This past week was a blast -- going by way too quickly. I can’t believe that there are only 5 more days until Christmas! This past week we went to see the lights and fun at Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose (pictures coming in a later post). Mike, Lisa and Audrey joined us to enjoy this annual fun-fest. Best of all, this year we got to see Santa!! Check out the video for an idea of how much fun we had.
Papa
The Downtown Livermore Christmas Parade was one of last years highlights. So much so that this year we decided to get involved so that we could be a part of the fun. After decorating the J. Rockcliff mobile and trailer – complete with Snoopy and Woodstock – we toured through the parade route in spot 49 and enjoyed the thousands of people that came out to enjoy the festivities. As a wonderful bonus, the girls got to spend a little one-on-one time with Santa!
We’re already looking forward to something bigger and better for next year!
Papa
I didn’t realize until I took a few minutes to look back that some of the most exciting times of the year are the holidays, and they also happen to be the times that I post the least to this blog. It seems that there is so much going on that there is rarely time to get a few words into the blog. That said, I will try and keep up a little better, because so much of what Sofi and Natalie are enjoying right now is what I was really hoping to share with their audience. So keep your browser open, there is definitely more to come!
Papa
Lisa C Being a Great Sport with PJ's on Her Head!
It’s been a long time since Mama and I have had a party that didn’t include a princess related theme, more children than adults or a jumper, and I realized this morning (after yesterday’s party) that’s it been way too long. Needless to say, we did a friendly potluck yesterday (with more adults than children) and it was awesome. Thank you so much for everyone that joined in. The food was fantastic, the weather was amazing (especially for November), the wine was divine, and the company cannot be matched. Thank you to everyone that joined in, we appreciate it more than you know.
Of course, no good party would be great without some stories, a few pictures and maybe a video or two. Fortunately for all, we got a few of each. Don’t worry, nothing too embarrassing for anyone.
Many of our friends that came to this party were co-workers of Gina and their spouses and children. It’s nice to see that most of the teachers have geeky husbands, and that similarity seemed to give everyone something to talk about. John Ironmonger was in town for his daughter’s basketball game (University of Oregon vs. San Jose State) and was able to make it by for a snack and catch-up. I’ve missed seeing John every day, and am very happy to know that he’s doing well, enjoying life and very, very happily married to his sweetie. Carolyn and Carl are (finally) engaged, which added some additional celebration, and there was plenty of good food – for the meaties and the vegies – to go around. Everyone brought along a bottle or two of wine and I think we consumed all but one. That made for a very light afternoon, and at 6:00PM we were still sitting outside enjoy a 71 degree evening in November!
I think I waited too long – especially conidering that it’s almost Thanksgiving 2008, but I wanted to post a sound file of the girls singing some of their halloween songs. We tried recording video, but they get too excited about the process and forget to sing, so we’re really hoping that the sound file will be fun enough and give you an idea.
Enjoy!
Papa
My earlier posts on Halloween 2008 already showed some of what we did at Braly Elementary and Boo at the Zoo, but we didn’t really go into the Halloween Happenings or the actual trick-or-treating that we got to do. Everything was wild fun, but man can it be overwhelming. I can hardly imagine how larger families do it, even while knowing that the rewards must be tremendous.
Generally speaking, I don’t like posting items out of order, and I still have a ton of stuff leftover to share from Halloween. That will come, I promise, but I had to share today’s trip to the beach and thought I’d drop in a quick little video to show you how great it was. More pictures, more story, click more…
No emphasis – no excitement – the girls are in bed and I’m getting ready to nod off myself. Just wanted to say that pictures will be coming – possibly even some video – and everyone had a marvelous time. Hope that your Halloween was grand, too.
Papa
Most of you already know the message. I’d add simply -- vote with your conscience.
Papa
It’s early Halloween morning – no pictures with this post, too early – but I wanted to share wih everyone that Sofi and Natalie are ready to go. They’re getting dressed for school and all the talk is about our newly carved pumpkin – pictures coming soon – candy and everything else that comes with such a wonderful day. Look for more posts later today as we share all the excitement we can muster up!
Have a great Halloween, everyone!
Papa
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