Anniversary

For our anniversary we went out for dinner in San Salvador. It was nice to get away and just hang out together and talk. We went to a really nice Italian restaurant. We were the only ones in the whole restaurant - so needless to say, we got great service. I got Paul a carving that made me think of us and Paul got me some beautiful pearl earrings! Whatta guy!

Panajachel

Well, you knew they were coming...and duh-duh-duh! Here they are! The pictures from our El Salvador trip. Paul will be getting on later to add his Costa Rica pictures - in the meantime, here's El Salvador!!!

First are some more pictures from our trip to Panajachel, Guatemala. FUN! The first is of a little band at the school in Pana.

No trip to Pana is complete without making smores!

A cute picture of Jonathan, our little nephew, and some picts of some of the family going kayaking.

While we weren't running around town buying stuff or kayaking or playing games inside - we were out enjoying the sun - showing off our talents. The first one is of Alysa, a family friend, showing off her talent and the second one is of Jonathan and his hacky skills.

THE trampoline

While down in El Salvador, the Simpsons got a trampoline. Who knew everyone would want their chance at it! Check it out!!

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A few pictures FINALLY....by a lazy little blogger

Hello all! Finally, right?!!? When Paul got home, I couldn't pry myself away from him...that cute little hubby of mine. So, here are a few pictures so that I don't seem THAT lazy.
Thanks for your persistance - promise more are coming!!!!

A little architecture, a little floral, a little fauna and a little family!!!! :)

away went the pictures

okay, so I had a great amount of pictures to post on the website BUT my hubby just left for Costa Rica with them all on his laptop. So, unfortunately, it will be about 1 month before I can post again!

Sorry!!!!

Christy

Our first few days in El Salvador

We flew into El Salvador overnight! :-( Boy, were we tired. I believe that I got a total of 30 minutes of sleep and Paul about 2 hours. But man did we fly into quite a sunrise and the clouds over San Salvador were beautiful!
Our first day we spent at Jon & Kelly Simpson's house (Paul's brother-in-law and sister) because they flew in the same day as we did. It was nice just to catch up with everyone and help them bring in and set up most of their home again.
Sunday we went to Paul´s dad´s church to listen to him preach. It was nice. Everyone here is SOO nice and inviting and some of the people even remembered me from 2 years ago (surprise!). This past year of spanish really paid off!! I was able to sing along with the songs and I understood most of what Paul´s dad said!
On Monday we left for Panajachel, Guatemala to stay for 4 days. It was so nice to just relax, walk the streets and play games with family. I also got to take senior pictures for a friend of ours that came down with us to El Salvador - Kelsey Kimura. I took about 6 rolls of film. It was nice to do that again...I love photography!!
Anyway, here are the photos so far. Tonight is our anniversary - Paul is taking me to a nice restraurant downtown in San Salvador...stay tuned....




this is right outside the airport! Paul's dad

Here is where we stayed in Panajachel, Guatemala...

...And here was our view!!!!

and our view at night!

Here are a few pictures from around town and down at the lake:

Garcia's New Home & Baby Room

Here it is - the Garcia's new home. There are so excited to have a new home for their new baby!!

more picts to come.....

My beautiful prego sister!

Here are some pictures of my cute little sister in law - Chrissy. Here is what I have for her expanding little belly - August 25th is the day she is to pop!

My Nanny's Farewell

I believe that this was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. My Nanny (grandma) was one of the most wonderful women that I have ever met. She was a woman that once you met her - you'd never forget her...in the best way possible. She had an infectious laugh, a tender heart and love for all those she came in contact with. Even in her last days with us on this earth - she still was bringing smiles to peoples faces and lifting the spirits of those around her - even during some of her worst days. When she smiled - you just had to smile back.

Before she flew to be with Jesus, she asked that we not hold a memorial - rather she wanted people to remember her as she was, not just as a body. So our family: my mom, dad, sister and I, took my Nanny's ashes to a secluded spot and sent her ashes to be with God's beautiful creation.

In rememberance of my Nanny, I decided to get something that would remind me of her everyday and that I need to live life to the fullest. Below is my memoral for her. I will miss her - she was the best grandma and friend that a granddaughter could ever ask for her. Can't wait to see her in heaven!

My Nanny with my baby sis

My tribute to my Nanny

More pictures to come...

Brynn's Birthday

My friend Tina's baby just had her 1st birthday!!! She was such a sweetie and so content with opening the gifts, and eating the cake. What a cutie-pot-pie. Here are some pictures of her birthday party!

Paul's 27th Birthday

This year for Paul's birthday - we celebrated at Paul's Auntie's house with "Dexter's Laboratory" decorations. Paul loved it!

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Paul just loved the cape that I made for him!

Paul decided to make the centerpiece his party hat!!!