First entry of Hawai'i photos...

I had some impatient people (I won't mention any names) that couldn't wait for me to combine my mom & brother's photos with mine so here are just a couple of mine from one of my cameras. Enjoy! More to come...

Spring Break 2009

Last week was Melia's Spring Break & she had a ball! She spent time with Daniela, her daddy & bubbas and then we drove down to San Diego on Wed night. Of course, we stayed with my mom & Anna. Thurs we spent the beautiful afternoon in La Jolla. Walked along the water, looked at some sea lions & drank some smoothies at a local coffee shop called The Living Room. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed our conversations together. Just sitting in the front of the coffee shop, people-watching & bonding with my baby at sunset. Does it get any better than that? After that, we met up with a girlfriend of mine from junior high school - Michele Ota. I had such a great time trying to catch up on things with her. Can't wait to meet her family...next time. Friday we visited Shamu on yet another beautiful day. I love that place, but it could've been warmer since we got soaked on some rides. And then Sat, we hung out at the zoo. Anyone who knows me, knows the zoo is my absolute FAVORITE!!! There were quite a bit of babies animals to see...it must be Spring Time! We had a great visit & can't believe how fast it went by. Enjoy some photos of our trip...

Happy New Year 2009!

Happy New Year to everyone! It's crazy to think how fast 2008 flew by, but here we are...2009! Melia & I spent Xmas Eve with Tutu & Granny & then flew to Indiana on Xmas morning to visit my brother Ryan & his family. We spent 8 days there & had a great time! We got to see Noa play basketball & indoor soccer, attend Sunday mass at the church where Ryan & Heather were married, went ice skating, shopped a lot, cooked a lot, ATE a lot, drank some, spend New Year's Eve with the elderly, see snow fall (finally), see "Bedtime Stories," spend time on FaceBook, go to Notre Dame, watch "The Game Plan" & "Big Fat Liar" over & over & over & over & over, visit Ryan at the fire station he was working at, but best of all, we got to spend some serious quality time together! I really miss my brother & it always takes everything in me to NOT cry when we say our goodbye's. What gives me peace of mind is that he really seems happier than he's ever been. I'm so proud of he & Heather & the home that they've provided for their family. Love you guys & thanks for such a great time! Hope to see you guys in Hawai'i!

Back from the WILD!

This past weekend was a success! We were able to surprise my mom Thursday night at dinner. She had no idea we were going to be there for her birthday. Sashimi was to die for...salmon melting in my mouth! Yummy!
Friday, Melia & I endured the heat at the Wild Animal Park. It's always so darn hot & this time was no exception. Last time she was there, I think she was 18 mos so basically it was her 1st time there. As you can see, she had a great time.
Saturday was a day of relaxation & then the Charger game in the afternoon. Well, tailgating starts at least 4 hrs prior to the game. It was a lot of fun, especially since I was able to hang out with a dear friend of mine who happens to have tickets down near the Charger families. It was great to see him.
Sunday is church day & it was no different for me in S.D. Hung out with my mom, Anna, Aunty Regina & Uncle Richard. Tutu & Granny began school shopping for Melia. Thanks you two! I had to peel myself away from the Olympics so we could get on the road. Finally, arrived back in Brea around 10 p.m. Yikes! It was a great time!

Our Colorado & Arizona Trip

Disney Photos