The Neal's: 2007

Friday, December 28, 2007

Happy 1st Birthday Fabi!!!!

Here are some pictures of my nephew, Fabi,

my brother, Chris, and my sister-in-law, Eliana, in Peru.

Thanks for sharing these pictures with us Chris!!!

We miss you lots!!!

Merry Christmas

What a cutie!

daddy's eyes :)

For those of you who have not had a chance to see Chris and his wife, Eliana

Thursday, December 27, 2007

CHRISTmas Morning 2007

Kristian and Noah had one last BIG suprise from Santa on CHRISTmas morning. It was one that she told everyone she wanted.

Kristian's expression was PRICELESS

The Barbie and Fire Rescue Jeep

Every time she opened something she asked for she screamed. Those of you that have or have had little girls know what I'm talking about :)

CHRISTmas Eve 2007

We started out the evening with a fantastic dinner. Then Brad read Luke 2:1-20 to us as a reminder of why we celebrate CHRISTmas.

1. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2. ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12. And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17. And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18. And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart. 20. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Grammy Pam and Kristian listening to Daddy read God's word

Uncle Tony with Nicholas and Sharpay

Oscar and his friend Chuck

Aunt Ana opening Nicholas' gifts

Kristian very excited about her portable DVD player since we spend a lot of time in the carNoah opening his Car toys from Kristian

Lawson, my sister's nephew, happy as can be

Jonah, getting ready to open up a new skate board from Grandma Alicia and Grandpa Greg

Oscar is excited about his new skate board from Grandma Alicia and Grandpa Greg

Kathy's Father-In-Law hangin' out with Nicholas

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

A Trip to Disneyland 12/21/07

I thought it would be appropriate to take a day off from work and hang out with Kristian at Disneyland. First we went to California Adventure to see the High School Musical performance. Then we headed to Disneyland.

Kristian stepping out of the box and participating in the performance

Here she is rockin' out with all the kids.

A view of the castle from Main Street

Kristian anxiously waiting for her favorite princesses to walk by

After the carousal ride we decided to try and get on the Finding Nemo ride. It was only a 60 minute wait from the entrance of the line. We walked a bit without stopping. We waited about 40 minutes before we got to the front where they assign people lines for the submarines. We noticed after waiting 10 minutes they were having the people in the submarines exit it, then they annouced that they were having technical difficulties. I thought we should try and wait it out being that we were so close to the front. We waited another 20 minutes before they decided to close the ride. They handed out fastpasses for the ride but they were only good for that day. Kristian was a little bummed but I told her that we will try again the next time we go to Disneyland.

Our Newest Addition

Yes, you see another dog. The count in our household is now 3 dogs. Poor Brad, he is surround by all females. He needs a male buddy soon, hopefully its a baby and not a dog :)

This is Sharpay. A little background on Sharpay........I walked into work on Tuesday, December 18 when a co-worker of mine walked up to me with her. She found Sharpay wondering the streets in Riverside on her way into work. She thought it would be a good idea for Brad and I to adopt her since we had just gotten another Chihuahua puppy named Roxie back in September. Brad wasn't really thrilled about Sharpay until the 3rd day of her being with us. Now Sharpay prefers to sleep next to her daddy or with her friend Roxie.

Now I know your wondering why we named her Sharpay. I texted my sister a picture of her and asked her a suggestion for a name and she came back with Sharpay. Sharpay is a character from High School Musical (Kristian's favorite movie).

Roxie and Sharpay cuddling

Sharpay and Roxie cuddling with daddy

Divot keeping her distance from Roxie and Sharpay. Divot will only play with them when she feels like it.

Christmas Party @ the Vail's 12/16/07

The firm I work for has a family Christmas Party at an attorney's house every year. These year it was hosted by Eric and Nancy Vail. Eric's secretary Debbie was able to have Santa brought in on a fire truck. In turn we brought unwrapped gifts to donate to the fire department for Spark of Love. The kids had a blast.

The big helper that she is

Here comes Santa Claus

Santa gets a helping hand from Kaleb

Santa asking Kristian if she's been a good girl

Kristian's High School Musical doll from Santa. Boy does Santa know how to make a little girl smile!!

Me and My Mini Me

All the kids gathered around Santa to sing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. It was so adorable!

A Trip to Oak Glen with the Bagley Bunch

On Saturday, December 8, Brad and I thought it would be a good idea to go up to Oak Glen since neither one of us has ever been up there before. Brad called Daniel that morning to ask him how to get up there and Daniel thought it would be a good idea to hang out for a little while since we don't get to see them much.