2007 was hands-down the most exciting year for our family. and we are so lucky to have shared it with you all! In January, the pre-wedding events gave us an opportunity to spend lots of time and make lasting memories with our family and friends - our wedding shower, bridal tea party, rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch...thanks to everyone who celebrated with us. On February 17, 2007 we made it "official" on our wedding day! After months of tireless effort in planning our dream wedding, we finally celebrated with perfect San Diego weather and the company of our closest family and friends. We spent over a week in Oahu for our honeymoon where we hiked, parasailed, jetskied, and met two of our favorite island artists, Fiji and Ke'ahi Wai. In April, Shaye turned the big 30! And at the end of the month, our family gathered together for the March of Dimes WalkAmerica in Balboa Park to raise funds for the healthy births of babies. In May, we took the kids to their first concert. In July, the two of us ventured out to Las Vegas for a weekend, where we relaxed, dined and were entertained by the Blue Man Group. In August we took a family trip to Hollywood and visited the Universal Studios theme park with the kids - their first visit! We also enjoyed our summer tradition of going to a Padres game and visited Knotts Berry Farm for Joe's company event! In September, the kids started school and learned about how to budget their money as we officially started giving the two older kids "allowance". In October, we found out that we were pregnant! The two of us flew to New York for Sherman and Effie's beautiful wedding and squeezed in some sightseeing. When we returned, Southern California was hit with wildfires which greatly affected the San Diego community . Our family members Eileen and Mama Ester volunteered at Mira Mesa High School, during this tragic time, while our family donated supplies and food to the evacuees. Although our family was safe from the fires, our hearts go out to those who were deeply affected. In December, we celebrated the two older kids' birthdays and found out that we are having a Baby Girl! What great news to lead into the holiday season. As always we were blessed to be surrounded by our family and friends through holiday greetings and get-togethers. Shaye is 5 months pregnant and feeling great! The kids were excited to find out that they will soon have a baby sister. We are in the "nesting stage" and are constantly cleaning and organizing our home to prepare for the arrival of our daughter. Thank you all for your prayers, wishes and advice. We are so happy to be able to share this special joy with everyone close and dear to us.
My New Year's Resolution is to get all A's and B's on the rest of the report cards. Also to get better in wrestling and not eat too much junk food. And also to be an even better older brother. -Justice My New Year's Resolution is to get all A's from here on and to be a good older sister. I also plan to stay in basketball or join volleyball. This New Years I hope to achieve my goals! - Aubreigh My New Year's resolution is to be a better goalie in soccer and not negotiate with the coach. -Alyannah