Greeting to you all!
It has been a while since I've last written, but things have just been SO busy! Here is a short update on what has been happening lately.
My sister Laura was expecting to deliver her little girl on March 5, but God had other plans. She had some pregnancy issues that left her in the hospital for 2 weeks! It was a time of waiting and wondering when little Maya would make her appearance. We were all praying that she would at least make it to 34 weeks and she did! On January 26, 2010 my new niece Maya Nicole was born!! She was 4.7 lbs and 18" long and totally healthy. She stayed in the NCIU for about 6 days and then was able to go home to her very excited parents. Because she was due on my birthday, her middle name is Nicole after me. I cannot tell you what an honor it is to have a niece with part of my name! I so look forward to being a very involved Auntie! Here are some pictures that I got to take of little Maya when she was a few weeks old. Couldn't you just eat her up!!
Our Little Princess
She is gonna be a Latin dancer, just like her mama! Snap it out Maya...
The little sweet pea!
She's is smirking already!
Another sweet surprise was that my dad was here visiting during my birthday. It was his first time meeting his second granddaughter. Here is dad and Maya.
On my actual birthday my dad and Laura and me got to go and hang out in St. Augustine. It was a bit chilly, but I love walking around on St. George Street and shopping and strolling. It was a great day! Here is a pic of me and my dad. There is no question that I am his daughter! =)
It's a bit ironic that Laura and I both went into teaching and are now both trying to do something else. I really did enjoy my time as a teacher, but it is time to do something else for a time. Laura feels the same way. 
Sometimes I still cannot believe that I am 32, but I am learning to just enjoy the ride! God has brought so much healing and growth in my life and I am so thankful for every blessing and trial. I look forward to this year and all that it has in store! Hope you are enjoying your year.....wherever you find yourself!
