RIBEIRO

Jonas and Nadia are growing by leaps and bounds. Jonas can skate on his own, more like a cautious shuffle, but he is still able to move down the ice. He loves hockey, swimming, soccer, riding his bike, the train, going to the park, watching races, kissing Nadia good night, and playing with his buddies - (Mommy's work interferes with this social life). He has been saying when he grows up he wants to be race car driver. He often surprises us with his abilities and language skills: puzzles, letters and numbers are easy for him now, left and right, dominos his favorite game and Cars card games. He can often be heard saying "I told you", "nice job Mommy/Daddy", "I need privacy/quiet time", loves popcorn and Wendy's burgers (an occasional treat) "my tummy's rumbling" then "my belly's full". Nadia's vocabulary includes many words, phrases and songs: Mu-mee, Da-dee, Jona, Grampa, Zeezee, Aunti, o-tay, foo (food), i-cream, pa

Night skiing with Dino Pereira. Nice view - thanks bro!

Nothing beats the winter blues like sunny beach with Grandpa and Zeezee, Auntie Drea and Uncle Ryan, hammocks, Zucaritas, dancing shoes, serenade/stealing the show, sand castles, poolsides, daiquiris, cowboy hats, sombreros, siesta en la playa - muy bueno!

Some of the great memories from this winter: Santa, outdoor skating, Avosi and Avasi visiting (and taking care of us) just hangin' out, laughing out loud, skating lessons, great food, snow days, curling up with a good book, Canucks, pig tails, a new car, newer PJs, dancing shoes...