It's the Most Wonderful Time of the YEAR! Christmas memories...

This HAS to be one of my favorite pictures of my little man.


My cousins Angie and Michael and my brother Jack at our home in Altadena. This was before any of them were married. They are all married now and Michael is proud papa to baby James. I can't wait to see him this Christmas!


Here my mom and Derek's mom receiving identical gifts from Anthropologie! What could it be?


Yes, I learned to knit last year, made everyone a scarf and made them all wear it; it was perfect for our holiday stroll in Pasadena later that evening. : ) Michelle was MIA out of the country on a trip to visit her folks. This Christmas will be Jack and Michelle's first Christmas as the new Mr. and Mrs. Chen : )

First Day of Kindergarten

Josh is here with his buddy Jack Clark and sweet sweet Katherine Franklin.




My little Joshy is a BIG BOY today! We're so blessed to be in such a fantastic school district. Our District is # 2 in California! And while we are just two blocks from school... sometimes, I still drive him.... I know, the city girl coming out! In my defense, it has only just started to cool down. : )

AND some more... Jack and Michelle's Wedding Day

Here I am with my cousin Michael's baby, James
Me and my HOT hubby
I had so much fun dancing that night... I felt like a princess in this dress!
Mom and Dad
Josh and the other cutie pies with Uncle Jack and Auntie Michelle


My brother Jack and his lovely bride were married on August 1, 2009. It was a gorgeous wedding and Michelle and Jack put so much effort into EVERY detail. They made sure everyone had a good time. I HAD SO MUCH FUN! I really felt like a little girl in my favorite dress by the end of the evening. Jack and Michelle looked lovely! And Josh was a ring bearer for the second time. I have one more pic to share later on Josh's mission to deliver the pillow to the front of the alter. Look out for that one soon. There is a sweet story to it. : )

more pictures...

Never in my wildest dreams would I think a lunch tray can bring such joy!


Our Santa Barbara Trip


Swimming Lessons with Coach Dave


Josh was in his second year of T- Ball. He loved it!

It's a bird; it's a plane; it's SUPER JOSH!

A YEAR IN PICTURES

It has been almost one entire year since I last blogged. I'm embarrassed to conclude that apparently I can only have one hobby at a time. As soon as I took up knitting, my blog went by the way side. HA HA HA. Here are my favorite pictures from November of 2008 to October of 2009. God has been gracious to us and I am so grateful for HIS kindness.





Josh and I were intrigued by upside down jellyfish at the Science Academy in San Francisco.





Daddy read a story to Josh's class.




A little Risky Business? ; )



Last year's pumpkin project

Christmas Memories 2008 ...

Hmmmmm Which one first?


Paige, Josh's sweet babysitter made these ornaments with him while Derek and I were out on a date! She's BEYOND fantastic!



My dear friend Bethany taught me how to knit this last october so I made everyone a scarf this year!



Josh required much restraint to leave Santa's cookies for SANTA!


It was so cute to watch Josh sprinkle reindeer dust out on our front yard. HE's too cute!