Christmas 2008

Christmas 2008

Two weeks before Christmas, we all went to dinner and the San Diego temple to listen to Christmas music. The music was cancelled but we enjoyed ourselves anyway.

House sitting for the Youngs!

We moved to Pomona the weekend after Thanksgiving before Steve's grandparents left for their mission (hence the absence of postings). Lilly adjusted to the move quickly and now sleeps in her own room. we've been enjoying the space our washer/dryer; however, we do miss Fullerton. Hope all is well with everyone.

A special weekend with the Drurys.

Steve, Lilly, & I went down to Imperial Valley to welcome Trevor home from his mission. Lilly was immediately won over by Trevor's silly kangaroo dance and horse impersonations. The rest of us were won over by his good nature and his power example of righteousness.

The trip also consisted of a trip to Mrs. Drury's 3rd grade class. The 

children  loved seeing little Lilly and all asked to touch her. "Just her arms. Feel how soft they are," replied Grandma Drury. Lilly seemed confused at all of her adoring fans.

Later on, Trevor, Downer, Tiffany, Spencer, Steve, and I went to our first rodeo. Other than the kids riding the sheep, we did not appreciate all the animal brutality and drunken participants. It was our first and last rodeo.

Halloween with Snow White, Tigger, and the Little Pumpkin!

Lilly and Madeline celebrated their first Halloween together with Emily. Although neither of them have enough teeth to eat candy, they accompanied Emily (snow white) trick or treating in Nanny's neighborhood. When we returned home, we all gathered (Nanny, Grandpa, Jessica, Steve, Me, and the kids) and watched scary movies. It was lots of fun!!

Lilly gets a new cousin!!

Madeline Allison DiMaggio was born September 5, 2008. Here, both babies are pictured with Jessica, Madeline's mommy.

At Tri City Park

Our family enjoyed a beautiful evening at the park in Fullerton. A cool wind blew across the lake and children's laughter filled our ears. Lilly had a great time!!

Precious moment with Nanny and Lilly

Lilly has not gotten

over her fear of the 

sound of a flushing toilet. 

She started to scream 

in the La Paloma 

bathroom and Nanny 

came to her rescue. 

There's nothing like

a great hug!

Sitting by herself!!

Lilly sits on her own as her and mommy chat.

Fun in Laguna (Labor Day)

Teresa (Grandma) came out to visit us last weekend from Imperial. We sat around and played with Lilly and her new jumperoo. Of course, Lilly just ate up all the attention.

On Monday, we took Grandpa and Grandma Young out to breakfast in Laguna beach at Madison Square Gardens. The cafe is set up in this old house and the dining takes place in the garden surrounded by waterfalls and birdhouses. We all enjoyed ourselves.

After breakfast, we walked to the beach. Grandma Teresa made sure Lilly had a chance to stick her little toes into the sand. She loved it! When we walked her right up to the water, she just started to giggle as she heard the waves crash. Perhaps she will love the beach as much as her grandmother.