Thursday, August 12, 2010

Fun Times

We did several other fun things before we left California this time. Here some photos from a few...

Amberlin enjoying a lolli-pop

Duke's

Amberlin being a chatter-box. I have no idea where she gets that... :)
Me and my love.

Amberlin & Uncle Mike
"Hi-yyyyyy....."
"It's for you, Grandma!"
Putting our toes in the sand at Huntington Beach



Cuddles with Pop before bed time
Kisses for Lali
This is one of Amberlin's favorite things to do at my parents house - look at the pictures of all of our relatives and make Grandma name them all.
Amberlin & Belle
Pouty lips :)

Eating at Porto's - one of our favorite places

Hanging out at Americana at Brand in Glendale
On the trolley
Amberlin & Daddy watching the fountains
Playing in the water - like always!
Dad & Mom

They had a great little playground here and Amberlin loved trying out the different toys and activities.
Looking at her shadow





After this, we went to the Dodgers game. I don't have our photos from that downloaded yet, but it was a blast! We loved it, even though they didn't win. We had a great time on this trip and we can't wait for the next one! It's coming up soon - in just about six weeks! We will be attending the Destination D conference - it should be really fun!

Party Time

The Saturday after Staci's graduation we all got together at Aunt LeeAnn and Uncle Steve's house to celebrate her accomplishment.

Somehow Amberlin lucked out and got to participate in the gift-receiving. :)
Hanging with Aunt Staci...






Amberlin LOVES the water!



The accomplished graduate... :)
The masterful chef
Amberlin eating strawberries with her Grandma (Lali)

Friday, August 6, 2010

Staci's Graduation

We took a trip back to California to be a part of Staci's graduation from APU. She received her Master's degree in Education. We are so proud of her! That makes both of our sisters that have beat me to the finish in obtaining a graduate degree! :) I could not be more happy about it, though.

Here are a few pictures from this exciting event:




Staci's in her seat and ready to go!


Receiving her degree


Steven & Tarynne
Uncle Steve & Aunt LeeAnn

Pop & Ambelrin


Celebrating with the family after the ceremony!
Staci & Grandma Noani

The infamous "west side" pic

Our Family


Sisters
The real us... :)
Apparently all three of us were growling at something here. ??
Waiting at Claim Jumper for Staci's celebration dinner
Staci & Lo