Thursday, January 3, 2008

Christmas Surprise

A month before Christmas, we found a way so head back to Cali for quick Christmas visit. This was Steve's first visit back since our move in mid July and his parents (esp. mom) were glad to see him in the flesh. Here are some highlights from our brief trip.

We shared Christmas morning with Steve's familySteve's pops and Molly (a.k.a. Mullet)

June bride Erin and her fiance (our future brother-in-law) Caleb. Thus, our next trip to Cali will be in June of '08 Steve's mom (Pam) and Caleb cleaning up morning dishes. Steve was glad to have his mom's breakfast while visiting Cali.




We then headed out to my parents house. Fortunately, our parents live in adjacent towns (Modesto and Ripon) so it's easy to go to and fro.

Awesome niece Olivia just cut her tresses and is excited to get into some Christmas loot! The girls receive three gifts from both sets of grandparents as Christ received three gifts from the wise men.

Adorable and spirited niece Windsor with a happy face.

Couldn't help but snatch this shot- she jumped up immediately after the camera clicked with a smile and wanted to see the pic.


Sis-in-law Cat -a.k.a. world's #1 best stay at home mom. The girls are wonderful and fun to be around thanks to Cat's t.l.c. and prayer. Keep up the terrific work!!!!


Grammy with the girls


Papa and Windsor


Bee and Cat chillin'

Windsor's tricycle was replaced by a bicycle with training wheels. The look on her face when Papa brought it into the house as priceless- the best look of surprise I've seen in a long time!


Windsor and 'liv rode the new bike for quite some time. At one point, Windsor invited 'liv to ride her new bike. As if sharing a moment on her new bike wasn't enough, they slapped air fives! I hope our kids will have such hearts.

Pam had given the girls disposable digital cameras and ready made scrapbooks. They enjoyed taking pics. 'Liv documented Windsor's first moments outside on her new bike.


Future artist and leader of America


Great to see my parents! The beauty of lounging on Christmas Day!

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