Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas!

Santa Lukasz wishes everybody a very Merry Christmas! 

We're spending the holiday together at home, just enjoying our time as a family. Unfortunately, I have caught a cold. The weather is dreary, so I don't feel so bad not leaving the house. I do feel bad that we won't be going to church for the holiday. I don't believe I've ever missed mass on Christmas. But we can celebrate the real meaning of Christmas here, together. Steve awoke with a sore throat this morning too, so our goal is to keep the baby from getting sick. Hopefully staying in tonight will help. We've got lots of good food, cookies, champagne, wine and presents for Lukasz to open! We'll put on some festive music, plug in the tree, light a fire and relax! We'll also talk to Grammy & Pappy, Aunt Noelle, Unkie Brian and Cousin Breckin this evening. 
We wish we could be celebrating in person with them. Maybe next year? 

Wishing everyone all the blessings of the season. Merry Christmas! 

Baby Lukasz


Is 5 weeks old today! It's hard to believe. He's getting so big and changing so much. Here are some photos we had taken a few weeks ago by a photographer. 

Friday, December 5, 2008

LJ's Two Week Check-up

We took Lukasz to the pediatrician for his two-week check up on Wednesday, 12/4. He's doing great and growing like a little weed! He's grown two inches, now 22. And he's up to 8 lbs 10 oz! 


Saying Goodbye to Grammy and Pappy

Love you and see you soon! 

Playing with Grammy and Pappy

Happy Thanksgiving 2008!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! It was a very nice day. Grammy and Pappy were here to make dinner for us...Pappy makes the BEST turkey and stuffing! We had a nice, relaxing day. Lukasz enjoyed hanging out (in his little "Baby's First Thanksgiving" onesie that he thoughtfully received as a gift from Wendy Tyrrell.) 

Grammy and Pappy left the next day. We're sad and we miss them. We look forward to seeing them in January, but we wish we were closer and could visit more often. Lukasz is growing so quickly. He's looking more and more like a little boy every day. 

About Me

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Holly Staszel Berecz is a freelance journalist and PR professional noted for her experience in the kitchen and bath industry. She is a regular contributor to Kitchen + Bath Business Magazine and author of a monthly “High Tech Home” column appearing in SoCal, Twin Cities and Denver Spaces magazines. She has executed successful promotional campaigns and projects for companies including Snaidero USA, SieMatic, Blanco America, Avonite Surfaces, Eos Surfaces, and numerous kitchen and bath showrooms and interior designers across the U.S. Contributions to other publications include Wood Digest, WoodIQ.com and Bath & Kitchen Design Ideas, the official publication of the Bath & Kitchen Buying Group. A dedicated Penn State alum and fan, Holly resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband Steve and their two children. She enjoys yoga, photography and recognizing design that makes her smile.

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve
The Alamo January 2008

Holly & Steve Christmas 2007

Holly & Steve Christmas 2007
At the Fashion Island Christmas tree.

Holly, Steve & the Nittany Lion

Holly, Steve & the Nittany Lion
The Alamo Bowl January 2008

Breckin Henry Vilella

Breckin Henry Vilella
Easter Sunday 2008

Napa Valley

Napa Valley
A beautiful mustard field in Napa Valley reminds us that Spring has sprung.

We Want the Lion!

We Want the Lion!
Holly, Steve & Baby with the Nittany Lion

Old Main

Old Main

Breckin and Unkie Steve

Breckin and Unkie Steve

Family Vacation

Family Vacation
Sunset Beach, NC

Turtle Time

Turtle Time

Breckin on the beach

Breckin on the beach

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve

Holly & Steve