Friday, August 5, 2011

Family Reunion!!

Last month my cousin Jill and her family came into town and we all decided to have a mini family reunion of sorts!

My cousin Amanda and her husband Kevin hosted us at their house and everyone gathered to visit!! My cousin David (Jill's brother) and his wife Molly and their daughter Tara were even able to come by (they live in So Cal but were headed to Tahoe and made a pit stop at the gathering to see everyone!!).

This reunion was especially nice because Amanda and Kevin (who have one birth-son Nathan) had just finalized the adoption of 3 sisters....so we all got to spend some time with them as well! It was so much fun!

Here are a few pictures from the day. They are in very random order but you can see how much fun was had by all. So nice to get a chance to see all the little ones and chat with each other!















































Monday, August 1, 2011

Kye Kye's Retirement Party!!



My mom, Kye Kye, decided to retire this year. After many years of teaching throughout the community, the most recent grade being Kindergarten, it was very bittersweet for her.

To honor the occasion, Kim and I (with a lot of financial assistance from my Dad) decided to throw her a (ladies only) retirement luncheon at Campagnia Restaurant.

It was a really nice party and I think everyone had a great time.










Kim, Madison and Jo-el...




Kim and Jo-el...



Mom and one of her best friends (for over 60 years) Patricia....


Mom's former teaching partner Wendy


Friend and former neighbor Sandy chatting with Mom



Elaine and Madison chatting...


Cuties


Madison eyeing the dessert table!






Mom and her other life-long best friend Judy...








Krysti, Mom and Jo-el




Mom with former co-workers Carrie and Wendy




Jenna and Madison with Elaine and Mary

Mom and Me...










Another shot of the dessert table. Can you tell I was slightly obsessed?












Kim and I





Lunch was delicious!








Mom with Patricia and Judy (early childhood friends)...



Keeping the girls entertained with stickers and crafts

Mom with neighbors Becky and Dania

Mom with Elaine and Mary


Mom, Fran (neighbor) and Sharon (friend)...

Mom and Carol

The Card Basket...













Neighbor and friend, Becky (lives in our old house)...






Congratulations Kye Kye!