Our niece Bianca graduated from high school in June. She is an amazing young woman! We enjoyed a family lunch celebration.
Ava Lu loves her cousins Bianca and Danielle. They are three beautiful girls - inside and out! We know that God's hand is on all of their lives and trust that He is ordering Bianca's steps even now into this next season of her life.
Ava Lu is really taking to playing dress up. She was in her room and came out with this lovely mixture of pink, purple and ribbons - perfectly adorned. She then thought her outfit was perfect for riding and playing in the backyard.
Michelle
The moral of the story here is that Ava Lu loves her friends. It's such a blessing to see her play, laugh and connect with these little people. I am blessed by her undying love for people and friendship - a reminder to me daily of what's important: people.
Last weekend I ran in my first 5K after participating in a training program. I ran 2 of the miles and that was a HUGE accomplishment for me. Below is a picture with Jessica - my training buddy and much younger team member from work!
My two biggest cheerleaders were waiting at the finish line for me ----- with a balloon, flowers, card and cheering with a Dora whistle.
It's so amazing to have the unconditional love of my daughter and husband.
Ava Lu had her 1st year preschool promotion program last night. She was sunshine on a stick (to use one of my friend Kim's sayings) on the stage singing her songs with the class - with such excitement, exuberance and life!
I sat on the front row with tears in my eyes - tears of joy and amazement: I am so blessed to be this little jewel's mommy!
I love you, Ava Lu. You are my sunshine!
We had a fabulous party on Saturday with 26 children and 30 adults -- and Snow White.
Today Ava Lu celebrated at preschool with cookies for her friends and then out for Sushi with mommy & daddy (Sushi was her pick!).
I love you baby girl - you are our dream come true!
My cousin, Kari, graduated with her Master's Degree last weekend. The best part is that the ceremony was in Sacramento so they came up to see us and we got to be part of the celebration. Such fun!
Gotta love those girls!
We had such a wonderful Easter weekend. Lots of fun at egg hunts, a great church service and special time with family! I love the picture of Ava Lu and Nana - my two favorite girls.
Here are a few pictures of Easter day. I didn't catch any of our Easter egg hunt on Saturday - my camera decided to die so, of course, I went out and bought a new one for Easter!
We went up to T*hoe for the day/night and oh such fun. Ava Lu experienced her first snow fall. She was unfazed by the flakes and really was most interested in sledding and romping around in the icy white stuff.
Our precious girlie squealed in delight with each fun sled ride, as if it was her first ride ever! I was reminded of how we should enjoy and live - like each experience was our first ever. 
Happy Chinese New Year.
We enjoyed a fun chinese food dinner out with Nana, Papa and Uncle last night.
Celebrating the year of the Ox!
