Let it snow...

Most of Europe, including places far south like Provence and Spain, was "blessed" by record amounts of snow this past week! It's been fun to re-discover the joys of snow with Luke, who loves to throw snowballs but hates having snowballs thrown at him! Truth be told, I'm a bit tired of the snow now (week 3) - no one knows how to drive in the snow here, there are very few snowplows to clear and salt the roads, and people don't clear their sidewalks, making walking around the city a treacherous affair. I almost miss the rain!

Also this week: Lydia turned 1 month old! She's doing great, plumping up a bit more every day.

Winding up the throwing arm


Putting snow in my bucket


I'm 1 month old!

LYDIA!!

Most of you know already that Lydia Davina Melitha Tiersky was brought into this world on December 11, 2009 at 9:03am. The birth went superbly well, as well as the recovery afterwards. Lydia is now four weeks old and is an easy-going baby. We are thrilled to have her around! Big brother Luke is adjusting, sometimes nicely sometimes not, to having a little sister.

Here are a few of our favorite pictures:

Hanging out at the hospital


The proud papa, just minutes after the birth


Luke eating my lunch at the hospital, with Lydia happily snoozing in her crib


Day 3 - she's a good sleeper


US passport ID picture


Luke and Alex playing in the snow on our balcony. We've been getting record snowfall here!