Nae’s Heart

THis is one of the videos I have of Melissa from San Francisco. Enjoy! Check out the rest on my video page

Pictures are up!  Hope you enjoy them.  Check out the pictures page or go to this link Memorial Day Pictures

Well it is Monday, Memorial Day!  This has been a long but very fun weekend.  James, Ruth, and I left Thursday at 3:30 to head up to San Francisco for the Family Gathering in honor of Grandma Margie.  We got to Mom and Dad’s house around 11:30 pm and headed to bed.  We were all tired from the drive, we had hit traffic in LA.

On Friday morning we were up around 7:00 am and on the road by 9:00 am.  We were heading up to Oroville where the Family Gathering was going to be.  We took our time on the trip and got in just before 1:00 pm.  We then started getting things ready for Saturday.  We went to the store, printed pictures, cleaned the house, organized food, took a walk, and played with Melissa.  We had a great time and were all ready for the next day.  

On Saturday morning family started to arrive at 11:00 am.  We had a great turnout, about 75 people showed up to honor Grandma Margie.  It was great to meet family members that I hadn’t gotten to before.  Being with Melissa and the rest to the family made the whole day perfect.  We left there around 4:00 pm and enjoyed a quiet evening at home.  

Of course on Sunday we had church and the a Memorial Day church picnic.  It was freezing and no one had the proper clothing so we went to Target and found absolutely nothing to help keep us warm.  We headed to the Giant’s Dugout… a store that sells only Giants gear.  We found sweatshirts, beanies, and jackets to keep us warm.  Then we headed to the park.  It was a lot of fun even if it was really cold.  We got home around 4:00 pm and the siblings started to go through old pictures with their parents…Melissa and I both took a nap.  James fixed dinner and dessert.  We enjoyed spending time together as a family.

Today we are going through more pictures and having Bar-B-Qued porkloin for lunch.  We are also going to make ice cream.  James, Ruth, and I plan to leave around 2:00 pm and head back to LA.  I have really enjoyed being with the family.

Melissa has entertained us all… she will sign words or say them.  She now signs and says Auntie and Uncle.  She also says Grandma and Grandpa.  She is a charmer and so cute.  I love her and am really going to miss her.  I am glad that we got a lot of pictures of her.  I also got video footage of her playing with all of her aunties and uncles.  

It has been a great trip. Pictures will be up soon.  I will let you know.

Well I am 23 today! I am very thankful for the 23 years the Lord has aloud me to live on this earth! I am looking forward to all the gifts and cards all my readers will be sending me. jk  

I figured it would be fun to put up a pic from my senior year in High school and a pic of what I look like today!  By the way, the little girl is my niece, not my daughter!  :)

Well, we are enjoying Christmas in San Francisco!  We had a party last night and really enjoyed playing games and spending time with the Bennicoff’s, the Allen’s and Ben Brewer!  This morning we got up and  had breakfast.  After breakfast we opened presents and have just enjoyed being together!  The guys have been playing games on the Wii and we have occasionally been working on a puzzle!  A few people went out and took a walk to Indian Rock I didn’t go it was to cold and windy!  I have been enjoying time with  Melissa and she is adjusting to everyone.  Tomorrow we are heading up to Oroville to visit Grandma and Grandpa Richardson’s house!  On Saturday morning we are going to take family pictures.  I hope you all enjoy spending time with your families!