A Day In The Life Of Stephanie & Robert: December 2007

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Meet the Cary's and Chen's

So after church on Sunday we met with Cousin Mari, Fernando, Cousin Ana and Chris. We gathered in Pasadena which seems to be the place us and the Chen's always end up at. So we walked around for a bit to entertain the

Out-Of-Towners!!

(Ana and Chris from Iowa, Mari and Fernando from Fresno)

Alvarado Cousins.... No height difference.

This poor fox was so cold and hungry!

After our "Business Dinner" compliment's of the OD, My wife was sang to by the Restaurant Staff. But I think She was a bit overwhelmed by the sugar coma!!!

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Stephanie's Birthday

Stephanie was treated to a surprise Tea Party with her close friends for lunch. The main event was scheduled for the evening. We where joined by our good friend Ebony to see "The Color Purple". Stephanie had not seen the movie, so the play was heart warming, sad, happy, and inspiring.

Stephanie and Ebony at Dinner

"The Color Purple" Program

Here is a picture of the stage, you can read the letters that the character "Celie" would write.
A few sentences can be so profound.. I knew this was going to be powerful!!

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Christmas Day 2007

Traditions, Traditons...Let's be Spontaneous!!

My Traditions is to open gifts at midnight on Christmas Eve, My Wife's tradition is to open gift on Christmas morning! So we compromised and opened presents at 2 am.

Here are some pictures of our gift giving!

Movies!!!

Can you tell I got something I really WANTED!!!

Something SHE WANTED!

Later that morning we had the Alvarado's came over for Breakfast and to Celebrate Becky's Birthday as well.

Here is Becky and Her Cake...She did not want to Share!!! something about feeding 2 people....sure!

Who is this WACKY ELF?

Monday, December 24, 2007

Christmas Eve 2007

I am very fortunate to have a family that is filled with loved. My sister Maria was the planner and she promised a different and funner Christmas this year. Our focus is to celebrate each other and our legacy past, present and future. We had a night of great food, Singing! yes, singing..which was an experience.. Games and a gift exchange.
Thanks to Maria for putting everything together, Mom and Dad without you none of us would be here.
Fabio, Rose, Fabito, Martin, Sue, Kevin, Katja the Game coordinator, Ralph, Sean, Devin my Secret Santa and my Beautiful wife.