95 and going strong

We went to California last week to celebrate Steve's grandmother, Otila, 95th birthday bash. This lady is 95 years old and looks like a million bucks; she's so active and independent, it's truly amazing.  Steve's family from Mexico and all over the U.S came for the event, it was such a treat to meet family I hadn't met before. It was also wonderful to meet all of the new additions to the family; Ella, Damian an Kai.....babies just add a wonderful element to families.

We also got to see some dear friends from the Navy, the Aichelman's. We miss them dearly and we're so sad we don't get to see them as often as we use to, but true friendships never die and this is a true example of it. Not to mention they kept us company all night when our rental car battery died and we didn't get home until 3AM, but that's another story for another post. . . .to make the long story short, Triple A never showed up; however, we were saved by some random nice guys. Thank God for Good Samaritans!

Here are some highlights:

Surprise Visit!

Love this picture

Steve (holding Ella) and  Nick

Family time at the Streeter House (I also got them all addicted to Words with Friends, Tillie is already addicted and playing in this picture!)

Steve and Jeff - they had a lot of those pitchers!

I miss you so much, Jen!

Good Samaritans

Steve's grandmother receiving a blessing

Max and Uncle Eddie at In-N-Out Burger

Aunt Elsa, Liza and Little Kai

Primos

Steve and his Nina

Uncle Jerry, Nick and Markus

Nancy and Ella

Grandma's grandchildren

Primas: Jen and Mel

Nicole and Little Damian

Dancing!

Little Kion went swimming...but it was cold

Eddie, David and Michael

Steve's mom, grandmother and some of his aunts from all over

Estas son las mañanitas. . . .

Isn't this cute?

Baby Ella

Love this little girl

Primas: Liza, Mel and Jen