Halloween & Dia de los Muertos

 Our backyard altar to our passed loved ones.

 Nuestra Katrina!

 At the Fruitvale community celebration of Dia de los Muetros

Fall 2013

Valentina's New Playgroup

 Alma's 5th Birthday Party-Ocean Theme,
Amazing fish cake made by Grandma

 The girls are really into the "Annie" movie, songs, costumes

 Alma's first camping trip

Summer 2013

Alma participated in a theater camp. Here she as a "Rufian" in the show of Rapuzel

And as a mouse.

 

 On the beach in Malibu (southern California)

Fun weekend at the Russian River.

 

Grandma's Cabin in Minnesota

Alma caught a fish!

 Feeding the little fish

Embassy Suites - Take 3

As you may know if you follow this blog, our family really appreciates a one-night stay at a local Embassy Suites. This Memorial Day visit may have been our best yet!

Alma Learning New Things

Alma is 4.5 years old and has been learning so many new things lately.  

 Alma can ride a bike now- no training wheels!

 Alma loves making and eating sushi

Alma's "Fairy Garden" that Grandma Kay helped her create.

That Crazy Valen!

Christmas Eve Making Tamales

 Christmas morning looking for "treasures" that Santa dropped in the back yard for the girls to find.