Giant's vs A's at AT&T Park - June 8th, 2007

Makena and Matt right before the Giant's vs A's game with AT&T Park behind them. They were completely decked out in baseball attire and gloves with hopes of catching that one foul ball.

Makena played for the A's last year and Matt is a die-hard Giant's fan. You see we can all get along.

As you can see the temperature dropped quickly once the sun went down and the boys bundled up in sweatshirts and blankets. Earlier in the evening Makena picked up a quarter for a guy who dropped it in the food line and the guys thanked him by giving him a dollar. Makena was so happy. I should have used it to pay for the 2 - $4 hotdog or $6.50 garlic fries!

Matt Shapiro will beat Bonds Record!

We had great seats. Thanks Mark.

Not that we are fans but here is Barry Bonds up to bat. If you look close you can see the ball coming toward him.

2007 Pinto Red Sox

Introducing the #1 Pinto Team of the Year - The Undefeated 2007 Pinto Red Sox

Front Row: Connor, Jason, Will, Matt, Devin
Second Row: Brenden, Devun, Eduardo, Wes, Makena, Elliot
Back Row: Mike, Jason, Tony (Coaches)

Now make a funny face!

Little House on the Prairie - May 16th, 2007

Makena had to make the house from Little House on the Prairie for a school project...that means I had to make a house for him. He helped get all the supplies together and helped glue things down. Half way through the project he informed me we had to make a scene inside the house. At that point we had already sealed the box, so I came up with the idea to cut out the bottom and make the scene visible by tilting the house back.

We used Lego figures for the Ingel family members and corks for the bed posts, table and chairs. Makena drew the backgroung scene. Our house was definately unique.

Makena got to display his house at the open house the following night.

Open House - May 17th, 2007

Mrs. Handshy and Makena showing us the project that Makena and 2 other students put together for the open house. Makena drew the frog lifecycle in the upper left corner. He was very proud of the exhibit.

Makena's Favorite things...

Book: Captain Underpants

Subject: Math

Pet: Frog

Food: Salmon

Hobby: Fishing

T.V. Show: Popeye

I am good at: Video games
When I grow up I would like to be: an Astronaut

NWS Fieldtrip - May 20th, 2007

Brooke was kind enough to give the boys a tour of the National Weather Service Office and show them some of the cool satellite images that we work with everyday.

The boys were really into it. Thanks Brooke!

Brooke then showed them how we issue our products on the NOAA weather radio.

Field Trip to theMonterey Aquarium - May 23rd, 2007

The kids were allowed to go around to different stations feeding the sea animals. Here they are feeding Vana.

Here the kids are touching the Starfish.

Ryan joined us on this field trip. Here they are petting the Sting Rays

Baby Shower -June 3rd, 2007

Chris, Suzanne and Stacey

Kate and Suzanne in the middle with Nora Kinard and Stacey Kusaba (old friends from Hawaii)on either end.

Everyone one decorated bibs and onsies for the baby. Here are a few. Thanks Alyse and Chris for doing this for us.

DeAnn put together these pots as favors for all our guests.

Here are some of the gifts.

DeAnn hosted the Baby Shower in our honor. Mayaria and Stephanie arrived early to help decorate the house and help prepare some of the food. Thank you for all your help.

Makena's First Communion - May 5th, 2007

Makena and Brenden

Makena and his Godmother Aunty DeAnn

Ryan's Birthday (30 something!)

Back Row: Alyse, Suzanne, John, Kelly, Chris, Todd
Front Row: Elan and Terak

Building the baby's crib

A week after Ryan and I painted the baby's room Makena helped me put together the baby's crib. We are all getting excited for her arrival.

Makena gave his Easter bunny to his baby sister because he thought she would like it.

Before...

Addition of our 4th bedroom.

During...

After...

Hawaii - February 15th, 2007

Makena on his way to Hawaii to visit Grandma and Grandpa. He was very good about letting everyone know he was a "company miner" or in otherwords an unaccompanied minor.

Our new addition

January 25, 2007 - 14 weeks and one day old. 3.5 inches long and healthy as can be. Makena was able to join us for the ultrasound and enjoyed watching his baby brother or sister move around inside mommy's tummy. The baby was very active and demonstrated its thumb sucking ability to his big brother. Apparently Ryan was a thumb sucker until the age of 5. The doctor wasn't able to determine if it is a boy or a girl. Will have to wait another month for the next ultrasound. Baby is due July 25th, 2007. Grandma Lucia's birthday!

Spring Cleaning

We spent an entire day clearing out the garage. 10 hours to be exact. We stored things in the attic and gave a bunch to Good Will. After cleaning out the garage we were actually able to park the car inside.

January 12-16, 2007 California Freezing

By the second day of the freeze, January 13, 2007, overnight lows were in the lower 20s and the temperature in the pond dropped enough to form a layer of ice across the surface. Most of the ice melted over the course of the day but reformed overnight with each subsequent night becoming thicker and thicker. By day 3 the ice measured approximately 1 cm thick.

If I only had ice skates.

The ice around the pond was 1 cm thick.