Watching the video Anna brought for CC as a bday present. All were entranced.

A bday swing.

CCs bday cake.

CC really really loves her new Blue from Abuela and Tia Terre.

CC loves her new Blue she got from Abuela and Tia Terre.

We celebrated CC's bday at Macaroni Grill, with David, Katie and Amy (Mariposa teachers) Laura, CC, Anna and Prissy, friends of Laura's.

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.

Lea, MK, Carissa, relaxing with former company members Hannah and Kristen

Last minute strategy session before performing

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock!

Final pose

Three pals waiting to dance, passing time by doing a "maturity" quiz that Priscilla brought.

One of my favorite Christmas decorations.

My new favorite wine glass at my new standup workstation in the library.