We have been busy this holiday season. We made it a little crazier by flying to New York in the middle of the month to celebrate Mark and Merilee's birthdays. I will say that I have had better birthdays. I had stayed up late the night before to make sure we were packed, dishes done, and the house in not total disarray. Mark was so excited that he didn't sleep. I woke up at 2:30 AM, and Mark had a birthday present ready for me. What a great guy. We woke up the kids around 4AM to go to the airport. I was hoping Annadele would fall back a sleep, but she didn't. Our flight was for 6:30. Sarah is a seasoned traveler and did great. Annadele was pretty good for her first flight. But she didn't want to sleep and got restless. So I ended up standing in the back of the plane for an 1 1/2 until she finally fell asleep in my arms. Shortly after, the captain announced something and woke her up. Doesn't he know to be quite with sleeping children? We had a short lay over in Atlanta, GA which was just enough time to get something to eat, hit a restroom, and get on the next plane. We arrived in New York and Mark's brother picked us up. I think they were more excited to meet Annadele for the first time than anything else.
The next day Adele had planned a birthday party for us at a Japanese restaurant. It was nice to see family and friends. Mark with Jeff Hedbrerg and daughter Ivy.
Mark's nephew and girlfriend Marianne and Russell, Mark's niece and boyfriend Rachel and Anton, and friends Kevin and girlfriend (?). Rebecca (beck beck) and Natale, Sarah and Annadele the girls with there little sisters.
Mark's parents were friends with a few Filipino families growing up (I think they were all nurses together). They are considered family. The four boys try to take at least 1 photo together when ever possible. There is Herb, Sonny, Mark, and Jing.
It was also nice to meet Claritsa, Mike's girlfriend for the first time. I thought she was great, but Mike is against marriage So we will see how long it last. Annadele just woke up so I will write more later.
Mark's nephew and girlfriend Marianne and Russell, Mark's niece and boyfriend Rachel and Anton, and friends Kevin and girlfriend (?). Rebecca (beck beck) and Natale, Sarah and Annadele the girls with there little sisters.
Mark's parents were friends with a few Filipino families growing up (I think they were all nurses together). They are considered family. The four boys try to take at least 1 photo together when ever possible. There is Herb, Sonny, Mark, and Jing.
It was also nice to meet Claritsa, Mike's girlfriend for the first time. I thought she was great, but Mike is against marriage So we will see how long it last. Annadele just woke up so I will write more later.
