Anniversary Acrobatics March 2013

Carina and Daniela favored us with an amazing acrobatic show to commemorate our 19th wedding anniversary.

Right before we left to go out to dinner, Andrea and I had the pleasure of watching these aerialists amaze us with death-defying feats.

The navigated the high wire, went down the slide in every configuration imaginable,

swung high in the swing and jumped out at the apex, the spun on the high bar, and suspended upside-down  by their legs.

This was truly an anniversary to remember.

Carina in makeup March 2013

Carina, striking a hard-rock pose.  Ronnie James Dio would be honored.

BSA Leader Training at FSR March 2013

Scoutmaster Dave again showing me the ropes, 26 years later.

Dave the splitter

Javier, the young buck in the crowd, checking to see if it passes the 'smell test'

Five of us came, Dave Dwelley and Dean Michael to provide the training, and Jeff Townsend, Javier Rodriguez and myself to get trained.

Jeff and Javier thoroughly enjoying themselves

The highlight of this outing was, without question, the time spent with some fine men, and enjoying the brotherhood.  But Dave's stew on Friday night places a close second.

Marshall's Eagle Court 2013

Marshall Briggs made it

The Burbank Boys and girls celebrating Marshall's achievement

Valentine's Day Breakfast 2013

Andrea treated the kids to a beautiful Valentine breakfast.

What darling straws

Bonus treat:  the Paik girls get to breakfast with us!  Their parents

have to man their flower shop early on the busier flower day of the year.

Wesley is enjoying his meal, served with a healthy slice of love!

Maddie is pretty in pink

Garden gals

Found this post/picture saved as a draft.  Are they harvesting basil from our little garden?

Beautiful gals!

Mini Mission 2013

Wesley served a mini-mission last year with these two fine Elders, serving in Westchester.

Women's Conference 2013

The gals heading to the Beehive State

A little Y on the side

The trip involved several meetups, with Barbara Leavitt shown here.

Hello Hollywood!

Selfie!

Father and Son 2013

Zach's unkind appraisal riles up at least one goat . . .

Switzer Falls Jan 2013

Some of the Scouts from Troops 307 (D3) and 406 (D1).  Our neighbor Tommy cam along on this one.  It was a beautiful day for a hike down to the falls!

More Girls Water Polo

One more post of Maddie's 2013 Water Polo season.

Maddie's fan club

LDS Prom

Wesley and Lizzie went to the LDS Formal last Friday. It was held at the Long Beach Aquarium. Aren't they both beautiful? They had a blast with all the kids from the Burbank wards.

Wonder Girl!

Carina is growing up before our very eyes! I still try to hold her and cradle her like a baby. I know it's hopeless but I am hanging on. She is so bright, sweet, and fun. She made honor roll and received a writing award for her amazing stories. She was also Mustang of the Month last month.
We also had fun together at the Spring Carnival. Carina especially liked the inflatable slide. We love our darling girl!