5 Weeks and Counting!

We have had quite a wonderful five weeks! Aiden is doing very well and we are entertained everyday. Amine's brother and sister were just here to meet the little guy. We are looking forward to his dad coming also. It has been so nice to have family and friends around during this exciting time. Here are some recent photos with his aunt and uncle! The last one is of his Superbowl outfit, hence the football shirt. Amine went to Louisiana State University so we had to root for Louisiana! Yeah New Orleans Saints! :) Enjoy!

19 days old...:)

It is hard to believe that our little boy is already 19 days old! We are doing very well and adjusting wonderfully to parenthood! It has been amazing so far!! Friends and family have been able to visit and meet our little guy. Amine's brother comes in tonight from Morocco. His sister arrives next week with her boyfriend from Spain. We are very excited.

We had some pictures taken and would love to share them with you. Terri Zollinger was the photographer and also a parent of one of my sweet students from last year.

To view the pictures go to:

http://www.terrizphoto.com/

Click "client viewing"

Click Aiden Berrada

password is "Melissa"

Then you have to type in your email.

Enjoy!!

Lots of love to all!!

Welcome Aiden Riley Berrada!!

Our newest addition came into our family this past Sunday. What a neat birthday 1-10-10! Aiden Riley Berrada was born at 3:11pm weighing 7lbs. 5oz. and 20 inches long. We had a great experience. The delivery was very smooth thanks to our good friend Amy Lowell!

Here is the link to our hospital photos:

http://www.our365.com/NewbornPortraits/BabyDetail.aspx?birthid=1a80a605-d97a-49c9-875a-399cf6f641f8

My parents and sister have been with us and we have appreciated the support. It has been a very special few days and a great start to the new year. We will keep you posted as Aiden continues to grow and entertain us!!

Love to all!!

Melissa, Amine & Aiden :)

Happy Holidays!

We wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! There is much to be thankful for in the Berrada family as 2009 comes to an end. Amine and I did not send out holiday cards this year because in a matter of weeks we will be sending out a birth announcement card! :) Please know that we are thinking of all of you and wishing you the best in 2010. Happy Holidays to all!

Here are a couple photos of us at Epcot. We watched the candlelight processional, which Whoopi Goldberg was narrating. It was truly amazing. We also got to see Christmas lights at their finest around Disney.

36 weeks pregnant this week!! In the home stretch! Can't wait!

Baby Shower

We had a great weekend. My parents were in town for a long weekend. We got to celebrate Christmas early this year because I will certainly not be flying up to Michigan! :) We had two baby showers this week. One at work and one hosted by my good friend Amy. Amy is also the one who will deliver our little bundle of joy! It was great to see so many friends and our little one got spoiled!! My very talented mother made adorable cupcakes with little baby faces on them. She is so talented!! Special thanks to Amy, Angie, Lisa, Kathy and Carla for throwing me such a great shower! We are in the home stretch!!! Yeah!!!

Lots To Be Thankful For!

On November 19, Amine and I celebrated our three year anniversary!! How time flies! Every year keeps getting better! We went away to Miami to celebrate our anniversary and get in a little relaxation before the holidays/arrival of our little one. We feel so blessed to hit the 8 month mark! Everything is going well and we are very excited to meet Baby Berrada!

Some of our pictures include watching the view on South Beach, standing on the steps of Versace's house and an updated "belly shot". Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are thankful for all of you!!! :)

Proud to be an American...:)

Today Amine was sworn in as one of the newest American Citizens!! Now he is Moroccan/American at heart :) It was such a moving experience. There were 99 people sworn in from 44 countries. Due to my pregnant hormones, I was quite emotional to say the least! I am so proud of him and how hard he has worked to get to this point. What a great year for the Berrada Family!!