I’m posting new pics. Some are Elyse’s Flickr, but they’re just too cute not to post here.

Getting ready to go see Fleetwood Mac with Karen and Cliff, Carol and Don.

I know you all got the email: Nick and Ashley are moving back to Macomb. Guess we’ll be using iChat a lot more again.

Luke and Lani are finishing up 11th grade. Lani went to prom last weekend, mostly because all her friends are seniors. Elyse took some beautiful pictures of Hayden and Ethan. Check them out if you have access.

Gotta go!

I can’t believe that spring break is over. We just returned from Nuevo Vallarta last night. Little Hayden is sleeping peacefully in his carrier right now and starting this coming week, we’ll be watching him on Weds and Fridays. Also can’t believe he’s 3 months old now. He’s so beautiful. Will try and post vacation and baby pics after this.

Avon 2 Day walk is in Sept. Danny and I have been walking already. I also have a new walker buddy. Patrice and I will meet up again in another week - after Kayleen’s visit this coming weekend. Wine Tasting - my first fundraiser - is May 9th. The following weekend is Phil Fiandaca’s wedding. Before you know it, school will be out and we’ll be flying back to NY for 2 days followed by a Caribbean cruise to Puerto Rico, Grand Turk, St. Thomas and Bermuda. Luke and Lani will officially be senior’s by then. That’s a wow! Hopefully I’ll post new stuff before then.

This is the first time I’ve given a shower and the guest of honor didn’t show up. With the holidays, Elyse and I decided to wait until January to throw Ash a shower. We knew it was a little late, but first babies always come late, don’t they? Imagine our surprise when her water broke this past Sat - the same day as the shower. We got the “we think…” phone call at about 8:00, but didn’t get the “it’s not a false alarm” phone call until 11:00. At that point it was way too late to call off a 1:00 shower. We knew everyone would understand - and besides, I needed people to help us eat all that food we’d ordered.

We has a nice time and by 3:30 we cleaned up everything and headed out to the hospital. When we arrived, the doctor was explaining to Nick and Ashley that she needed a c-section. By 5:30 or so, they were the proud parents of Hayden Marcelo. At 3 1/2 weeks early he still weighed in at a respectable 6 lbs, 13 oz, and 18 inches long. Mom and son are doing fine. Ashley will be out of the hospital by Weds. Check out the pics of the beautiful boy!

Yes another post starting with “I can’t believe another year has gone by”. As 2008 draws to a close we take a look at the highlights.

January - started the year with an engagement party for Tim and Elyse. Met Elyse’s family for the first time.

March - we went to Puerto Vallarta with Diane and Keith. Catch the pictures. We went on ATVs and took a sunset cruise. Ate at some of our favorite restaurants.

May - Nick asked the fateful question: “If you had one wish in the whole world, what would it be?” Wait - I used that line 3 times to Danny’s mom. All 3 times I was pregnant. Hey wait a minute…could it be? Yes, we were told we would be grandparents in early 2009.

June - held a poker party fundraiser for the Avon 2 day Breast Cancer walk. It was a huge success and put me over the amount needed to join in the walk.

July - finally took that Mediterranean cruise. Many cruise party preceded our big 11 days. We saw Barcelona, Nice, Cannes, Florence, Rome, Sorrento and Palmermo. Picture are also posted. Part of our group were the Haines’, Jessen’s and Robert’s. Can’t begin to describe the memories!

August - Elyse turned 21 and Becky came to visit. We took everyone to Club 33 in Disneyland to celebrate. It’s always special for us when Becky is around.

September - threw a wedding shower for Elyse. The following weekend, I walked all 40 miles of the Avon 2 Day. What an amazing experience. 5 million dollars was raised from the L.A. walk. enjoyed it so much, I’m going to do it again next year. Get ready to open your wallets again.

October - we met Glade, Carol, Butch, Judy, Mark and Lisa is Puerto Vallarta. Found some new restaurants…can you tell, it’s all about eating! Came back and threw Elyse a wedding shower.

November - Tim and Elyse got married. What a wonderful ceremony and reception. The happy couple now lives in Anaheim in a new townhouse they just bought.

December - attended some wonderful parties with family and friends. Now it’s time to wrap it up (pun intended) and celebrate. See you all in 2009!