Hi Mama and Papa,

More family Xmas pictures as promised! We had a blast celebrating at Tita Emma's house. Family, friends, and new babies oh my! How we wish you could've been there.

Amaya's 1st Xmas

Merry Christmas Mama and Papa!

Amaya (with her Lolo's help) opened her many presents!
Lolo didn't mind at all even with all the mess she made.
She just kept on unwrapping box after box like a pro!



Lolo waited patiently as she carefully examined all her gifts.
Just what she's always wanted butterfly teethers and more turtle toys to add to her growing collection!




Lolo introduced her to her 1st Christmas Mickey Mouse dressed in a festive scarf (courtesy of Tita Bea).
Amaya was shy, but soon she was ready to give Mickey a big kiss!
"Muah!" right on the nose! Lolo just laughed.

















It's no wonder that by the time "Santa" arrived, Amaya just couldn't help but look closer. If she could talk she'd say, "Hmmm...this Santa character sure looks like my Lolo!"

Love and miss you!

Dizon Family Xmas '09

Hi Mama,

We had a great Xmas this year! We hope that you and Papa had a wonderful time too. We love and miss you both very much!

With Love Always,

Emma, Tessie, Ging, Connie, Anthony, Froy (and Bott)

P.S.

More pictures to come!

Amaya's Xmas Turtle

Hi Mama,

Look what I got from my Ninang Myrnelle for Christmas! I'm still a little small for it, but luckily my Lolo was there to help me! I'm getting bigger everyday and I just wanted to stop by to say hello and I miss you.

Love you,

Amaya

Hi, Mama! My name is Bailey Gabrielle Penalosa Gee!

I'm almost 5 months now. I can't wait to meet my family in Southern California.

Alyssa's Bday @ Chuck E. Cheese

Hi Mama and Papa. I turned 3 years old! My family and friends spent the morning after Thanksgiving partying at Chuck E. Cheese with me.





Here is a picture of me in front of my cake and cupcake tower.My parents and brother, Jordan.

All the kids got a chance to meet Chuck E. Cheese himself! They clapped their hands, stomped their feet and sang, "Happy Birthday to me!"





Tita Cat, Grammy, and Mommy.














There were fun-filled games and excitement for all ages (even the adults joined in). Rides, pizza, and prizes oh my! Lots to see and do!


I can't wait til next year! Miss and love you!

Love, Alyssa Strong.

Soon-to-Be #3!

The Baldivias just announced that they are expecting baby #3! They are definitely growing BIGGER! Who knows, maybe they'll soon be a trio of boys or maybe... just maybe Joe and Erin will get their first baby girl to add drama to the mix!















Daddy Joe, eldest Josiah, and baby Jonah...plus a third on the way!

Congratulations and many blessings!

Happy Thanksgiving 2009

The Dizon Family came together once again for a great Thanksgiving feast!



We had pancit, stew, ham, slices of turkey, macaroni soup and salad, and lots of desserts. This time our table included a mighty roasted pig (lechon), definitely the prize-winner.



It was a very mellow evening, but the new babies of the family (Amaya and Emily) sure grabbed all the attention! Who can blame them, they are girls after all!



















We just did what we usually do: eat, laugh, eat, take pictures, eat, gossip, eat, mingled, eat, sang karaoke, and eat some more! We are growing by the minute and can't wait to share with you more happy occasions to come! The family is on a roll and we don't expect to slow down anytime soon!