Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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!
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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!
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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.
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Trunk or Treat







Posted by PicasaWe 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.
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Monday, October 24, 2011

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!
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I Am The King





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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.
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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!
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Monday, September 26, 2011

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!
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Sweet Girls






Cousins make the best friends!
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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Simple?

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. -Leonardo da Vinci

Friday, September 2, 2011

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!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

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

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

Monday, August 1, 2011

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?