Eli's Olympic 9th Birthday Party

This years birthday theme was the Winter Olympics.

Eli lit the "torch" with the procession of kids following him.

Lots of countries from all over the world were represented. Even some that don't have snow!

Joe with Luis, Paul, Maria and Lina helping out with the barbecue.

Kaden and Liam getting down in the dance competition where Astrid, Sebasthian and Sophia were the "idol" judges.

All the kids rush to get their "mummies" wrapped first.

Kade was the first to wrap Liam from head to toe in TP!

Kaden the big medal winner poses proudly with Uncle Guy!

Grandma Kia and her clever centerpieces.

The kids played water balloon toss..then water balloon fight.

Sledding with the Mitchells

Isabella looks a bit unsure as to if she wants to go down or not.

Speed junkie Eli zips down the run

Ron and Thomas having a ball!

Nice hair Abbey!

Thomas ready to go again!

Isabella, Eli and Thomas crammed in the port-a-crib trying to delay bedtime.

Snowboarding with the Ruiz'!

Eli and Mom do synchronized skiing. Eli holds on to one pole then alternates from one to another.

Getting the hang of it!

Eli and Kaden taking a lunch break after a lot of hard snowboarding.

Two bear cubs in their den.

February 20th - TBA

Eli's Godparents 20th Anniversary

Deo and Martha Pereira celebrated their 20th weeding anniversary on February 10th. They threw a fabulous party with 60 of their closest friends!

Very elegant!

Three kinds of home made tacos (and salsa) with all of the fixin's. Yummy!

Beautiful desserts baked with love and decorated by our Goddaughter Brianda


Joe and his good friends Joe on the right and Deo on the left.

First Skiing of the Season

Little bear cub hibernating for the winter season.

A different kind of snow man.

Mena is a pro after just one run!

Hot dog!