If you've given up on our blog, don't give up just yet. Our blog went on a brief hiatus, but it's back now, and with any luck will continue to publish on an ongoing sporadic basis.
Here are some pictures from December (and thereabouts) of the kids:
Bianca bundled up for a day out in the California "cold" weather
Rebekah and Bianca in front of the tree
Decorating the tree (the kids insisted on wearing costumes while we decorated)
Ben with a strange look on his face while hugging cousin Gabriella
Rebekah taking a break from iceskating with girlfriends 
Ben (again with strange look on his face) with Rebekah at the Jelly Belly Factory
The Pinolis partying hard to bring in the new year
Our little sweetheart sitting up all on her own