We are all excited, it is such a fun car. I think the only downfall is the fact that I have to learn how to drive it now. I'm really not looking forward to that because it's a stickshift.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
A Dream Come True
Matthew has always dreamed of having a VW bus. Out of all the cars in the world, he's always wanted a bus. Well, a few months ago he started doing some research and found the perfect one. It was in good condition, the owner was close by, and the price was fair. Well, about 3 weeks ago he finally bought it and picked up to drive it home. This is the guy we bought it from, we became good buddies with him. He and his famliy are such nice people. It was a bitter/sweet moment for him as well. It pained him a little to see the bus go. We told him we'd take good care of it. We plan on never selling it, and want to add a few things here and there. But overall it is in great condition.
We are all excited, it is such a fun car. I think the only downfall is the fact that I have to learn how to drive it now. I'm really not looking forward to that because it's a stickshift.
We are all excited, it is such a fun car. I think the only downfall is the fact that I have to learn how to drive it now. I'm really not looking forward to that because it's a stickshift.
Thanksgiving 2009
I love family reunions, it felt so nice to be in the same house with all of my siblings. I feel so sad somtimes that I can't have them all near by. We had a really good time this Thanksgiving, we spent it at my parent's house and just enjoyed eachother's presence. We were able to see my sister Melina and her husband Dave, who came down from Idaho. I hadn't seen her in about a year.
Matthew and I after dinner, I wasn't feeling very well, we actually all got the stomach flu, but fortunately I was able to get some of my appetite back to enjoy a little turkey. 
My niece Rebekah chowin' down on some ham
Victoria, so photogenic
The five siblings, Elias, Iliana, Alma, me, and Melina. I'm so grateful that we are all so close. I love them so much.
Newport Beach Temple
The Newport Beach Temple is so beautiful, my parents invited me to do a session with them a few months a go. This was my first time inside this temple and it was absolutely beautiful despite the size. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Me, my dad, sister Alma
my parents and I
Me, my dad, sister Alma
my parents and I
Matthew's Chicago Trip
Matthew had the opportunity to spend a few days in Chicago with his father. He acutally went to take his state exam, which by the way, he passed, along with all his other national board exams...whoohoo. Anyway here's a few pictures of their trip.
Here's the famous Chicago Dog, they said it was the best hotdog they've ever had, looks really good. I might have to go to Chicago myself.
Matthew had a mini reunion with some of his classmates from Puerto Rico.
Matthew at Harry Caray's
And finally they went to Wrigley's field to watch the cubs play, unfortunately the game was the same day as his test, so he took that test as fast as he could and was able to see the Cubs with the game in the final inning.
Here's the famous Chicago Dog, they said it was the best hotdog they've ever had, looks really good. I might have to go to Chicago myself.
Matthew had a mini reunion with some of his classmates from Puerto Rico.
Matthew at Harry Caray's
And finally they went to Wrigley's field to watch the cubs play, unfortunately the game was the same day as his test, so he took that test as fast as he could and was able to see the Cubs with the game in the final inning.
Friday, November 13, 2009
San Francisco Trip
So most of this happened clear back in August and September, but I really, really needed to update my blog and I want to have these memmories forever. My family and I went up to San Francisco for Matthew's birthday, it was my very first time visiting and I fell in love. It has an upscale feel that just makes you want to stay forever. I loved all the architecture, shops, the bridge (of course), and all the beautiful scenery the city has to offer. We took the entire Pacific Coast Highway to get there, on our way we saw this rock that looked like an iguana, it reminded me of Puerto Rico. 
Also on our way, we stopped in Solvang, a cute little Dutch town that has the best pastries ever. 
We ate at a restaurant called The Little Mermaid, picked up some pastries, and headed back on our way. 
When we arrived at our hotel, it was pretty late so we rested and woke up early the next morning to see the Golden Gate Bridge! On our way we passed by Alcatraz, freaky. 
The bridge was so beautiful, it was smaller than I expected but it was awesome. 
On the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge lies the most picturesque little town called Sausalito. The main street is lined with beautiful little shops that runs througout the city. 
The following day we had lunch at the Fisherman's Warf. We had clam chowder in bread bowls at a restarant right on the harbor.
Check out this Alligator made out of bread, they had all these different animal shaped breads.
We never rode on a trolley but I had to get a picture of one, they're all over San Francisco.
The streets in this city are incredibly steep. More than once we thought we were going to hit the car behind us. I don't know how anyone can drive a stick shift here.
We also visited the Oakland temple, since it was so close by. I never knew how beautiful this temple was. Definitely one of my top five.
We spent our final day at China Town, and of course, had chinese food. 
We got really lucky because as we were walking down the streets a group of dancers were coming down the streets with these beatuiful Fu Dogs and they stopped right in front of us to perform.
Finally, we went to a museum, it's called the Palace of Fine Arts, we arrived a little late so they had already closed, BUT, the ouside was just as good. It was photographer's paradise. I couldn't stop taking pictures of this place. Sooooo sooooo beautiful.
It was an awesome trip, we really enjoyed ourselves.
Also on our way, we stopped in Solvang, a cute little Dutch town that has the best pastries ever. 
We ate at a restaurant called The Little Mermaid, picked up some pastries, and headed back on our way. 
When we arrived at our hotel, it was pretty late so we rested and woke up early the next morning to see the Golden Gate Bridge! On our way we passed by Alcatraz, freaky. 
The bridge was so beautiful, it was smaller than I expected but it was awesome. 
On the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge lies the most picturesque little town called Sausalito. The main street is lined with beautiful little shops that runs througout the city. 
The following day we had lunch at the Fisherman's Warf. We had clam chowder in bread bowls at a restarant right on the harbor.
Check out this Alligator made out of bread, they had all these different animal shaped breads.
We never rode on a trolley but I had to get a picture of one, they're all over San Francisco.
The streets in this city are incredibly steep. More than once we thought we were going to hit the car behind us. I don't know how anyone can drive a stick shift here.
We also visited the Oakland temple, since it was so close by. I never knew how beautiful this temple was. Definitely one of my top five.
We spent our final day at China Town, and of course, had chinese food. 
We got really lucky because as we were walking down the streets a group of dancers were coming down the streets with these beatuiful Fu Dogs and they stopped right in front of us to perform.
Finally, we went to a museum, it's called the Palace of Fine Arts, we arrived a little late so they had already closed, BUT, the ouside was just as good. It was photographer's paradise. I couldn't stop taking pictures of this place. Sooooo sooooo beautiful.
It was an awesome trip, we really enjoyed ourselves.
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