Merry Christmas!

The Maxin-Cobos-Schrader family is not sending out Christmas cards this year to our friends and family. Lack of time, commitment, and energy is the reason.

2013 was a wonderful and fulfilling year for us. In January Stiv got a promotion at The Boeing Company, which we had been waiting for for over a year. He now loves his job and his coworkers.  In February we packed up and shipped  off to Peru for a month to celebrate a slew of family birthdays. First was Stiv's older sister, his dad, and lastly, our amazing little girl turned one years old on 3/12. We celebrated with cake and singing and laughter with Stiv's family. We love visiting them and always hate to say goodbye.

Lucia celebrating her Abuelo's birthday in Peru, February 2013. With her Abuela and new cousin, Fabbia.

After we got back home to the states, I (Rosie) finally got a great job (after looking for a year!) as a manager at a local nonprofit, which allows me to work mostly from home while still building my career. The best part is that I get to spend unlimited time with my daughter. What could be better?

This year was also the year Stiv and I both rang in our 30th birthdays. We did this in style with a family vacation to Kauai. It was all of our first time going to Hawaii and it was a wonderful chance to lay on the beach (or, pool) and enjoy doing absolutely nothing. 

 

Stiv and Lucia watching the sunrise on Kauai.

And finally, as we close out the year. We have exciting news to share. Baby #2 is on its way! Estimated due date is Memorial Day Weekend (May). We can't wait to watch Lucia welcome her little bro or sis into this world and have a forever friend to play with.