Rory's visit

Rob's cousin Rory came to visit us for a week from Alaska. He just happened to be here on his Birthday, so to celebrate we had a delicious dinner prepared by my love, and I attempted to make a Red Velvet cake (chosen by him as his favorite) it wasn't very pretty, but tasted pretty good! We had a great time visiting with him while he was here. We wish you good luck in Alaska, Rory and we miss you! Your visit was too short, but we enjoyed every minute of having you here!
His dinner of choice...Ribeye, loaded baked potato, and green beans
Singing Happy Birthday to him
Mariano helping him blow out his candles

serving the first piece

Mya really took to him and was sad that he had to leave while she was at school.
Come back soon Rory!

Getting ready...

Some updates...

and a few pictures. Mariano is getting better at writing his name, here is a recent picture
we can hardly ever get him to cooperate, but when he does it looks pretty good considering...
Mya jade is doing good. Here is a quick picture I took of her before school the other day
They recently had an awards ceremony and she received another academic award for the 2nd quarter.
She recently had Spirit week and one of the days was crazy hair day, so after her bath I sponge rolled her hair.and here is an after school picture, but I took it with my phone so it isn't of the greatest quality..

Valentino is such a funny little guy. Lately he's been making this funny face and I captured it!
What a ham! And here is an old one I scanned of Mya at his age, she used to make the same face!