Family & the 4th

4th of July weekend was so busy! Mostly because we were preparing for my sister-in-law's baby shower. I was so busy during the shower...that I didn't take any pictures. *sigh* but, it was pretty and the food was yummy...so, yeah, it was great and you'll have to take my word for it.

The pictures I do have are of Savannah's first fireworks show and lunch at my cousin Jester's house. Its so nice being back in California because I'm around family. Now, I'm older than most of my cousins, so its so nice to watch them all grow up. I'm not close to them, but maybe one day, we'll all be on the same level and be actual peers. Currently, I'm Manang Valerie. Someone older and someone you respect. That's cool...I'm fine with that!

Here are the pics:

Fireworks!



Angela, Manang Abigail and Savannah
Cousins (and sisters) ~ Mariel, Liziel and Melissa ~ and Savannah
Abigail and Eli. Why does my husband's head look twice as big as my sister's???
My beautiful cousins plus my cousin, Jester's, son, Mark.
Jun, Ang and Mom