Introducing our Kiwi family!!

Amanda married Paul Magill last Sunday (9/21/08) in a beautifully eclectic ceremony over looking the Santa Cruz bay. New Zealand and Maori tradition mixed with Mexican-American inflluences. Absolutely wonderful! Paul's family--his mum, Robyn, dad, Jon, and sister, Tina, (pictured) all made the trip to be with us as we celebrated Amanda and Paul. So too did his Aunt and Uncle and a few of his kiwi friends. What a fun and loving bunch. We had such a great time getting to know our new extended family. And Molly absolutely fell in love.

We certainly hope too much time doesn't pass before we all are together again. I love to think of a trip to NZ! That's an idea! In the meantime, to Paul's family...thank you for supporting Paul's decision to live so much of his time in the States with us, we do really embrace him as family. I can only imagine what a sacrifice it is to have your child so far away.

Sweet as...

Megan, Jonathan, and Molly

Yo Yo! I'm "M-See" and I'm rockin' the bink!

Why walk when you can ride?

Look at her go...

Happy 1st Birthday!!

WooHoo!! Molly turned one today! We can hardly believe it. And what a year it has been. Quick update...she is walking (5-6 steps at a time and getting more and more bold each day) and seems to have a few words she says consistently (hi, Cole, go, bye, grappa--and others that sound real good!) She still isn't much of a sleeper but certainly a joy to be with. Here are a few other photos from her 1st birthday...

Here's to a life of celebrations!!

Summer is here!

1st trip to the pool--Molly wasn't sure at first but I think she is going to live up to her 'water baby' sign!

Happy 40th Daddy!

Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, CA

We just returned from a fabulous week at the beach. Molly had her first experience in the sand (yum...tastes good?!) and we celebrated Jon's 40th birthday (a bit early).