Steph's Photo Shoot

Here some of Stephanie's headsots that were taken Monday for her book cover. Many thanks to Marlin Munoz the nicest photographer I have ever met.

We are thankful for him and his awesome family. Here is is website http://marlinmunoz.com/ check his work out.

On Hood Canal Bridge

Waiting on a floating bridge for the water traffic to pass through.

In Seattle

The weather in Seattle was

MUCH better than LA's!! Gorgeous city!!

On a ferry on my way to Port Angeles, Washington

The Edge

Overcoming fears sounds easier than done. But when the opportunity arrives, what are you going to do? Act in fear or act as an overcomer?

Driving back from Fresno

Making A Difference!!!

As I have a passion for making a difference in this world, I decided to partner with a great organization. Project Mercy is a non-profit organization that builds homes and schools for the homeless in Tijuana, Mexico.

This is a shack where a family resides.

This is the family.

This is their blessing.

I want to thank all of you that helped with donations, prayers and thoughts. Thank you for being commited to changing this world, one family at a time.

Marathon Training has BEGUN!!

Stephanie has made a personal goal to run the LA Marathon 2009. Preparation will consist of participating in several tune up runs. Today she did a 10k in the Malibu Canyon Mountains... It was NO JOKE!!!! I am so PROUD of YOU!!!!!

The face of DETERMINATION!!!

The FINISH LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim Hawkins - Cletus Take the Reel

Here is Tim's version of "Jesus take the Wheel"

Tim Hawkins on Marriage

I met Tim yesterday at the Christian Comedian Conference. He is a RIOT!!!

At the movies!!

U2 Video

Here is a video I found on you tube......

New BlackBerry 8330

So I made the switch to Sprint, Since of recent "Life Changes" I have to be sensitive to extra expenses. So I switched in order to save anywhere from $50 to $70 a month, over time that can add up.
The performance is definitely much faster data speeds, my concerns was coverage at the house and no problems so far!!!

Levi Dancing

Levi's version of "Soulja Boy"

California Adventure

Thanks to our friends Aaron and Patricia Larsen for being their guest at California Adventure. Both Stephanie and I had not had the opportunity to vist this theme park. My mother-in-law also joined us. Here is a picture of us at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. As you can see at the bottom right that Esther was a tiny bit scared.

39th GMA Dove Awards

I had the opportunity as a guest of Michael Jr. to travel to Nashville, TN for the Dove Awards. I had a wonderful time meeting great Christian Artists and get to see my friend Jeremiah Woods from Israel and New Breed.

Wedding Photos Are Finally HERE!!!

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Dodger game at LA Coliseum

The new addition to the Alvarado Family

Here is our nephew Levi Chavez Alvarado. Congratulations to Becky and Juanito. Thank you for you precious gift.

Becky & Juan's Baby Shower

On Saturday the gang threw Becky and Juanito a baby shower. Talk about tons of people, loads of gifts and the best food ever!!!! Mom rocked the TRI-TIP!!! Here's a few pictures of the PARTY!!!!

Some of us eat our food and others.....well......

SEE!!!!! I told you!!!!!! I believe it was a jello square!!! He decided to shove it up his nose and I WISH I WOULD HAVE CAPTURED it when he decided to eat it! But his silliness doesn't end there! Watch.........

I don't know what he was thinking??? I'm guessing wearing footed PJ's takes him back to his childhood!!!!

MacBook Air

So I ventured to the Apple store to see the hype on this new laptop. First impressions.... it this thing for reals? well it is! It is unbelivele how light and thin this new laptop is. I had a few people looking over my shoulder, just wanting to touch and play with it. Oh well maybe someday it will be afforable!!

As you can see my finger is thicker than the laptop.

U2 3D

Friday I took Stephanie to see the movie "U2 3D" so she can experience a little bit of the fun I have had at the many U2 Concerts that I have attended. The experience of watching a movie in 3D is phenomenal, not only that is was phenomenal but also in IMAX format.

It took about 5 minutes or so to get used to the 3D effects. At times I felt like telling the person in front of me to put their arms down.. but it was te camera angle from the crowd and it was part of the movie..awesome experience!!!

Juanito's Birthday Dinner!!

Don't Cry Little Boy!!! Your Balloon is Coming!! Yeaaaaa!! He Got His Balloon!!

The Other Family Clown!!.......Ok Maybe NOT!!!!

After the rain has fallen

While we don't like the rain... Here is the beautiful aftermath. God is good!

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!!!

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!!

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?