astrid takes a train to see anna in the nutcracker

Another fun trip to Richmond, this time to see the Nutcracker.  Anna was a ginger kid, and she did a fantastic job in the first performance!  Cameras were not allowed in the theater, but I got a few decent phone photos from the trip.

After the performance at Commercial Taphouse...

A little Shockoe Slip action at Urban Farmhouse...

            

And the Canal Walk...

And home again on the train...

The Eldeibs spend Thanksgiving in Richmond

Thanks to the Pletchers, we had a relaxing Thanksgiving in Richmond with Anna.  We have so much to be thankful for!  Before the trip...
     

Ahmmad's mom made us matching outfits...

 

      

A day on the town, thrift shopping and enjoying sandwiches at Cask Cafe and ice cream at Bev's...

And, finally, brunch at Kuba Kuba...

Astrid has her first visitor

Ahmmad's mother came to stay with us for a week after Astrid was born.  She was so helpful and sweet, I didn't want her to leave!  We didn't take enough photos, but here are a few.  Astrid's first bath was pretty exciting...

astrid zayna eldeib has arrived!

On November 13 at 4:26 p.m., Astrid made her grand entrance into the world!  She was born at home, after only 2 or so hours of more pain than I could have ever imagined!  Before and after the pain...

I honestly didn't think I could do it for about 5 minutes, at the exact moment when I had no other choice!  But, everything worked like it was supposed to and now we have a beautiful baby girl.  She was 7 lbs. 6 oz. and has gained nearly a pound since she was born!  I am so proud of her, and I can't wait to show her off!  Here are pictures I keep promising...