia are both very big fans of bath time (and each other)

Last Weekend

 Eddie the elf went to great lengths to bring some giggles to a very sick Leo 

 These two! 

 I can't stop looking at this picture. Lucia's big blue eyes, and Olivia's button nose profile. These are a few of my favorite things. 

 Oh, Leo. He ended up in the ER on Friday, back to dr on Sat am and straight to hospital. The nurse told me they almost called him an ambulance. He had gotten RSV which triggered a really bad asthma attack. I could not visit him due to my own issues and wanting to keep Lucia germ free. It was heartbreaking. 

 We went to Medinah's Christmas party, which seemed as if they planned it with Leo in mind (or any 3 yr old, for that matter). It was wonderful. Olivia was thrilled to go. 

 Are those Christmas JAMMIES? 

 I just can't. So, so funny. 

While Bea looks a lot like the grinch, she is decidedly un-grinchy.