Holiday Recap 2007

Hey y'all. As promised, here's a recap of the holidays that were...circa 2007. It was loads of fun, and I have to say, it was a lot easier to get through it living vicariously through your kid. Anyways, on to the recap:

Things started off simply enough. Getting the tree for Mateyo's first Christmas. The boys were a great help, as they brought the beautiful douglas fir in and mounted it with minimal help.

Here they are arguing over who would put the star at the top. Kids! Ya gotta love em.

On Christmas Eve, we joined Cindy's dad to a festive breakfast at his office in the Los Angeles Convention Center. Here' s Teyo chillin in the lobby admiring the architecture.

The food was amazing of course. Here's a look at Cindy's sister, Abbie's...ahem, subtle creation...

Mateyo had to represent of course, we WERE next to Staples, after all. Lakers...what!?!






Now what other holiday can you take a picture with a large strange white man and smile. Cheese!! The requisite Santa shot at its best.

Next we went to visit the kind people at Kaiser Permanente, so that Nana Jane could show off her new bundle of joy. Cheese again!!!

Of course, the Holidays wouldn't be anything without family. So here's a bunch of photos that just show the variety of partying that was going down during the holidays (Mateyo was asleep for about 75% of this run, but we'll give him a pass this time around)

Mateyo's internal monologue: "Do you realize what I am wearing?"

Mateyo kicks it with his Auntie Sherry and cousin Adrianna.

Meanwhile, Naomi was getting Funky.

They were getting Crunk.

It was getting Late.

Ok...who's got the twos?

I was getting Coffee.

Getting a kodak moment.

Got milk?

Awww. Getting kisses.

Getting way more presents than everyone.

Finally, here's Mateyo's last picture of 2007. New Year's Eve...he was mad cranky and wanting to sleep. Meanwhile Cin and I were jumping around with change in our pockets, toasting glasses of water. Weird parents.

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We would like to send love out to everyone..all of our friends and family!! Thanks for bringing happiness into our world and for making Mateyo's first year a memorable one! Unfortunately, we haven't been the best thank-you-and-greeting-card-sending kinda family around...but know that we DEEPLY APPRECIATE all the love and support.


We hope you have a great 2008!!

-love,
laks, cin, mateyo & marls