Friday, July 29, 2011

Lari's 8th Birthday!

Friday was Larissa's 8th Birthday.....how time has flown by!  Today, the girls came to work with Mom, Veronica.  We met them for dinner, cake and then will bring them home to spend the night with us...

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We arrived at the Old San Francisco Steakhouse....

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There is a wedding going on and the photographer is taking pictures of The Bride & Groom outside....

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The girls are up in Mom's office and Lari is showing us what all she has received for her Birthday...

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She is so excited with all the dolls she has gotten!

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I can tell we will have a great time with them!

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Seems like Lari has grown up so fast...have so many memories with her!

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They show us a plaque Veronica has just received.  This is in recognition of her founding the Absolutely Delicious Catering Company and owning the Old San Francisco Steakhouse.  This is an awesome tribute and she has earned this recognition.  She is such a hard worker and has accomplished so much.  Very proud of You, Veronica.

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On to our table to have dinner where Grandpa and I have set out the cake, balloons and presents....

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Our Waiter took our picture.  We had wonderful service....

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Time to open presents....she said she got just what she wanted (It makes it so easy when they tell you what they want)!

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Time to swing!  We all sang to her....

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Veronica comes down to meet us....and we are waiting for Dad, too.

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Beautiful Family!  We are so proud of them all!

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Time to cut the cake....Lari is making her wish.

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Happy Birthday, Mamacita!  Love you a whole bunch!

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Then the bride comes to get on the swing.....

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This swing is at the bar; the Swing Girl is trying to help her up on the swing!

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We are now leaving so I ask the Swing Girls to pose with Larissa and Arianna....

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Now at home playing with dolls....trying to braid the dolls' hair.

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Saturday afternoon just playing around the house....Another wonderful weekend with The Girls!

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Until next time!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Thursday & Friday

We made plans to meet Jeanie at Granny D's Restaurant in Sattler for lunch.  We gather for a picture before we leave the coach....

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We've known Jeanie for a few years now.  She has been very instrumental in helping Manuel with his cancer struggle.  She has been our guide and we are forever thankful to her. 

Her husband, Greg, was not able to come meet with us.  He was at work.   I would say this was a celebration of Manuel's good medical report.  It was great to see Jeanie.

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Jeanie gave Lari and Ari some animal crackers to feed the deer and they did.  The deer came even closer....

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Great idea....The Girls loved this!

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The girls are out gathering their rocks and shells collected....I'm looking through the window.

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The next morning we begin our trip home...

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Manuel enjoying his drive in the hill country....

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Lari co-pilots for Grandpa...

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Arianna and I sit back and relax. 

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We watched "Nemo" as we head home....

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We had a wonderful week with the Girls.  Until next time!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Wednesday at Canyon Lake

We had reserved a small fishing boat today so we headed out to the Marina.

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Off we go for four hours.....

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Ready to load our fishing equipment and picnic lunch...

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Arianna....

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Larissa.....

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Grandpa....

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It is so beautiful out here....

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Good thing we took our umbrellas cause it was hot...

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They enjoyed fishing....snacking, etc.

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Lari takes our picture.

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Such a fun time....

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Four hours are up and we are heading back to camp....

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Grandpa is getting ready to BBQ some burgers....He has not BBQ'd in a very long time.

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Friendly deer as we BBQ...they must be hungry!

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We are having so much fun as always!

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Then we took a drive for some shaved ice again....

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mmmm good!

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Then on to the beach again.....They had so much fun swimming and collecting shells and rocks.

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As soon as we ate, Arianna was out!  We have had some really busy days....

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Never a dull moment with these girls and it is so easy to entertain them...or they entertain us!!