Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Christmas 2008









What an exciting end to an amazing year! For the Christmas holiday Sean and Charmaine were able to celebrate with Charmaine’s sisters down in Carlsbad. The Ligsay Crew (Candice and Josh, Chanel, Justin, and Baby Branden) drove down from Sacramento Christmas Eve arriving in the early morning hours of Christmas day. Branden received his first handmade blanket from Auntie Charmaine and his first San Diego Chargers outfit including socks.

Christmas day was filled with lots of family time including a visit from Valerie, Varney, Francis, and surprise guest Auntie Amor. Fun had by all especially during the Catch Phrase Marathon. Ligsay Girls vs the Boyz. Without a doubt the Ligsay Girls Won! Chanel tell us again when does a full moon happen? And Francis where can we get some of those Astroid Altoids? Oh and Charmaine what’s a Bar-O-Meter?

The next day the group headed out and spent some time on the Carlsbad Beach. Picnic on the beach on December 26th…only in Southern California. After many picture perfect shots they all headed down to Mira Mesa to hang out with Mackenzie. Mackenzie gave them the tour of the house, all his video games, and a round of Tetrus. Oddly enough, Chanel kicked everyone’s butt. Uncle Henry treated the hungery group to Sushi and drinks! What an awesome meal.

You can’t visit Southern California without visiting Mama Ligsay! 4 generations all under one roof! Tears rolled down Mama’s eyes at the sight of her Great Grandson. Branden wait until you’re old enough to understand the many many stories Mama has in store for you.

Sunday Sunday Sunday! Chargers vs. Broncos for a playoff birth. After a 2 hour adventure in the car looking for parking the older kids enjoyed their 3rd row seats behind the Chargers bench! What an amazing game. Chargers kicked some Bronco butt. There was so much cheering, screaming voices were lost by all.

And then it was good-bye. Until the next adventure. Happy New Year to all!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving 2008

Thanksgiving this year was fantastic! But, it wasn’t without it’s 15 hour drives :) We started out taking off from Carlsbad and got stuck in L.A. traffic for 3 hours!!!! Sean lost what little hair he had left :) We stayed overnight in Sacramento and said some quick hellos to Charmaine’s family. Once in Oregon it was “Niece-Fest-2008” as all of Sean’s sister Kait’s kids ran wild around the house and kept us busy (Sean’s older brother and his family could not make it up this year so we were missing a couple of angels). Things were a blast! Sean and the fam introduced a new mandatory tradition for the years to come.... they filmed a movie! It is so hilarious. It is called “Thanksgiving Blood” and you can view it on YouTube! With Christmas coming up a month away we are looking forward to seeing Charmaine’s sisters and nephew come down to celebrate at our place! Stay tuned!