Preparing for New Year's Eve

Sofia's already wearing her party hat and ready to welcome 2020. She leaves for home tomorrow. Making the most of our time together. Looking forward to a bright and happy new year.


 



 

Building the Duomo

Mike was busy assembling a miniature Duomo that Sofia gave him.

 
 


 



 

 


 

Birthday Party for Aria and Me

Tonight my bff Mary and her husband David along with my sister Jocelyn and her husband Vicente and my brother  Randy and his wife Barb hosted an early birthday party for me and for Aria. They made a wonderful grand dinner complete with bbq ribs, tri tip, chicken, mashed potatoes, bbq beans, mac and cheese, cole slaw and more. They had a beautiful Paradise cake one of my faves from King's Hawaiian bakery. As usual Jocelyn had us in stitches making us laugh so hard. Thanks to all of my family for having an early bday celebration so that we could celebrate with Aria, Daniele and Sofia.

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 


 

 

Mischief with 4 year old Sofia

Aria and Daniele are making their way back to Long Beach after their brief overnighter in Solvang and Santa Barbara area. Sofia and her grandparents are making the most of the time while the cats are away. We went to the Dollar store to buy the New Years Eve party things. She's now in the living room whooping it up. Just trying to see what works. What happens in Long Beach stays here!

 

 

Heritage Park

Sofia had fun with grandpa at the park. After dinner some silly movie with Mr. Bean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gramma and Grandpa Babysit Sofia

Grandpa and Sofia made waffles, she helped him garden and then she and Gramma were mischievous. Her parents are on an overnight getaway and we have Sofia all to ourselves! Yippee! She said "Gramma lets have a girls night!"


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Knott's Berry Farm

We thankfully didn't get rained on today! Lots of classic moments at Knotts. Winner Winner but no chicken dinner.