The Villa Family Blog

Video of Cecilia's rehearsal.

2010-05-13T18:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a video of Cecilia's drama rehearsal. This song got scrapped from the performance because of time. Bummer, because it's great.

I took the video with my phone so there's no zooming. Cecilia is on the far right at the start of the song.

Enjoy!

Thomas and Holli playing

2010-03-09T16:22:00.000-08:00

Here's a quick vid of Thomas in his jumper being entertained by Holli chasing her toy.

My nephew Thomas

2010-03-09T15:12:00.000-08:00

We made it to Denver. Here's a pic of me and Thomas.

We're in Denver. Home of the Broncos.

2010-03-09T11:51:00.000-08:00

Invesco Field at Mile High!

Heading to the hotel to drop off the truck and then it's off to see Thomas, Betsy, and Gregory.

This is what I'll be driving (part of the time) back to Cali.

2010-03-08T07:10:00.000-08:00

They named a street in Illinois after me.

2010-03-07T14:44:00.000-08:00

Although from what I hear they totally screw up the pronunciation. lol

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower)

2010-03-06T15:15:00.000-08:00

Here's a video taken from the recently installed observation deck at the top of the tower. This is on the 103rd floor. Pretty cool.

Chicago

2010-03-06T12:22:00.000-08:00

Well, I'm in Chicago. Here to help my SIL Katie & her BF Kevin move back to Cali.

Got off the plane around noon and went straight to the city. We ate some lunch at Navy Pier. Had a Chicago Dog and Fries. Yum.

Heading out to Sears Tower.

This morning was too cute...

2010-03-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

Before I head out for work this morning the kids are awake and downstairs. Gabi's not feeling too welll.

Gabi: "You guys gonna go fix your breakfast this morning?"

Antonio: "Awww..."

Cecilia: "Antonio, do you want pancakes? I'll make you some."

Antonio: *looking at Mom & Dad* "Is that okay??"

Me: "Sure"

Antonio: "Okay... yeah, sure"

Me: "That's so cute, I think I'm gonna cry!"

Cecilia heads into the kitchen and makes her brother & herself 3 pancakes each w/ butter and cinnamon sugar.

What a sweetie that girl can be.

Oh, and here she is as a Greek Goddess.

Pac-man

2009-12-03T13:49:00.001-08:00

Pac-Man made by Neave Games

Sunday at the pumpkin patch.

2009-10-19T07:42:00.001-07:00

They had cute baby goats at the petting zoo. Antonio wasn't going in at first, but when he saw Cecilia petting them he changed his mind. lol

The kids had some fun in the hay maze then we picked some pumpkins and headed home.

Barbara bought a couple "sugar baby" pumkins to make some homemade pumpin pie. The holidays are already starting. Weight Watchers is gonna be tough for a while!

Back in Denver...

2009-10-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

for an hour at least. It's kinda nice that we are "gaining" time with our trip back. A 4 hr. flight only took 3 hours off the clock (at least I think so). We leave at 12:30 Denver time and get into Sac at 2pm. Just enough time to relax. The kids go back to school tomorrow. I don't go back to work intil Thursday. Hopefully Gabi doesn't already have my Wednesday planned. lol

Flight 1 of 2

2009-10-13T05:46:00.000-07:00

Heading to Denver.

Heading home.

2009-10-13T04:30:00.001-07:00

We've returned the rental and are on the shuttle to the airport. Can't wait to be home!

Mt. Vernon

2009-10-11T10:07:00.000-07:00

George Washington's Estate.

Antonio and a friend...

2009-10-10T10:19:00.001-07:00

Kongorikishi can be a bit intimidating!

More museums

2009-10-09T13:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of shots from here and there.

Oh no!!

2009-10-09T10:18:00.000-07:00

It came out of nowhere...

Smithsonian

2009-10-09T09:27:00.000-07:00

We finally made it to the Smithsonian!!

Funeral

2009-10-08T16:59:00.000-07:00

It was a very moving ceremony. Many thanks to the Marines that we present to pay respects to their bretheren.

Arlington

2009-10-08T09:18:00.000-07:00

Everyone did a great job making tgis look great.

The morning of the funeral.

2009-10-08T07:44:00.001-07:00

The morning is going pretty smooth considering we've got 14 people in 3 suites getting ready for a very important moment.

I'll hopefully have some nice photos of Arlington Cemetery to share later.

Free drinks!

2009-10-07T15:07:00.000-07:00

Embassy offer free drinks between 1730 & 1930. We shall partake.

Seph, Daniel, & Gregory are here!

Washington Monument

2009-10-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!

2009-10-07T06:45:00.000-07:00

So I made a mistake. The funeral is Thursday, not today. Which is a good thing since everyone who not here is showing up tonight. ;-)

That means we're heading off to DC today. The Holocaust museum is something we're planning on checking out. The rest we'll play by ear.