Holidays 2007 Part 5

This holiday, I also got to meet lots of new friends.

before we left for Miami, I went to lunch with Auntie Danielle. Danielle and mom have been friends since they were seven years old. I hope I someday have a friend for that long as well. Danielle lives in Vegas but was visiting her parents in the Bay Area. So I plan on seeing lots of her in the coming years

I also met a couple of dad's co-workers. We went to lunch on the 24th. Below is Jacob who is also one of dad's bowling and poker pals. I think I charmed him.
And here is Ozzie and Lubica. Lubica requested my presence at lunch
Once I got to Miami, one of the first people I met was Abby Zaida. She has been a family friend forever and she made me my favorite blanket so I was happy to final meet her and thank her in person
She also invited us over for lunch one day. Everyone got to make requests for their favorite food. Mom requested soup and tostones, dad requested flan and Oncle Gunnar requested arroz con gandules. All I requested was lots of love and I got it. I felt so comfortable, I fell asleep in Abby's arms
Abby also took us to RoseAnn's house so she could meet me. RoseAnn worked at the Drinking Water Research Center with mom when mom was an undergrad. She was very nice
Then I met Paul. Mom and Paul have been friends since high school. She always sees him when she goes home. He is one of her most constant friends and calls mom Jimmie-Curl. He recently got married so maybe Heather (his wife) and him will provide me a playmate (hint hint).
Then came Barby. Barby and mom have been friends since college. They were both chemistry majors. Barby is now a lawyer (we try not to hold that against her). Mom always sees her as well when in Miami. She held me a lot. It was nice.
Lastly I met Patty and Arrianna. Patty and mom have been friends since they were 12. Arianna was born 6 weeks before I was born. I imagin we will be fast friends once I learn to defend myself

Here Arianna was holding onto my cheek for dear life. I eralize they are kind of big and grab-able, but this is ridiculous
Then she started eating her feet (I can do that too now!) but put her leg on top of me so I wouldn't escape.
When I did want to escape, she got serious about keeping me there. But all of this was done with love


So that ends my holiday vacation. Happy New Year to everyone