"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on Mar 22nd, 2008
DH’s birthday was celebrated with Dado, Dada, and Antee Sara at Azteca. We had fun being together and enjoying the tortilla bar, celebratory beverages, and yummy food! Dado showing off the stylish comb Antee Sara picked up at the Japanese dollar store…
Posted in FAMILY on Feb 23rd, 2008
I thought it would be fun to take the boys to the zoo. We had not been in a long time, and decided to go. I chose Monday, and invited "Dada" (Esperanza) and Ant-ee Sara to join us. Oops. Wrong Monday. President’s Day! All of Seattle decided to visit the zoo! (That’s not entirely true. […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jan 30th, 2008
I spent a week on Maui, this time without kids! DH and I decided this year to divide an conquer so we could each have a week of solid rest and reflection. DH went to Maui in December and I went last week. I stayed with my aunt, uncle, mother, and cousin in a condo. […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jan 7th, 2008
We left the wet, dreary days of Washington and headed for the pristine snowlands of Idaho! Grandma Margaret spoiled us with six days of incredible cooking, Grandma and Grandpa treated us to a horse drawn sleigh ride, and we got to play everyday in perfect snow! Grandma and boys… ‘A’ and ‘R’ received easels and […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 27th, 2007
The boys were excited to open their stockings Christmas morning, then head to Seattle to spend Christmas Day with Dado and Dada. Esperanza surprised us with stockings of our own at their place! She even custom decorated and personalized them! Esperanza made this darling little nativity scene for her mantle Esperanza and a pretty wood […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 27th, 2007
We attended our church’s candlelight service on Christmas Eve. The boys sand two songa and wre adorable. I could not get a decent shot…’A’ is top center, and ‘R’ is just below him. After the service, we all drove to my mom’s condo for a delicious dinner and lots of presents!
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 26th, 2007
Last year, kind of out of necessity, we moved into the Westin Bellevue for three nights after spending five nights with no electricity. We enjoyed our time so much we decided to repeat this year! The boys loved jumping from bed to bed… The first night, I got to enjoy appetizers and dessert with our […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 26th, 2007
We spent Saturday with my Dad and Stepmom at their beautiful home in Olympia. My brother, Devin, and niece, KK… ‘R’ and Grandpa Gary… Devin and niece, P… Grandma and Grandpa with A and R… We were spoiled agian this year with gifts. The boys received (among many other things) a castle with these fabulous […]
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 18th, 2007
Antee Sara came over last night with her friend, James, visiting from Utah. She brought shirts from London. The boys love them!!
Posted in FAMILY on Dec 17th, 2007
My cousins held a holiday party. Our whole family from my Dad’s side enjoyed each other’s company and marveedl at the gorgeous new kitchen and bathrooms my cousins just completed. Re-defining "Ebony and Ivory". This is me and DH (just back from Maui). My Aunt Dee, my Grandpa Jerry, and my Dad The youngest cousins My cousin, […]