My Little Family

I wanted to share some of the beautiful pictures that Chance James took of my husband and I and our two "babies." So here are some shots of us back in October at Woodward Park. Introducing... the little dog is a yorkie/shitzu, named Louis Vuitton. He is my little guy. We got him five and a half years ago when Aaron and I first started dating. He lived with me and my family until we got married. He is a little ball of energy and has the funniest personality. Then there is the bigger shepherd/chow mix that we rescued a year and a half ago as a puppy from the SPCA. Her name is Dolce Gabbana. We thought we were getting a nice guard dog for when Aaron has to be out of town, but we were surprised to find out we adopted the sweetest, most gentle, fraidy-cat! But we love her anyway! What I learned that day was, getting dogs to look at a camera is as hard if not harder than getting children to look! Oh well we had a blast!

Thanks to Chance for a fun morning at the park. We loved working with him. He is so easy going and works his magic without too much effort! Thanks again Chance!

sweet Dolce

Love Him

Are you ready?

Jump!

Silly Louis 

Dolce isn't sure about the camera in her face (freidy-cat)

The final product I put together on Tiny Prints

Summer of 2009 Louis in his Fresno State jersey, Dolce in her tu-tu

Love my SWEET little family

New Years Eve/Snow Day

On New Years Eve day I got to go to the snow with the Continos and the Duncans. We went up to Shaver and the views were breathtaking. We geared up when we got there and then hit the hills. The girls made snow angles and sledded while the boys couldn't get enough of their snowboard-sled. On the way home we had hot chocolate and warm pizza. It was a perfect snow day. That evening I went to dinner at Campagnia's with the Richardson's, Garcia's, and crew. I am so thankful for these couples who make me feel loved. Aaron was unable to make it to the New Years festivities because he is in the hospital at USC getting a treatment. It is very hard for me to be away from him especially during our first New Years, so I am so appreciative of our dear friends to support us. Aaron is feeling better and should be out soon! 

Gia and Italia

The view

snow angels

Rocco getting ready to sled

Stephanie and Dawson

Leo the bullet

Me and Leo

Rocco snowboarding

Dawson snowboarding

and leo snowboarding

Sarah, Sophie, me at Campagnia's

The crew

Nina and I

Nina, me, Sophie

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Disneyland Christmas style

On Monday after Christmas my side of the family loaded up for Disneyland and California adventure! Little did we know everyone else near and far was doing the same thing. It was packed but the weather was amazing, and the decor was magical. There is just something about Disneyland at Christmastime! We hit the ground running when we got there and starting fast passing and planning out our ride plan. It was hilarious we were running in all different directions. Our days were full of non-stop laughter. In the lines we played catch phrase  and then screamed through each ride. We rode all my favorites...Thunder Mountain, Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, Jungle Cruise, and Buzz Lightyear. But the most exciting part was that the characters were out in full force. As we were heading from Frontierland to Tomorrowland I spotted not one but FOUR princesses together. I felt like a little girl all over again. I grabbed Emily and searched for another little girl to steal so I wouldn't look so foolish but she was the youngest I had! We got our picture with Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Arial and Cinderella. I was so excited! You never see them out and about together. As we were heading back to meet the others we saw the Mad Hatter. He was hilarious, cracking all sorts of jokes. We rode a few rides in Tomorrowland and then headed for Space Mountain. Then who do we see? Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Donald!!! I couldn't believe it. It was my lucky-character-picture-taking-day! I couldn't stop smiling, and thank goodness my family humored me in my line waiting. We caught the amazing firework show that night and tucked ourselves in at the Hilton. The next day we hit California adventure. We rode Tower of Terror (some twice), Screamin', Soarin' Over California, and ate lots of yummy food. Did some shopping in Downtown Disney and headed for home. Lots of fun family memories!

My mom, me, sis

 Aaron and I outside Thunder Mountain

Aaron and I outside the castle

Sweet Emily

Cinderella, Arial, Me, Emily, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White (I was so happy!)

Me, goofy Mad Hatter, and Emily

Christmas card 2011!! 

The beautiful main-street decor

Main-street Christmas tree

Sis and I with our new glasses

Mel's future car : )

In line for Indiana

Emily and William waiting for the firework show

Cinderella's castle all lit up, magical

William and his new shades

Girl cousins in line for Screamin'

Aaron and I in front of the rapids (He was such a trooper because he wasn't feeling well)

Girls in California

Loading up on ice-cream for the evening

Love from the happiest place on earth!

Christmas 2010

Christmas festivities were crazy this year! Aaron and I made lots of stops and visited all of our family and friends. It was a blast but very tiring. We are so blessed to be invited over by so many. We started Christmas Eve by seeing the movie "Tangled" with the Contino children. It was adorable! Then went back to their house to open presents. I love watching them open their gifts so full of joy and excitement! Then we were off to the in-laws to exchange gifts (forgot to pull out my camera) bummer. Followed by dinner at my grandparents and driving and looking at luminaries all pilled in one car together! Then good byes with two best friends before they celebrated Christmas and went back to San Francisco and Rhode Island. Christmas morning was celebrated at our house with my side of the family. It was so fun to have everyone over. I was busy running around and cooking that I didn't get many shots, but we were off to Disneyland the next day with my side so many photos to come! We traveled to see my Dad's side that afternoon and then back to see the Waldrum side one last time. Lots of eating, laughter, love, and then running to the next place. We ended the evening by giving our puppies their first SPRINKLES cupcake! I know sounds so yummy! Aaron's aunt and Uncle brought them to us so I had to document it!

Leo and Rocco with their remote control cars

Gia and Italia with their new dolls

and suitcases

Italia and her new presents from us

The girls and me

Leo and Carlo and his new ride

My grandparents house with the cousins

Melaney and me (love her)

Whitney, Me, and Kaira our good-byes

Aaron and me, our house Christmas morning

Doggy Sprinkles cupcakes (they looked and smelled like regular ones. I wanted to eat them myself)

Louis Vuitton waiting for me to say it was okay to eat

mmmmmm!

Dolce Gabbana digging in

Well that was GOOD!

Merry Christmas,

The Waldrums