Yuki and Julius come to town!

Just after we got back from our weekend away we got together with our friends, Yuki, Julius, Christie and Matt. It's so nice to see Yuki and Julius since they moved to New Mexico and we don't see them too often (we like Christie and Matt too). We got together for lunch in San Ramon and spent some time catching up. I can't believe that less than 3 years ago we were all still in college and the girls were all cashiers at Big 5. Now we've known each other for over 5 years and we're Married and grown up (sort of).

Wow, old moment.

Happy 2008!

For new years 2008, Justin and I got to get away for 2 nights in San Francisco! Gianna spent the time with Ooda, Oopa, Auntie Sarah and Uncle Johnny. Thank You!

We had a lot of fun but missed Gianna a lot! Apparently she had a lot of fun without us and didn't miss us at all!

At Sushi Rock.

Fireworks on the Embarcadero.

Christmas! (Finally)

Okay, in the interest of finishing updating my blog before naptime ends, I am just going to add some of my favorite photos from Christmas Day.

It was a wonderful day, we got to stay home and enjoy Gianna's first Christmas and our first Christmas in our new home surrounded by family.

Gianna loved her new toys, especially coming out on Christmas morning to see her new Giraffe and train under the tree.

I love these ornaments that Mom got for Johnny, Sarah and Me.Gianna's new Dolly (and some toys from her stocking).
My parents might have gone a little overboard (and no, thats not wine in that box!).
Gianna's new play kitchen from Ooda and Oopa.

The Spread.

Gianna gets ahold of the drumstick.

Mmmmmm. Pumpkin Pie!

Christmas Eve

On Christmas eve, we each pick out one gift to open, here is Gianna picking hers and pushing it around (note: she had been doing this for a while and was getting tired and cries at the end, but I assure you that she had a good time.)

She ended up opening an activity center for her high chair.

Our 2nd ever Christmas Party.

We had our second ever Christmas party on the Sunday before Christmas and it was a lot of fun! And also, so much easier to cook when I'm not about to pop (last year I was 2 weeks to my due date at our party).
It was great to see old friends and new all mixed together and to get to show off Gianna to our friends. Thanks to everyone who came and we'll see you again next year!

The usual suspects (minus Ryan...Sorry, we should have taken this picture earlier!).
Noah looks like he's getting away with something.Mom Toni pops in for a picture.Noah, Gianna and Madison.
"You come here often?"

Happy 6 month Birthday Sean!

Cute babies partying because Sean finally turned the big 0.5! 'nuff said!

From Left: Nicolas, Sophia, Sean, Gianna and Hayden

Christmas with the Buschos

Justin's parents and Grandpa came down for Christmas early this year and we had a wonderful time celebrating with them. Here are a few of my favorite pictures.

Justin helps Gianna open her first present, Peek-a-Blocks!

Gianna helps Mommy open a present.

Gianna is very excited about her new books!

"G" is for Giraffe.

The Holiday Train

I thought it would be really fun to take Gianna on the Train of Lights this year, and as it turned out a lot of our friends wanted to do the same so we coordinated renting the caboose (back in September!) and finally on Dec. 15th we got to take our trip!
It was so much fun! We had 7 infants, a little boy and lots of friends and family! We brought lots of food, hot cocoa, sparking cider and more...it was a great party!
Justin and I gave my mom and his Grandpa tickets as their Christmas presents and both of them had a ton of fun watching and even playing with all of the kids and soaking up the Christmas spirit. At the end of the train ride Santa and Mrs. Claus came on the train to say hello to everyone too! What a wonderful time we had. This was one of the most fun things we have done in a long time! Everyone had a wonderful time and left the train talking about next year's trip already!

Day Trip to SF and the Toy Soldiers at Stoneridge

Before Christmas Gianna and Sophia took their mommies to San Francisco for a day of Shopping at the beautiful new mall, looking at Christmas decorations and eating yummy food. Here they are in Union Square. They also loved looking at the beautiful Christmas tree at the Westin St. Francis. It was a very fun day and both of the girls were so good!
The next day Gianna and Mommy went to Stoneridge mall to do a little last minute Christmas shopping and we were surprised to see real-life toy soldiers playing the trumpet and drums. Gianna was captivated and could have watched them for hours! It was such a fun surprise that made the mall at Christmas-time very tolerable.

Happy Birthday Gianna!!!

How old are you today?



That's right! Happy Birthday!!!