The Munro Family

Elaine's in town!

2009-01-11T22:13:00.000-08:00

Our girlfriend Elaine moved to Colorado and when she comes out we have bagels like we used to when she was still in California. This time was even more special because she had her precious baby boy.

Christmas 2008

2009-01-11T20:45:00.000-08:00

It was a Merry Christmas. We had our traditional biscuits and gravy with Omi and Grandpa and then all the rest of the family came over around noon. The kids big gift this year was the Wii. We had a present with a string tied to it leading them to the playroom, when they opened the door there was 2 gaming chairs with the Guitar Hero and Star wars light sabers and of course the Wii. They were so excited. I think the big kids...(the parents) enjoyed it too. We all ate, drank and were merry. Mom made the Ham and it was so juicy. We had fun from 9 am to 9pm.

Disneyland with our friends! 12/12/08

2009-01-11T20:30:00.000-08:00

For Amanda's birthday we all, (the Jacobsons and Avila family) pulled our kids out of school and drove down to Disneyland in the motorhome. We rode a lot of rides at Disneyland then we met the Blomdahls and Vicondoa familys at California Adventure to ride more. Until we needed to rest a little, have a beer and something to eat. I think it was the longest we have ever stayed at Disneyland and all the kids and the parents had a blast. There was 17 of us total. Crazy fun! Blake's new favorite ride is California Screamin. Sorry Space Mt. but your still second.

Nana the Great!

2009-01-11T19:19:00.000-08:00

We made a special Christmas visit to see my nana (the boys Great Nana, hence the name) in Yucaipa. It was nice visiting and going down memory lane.

Ornament Exchange 2008

2009-01-11T19:02:00.000-08:00

This was our 10th year having an Ornament Exchange at my house! We had drinks and a delicious dinner at the Yardhouse. Then we went back to my house to visit and do the ornament exchange.

Holiday Cocktails with my Bunco Babes!

2009-01-11T18:27:00.000-08:00

Roz, Mel, Sandy, Gina and I were the only Bunco babes able to get out last minute for Holiday cocktails so we went to Ramanos and then to Gra-POW for dinner and dancing! It was fun...we need to do it again with the guys.

My Little Lumberjacks!

2009-01-11T16:52:00.000-08:00

Our family goes to Sand Haven Tree farm each year to cut down our Christmas Tree. The boys climb the rocks and get lost running in the trees until we find the perfect tree to cut down. This year we even enjoyed some chili cheese fries and funnel cake. Yummo!

OC Library...

2009-01-11T15:34:00.000-08:00

Our first time to the Orange Crest Library with our friends Roni, Travis, Miya, Kayden. The kids listened to storytime, then we went over to the play area. Which was so much fun that it was hard to get them to leave to choose books.

Winter Festival at Blake's School

2009-01-11T15:13:00.000-08:00

PTA put on a fall festival and this time I decided to play with the family instead of working. I did feel a little quilty but got over it quickly while I was having fun. The boys loved the hot wheel track, making crafts and took their first picture with Santa.

Gavin's Winter Workshop Day with Mommy!

2009-01-11T14:48:00.000-08:00

This is a fun day making Christmas crafts at Gavin's preschool. We played on the playground, made snowflakes pretzels snacks and christmas crafts. We had fun! You will notice a cute little girl her name is Taylor, she is Gavin's special friend.

Thanksgiving 2008

2009-01-11T14:16:00.000-08:00

This Thanksgiving my dad (Lee) came over in the morning and we prepared the feast so all I had to do was put it in the oven at just the right time. It was so nice and not stressful at all. Next year I may even try the day before like you see on the food network. Unfortunately, I only have pictures of the boys doing the bird. But it was fun playing football and relaxing visiting with family.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-11T09:57:00.000-08:00

This year we went all over...it was scary. We started at The Grove for Trunk or Treat with our cousins and our dear friends the Drotars. It was crazy busy but the kids were having fun winning prizes and getting candy of course. Gavin decided to go watch the band with dad and dance with his little friend Taylor. It was very cute. Then we headed or we almost beheaded at the boys first Haunted House at Jill and Carrie's. It was very scary but after a while Blake and Devin decide to help scare other people. And then we went to Brian and Ambers Halloween Pary for the rest of the frightful night.

October 28th ~ Disneyland Halloween ~

2008-11-11T09:34:00.001-08:00

We have passes to Disneyland and so we took the boys to check it out at Halloween time. We went on a Wednesday and the park was empty. We rode 9 rides and had dinner in a 4 1/2 hour time frame. Gavin rode Space mountain, Blake's favorite ride for the first time. I was scared for him but he loved it.

October 10 -13 * Vampire Vail Lake *

2008-11-08T18:55:00.000-08:00

This was our first camping trip Vail Lake. The month of October they have the campground decorated for Halloween and fun events for the kids. We trick or treated from different campsites and learned how to do the "Thriller" dance at the village. The kids had a frightening good time and the adults ate, drank are were scary.

September 18 - 25 * My photos of Holland *

2008-10-19T20:24:00.000-07:00

September 18-25, 2008...My mom, dad and I went to Amsterdam, Holland to visit my Oma and family. It was difficult to leave my little family here but soooo GREAT to spend time with my family there because I hadn't seen them since 1999. I appreciated the land and culture so much more this time. I think that we think everyone is like us when we don't travel often. Anyway... it was a very relaxing trip, just visiting and eating all day long. For those of you that may never see Holland enjoy the slide show and for my family there...I miss you and think of you often... Hoping to come back again with my whole family.. DAG!!!

I'm in Amsterdam, Holland - Monday 9/22/08

2008-09-22T00:25:00.000-07:00

Hello my little family: I found a internet in the hotel. You are sleeping right now but I hope when you are working from home today that you notice this. I will try to email to but I don't think it will work. I miss you and hope you are doing okay. You are not sounding good on the phone babe. I'm okay. I'd love to be home with you and I'm counting down the days. Oma is doing well. She is funny. She says exactly what's on her mind. The weather here is nice. We mainly are visiting at Oma's apartment, it's hard to talk to someone for 7 hours a day and not do anything else really but eat..it's even harder with the language barrier and because I want her to know that I was trying to talk to her so majority of the time I 'm saying crazy things to make her laugh. My new clothes are barely fitting. O well the food is good and I won't be back for a while so, I'll get it off when I get back. I hope. Anyway, on Saturday we went to Edam to visit Uncle Cees and today we are going to another town to visit Marleen. It sounds like you have been busy. I'm so bummed that I missed Blake's goal. Way to go Blakey! It's only 4 more days and I will be home to hug and kiss you. If mom and dad try to kiss I tell them they can't because I can't. I miss you very much and we won't do this again. Everyone asks about you and I say you're all perfect. Dad wanted me to tell you that we are driving a brand new Audi A4. I told him you wouldn't care you are mad at Audi right now. Take Care of yourself and our babies. I love you more than the Sun shines, the Stars in the sky and the best to the Moon!

Hey Blake...how's Uranus? Good luck on your project!

P.S. If Kate or Roz are looking at this. Thank you for looking out for my boys. I really appreciate it.

And Holly thanks for bringing my family dinner too!

I miss you girls too. It's funny, when we are out places and I see the ladies going on and on in dutch, I think about us and how we probably look to a tourist in our land. You know me I only pay attention to the immediate circle. I hope you are doing well.

Dag! That's how you say hello and good bye in Holland!

Can't wait to see you soon!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Soccer Super Stars

2008-09-14T16:36:00.001-07:00

Blake's team is the Green Reapers and his games are so exciting that I couldn't get a picture, but he is a great soccer player and I will get one later. This is Gavin's first year playing soccer and he is great to watch. He is learning the sport and is very carefree. It's so cute.

September 3, 2008

2008-09-14T16:23:00.000-07:00

Our precious Nephew Larry John Mendoza Jr. was born. He was 7 pounds 14 ounces and 19 1/2 inches of cutest. Isn't he so sweet?

My boys are FUN!!!

2008-09-13T19:23:00.000-07:00

Our family is crazy and our boys know how to be silly. This happens pretty regularly in our home. Dress up and have fun.

Gavin's first day of Preschool...

2008-09-09T20:18:00.000-07:00

September 3rd was Gavin's first day of his second year of Preschool. This year he is a Monkey. He pretended to be shy but I'm sure his true colors will shine soon!

Blake's first day of school!

2008-09-09T19:17:00.000-07:00

Blake's first day of THIRD grade was August 25th. He said that he had a great day and that his teacher was "soooo nice". And everytime she is easy on him, he reminds me how nice she is.

A day at the beach

2008-08-23T17:49:00.000-07:00

This was our end of summer trip to Huntington with Mel, Amber and our babies. We wanted to take the kids on one last adventure in the ocean before they went back to school. It was fun teaching the kids how to body board, even Gavin was catching waves.