This year there was a very friendly pelican. He was possing for pictures with the masses.
When he got tired he just moved down the pier to find new faces. Cherish followed him ofcoarse. She was very intrigued but she didn't want to get too close.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Happy New Years
Every year on New Years Day we go down to the beach. It has been a wonderful tradition that we have enjoyed. It is a great way to welcome the new year and reflect on the old one. Over the years we have seen rain, sun and fog but warm or cold it is something we enjoy.
This year there was a very friendly pelican. He was possing for pictures with the masses.
When he got tired he just moved down the pier to find new faces. Cherish followed him ofcoarse. She was very intrigued but she didn't want to get too close.
This year there was a very friendly pelican. He was possing for pictures with the masses.
When he got tired he just moved down the pier to find new faces. Cherish followed him ofcoarse. She was very intrigued but she didn't want to get too close.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Christmas Morning came bright and early this year or at least it felt that way since we didn't get to sleep until well after 2AM. The girls got up at 7:30. I guess that is pretty good.
We receive a surprise visit from the big man himself. Jose's dad, Tata (as known by Cherish and Izzy) came to bring some holiday cheer. It was a complete surprise.
Don't you love our fireplace. I especially love that we don't have to worry about the kids getting burned, cleaning up after it or cutting logs for the fire.
We finally found a Santa that Izzy likes. Since Mama and Tata had come with the Santa suit we decided to spread the holiday cheer. Jose loved that he could stand on the street corner and wave and EVERYONE waved back.
This is usually what Izzy looks like when she is anywhere near Santa. She is not his biggest fan.
After opening presents at home we went to Grandma and Grandpa Call's for Breakfast. 
We have the same thing every year. Pancakes with sour cream and strawberries. There is also whipped cream for those who can't brave the sour cream but I recommend it, very tastie.
We hope you had a very Merry Christmas and 2009 finds you healthy and happy.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas in New York
Jose and I like to fly by the seat of our pants. So I am not surprised that we sent our anniversary in New York when 5 weeks ago we had no plans or dreams of going. One night Jose stayed up late randomly looking things up on the Internet and found an affordable trip to New York. He casually told me about it the next morning and much to his surprise I jumped right on and the next thing we knew we were headed to New York. 
We spent a lot of time in Time Square. Our Hotel was just one subway stop away and we saw three show while we were there so every night we would take in the excitement. We saw In the Heights, Phantom of the Opera and Spamalot. All good shows but In the Heights was excellent.
We saw this more than once so we had to take a picture. I guess it really didn't much matter because no one waited for the walk sign before they would go.
We went to Ground Zero while we were there. It was a very moving touching experience. The museum was great but the best part was a tour that we took. I would recommend it to anyone. I guess they had problems with people sharing inaccurate information on tours so they got together and the coalitions of the families of the victims decided that the only people who could give a tour justice were people who had been affected personally, whether it be survivors, or someone who lost a close family member. We have two guides, a mother who lost her son and a fire fighter who had been presumed dead but his family found him three days later in a New Jersey Hospital. It was a very touching, moving experience.
We had lunch at the Carnegie Deli. I'm not much for pastrami but it was good. Luckily Jose was there to help me. There was no way I could ever finish it on my own.
There is nothing better than Christmas in New York. We spent a ton of time at Rockefeller Center too. The tree is beautiful and it was fun being there.
We stayed at the New Yorker Hotel. I loved it. When we made the reservations we got their cheapest room, which wasn't much bigger than a closet and didn't even have a window. Jose told them it was our anniversary and asked if we could get an upgrade. We were lucky they weren't very busy that week and we were upgraded to a room the the 39Th floor with this amazing view. We could even see lady Liberty herself.
Jose and I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. There were some great views of the city.
We stayed just down the street from the Empire State Building. Every night I thought I really need to take a picture of it at night but I kept putting it off. So the last night I walked out of Macy's and there it was in all it's glory waiting for me to take a picture. I walked to the corner for a better angel and raised my camera and before I could push the button the lights shut off. It was midnight strait up. I guess they don't leave the lights on all night.
Battery Park
I love the New York attitude. Even the signs had one.
On our anniversary we walked through Central Park. It was beautiful and cold. I loved this shot of the city. It has been a wonderful 8 years . Thank you Jose for the best years of my life.
We found this rather large bird right outside The Boat House.
Before we left we looked at the weather report and it was supposed to be about 40 degrees and raining. I kept sawing I wished it would be 10 degrees cooler and snow instead of rain. I got my wish. It couldn't have played out better. We were standing on a bridge and very large fluffy snow started to fall . It was beautiful. The snow brought out my inner child. I started to run around catching the snow flakes on my tongue.
Jose has perfected the art of the self portrait. Some of the best pictures of us are pictures he took.
It was a wonderful vacation. We had so much fun. All of that aside. We didn't have such a great time coming home. It only took us 22 hours. Because of problem after problem we missed our connection in Phoenix and of coarse it was the last flight of the night so we had to stay the night in the airport. One of the best moves of the night Jose took pillows from the first class section of the plane because we knew what was ahead of us. All in all we had fun. It's all about attitude. We had a great time and a good laugh. PS Never...Never... Never Ever fly US Airways.
We spent a lot of time in Time Square. Our Hotel was just one subway stop away and we saw three show while we were there so every night we would take in the excitement. We saw In the Heights, Phantom of the Opera and Spamalot. All good shows but In the Heights was excellent.
We saw this more than once so we had to take a picture. I guess it really didn't much matter because no one waited for the walk sign before they would go.
We went to Ground Zero while we were there. It was a very moving touching experience. The museum was great but the best part was a tour that we took. I would recommend it to anyone. I guess they had problems with people sharing inaccurate information on tours so they got together and the coalitions of the families of the victims decided that the only people who could give a tour justice were people who had been affected personally, whether it be survivors, or someone who lost a close family member. We have two guides, a mother who lost her son and a fire fighter who had been presumed dead but his family found him three days later in a New Jersey Hospital. It was a very touching, moving experience. 
We had lunch at the Carnegie Deli. I'm not much for pastrami but it was good. Luckily Jose was there to help me. There was no way I could ever finish it on my own.
There is nothing better than Christmas in New York. We spent a ton of time at Rockefeller Center too. The tree is beautiful and it was fun being there.
We stayed at the New Yorker Hotel. I loved it. When we made the reservations we got their cheapest room, which wasn't much bigger than a closet and didn't even have a window. Jose told them it was our anniversary and asked if we could get an upgrade. We were lucky they weren't very busy that week and we were upgraded to a room the the 39Th floor with this amazing view. We could even see lady Liberty herself. 
Jose and I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge. There were some great views of the city.
We stayed just down the street from the Empire State Building. Every night I thought I really need to take a picture of it at night but I kept putting it off. So the last night I walked out of Macy's and there it was in all it's glory waiting for me to take a picture. I walked to the corner for a better angel and raised my camera and before I could push the button the lights shut off. It was midnight strait up. I guess they don't leave the lights on all night.
Battery Park
I love the New York attitude. Even the signs had one.
On our anniversary we walked through Central Park. It was beautiful and cold. I loved this shot of the city. It has been a wonderful 8 years . Thank you Jose for the best years of my life.
We found this rather large bird right outside The Boat House. 
Before we left we looked at the weather report and it was supposed to be about 40 degrees and raining. I kept sawing I wished it would be 10 degrees cooler and snow instead of rain. I got my wish. It couldn't have played out better. We were standing on a bridge and very large fluffy snow started to fall . It was beautiful. The snow brought out my inner child. I started to run around catching the snow flakes on my tongue.
Jose has perfected the art of the self portrait. Some of the best pictures of us are pictures he took.
It was a wonderful vacation. We had so much fun. All of that aside. We didn't have such a great time coming home. It only took us 22 hours. Because of problem after problem we missed our connection in Phoenix and of coarse it was the last flight of the night so we had to stay the night in the airport. One of the best moves of the night Jose took pillows from the first class section of the plane because we knew what was ahead of us. All in all we had fun. It's all about attitude. We had a great time and a good laugh. PS Never...Never... Never Ever fly US Airways.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
15 1/2 Months
It only took 15 1/2 months but our little Izzy just started to crawl this week. She has favored scooting on her bum and I'm sure she still prefers that mode of transportation but she has joined the world of crawlers. Jose and I would make jokes about how she was going to wear holes in the bottom of all of her jeans going into kindergarten. We are still a ways away from walking. I'll take what I can get. Besides I get to enjoy her as a baby longer. I love it.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Trick or Treat
Ok so I've been a bit of a slacker when it comes to getting things posted. I just had to post pictures of the girls in their costumes. They were the cutest little bugs I've ever seen.
I love Izzy's Smile. She is one happy little bee.
Cherish is such a great little helper.
I love Izzy's Smile. She is one happy little bee.
Cherish is such a great little helper.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Apple Picking
This last weekend we decided to head out to the mountains and go apple picking. We went to Riley's Farm in Oak Glen. We were able to pick golden delicious, black arkansas, rome, and winesaps. Although I have never heard of the winesap apples before this trip they were my favorites. They have great flavor and they are firm. There is nothing worse than a mushy apple.
Cherish loved it when the apples were low enough for her to pick. Most of them were so high we needed a picking pole( a long pole with and basket with a hook at the end) to get them.
Even Izzy wanted to pick them.
Almost there. Jose had to help her get most of them. Before we entered the orchard they gave us instructions to make sure we turn them until they come off because if you do it incorrectly an apple will never grow there again. Cherish was very careful to follow those directions and she would reprimand us when we didn't, which by the way is very difficult with the picking pole.
Izzy Loved the apples. I personally would have never even dreamed to give Izzy a whole apple , after all she is only 14 months. Jose snuck her an apple before I could stop him. She loved it. In fact when I tried to take it away she growled at me. I promise I do feed her.
Cherish loved it when the apples were low enough for her to pick. Most of them were so high we needed a picking pole( a long pole with and basket with a hook at the end) to get them. 
Even Izzy wanted to pick them.
Almost there. Jose had to help her get most of them. Before we entered the orchard they gave us instructions to make sure we turn them until they come off because if you do it incorrectly an apple will never grow there again. Cherish was very careful to follow those directions and she would reprimand us when we didn't, which by the way is very difficult with the picking pole.
Izzy Loved the apples. I personally would have never even dreamed to give Izzy a whole apple , after all she is only 14 months. Jose snuck her an apple before I could stop him. She loved it. In fact when I tried to take it away she growled at me. I promise I do feed her.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Family Fun Run Times
We decided to join in the fun at the Harbor Heritage 5K. Jose and I ran the 5K and Cherish ran a 1/4 mile kids run. Izzy Cheered us on. Don't worry Izzy, you will be joing us soon enough. 
I love this picture. She has a great stride and can really catch some air.
Here is our big finisher.
I love this picture. She has a great stride and can really catch some air.
Here is our big finisher.
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