Almost Another Year Gone By

I can't believe that 2008 is just a couple of days away. Where has the time gone?

This year has definitely been tough, at least the last several months. I am glad that it has turned out to be better than what I had expected. I hope that 2008 brings many great joys to me, my family, and my friends.

Tonight, I found some balloons and Griffin wanted a toy. I didn't know how to make anything so I had to be creative with my explanation. Griffin had fun acting with his balloons. At first he used them as wings. Then he wore it as a hat. He pretended to be floating in a pool. In the pictures, he is using it as a shield to hide. At least I got some pictures out of it.

Holiday Time

Today is a very icy day outside. So we have decided to be safe and stay inside. Griffin and Trevor are very anxious to open their presents. They have been very naughty and we wonder why there are still so many presents under the tree.

Thanksgiving

I am thankful for:

My son and the love I have for him
My son's mommy and the love she has for him
My Mom and My Dad for the love they have for me
My family and the love we have for each other
My health that I take for granted
My job that I complain sometimes too much about
My friends that always put up with me

People that are kind
People that are thoughtful
People that care when no one else does
People that love those who need it the most
People that believe in peace
People that are open-minded
People that have compassion
People that do what is right

Sunny days
Laughs
Happy Hours
Pets

That I live in the U.S.
That I have all that I have
That I remember to be thankful

And most of all, I am thankful for my life

Happy Thanksgiving!

Trip to see Family

Griffin and I went to visit my family in California last week. We had a great time. The weather was perfect the whole week...sunny and mid seventies.

It was really nice to see everyone again. My parents were very happy and anxious to see us, as they only get to see us every six months or so. It helps that they still have lots of grandkids living nearby. In fact, my parents now have 29 grandkids and one great grand daughter.

We also had lunch with my best friend, Kang and her boyfriend, Juan. It was nice to see Kang again and finally meet Juan. We ate at this Tacquieria which had great Mexican food. I was surprised that Griffin actually wanted to eat.

We ended the vacation with a big Hmong New Year celebration. The celebration was originally scheduled for that Saturday after we leave. However, my family decided to move it to the night before our departure. There were a lot of relatives and friends that came. I was very glad to catch up with some of my cousins.

Overall, we had a wonderful time. We are planning a family camping trip again for the summer. Both Griffin and I can't wait. It should be a lot of fun.

More Birthday Pictures.

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Here are more pictures from Griffin's birthday celebration.

Birthday Celebration

We had a small early birthday celebration for Griffin today. It was a few days early but was the most convenient for everyone. It was just Michele's family and us. Griffin had a lot of fun and got too many toys. I still can not believe that he will be four in a few days. I keep saying this, but time really does fly by fast.

Here comes trouble times two

Griffin and TT have become the trouble brothers. They will run around the house causing neverending ruckus. When each one is by himself, they are fine. However, when you add the two together, they are sure to be mischevious. They will go all day and all night if you don't break them apart. It is a task itself to separate them for bedtime.