Tarta de Manzana Argentina

This was my favorite cake growing up. It is a mix between cake an a tart. I used to beg my mom to make it weekly. Well, she didn't make it weekly. You all know my mom is not into sweets. She focuses more on savory dishes. She always taught us to eat healthy and made everything from scratch. But on special occasion, we'd get this apple cake. It's amazing!

2nd Congressional Congress

Isn't she adorable? Maddie is LOVING her history class. She is in an Honors History Class and the teacher is very hands on and has such great projects for the kids. A few weeks ago the kids had to dress up and participated in the continental congress. They each had parts to memorize and naturally, Maddie got into it! She is my little actress!

Downey High Waterpolo

Wesley has had an amzing season! He has really grown to immensely love the sport. He has really developed his skills and endurance. The coaches work these kids so hard! Some days he is in the water 4-5 hours! I know, it's crazy! Wesley played both on JV and Frosh-Soph. He is becoming more aggressive in the water and has quite an arm. He has scored several goals and plays with a group of really great kids.

I have been so impressed with the program at Downey. They run a tight ship and the kids work so well together. They have such comraderie between them and it shows. Last week was their last game. Unfortunately, they lost, so they will not be heading to CIF. Varsity is doing well and qualified for CIF. The pictures are from the Downey/Warren game, which is the rival high school here in Downey. Warren plays very dirty and even punched one of our players. I was so impressed that our team stayed calm and stayed out of trouble. It was a fabulous victory for DHS that night. I don't usually scream at the games, but I almost lost my voice that night.

Trunk or Treat

We all had a great time at Trunk or Treat. Carina was such a beautiful peacock. Can you believe that's Zach? Scary! He was Darth Maul in case you're not a Star Wars fan. Maddie was Modest Princess Jasmine and you better guess what Wesley was. 

First Day of School

Aren't they cute? I love those two! Carina started third grade and Zach started 6th grade. I can hardly beielve he's in middle school! I forgot pictures of Maddie and Wes. There will be other pictures coming up soon.

A Great Way to end the Summer

We had an awesome time at Disneyland! We took Abuela with us too. Most of us hadn't been in years. Last time we went Carina was 2 or 3 so it was like experiencing it for the first time for her. It was so much fun!

I Am The King

Fun Rides

The rides are always so fun! One of Abuela's favorite was Buzz Light Year. She and Zach competed for points and I believe she won. But her personal favorite was Indiana Jones. I can't believe we even got her to go on it. The new Little Mermaid ride was pretty cute at California Adventure.

Princesses and Mary

My two princesses with Snow White. Aren't they all beautiful? My personal favorite is Mary Poppins. She is so graceful and poised. Her dress is amazing!

Carina's baptism

Our baby was baptized last April. Our last one to be baptized. We are so pleased with her decision to be baptized. She is such a blessing to our family and we love her so much. She is such a beautiful girl!

Sweet Girls

Cousins make the best friends!

Simple?

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. -Leonardo da Vinci

Friday night football

So here I sit, cheering the Vikings on. Next week, Wesley starts school here. Twenty two years ago, I graduated from this school, and now we're back. Go Vikings!

Wilcox Christmas List 2011

This	buys	This
Person	for	Person
Liz		Sallie
Andrea		Jenny
Sallie		Shelly
Jenny		Jen
Shelly		Liz
Jen		Susanna
Susanna		Andrea
Willie		Rusty
Brent		Ray
Ray		Willie
David		Q
Q		Mike
Mike		Brent
Rusty		David
Aiden		Claire
Andrew		Chase
Scott		Wes
Claire		Kate
Warren		Aiden
Robin		Hanalei
Wes		Andrew
Maddie		Scott
Zach		Emily
Carina		Warren
Chase		Maddie
Emily		Zach
Kate		Alex
Sara		Aubrey
Boyd		Sara
Alex		Carina
Garret		Boyd
Hanalei		Robin
Aubrey		Garret
Paige		Mason
Waimea		Paige
Mason		Waimea

Archon: a monochromatic blast from the past

Found this the other day as I was going through some boxes at mom and dad's.  It's empty, which is probably for the best.  Else I'd probably be on a quest to connect with someone who could install it on an old Apple][e - compatible.

I've Googled this game before, and found nothing about it.  It was a fantastic game.  Anyone remember it?