Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Meeting friends and family

Mara is making the rounds with playdates.  Here visiting our friends Maia & Paul, Emily, Will (both 4), and Sarah (8) who introduced her to the finer aspects of American culture: donuts!!





It's so wonderful to see other kids care for her and take her under their wing.  Clare loves that Sarah calls Mara "the baby".



This past weekend was a big one for us:  Mara met her grandparents and her Auntie Linda and Uncle Mark.  Here at the airport with Nona and Grandpa.




During their visit, we drove to Santa Cruz to listen to the yukes.  Everyone had a ball - the weather was perfect and music & dancing infectious.  Mara is very musical; strumming the yuke while she played in the sand.   Here with her grandparents together!


Sitting with Grandpa and Mommy, wearing her Hello Kitty raincoat and umbrella that Nona & Grandpa gave her.  The rain won't come soon enough!


Meeting Auntie Linda and Uncle Mark in front of our house.  Having her meet her family still brings tears to Clare's eyes.  It's such a special moment, bringing joy to everyone's lives!


Here the Szluk family together at Santana Row.



And another with Cousin Max.


The weekend with family was fun (but exhausting).  After the grandparents, we were happy to have a date-night out, with Auntie Janelle watching Mara.  Here, the two happy souls together!



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