Are You A Good Grandma or a Bad Grandma?

So, during Thanksgiving (I think we still have to post about that), Ayjia's Great Grandma came up to visit. Ayjia, with her masterful control of the English language, felt bad for Grandma though. So, rather than have Grandma feel left out, Ayjia renamed Grandma, "Good Grandma." Because Great Grandma is Great, but Grandma shouldn't be left out of the adjective game.

Why Did We Not Post This Until Now?

Our lovely Kodak digital camera has been holding this picture hostage since Halloween. We finally brought in the Negotiator and got it out. This is how crazy your parents are. Yeah, you looked cute as Santa Claus, but your parents rocked it as Borat and his sister Natalia! Luckily, we're showing you the PG version of this picture....

Happy Birthday Numero Tres

Wow! Are you really already three years old. Well, the two's came and went. You weren't without your terrors, but overall you weren't TOO bad. If anything, mom and dad are just learning how to discipline you.

In your second year of life, you went to Ireland and Boston. You also traveled to LA and went to Disneyland. Plus you explored Napa. You've been more places this year than your Dad and Mom had been in the first 25 years of their lives. Nice!

So, the morning of your birthday, your Dad woke up and said, "Oh my goodness, no more two year old." He was rather sad, but also excited to see what lies ahead.

We had all of your friends and family over for your birthday...here's what went down...

Dad failed to capture you blowing out your candle. Luckily Grandpa was quick with his camera.

Ayjia! Take a lovely picture with your Great Aunt Elaine! Perfect!

Who needs cupcakes when you can just eat the frosting?

Ayjia's so-proud-of-myself face while everyone sings Happy Birthday.

Ayjia's embarrassed-yet-still-so-proud-of-myself face while everyone sings Happy Birthday.

If you ever feel lonely or unloved, we'll pull out this picture.

Everyone put on your birthday hats!

Lucky girl got a pinata on her birthday!

And Aunt Julie became the pinata-monster to cap off the wondeful day!

Ayjia's English Lesson

Carmel = Don't treat people badly or you'll have bad Carmel
Weanie = When it's cold outside, you can wear a Weanie on your head

This is What EVERYONE Will Be Wearing in 2007

The Fam Returns to the Magic Kingdon

Well, we went to Disneyland again now that Ayjia is old enough to apprciate it! We stayed for two days this time and Ayjia had a blast. Some highlights for your enjoyment...

The "must-have" shot of the trip...

We FINALLY made it in the park! What should we do? Ride rides? No! Take a picture!

"Dad, I want a pony!" Shut up and ride the merry go round!

It's a song that will get stuck in your head...even at night.

"Snow" fell after the fireworks display...

Christmas 2007

This year, we had a great Christmas. We got to see everyone in our family in a matter of two days! Here's some highlights..



Ayjia with two of her cousins, David and Alexandra!

Ayjia playing Santa Claus and delivering her presents to Dad

Milk and Cookies left for Santa on Christmas Eve

Santa gave Ayjia a dollhouse for Christmas! Here's the first time Ayjia saw the dollhouse on Christmas morning.

She also got a new car!

Mom and Ayjia having fun on Christmas day! You're such a goofball...and Ayjia is silly too.

The Killer Express

One of our new traditions will be riding on the Polar Express...a train that tries as hard as it can to replicate the fun had in the movie of the same name. We got to sing songs, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate (all while in pajamas) and even meet Santa!

Later, Ayjia would comment..."I love the killer express!" Hmm...we'll have to work on those language skills.

Ayjia Delivers Presents To Dada's Work

In the middle of December, Santa came early and delivered some gifts in the middle of dad's sales meeting....Much better than reviewing sales numbers!