Happy Birthday Tia Vanessa!!

On Jan. 11th, we celebrated Vanessa's 31st birthday!!

Happy New Year!

Friday night, my parents treated us all to an early new years dinner at Folklore, an Argentinean restaurant. The steaks were unbelievably D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!!!!!!!!!!! The service awesome and the atmosphere great. If you haven't picked up on it yet, I highly recommend this place. We had great at dinner and then a fun night at our house playing Guesstures.

What a way to end 2011!!

Happy New Year!

Feliz 2012!

early celebration of Vanessa's 31st birthday (its on Jan.11)

Ice Skating!

On Thursday, me, Eva, Sofia, Vanessa, and Thomas went ice skating at one of the outdoor rinks. Alfredo also came along, as photographer (thanks Alfredo!) It was a beautiful day to enjoy outside. And even though, the girls don't know how to skate yet, they had a fun time!

FELIZ NAVIDAD!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

As tradition would have it, we spent Christmas Eve night at my parents' house. For the first time, since the girls were born, we went to midnight mass, which is really at 10pm, not midnight. After church, we went to the house and had a delicious dinner, and THEN we opened our presents. The girls, as usual, made out with many many wonderful gifts. We had fun spending noche buena with our family. So much, that we didn't get home until 4AM!!

This was Christmas morning at our house, when the girls came down to see what Santa left them. Turns out, they were good girls and they got exactly what they asked for!!

Navy Pier Winter Wonderfest!

For the second year, we took the girls to the Navy Pier Winter Wonderfest. We started off first going to see Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. They got to tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Eva wanted a "Baby Alive" doll, and Sofia wanted "Squinkies". After our visit with Santa, we headed to the festival to enjoy all the rides and attractions. We had a great time, other than me and Eva getting sick on the "Twirl-a-whirl". I am way too old for those rides and Eva just didn't like it. Now we know for next year!

All smiles, right before the treacherous ride began

"Papa, I want this car when I am 16"

"Don't forget about me. I need a set a wheels too!"

Posing in front of a Christmas tree. Can you spot the papa-elf in the background?

Cordova Christmas Party!!

Another Christmas season is upon us, and that means another Cordova Christmas party!! This year we started off the night with an official wine-tasting. Followed by a delicious and fun fondue dinner. We had 4 fondue pots to share amongst the 18 people at the party. Thankfully, everything worked out well. At the end of the night, we all had a great time!

Merry Christmas!!

Lincoln and Oliver getting ready to welcome our guests

Wine and cheese fondue. Yum!

Jane, Adri, Lindsay, and Kevin

Bobby, Tim, Mani, Joe, Christina, and Moni

Adri, me, and Lindsay

Barbara, Matt, Lindsay, Rick, Adri, and Kevin