California part one

We had several reasons to go to Cali, one Ben's sister had a baby, family pics, beach, beach, family time, the big announcement and much more. We got to Kristen and Thomas's house around 9 at night. Then the next morning we back tracked to Golda's home to meet our new niece Bellalinia.

Here she is with Tessa, they look alot alike.

Grandma Eyda with all her granddaughters. Tessa, Bellalina, and Liz.

Then it was pool time. Golda and Mike have pool in their backyard. It was a blast.

Alex in the sun.


Alex and Tessa coming out of the hot tub, Austin, Gabe and Jacob, were still in there. If the kids had there way they would have stayed there the whole time.
Golda and her beautiful daughter.
Tessa and Liz.


Then we had a very good BBQ, then Mike announced that Golda has excepted his proposal, they will be married in March of 2010. Congrats, Mike and Golda.

Then it was time to get everyone dressed for family pics.

Do you know how hard it is to get all these kids to smile and look at one camera at a time. Pulling out hair frustrating.

Uncle Thomas doing his Fairy pose. Gotta Love him.

You have to laugh, between Thomas and Mike we were rolling the whole time.

Tessa's Kindergarden

The Morning before we left for California, Tessa had her Kindergarden Graduation. For days Ben was trying to get me to not let her go, so we could just get on the road and go. It was so worth the Holiday traffic to be able to see her all dressed up and see her sing. She is a little sad about not being in Mrs. Sitakes' Class anymore, but she is ready for 1st grade. When she went in she couldn't read at all, now she is on a level E, I am so proud of her and she is proud of herself.

She was not to happy to sit next to a boy, she wanted to sit next her two best friends Harley and KiKi. She hate to be boy trapped.

Good job Tessa, we love you.