It is official, in less than one month we will be traveling home to California. We have been looking forward to this for quite some time now....
It is quite interesting the things you don't realize you've taken for granted when you are out of your comfort zone. It's been a year for me since I've been in the states and a little over a year for DH. This is the longest time I have gone without seeing my mom, dad, brother...close friends. It will be so sweet to be in everyones company again and especially can't wait for all of them to meet Zoe. She's an amazing little person that has changed my life so much..I look at her sometimes and ask myself if she is real. I would have never imagined something so precious and being so lucky to call her mine. Life truly is amazing. I also think back to a year ago this time at where I was, what I was doing, how i was feeling, etc. It just reminds me to never forget where I came from. Never to forget to always thank God for bringing me through the darkness that once consumed me...and to thank God for second chances. Now, I look at Zoe, at DH and am just filled with love and joy and happiness in my heart that I will never let go and will cherish with all my being! This Christmas I am not asking for or expecting any presents from family and friends....just being with everyone and spending time with people I love so dearly will be the best Christmas gift ever! It will be hard to top this Christmas. So look out California, Team Parra Sicily is coming home!!
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| Baby Leah, 3 months |
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| First Christmas 1983 |
You were an adorable baby just like your daughter..so cute!!
ReplyDeletethis will certainly be a very special Christmas and we'll be tracking your flights every single moment, the day counting has already begun.
These experiences of life show us what is important, what to hold tight to..and what to let go of.
We are grateful for the happiness and blessings you've both been given, this is a very special time of life - your life can be an example for Zoe, she'll look to you both her entire life.
i had a bit more chub on me though...haha. We are also counting down the days until we are home!! I fantasize about arriving at LAX and seeing you and Steve waiting for us and me handing you Zoe and seeing you squish her so so tight!! I can't wait..I don't think I will be able to sleep for the first week!!!
ReplyDeleteReally cute baby pic, Leah! We're really looking forward to seeing Team Sicily!!
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