Back in May...Memorial Day

Though May was a month of celebrating special events (MBA graduation and us becoming American citizens), we also spent a day visiting the graves of loved ones who are no longer with us. This is life; a mixture of good and bad, happy and sad... For the past 7 years, we have visited Jonathan David's grave every Memorial day, but this year, for the first time, we also visited Nena's grave. How we miss her! Luke was sleeping in the car when we went to visit Jonathan David's grave, but he was awake for Nena's...

We brought red roses, which was Nena's favorite flower...

Back in May... Jonny's MBA graduation!

Time to catch up on blog posts...

Back in May, we also celebrated Jonny's MBA graduation! After 3 and a half years of hard work and dedication, it is finished! We had a wonderful time celebrating with my mother and Stephen who came from Portugal just to participate in the graduation. It was so special that Daniel was old enough to participate and remember the momentous occasion. Daniel is so happy there is no more night school! Luke stayed home with a baby sitter...

 

We are so proud of you Jonny and so thankful to God that through the MBA, you have been able to leave the lab and find a career that you are much more happy with! Jonny will be starting a new position at the National Cancer Institute, NIH, in August which will allow him to use more of what he learned during the MBA.

Jonny enjoyed the cocktail after the ceremony!

MB: Celebrating 14 years of marriage today!

Fourteen years ago today, I walked down the aisle of HTB in London, and married my best friend from high school. I believed I was making the right choice; thankfully today, I KNOW I made the right choice. Jonny is the love of my life, my other half, my soul mate. Together we are one; together we are complete. There is no better husband or father for our children. I thank God for protecting our marriage and keeping us growing closer in oneness and intimacy. I love you darls!! Happy 14th anniversary!!

My Daddy's Visit...

One week ago today, my Daddy returned home to Brasilia after spending 2 wonderful weeks with us. We are missing you so much vovo Daddy!! It was so lovely to have him around, to see him with his two grandsons, for him to meet Luke as a baby for the first time, and just to have him be part of our daily lives for a little. Time flew by and I wish he had stayed longer, but I am grateful. We had some sweet moments together last Sunday morning; the boys were in a great mood and these photos captured the love... :)

Daniel makes Luke laugh so much!

Luke puts everything in his mouth and this time it was my dad's watch!

We love you so much vovo Daddy and are so thankful that we got to enjoy you recently! Thank you again for coming!  Beijos com saudades e amor sempre!

MB: Christiane's visit!

Yesterday, my childhood friend from Brazil visited us and it was so wonderful to see her again after 13 years and meet her two daughters! Daniel had so much fun playing with Manuela (7) and Julia (5). Chris, muito obrigada pela linda visita; adoramos!!

MB: Luke's 9 month check-up

Yesterday, my dad joined us at Luke's 9 month check-up. Thankfully he is doing well and is a big baby, just like his big brother: his height is in the 90th percentile and his weight, 80th (22 pounds). Luke has been having a bad cough for a few weeks and we think it's because of continued reflux, so we have restarted the medication and hopefully it will clear up soon. Enjoy the cute photos!