Elitch Gardens, summer 2012.

Memorial Weekend: family bbq (MAY 4th) putt putt (MAY 28)

We had a fantastic surprise visit of relatives dropping by on May 4th. We love them so much. They called the instant they hit town and we were off on a whirlwind of adventure... dropped everything: including people left work, left the blood-work lab and the movies, and went to their hotel. We met for happy hour(s); chatted, connected, had lots of Pepsi and lots of food. The next day was a BBQ at my house... we had to buy a new grill ... the other one had bit the dust a few weeks before.  We intended to buy one for Father's Day~but heck we got it a bit early.

We also stopped by the area Putt-Putt over the weekend to kick off summer, the 4 newest had never been!!! 3 holes-in-one, fun times.

Eleven Candles

Hannah, blowing out eleven candles... This cake was sooo delicious. Can you believe I have been blessed to see this girl wish upon a wish of a birthday cake for 4 years at 'home' now... she makes my wishes come true. <3

Aunt Heather sent these extremely expensive hooked on phonics book and DVD sets for Bella and Deanna...
I made Hannah open it for her gift... just so we could organize it. :))

Here is what Aunt Heather and the boys really gave  Hannah--- F A S H I O N!!
OMG! the girl is in heaven. Best Birthday EVER she said! 

Grandpa Jack made Hannah this Jewelry box from his new wood working skill he has acquired... it is awesome.
Grandma filled it with bracelets from a family heirloom, and 50c in the drawer. 

all the kids actually had another box to open to ring in holidays; including Chinese New Year this weekend.. which just happened to be Hannah's birthday as well...
LOOK AT Bella's FACE, she totally loves the fact she gets to open a gift... she has not had her birthday in her forever  family yet,... so this was so awesome for her.... 'FOR ME SHE SAYS"!! :)

She was sooo Happy and again her baby'cutes stole the Birthday girls glory!

and... she sleeps with all these as well...
she absolutely loves the Little People Car' and she has a 'Dora Kitchen' so these green pans are right up her alley.
Thanks Dolly.

Happy Year of the Dragon 2012!

2012!!!



I hope it will be that kind of year too Bella!




Happy New year Girls.




It is going to be a fun one.





Seriously Fun.

 

...and to all a good night.

Deanna's first Christmas... bring her a baby doll please.

after you open a gift, you play the part of an elf and bring a gift to someone else...

and Bella, proud to show you hers and Deanna's baby dolls match. :)

Hannah was next with her tower of gifts from Santa...

oooh, Hellooo Kitty!

Awhh Teenagers!

mommy got $2 bills and Celine Dion Parfume. :O)

Tebow Nation, for Jacob.

yummy!, but don't tell grandma or the dentist.

Thanks Grandma and pa!

James shows the kids how to get excited!

Lots of Kids Crafts. :)

A sun catcher from Hannah. "Hope and Love", what more could we want!!!

First Christmas' are grand. Right Deanna!!!

ahhh, brothers Athena-- Gotta love the funny ones.

Baby love. Christmas is awesome.

Lots of hugs here!

From my sister Heather and her family. The ancient form of Chinese art-- painted from the inside!
Beautiful. Thank you sis.

Helping with Christmas Dinner.

Even the littlest!

Nothing fancy, but it is all ours.

Our Christmas Ham, --it came out delicious.

And the famous Christmas Banana wafer pudding. Yum.

Merry Christmas to all...and to all a good night!!