Laura, surrounding herself with her favorite good luck charms, including a necklace from her Uncle Juan, an elephant (on your left) from her Aunt Sibyl, and a brand new panda from her friend and my friend Chris.

Christmas Day at Tia Cotes. Ricardo was taking the picture.

Tio and Tia and the kids (David is a kid)

CC getting hugs from Tia Cote and Uncle Leonard.

One of my favorite events: the annual Build a Bear trip in Tampa, with the cousins.

Yeast rolls to accompany the New Years Eve crab cakes!

Laura and David painting her new bedroom on New Years Eve.