Wednesday, October 14, 2009

September 2009

and they grows up and grows up.....
Welcome to the FIRST grade, Vanessa!

Van and her best friend wore the same outfits on the first day of school....they planned it ;) Her best friend are both born on the same day.
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Vanessa at soccer practice

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Vanessa making her first goal at a game! GO Van!!!

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Boot Camp Challenge
3miles of running and obstacle course!
With my RAD team.
Kate,Trish,Nichole,Tina & ME!

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Unicorn Fairy Princess
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Neat lil spider in our garden....

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August 2009

Summer is coming to a close and school is about to start....
so we are gonna try to do as much as we can.....ha! xoxo


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Petco park

ImageHeath Bell signing Van's hat. the girl next to her was such a sweetheart...she was totally assisting Vanessa...as you can see by her shirt...she has totally "done this" before.....
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KAUAI!!

Wagzmanngerty Style!
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yes....even in paradise, 5year olds get a time out.....
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What the Mann Family did in 2008-09: UPDATE!

Lewis Fam Vacation!
My littlest brother, Cliffy, my amazing sister in law and my ADORABLE niece and nephew for their Vacation!
July 2009
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Vanessa Enjoying HER Vacation

Mimi and Poppy's house....out on the house boat! She went fishing, swimming and played with ALLLL of her cousins....while Mom and Dad did house projects. ;)
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San Diego County Fair 2009, family photo
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The 1st Annual, Whiffle Ball, BBQ, & Beer Festival!


Some really fun times with some great people.

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Vanessa talking to Poppy on the phone: "Poppy is soooooo FUNNY!!!" she giggles.
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MY GRADUATES
One from SDSU and one from Kindergarten. June 2009
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Balboa Park Adventures: Mommy and Vanessa
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The Persicos moving away party. They were not only our neighbors but some wonderful friends!
Good Luck on Your New Adventure!
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Mmm...Beer....and FOOD!


Tyson and Kristina presentation for The San Diego Brewing Co + Alpine Beer Co. Dinner/Beer Pairing! FABULOUS! Check out their business, Crave Dinners, here: http://cravedinners.com/
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TRYING to pull out her bottom loose tooth on her OWN!!!
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End of the school year production: 3 of a Kind....Vanessa played 'Goldilocks'
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June 2009
(they are all yelling "NOOOO it's a GIANT!!!")
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Our stay at the Hotel Del Coronado. Matts graduation gift from his Momma....it was AMAZING!
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ImageRoom Service! Vanessa's FAVORITE!
ImageSaying goodbye to the Hotel Del....
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Memorial Day at Harry G Park
So many friends to play with!
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Janice's Going Away Ladies Night Out
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CAMPING IN THE DESERT! April 2009
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Mom and Dad came down for a visit. They joined up for Vanessa's school Auction Dinner Fundraiser.
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Then.....Chris and Natalie came down for a visit....Granted Chris was here for work, we totally got to hang out! It was awesome.
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Visiting Aleeza & Kevin and their lil baby, Sophia, in Conneticut. xoxo
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Dan

I got a chance to head up to LA to see one of my dearest friends, Dan Holguin. We moved away from Visalia together in search of....well....something different ;) He is a very talented adn innovative musician. Got to do a photo shoot with him....wonderful! Check out his band here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Brighton-Line/108479946123?ref=sgm
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Vegas in January

Matt and I met my ol' friends from Idaho, Russ and Melisa in Vegas....What a great time! Melisa tackled Joe Rogan....we happen to be there for a BIG UFC fight...it was a wild night! xoxo
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i love her....

Vanessa listening and practicing the song she chose to perform for the school talent show.
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Performing the song: What I've Been Looking For from the High School Musical Sndtrk
For the Elementary School Talent Show. She got to open the show!
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Performing ANNIE: Mini Musical with San Diego Jr Theatre Program
She played 'Grace'
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Lewis Wedding January 2009


My little brother
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ImageMy parents
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ImageFeeding my nephew, Owen, a spoonful of sugar (payback)
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So, I found this note on the couch......

"I have to go to Africa. I am going to miss you"



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Christmas December 2008


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CHRISTMAS PARTY at the Harris' House

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Going to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park

Vanessa and Nan
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Writing Santa a letter

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On her way to Ballet Class
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Happy Birthday, Jenny!
my birthday at the red fox room
with a TON of friends, thanks everyone!

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Thanksgiving at Mimi and Poppy's House

All of the cousins together
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Grandma Cay and Grandpa Leroy stopped by for a visit.
They even joined in playing the wii!
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Matt is SUCH a great daddy! Singing High School Musical with Vanessa and Bianca!
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Owen and Vanessa cheezzzzin it up....
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Poppy with Vanessa and Owen
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Our friends, Eric and Mel got married
October 10th 2008

they asked me take their wedding photos
i had so much fun...it was beautiful, spanish, day of the dead, bright colors
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PUERTO VALLARTA

Our friends, Tyson and Kristina, were married in Puerto Vallarta Nov.1st 2008
We went on this adventure with Nana and one of her best friends.

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Vanessa as the Little Mermaid on Halloween night!
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Tyson and Kristina
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Vanessa with an iguana
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OCTOBER 2008

Oma's Pumpkin Patch with coolest kids
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Vanessa's 5th Birthday!

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First Day of KINDERGARTEN!

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