Friday, January 6, 2012

Mother's Helper

Marco set the table tonight! And my mother got an unexplainable headache.



Saturday, December 31, 2011

Year in Review

It's the time of year for champagne, celebration and relaxation.  My Grandma Alice likes to take time at the end of each year to think back on what she's done, where she's been and who she has connected with.  :)  I like to follow her example in most things, so here it is, our year in review. 

The Oakland Cecchins celebrated another stellar year!


Our 1928 home keeps us busy and continues to improve – most notably, our pizza oven and outdoor kitchen has been an excellent addition!

We made memories in Catalina, Hawaii, Twain Harte and many long weekends at Silver Lake. 

We have a legitimate crew.  Jeff and I are so fortunate to have many close friends and wonderful families and fill our weekends with them.  We are never, ever, at a loss for a babysitter.  Ever.  Marco is spoiled with a huge group of buddies and includes his cousins when he lists his best friends (especially the two boys).

Marco is shaping up to be a little bit of a jock. The year was filled with swimming classes, soccer lessons, circus class and golf. He loved trying boogie boarding this year in Hawaii and recently started t-ball. Jeff is almost more excited than Marco.

Marco has dubbed himself a “little big boy.”  This year, he transitioned to a very big boy bed, had a successful start at pre-school and cut his own hair. The bad news is that he probably doesn’t have a career as a barber like his great-grandfather, but the good news is, he has an easygoing nature, is honing his skills for negotiation and perfecting his sense of humor. He insists that when he turns four in January 23rd and has a Batman party, he’ll be as tall as his Dad.

Sending you all our best for a 2012 filled with health, fun and friends. You’re in our thoughts this holiday season and always.

And for your viewing pleasure, saving the best for last, Marco's very first school pictures. 

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Thanksgiving

We could spend a day making a list of things we're thankful for, but since I didn't post anything from Thanksgiving on Poseidon last month, let's simplify.  We're thankful for cute pics.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Batcave, CA

No one can beat a superhero with friends... super friends!!


(Thanks to Grammy for the costumes.)

Full bellies.

We may have overdone the holidays.


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