Happy New Year

On the eve of their departure, we eat at Charanga, tasty Cuban-inspired food enjoyed by all. Thank you so much for visiting us and sharing this Christmas holiday!

Can't visit SF without seeing the Golden Gate Bridge! Uncle Jonathan brings out a very realistic smile.

We stopped by the Tom and Jerry christmas tree ... wow!

Henry shows Julius how to do a little vocal freestyling at Baby Ori's house.

Ava and Julius spend a little quality Christmas time.  (And did you notice that the dining room is painted?)

Santa brought some face paint ... Julius calls himself "Lightning Bulb!"

Brothers Matt and Jonathan, sharing a chilly beach with family and strangers alike.

Cousins Julius and Henry, fishing with Spongebob, Pomponio Beach, day after Christmass.

Cousins Julius and Henry, enjoying the spoils of Christmas together.

Cousin Henry came to visit for Christmas. He's a Big Kid, and deserves respect.

Mmm ... Abita and seafood!
If you love this photo, more from our Louisiana/Texas trip at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jeannette.and.matt/Thanksgiving2008#

Papa drove from Baton Rouge to join us for dinner at Deannie's on our last day.

Four generations: Julius, Granny, Nana, and Daddy

Julius uses his great, great, grandfather's hammer in Granny's back yard.