1st birthday

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY FRANCIS!!!
January 5, 2009

Go Chargers!

On Saturday we were invited over to Tommy's cousins house. John made us fish (Mahi Mahi) and chicken tacos while we watched the football game. "They were the best fish tacos I have ever eaten" said Tommy. That means A LOT if you know my husband. :) John also made his own corn salsa and secret white sauce (sour cream, spices, hot sauce, and more!) thanks again John and Rachel!!! We can't wait to come back for more :)

Jodi's baby shower

the girls that made it all happen...

It's a boy! I helped my friends at church set up my new best friend's baby shower. I had never met Jodi until the baby shower. My friends kept saying that we have so much in common and would be best of friends. Her theme as you can see is jungle animals. I loved the centerpieces and table settings. They were so cute! And now I have a new best friend!!!

chocolate cake with chocolate pudding filling
w/Reese's peanut butter cups sprinkled on top...delicious!!!

family visits san diego

My sister flew down from Portland, Oregon for our nephew's 1st birthday. Here are a few pics while she was here.

my mom and Eddie's best friend, Francis, and Sean

Francis and his new ride

happy new year!!!

2009!!!

sightseeing

My brother drove down from Sacramento for Christmas and to be with the family. While he was here we decided to go to the Zoo and Sea World. I think the rest of California had the same idea. With it being Christmas and San Diego hosting the Holiday Bowl the parks were really crowded, but we made the best of it.

family christmas

The Saturday after Christmas Tommy's extended family gets together and celebrates Christmas. We have a delicious breakfast at 8:30 and the children under the age of 18 open their stockings around 10am. Then we exchange presents. (We pick names the year before so we have a year to think of what to get the family member we chose). This year I filled the stockings. The stocking are handmade and decorated to the uniqueness of each child. There are now 8 cousins who live in San Diego under the age of 18. We hang out until around 2pm. For lunch we make ham sandwiches, if we're hungry. It's a fun time to be with family, play games, and eat!!!