Rachel and the Lion

Stephanie's Book Release Party was tonight in Pomona, CA.

The book is about a seven-year-old girl named Rachel who lives in a small African town with no running water and few cars. She has a large family and her parents work hard to create a good life, amid poverty and illness. When her mother dies from malaria, Rachel's friendship with a lion gives her strength and courage to live with her grief.

Here I am with my daughter and aunt Esther with our faces painted.

Reading this awesome book to my son. We can't wait to see how it ends.
He kept saying, "read it mommy, read it".


Stephanie read a little of the book to the many kids who were there.
My baby girl loves it.




Here is my man checking out the book.

Happy Birthday To Me

Yes folks it's another birthday for me.

Carlos took me to the Castaway in Burbank for the brunch buffet.

They have a ton of food. Omletes made right in front of you, bacon & sausage, waffles, seafood pasta, vegetable lasagna, chicken parmesan, crab legs, salmon, salad bar, fruit w/chocolate fountain, pies, cheesecake, specialty desserts, danishes, etc.

My son, Eliseo, & me

My daughter, Ariel, & me

Eliseo approves of the food at Castaway

Thanksgiving 2008

Here is the bird. It came out very good. Mom and I made all the food, of course.

Here is our spread. Even though our kitchen is being remodeled, it was a great dinner.

Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, candied yams, green bean casserole, home made cranberry sauce, salad, and pumpkin cheesecake... Mmm


Eliseo and Nina Mari playing on Saturday morning.


Eliseo giving Nina a kiss good bye.



Nina and Nino with Eliseo and Ariel

Vito and Ariel

Eliseo giving his baby sister a ride in his Jeep

Vito giving Ariel her first driving lesson.

She loves it!

Hair Cut

Our Babies

Ariel & Me

So yeah, I guess Elisa won't be visiting at Christmas so I had to go and get my hair cut because it's getting out of control.

BEFORE


AFTER

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It's pretty cool, look at the ones I did for myself...

the last one is hilarious!

Hair Color: Medium Bronze Brown

Hair Color: Neutral Light Auburn



Hair Color: Natural Dark Auburn

Hair Color: HILARIOUS!

Ariel in November

Isn't she a beauty?

Short Visit

Dad and mom stopped by for a quick visit on their way back from visiting Louie and Elisa in Texas. Ariel loved spending time with them.

Mom made fideo for lunch. Yum!

Eliseo loved it!



Mom also made biscuits for breakfast. Juan came over to pick up Esther and had breakfast with us. We enjoyed our Sunday with our familia.