More California Pictures

Top: Tyler & Maddie w/Derek & Allison during the Dollar Dance
Middle: Allison & Michael - Maddie & Mariko Miyagi
Bottom: Yasutomo Miyagi & Tyler - The Langleys and Miyagis (where is Takako?!!)

I took these at the reception. We had a great time. Their ceremony and reception were unlike any wedding I have attended. The bride, groom, and all the guests were giving glory to God and praising Him the whole time. The Lord and what He has done in their lives was the focal point of the day. Thank you Derek & Allison for sharing your special day with us. God Bless You!

Okinawa Reunion 2009

Glenn & Michael

Jessica Valadez & Maddie

Girlfriends and sisters-in-Christ

Glenn & his lovely wife, Farah

We were totally blessed to be invited to Derek & Allison Forbes wedding in California. Michael arrived in California earlier that week to attend the Calvary Chapel Missions Conference and fellowship with the Oki crew. The kids and I flew out on Thursday to join him. Maddie spent the first two days of the trip with her friend Maddy who used to live in Virginia. These are some of the pictures from Derek's wedding. It was such an awesome family reunion- a preview of heaven!

More From Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach

On Friday morning we took a drive to Huntington Beach. The weather was beautiful- very sunny and a bit of a breeze. We enjoyed watching the volleyball players and the surfers. I couldn't believe all the people out there in the middle of the day. "Do they have jobs?" I wondered. They probably thought the same thing about us.

California Pictures - Finally!

A few hours after we landed in California, Tyler had his first IN-N-OUT Burger experience. He had the double-double, animal-style. No animal-style fries though. I guess he was trying to pace himself.

Christmas 2008

Almost caught up to the present. We spent Christmas at home this year and I have to say it was a nice, relaxed time- except for the fact that I drove myself crazy trying to find that WiiFit (I wanted it more than the kids!) Hope you all had a blessed Christmas.

More Pics of Cheyenne

Cheyenne and my brother, Danny

Cheyenne and her parents~Mike & Nancy

Relaxing at home

Looking angelic in her christening gown


These are pics my sister, Nancy, sent after the baby's christening in November. We weren't able to attend but we were definitely lifting her up in prayer. We love and miss her and the family very much!

New Pictures of Cheyenne Juliet

Cheyenne in her mermaid outfit - almost six months

Too cute!!!!!!

Family Visit to Connecticut

Michael and my brother, Harry

My brother and his kids

My nephews and nieces - left to right: Joey, Brittnay, Brooke, and Bobby

My father and Cheyenne Juliet

We were finally able to take a drive to Connecticut to see my family and meet Miss Cheyenne in person. We invited Maddie's friend, Megan, to join us. It was very nice to see everyone (especially those we had not seen in a while) and eat my mom's delicious food! I hope it's not too long before we go back.

Meeting Jennie Lu Andersen

On our way to Connecticut to spend time with family we stopped in New Jersey to see the Andersens. It was a great visit; Ella is so much fun and it's cool to see how much she's grown. Jennie is a cutie! Of course it was fun to see Matt and Jess too. We don't want you to think we only visit to see their kids :)

Homecoming - October 2008

Lots of milestones for Tyler this year. He is a junior at Colonial Forge High School. He is growing up way too fast! He went to homecoming with the group of friends pictured here. They all met at Megan's house (Tyler's date for the evening- pictured below) for photos and then went to dinner and the dance. He had a great time! Feel free to leave a comment about how handsome he is or how I look way too young to be his mother :)

Another Milestone

Waiting to test

SCORE!!!!!!!

The men folk going for a drive.

As you can see and may have already heard, Tyler got his permit a few months ago. He's a good driver and listens well to instruction (especially Michael's instruction). He is definitely the better teacher and is much more patient than me. He should be getting his license this summer.