Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The Morning of Christmas (2007)

It was the morning of Christmas,
at the Aniol house they were,
GiGi and Barney sat awaiting
the Ayala Family herd.



The Christmas Tree was lit,
and the presents all wrapped,
Every one's love was spent and
their wallets all tapped.



Alexander and Isabel and
sweet baby Nic
Were anxious and excited
to see which package they'd first pick.



On his second Christmas ever
Nicolas sat on his Daddy's lap,
With patience and curiosity,
he began to unwrap.



How excited is he?
as he leans in for a closer look.
Nic has a little guitar
to help him play a musical hook.



With package in hand,
on the wooden floor she sits.
Isabel is ready
for glamour and glitz.



What a mess, what a mess,
Nicolas surveys.
The mess can wait,
as he prefers to play.



Grandpa and Nic,
together a pair.
Christmas is special,
there is love in the air.



Nicolas and Grandma
comfortably sitting together.
A moment frozen in time,
and remembered forever.



Despite his grimace,
I am sure there's no pain.
Just two love-birds together
on an imaginary Lover's Lane.



So precious and sweet,
with Santa's fluffy hat.
Our Princess she is
taking a princess-like nap.



With his own red Santa hat,
and striped stockings to boot,
Alex knows the meaning of Christmas,
whilst looking like a goof.



With the presents all opened
and the tree content and bare...
We hope you had a Merry Christmas
and have a Happy New Year!



Love,
The Ayala Family

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was at Laurel's house this year. The trip to Anthem was well worth it. We had a great time! I have pictures to prove it.

Alex and Nic

Alex playing with Ryah
Ben and Nan
Ryan
Half of Alex and most of Nic

Sela
My Trio
Nicolas
Austin
Isa, Alex and Ryah
WOW!!
Sela

Isa

Austin

Alex
Alex helping Ben

Merry Christmas!





Friday, December 21, 2007

December 21, Already!

I cannot believe it is December 21... Hey - it's the first day of Winter!! Since we are celebrating Christmas Eve early (tomorrow night up in Anthem) - I have a LOT of wrapping to do.

I did most of my shopping during my lunch breaks this past week... It's been a crazy week for sure.

Last night, Marcos made delicous pork-chops and mashed potatoes for dinner.

Nic liked the mashed potatoes.



(if you click on the picture, it will appear larger... look at those eyes!)

Today has been hectic... a cable guy fried our electricity. We were without power for almost 10 hours today. The cable guy was digging in our yard, in the rain and hail, and out it went. SRP has our whole front yard dug up - still @ 8:30 tonight. Thank gosh there isn't a fried cable guy out there. I feel bad for the 500 other houses that were affected.

/sigh

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Monkey Fun

Nic turned one on December 2nd - a day we dreamed about, and couldn't believe we were blessed with. Not only is our little man healthy, he is also just abt perfect!

Due to the weather - we had to change our party plans a little - instead of having it at our house, we went to our 2nd favorite place, Peter Piper Pizza. =)

We had a great turn-out! Thank you, family and friends!

Here are some pics!
(don't mind the camera, I put it in the cooler while in Mexico last summer, and the pics just haven't been the same - I've put a new camera on my Christmas Wish List)

Nic's Smash Cake - in the Making.




Some Party Favors



Setting Up


Cake Table




A Too Cute Pic (Ben, my nephew and Brook, my GF (Stacey's) little girl!


My Brother


Eating Cake





Opening Presents








So - I think that's it! We had a great time, and Nic did a great job being the big birthday boy!