Closing of the Year

Before we leave the old year for the new year, I thought I'd share some professional pictures we had taken before Christmas.  We take a gazillion photos of Leah, but since our family is all back east, there's no one to take photos of the whole family.  Leah decided that the day we paid someone to take photos would be the day she would not crack a smile.  Oh well.  Here are some of our best shots.

Go Seminoles!

As I look toward 2012, I am nothing but excited.  There are so many changes ahead for the Aaron Family.  I am bitter-sweet about leaving California.  There are so many wonderful friends I've made here that I just hate to leave.  I wish I could take them all with me.  And there are so many amazing things to do in L.A. that I will miss.  But I am looking forward to a simpler life closer to family back in Georgia.  And when I think about that, I just can't wait to get there.

And just before the closing of the year, Leah squeezed in one more milestone for 2011.  Tonight as we were preparing for bed, she laughed for the first time (video footage to come).  This was beyond a giggle - it was a full belly laugh complete with belly jiggles.  It was the most adorable little cackle I've ever heard and it was the perfect way to end the year. 

We wish everyone a healthy and happy new year!

Aaron Family - Malibu, CA - 2011