Hello Baby Rudy!

Our good friends, Ron and Sharon Horacek, just became grandparents for the first time this past weekend. Seeing the photos of their grandson reminded me just how precious and so beautiful newborn babies are. It's been almost three years since my own grandson Rudy was born and it is the most amazing feeling in the world to finally meet your child's child.

Preschool Friends

One of the best things about going to school is the friends that you make! Giselle was Melanie's best friend in pre-school. When I would pick her up, they always seemed to be paired together, holding hands. They even had the same taste in clothes! They are going to different elementary schools but that doesn't mean they will forget each other.

Preschool Promotion 2010

Melanie completed her pre-school career in June of 2010. Roy and I were able to attend the activities. What a special day. It was a little sunny and Melanie was squinting in the photo. After school, we all headed out to Tommy's for one of her favorite meals.....chili fries!!!! Great job Melanie! Looking forward to your college graduation!

Through the Years

Well, well, well.....look at me and Roy! One of the fun things about scrapbooking is finding old pictures and seeing how we have changed. We have one from my 10-year reunion in 1982, then Christmas 1987, at Disneyland for Michael's 21st b-day 2004 and a family wedding, 2005. I think we're doing a great job of "aging" LOL

Winter Hats 2008

It's January 2008 and we were very thrilled to have all of the grandchildren together. It was Little Rudy's first visit to California! Aren't they all just so cute wearing their winter hats! I think they actually enjoyed wearing their hats. Of course Rudy didn't even know he had one on his head! I wonder what they will say when they're older and see this page!

So Proud at Open House

Melanie was so proud to show us her classroom! She had so many projects to share with us. You could really see why she loved going to school. Her classroom was a very nurturing and enjoyable place to be. I hope we will be invited to her kindergarten Open House!

Open House 2010

Here is Melanie sitting in the reading area in her pre-school classroom. We were lucky to be able to attend her Open House at Sierra Vista. She loved all of her teachers and her friends. What a great two years she had with Ms. Galvan!

Backyard Fun

This is the second page of Rudy having fun in the backyard. We have the perfect size slide for the little ones to enjoy. Even if they're going head first! I am looking forward to seeing him play in his backyard in North Carolina

Splendid Day in December

What a splendid day to play in the backyard! The weather was Southern California December perfect, though a little chilly for those who were visiting from Hawaii! My grandson was just a little over a year old when these photos were taken. He was having a great time just being a little boy! He is something special and so loved by all.

More Fun with the Sound of Music

Here are a couple of more shots of us enjoying a great evening! I'm telling you that you really need to experience the Sound of Music Sing a-Long....people come dressed up as their favorite character(s) or scene. It's interactive, so you're booing when the Nazis come on the screen, you're waving your edelweiss....it's a blast! Who wants to go next time?