Alma's 4th Birthday Party at School

Breaking our homemade pinata

MAKING A PINATA!

A Night at a Cabin

Tia Anjali's Wedding

 Hiking around Bellingham. Beautiful!

 Picnic the day before the wedding

 The flower kids

The happy couple after the ceremony

Oaxaca

 Alma loved going to the Guelaguetza, an annual celebration of the dance and culture from the various regions of the state of Oaxaca 

 Lots of sweets in Mexico, and therefore, lots of smiles.

 Valentina meets her Abuelo Gustavo

Taking a break from some serious playing

 Visiting an ENORMOUS tree with family

 Abuela Cris and Alma crackin' up

 Valen with Tio Gustavo

 Valen and Tia Alejandra

 Alma loved her first horseback ride

 When you visit once a year, you get a birthday party no matter what time of year!

Valentina knows how to have a good time

Eclipse, 1st Birthday

Valentina at Nine Months

She has 8 teeth! 4 on top, 4 on bottom

Train Ride

Alma and Grandma went on an adventure: A train ride to Sacramento. they left in the morning, went to a train museum and out to lunch in Sac, and then came how in the afternoon. Alma was so excited! Nice work Grandma.

Valentina was excited even though she didn't get to go. That's just how she is.

Valentina experiences the wonders of sitting up

Can you believe this is the best shot out of 20? At least my daffodils cooperated.

Dude.

Valentina helping clean out the garage.