Long Overdue!

Perhaps Janelle's favorite gift on her birthday was a UCLA license plate frame. It may not endear us to the local ASU population, but she'll definitely enjoy scooting around town a bit more knowing that she's sporting some Bruin pride!

Happy Birthday, Janelle!

Janelle enjoyed an awesome 1st birthday here in AZ this weekend. The girls awoke early (6am) as usual, which gave us some time to decorate the kitchen area with streamers and then head out to pick up some special breakfast treats along with a bouqet of carnations (a very long-lasting birthday tradition). It was fun to watch the girls get so into the preparations, including deciding to hid behind the sofas so they could yell "Surprise!" when Janelle came down for breakfast. Very fun! The day was enjoyed from beginning to end. We look forward to more special memories here in our new home in the AZ desert.

Visit with Jui

We continue to be blessed with visitors here in AZ. Who'd have known that the Phoenix area would prove to be such a hot spot for reconnecting with family & friends?! Our most recent visitor was Janelle's dear friend from UCLA, Jui, who was in town for the weekend. Janelle was able to enjoy some wonderful time with her, first doing a pottery project at As You Wish, then for a birthday dinner at Olive Garden and cake & presents back at our place.