Trip to Italy

2020 is a big year for us, it marks Moises' 40th birthday and our 10th year anniversary. With that in mind we planned a big trip to celebrate all these wonderful milestones. Our chosen destination was Rome, Italy for a week-long trip with our close friends, James and Rachel. 

While we were there we stayed close to the Pantheon in the heart of Rome. We spent each day exploring the city, walking an average of 10 miles per day. We took a day trip to Pompeii and Sorrento a small town on the Bay of Naples. We also visited St. Peter's tomb and the necropolis. By the end of the trip, there were many running jokes about how many times Jennifer would cry over famous monuments or paintings. Since our visit was in January, it was a very low tourist season, so most of the attractions we visited including the Vatican, were very quiet. It was certainly a wonderful and memorable trip. We look forward to many more fun trips. 

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

 

Abby & Mommy Day

Mom and Abigail have a tradition that when she comes home with straight As on a report card, we go out on an adventure just the two of us. We were a little delayed this time around due to the holidays, but this Saturday, we finally went on our adventure. Abigail chose to go to the local nature center to explore. This is one of her favorite places even though it was freezing outside, she spent some time outside on the playground too. These are special memories for mom and hopefully, Abigail too.

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Happy New Year 2020!

We celebrated the beginning of a new decade with family and friends. We started the evening out at Aunt Paula's and got to visit with Baby DC who looks just like his daddy. We left early and headed home to celebrate ringing in the new year with the girls and Pop & Mumzie. Unfortunately, Pop & Mumzie fell asleep just a bit before midnight and ended up celebrating it on East Coast time! We look forward to a brand new decade together. When looking back we realized that when we rang in the new year 2010 together, we were only dating, childless and living in Texas separately. Now, we are married have two children, a beautiful home and a wonderful life together. This new year is sure to bring in many exciting changes and adventures.

Much Love, Moises & Jennifer

Merry Christmas

It was a very Merry Christmas at the Ledezma house this year. On Christmas Eve we had Uncle Jeff, Pop & Mumzie as our guests and we all watched Santa's journey around the world delivering presents, daddy made hot cocoa and the girls also opened one present each before heading off to bed. On Christmas day the girls opened their presents from Santa and had a special visit from BB in the morning. Then Christmas evening the Linds descended onto Casa Ledezma. We had a great evening and wonderful Christmas!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Abigail's Christmas Wish

The girls don't usually write out a wish list to give to Santa, but this year Abigail wrote one. It included items for herself, which is not a surprise, but also included other wishes as well. She wanted 20 types of dog food for the shelter, 20 dog toys, Love, to not be allergic to cats and to focus better! Mom & dad granted one of her wishes today when we took a 20 lb bag of dog food to the shelter. The girls were both so excited. We are proud of Abigail for asking for gifts to provide for those less fortunate.

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

The Story of Snowflake Cookie

So, both the girls have begged and begged and begged for an Elf on the Shelf. Mom and Daddy are a little old fashioned and just didn't have one for the last 9 Christmases we've had kids. However, both girls are becoming excellent at arguing a point and know just how to get us on their side with "Santa". They kept saying they were worried that he wouldn't know about all their good deeds without an elf. So, long story short, we caved and an elf has been living in our home since earlier this week. The girls named the elf Snowflake Cookie and the first day didn't go so well because Mom knocked the Elf off the shelf, literally! Fortunately, Snowflake Cookie got the needed medical assistance during her overnight visit to the North Pole. We didn't get photos of her bandages and haven't been asked to contribute to medical bills. Snowflake Cookie has also been found drinking hot chocolate, riding a reindeer figurine, making pancakes and sledding. Today the girls came home on the last day of school to find her doing wheelies in a Barbie car on the dining room table! You know, we also promised ourselves that even though we got an elf, we would absolutely not, under any circumstance publish it on the blog. Well, this was just too cute...what have we gotten ourselves into?!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer