Baby Ali

Marriage and babies. I guess it's the stage of life me and my friends are all in. It's a happy stage. There is always something to celebrate...and take bad pictures of. I know you are all secretly hoping I'll finally sign up for a photography class so you won't have to endure anymore of these iPhone pictures. Eventually. Due to the faux tsunami last Saturday, I was unable to pay a proper visit to the hospital to meet Lena's newest arrival. I had to wait almost an entire week! Yesterday, I was able to meet baby Ali for the first time. Welcome to the world little guy! He is just as sweet as a baby can be, and big sister Danya is tickled pink (literally) to be around this big bundle of joy (way to go on eight plus pounds of baby!). Mom is doing well and even enjoyed chocolate pudding filled cupcakes I brought. Congratulations...he's a keeper.

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Anonymous said…
Mahalo for the wonderful visit and fantastic cupcakes! I'm so glad Ali got to meet Aunty Larisa. No, the pics aren't that bad :) Love, lena
March 5, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Larisa said…
Yes, but Lena you are sleep deprived...your idea of good pictures (and cupcakes) might be skewed! :-)
March 8, 2010 at 10:41 AM

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