Larry's Newest Godson - Logan

We have yet another beautiful Godson!! Kirsten and Harold asked Larry to be Logan's Godfather. He is full of joy as you can see. He smiled and laughed throughout the ceremony. We are happy to have you in our Christian family!! Congratulations Logan.

Logan's Baptism

St. Mary's in Moraga

If I have one regret, it's that I didn't attend this college. It's beautiful!!!!

St. Mary's Moraga Hike

Ricketts' Christmas Part III

The second Ricketts' party was originally just for adults, but now that most of the 20 cousins are close to adulthood, we are pretty much all there!
We played a great game of "Functional Item" white elephant!!! Can you find the pink purse in this album?

A Ricketts Christmas III

Ricketts/Williams Christmas Part II

A Ricketts Christmas Part II

Ricketts' Christmas Part I

We had another wonderful Christmas Celebration at the country club!!!

A Ricketts Christmas Part I

Christmas in Our Home

It was so nice to get a tree this year instead of our one foot plastic Charlie Brown tree (although I have a place in my heart for that one too)
Merry Christmas!!!!

Dominic's Many Smiles

You gotta love the cheap and reusable toys - Papertowels!

Sheila's Shower - Baby # 3

I am also glad we were back to celebrate the arrival Sheila and David's third child, Patsy.

Peter's 1st Birthday

One of our first parties was at John and Heidi's to celebrate their son Peter's 1st birthday. We were so glad that we could be there! His sister Anna was just as excited to celebrate with good food and cake!

Larry met John and Heidi when he moved to the San Francisco in '94. They brought him to St. Dominic's for the first time and John sponsored Larry as he became Catholic.

Pre-Christmas with Babbys - A First for Patsy

Just a little Pre-Christmas visit to our good friends, the Babbys. It was Patsy's first Christmas.

We've Moved....Back

After a year and a few months, we have moved back to our home in Alameda. Larry secured a new position at Merrill Lynch Trust Company in San Francisco and I found yet another position with Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City.

Our time down in Agoura Hills was enjoyable. We were minutes from the beach, an hour from my family and we had 340 sunny days of the year (layout time for my sun worshipping husband). We also met some wonderful people that we will keep in touch with. In spite of all the positives, we truly missed our faith community, godsons and home in the Bay Area.

Here are a few photos from a September birthday/going away party with the Ricketts family:

The Getty Villa, Malibu

We had to pay a visit to the newly renovated Getty Villa before we moved. The last time I was here was during a 3rd grade field trip. Larry went crazy with the art/sculpture photos. I fell in love with the water lilies. You can bet I will be using these as inspiration for my paintings. Has it been done before??? ;o)

Disneyland with the Babbys

The Babbys planned a Disneyland trip for the boys before the birth of their sister. I was glad to be able to join them for the day. It was fun to play tour guide and introduce my godson, Brandon and favorite big brother, Nathan to Larry and my favorite place. Sheila was a trooper! At around 8 months pregnant, she walked all day for 3 day straight!!!

Tony Parente's Visit and Santa Barbara

Larry's dad came to Agoura Hills for a summer visit. We had a wonderful time eating, talking, golfing (the guys only) and taking a day trip to Santa Barbara. Thanks for coming out Tony!!!!

Tony's Visit

Visit with Papa Jim and Grandma Veda

Grandpa Visit

We had a nice Saturday lunch visit with my granparents. What a treat!!!!

It's All About the Kiddies - Erin in SF

Erin in SF

Larry made a trip up to San Francisco in May to run the Bay to Breakers like he does every year with is friend David. Therefore, I was due for a visit up myself to see friends. I chose the weekend that many of our friends were camping in Big Basin (Santa Cruz Mountains). I flew into San Jose airport and then drove to the campsite. I then visited my Godson and his mother in Pleasanton and concluded my visit in San Mateo to see my other Godson, his parents, my friend Linda and Jay. It was quite the whirlwind tour, but it was worth seeing some of my friends and their adorable children.

Disneyland - June

Disneyland- June

Father's Day

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all Dads. We had a great time at my Aunt Debbie and Uncle Kevin's house. They are quite the hosts!!! The whole family was present and we had a wonderful time catching up with everyone!

Ojai

Ojai

Larry had offsite work meetings at the Ojai Inn and Spa. I decided to take some time off and join him. What a beautiful getaway in my favorite Early California/Spanish style setting.

Seal Beach

Seal Beach

Just a leisurely day at Seal Beach with my parents, doing a little window shopping and eating.