Ireland Family Christmas Day 2010

We celebrated our family Christmas on the 19th of December this year.  Aaron, Sarah and the girls went up north to Modesto to be with Sarah's dad and to celebrate his birthday which falls just after Christmas.

Molly took the girls and flew up north to spend Christmas with her parents, sisters and their families and other relatives, I was told some had never even met Tallulah and Emmy.  Sean had to stay in Long Beach because of a very large and important job he was on deadline to complete by the end of the year..he even worked on Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas. 

This video is for you GG I hope you enjoy it..

Paige and her new "Repunzel" Bike

 

A Big Wheel bike for Reagan

Emmy makes the prettiest gift of all

Reagan loves this Barbie cheerleader outfit, she sure looks older than 4

Tallulah watches while Reagan plays games on grandpas phone

Tallulah, Reagan and Paige throwing kisses

Reagan is a wonderful big cousin to Emmy... she loves holding her and making her laugh

Paige getting into the mix with Tallulah holding her baby sister

I got the girls matching pj's....

Reagan and Bailey pose right before we go into the "Nutcracker Ballet"

Sarah got tickets for all of us to the Ballet.

It was my 1st ever and I loved it.

Ho Ho Ho !!!!

Santa Listens very carefully to what Paige tells him she wants for Christmas.... a "Pink Guitar"

Reagan didn't want to sit on Santa's lap this year so I volunteered to sit with her... and that was "OK".  every year brings with it new surprises and challenges and I am willing and able to adapt to anything...

It's Official!!



I had Emmy's name added to our grandkids room the other day, I was so happy to finally get her name on the wall...





I had the artist add a cute little catipiller on a tulip
we call him Percivel the catipiller
also some very friendly ants..



I sit in this room and read and just smile because it makes me feel so happy and very very Blessed!!!

Tallulah's Birthday Party

Tallulah's turning 2 on September 21st and this past weekend Sean and Molly had a Birthday Party for her. Unfortunately Uncle Aaron and Aunt Sarah didn't make it because Reagan and Paige were sick.  Tallulah I'm sure missed them.  Lucas, who she calls "Buddy" along with Mick and her cousins Olivia and Alexandra played together, jumping in the trampoline or splashing in the 2 pools Sean had put next to each other.  Lucas & Tallulah just jumped back and forth from pool to pool having the best time.  Sean and Molly had such a delicious spread of "Smoked Pork shoulder" homemade coleslaw and beans, and T's favorite baked Mac-n-chez.. then the finale of the evening "Chocolate, Chocolate cake" YUM!!!!!
I hope you enjoy the slide show...

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Our Beautiful little Soccer player.....Reagan Grace Ireland

Another collage by Smilebox

New family picture of Sean, Molly, Tallulah and Emmy Sept. 6th

I finally figured out how to make Tallulah laugh
this is such a wonderful picture, next time Emmy will be awake (I hope)

Reagan & Paige 1st day of school Sept 7 2010

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Sarah getting Paige's shoes on after school

Sarah and I picked up the girls from their 1st day at pre-school
It is Reagan's 2nd yr in pre-school and Paige's 1st year

Robbie & Ted meet Emmy K

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Emmy is smiling for Robbie

Robbie meets Emmy
Tallulah not quite ready for her picture to be taken

Armourdale Labor Day block party

Tullulah loves jumping in the bounce house

Armourdale Labor Day Block Party Sept 5th 2010

Our street has been having a block party for many years now and every year tops the last... This year we had a "Cowboy" Western roundup theme and everyone dressed in hats, boots, bandana's and any western attire they could come up with.  We had  mechanical bull riding, panning for gold, a bounce house, and a huge water slide. Lunch was served to all the childern (hotdogs, chips and drinks) after lunch festivities included a balloon tossing competition, dog parade, line dancing and a talent show followed by dinner and dancing in the streets to our very own "Elm Street Band" from 5:00 to 8:30.  It was such a fun day, Sean & Molly came by for awhile but had an engagement party to attend so Steve and I kept Emmy and Tallulah. Tallulah had a blast she enjoyed herself watch her dance to "California girls" with grandpa and then alone.  Sarah and Aaron with there girls had a block party of there own so we didn't see Reagan or Paige this day.  Boo Hoo they would have loved it..

Block party Sept 5th

Tallulah paning for gold
Mechanical bull in the background for the brave ones with strong backs and necks

view looking north

Bruce & Georgie joins for the fun
Georgie held Emmy the whole night and wouldn't let anyone else have her.

Block party fun...
T eating ice cream me having wine
Life is good!

Sea World with GG

This scrapbooking design created with Smilebox

Family time with GG

Marcus & GG
GG's last night in Long Beach
We had a big BBQ

Reagan wasn't having anymore pictures taken...she hit the wall!!
Aaron, GG, Sarah looking good
Paige also on the verge of tears.  Oh well they can't always be perfect, this is real life!

Tallulah Sean, GG, Emmy and Molly
Emmy looks like she might start crying but she never cries she is a very mellow baby!!

GG and Steve
Sean goofing around

GG comes for a visit

Family time..

Family Photo
GG came for a visit and to meet baby Emmy.  This was our last evening together,
she had a great time with her 4 great grandaughters

Mt Baldy 1974

Most of you know that Steve and I have been together since summer between 8th and 9th grade, so just celebrating our wedding anniversary seems somewhat "not the whole picture" if you know what I mean..

Steve and I hiked Mt Baldy, here in this picture we are 18, and me 17, I know most of you don't see any change in us...(hahaha)   I just love to wander back down memory lane this time of year. 

Happy 34th August 13th 1976-2010

Cheers!!!!  34 year anniversary

Thank you Jan & Jerry Maize for sending us Chocolate covered strawberries
and Champagne..
what a wonderful surprise