our first family picture (07.02.09)

My husband was deployed when Arianna was born. I had a C-section so my doctor adviced me not to drive for at least 6 weeks (i think?). Tony was going to be home 2 weeks after i had Arianna. He asked me if I was going to pick him up at the airport and I told him I can't. After a few days later, I've decided to drive to the airport and surprised him. I think it was the very first time I surprised my husband. I am really not good on surprising him but this time I succeeded. I was just grateful nothing bad happened when i drove to the airport. I was so happy Tony finally saw Arianna. He held her and didn't move. I told him "it's ok to move." lol

first family picture

5 days old (06.23.09)

My friend Angel took the photos. She and her kids went to our house on my birtday last year. She made yummy bowtie pasta and dessert. She even bought me a cake! I am so grateful for having a friend like her.