Another Month.... Another Trip to Vegas

A few weeks ago Ma and Pa took yet another trip to Las Vegas. Rumor has it that the two of them will be enshrined into the Wayne Newton Hall of Fame sometime in the coming year.... speculation is also rampant that Mike and Flo may be on the verge of setting a new Guinness World Record: most trips taken to Vegas in a lifetime.

Pa show his 'perma-grin' indicating that he is due to arrive in Vegas in less than 24 hours.


For those of you not quite in the "Vegas Know" --- each casino offers 'player's cards' to entice gamblers to return to their machines and tables with loose promises of racking up points to be exchanged for free rooms, food and velour sweatsuits.


Ma shows off her world renowned collection of cards.


When is too many cards.... too many?

Spring Sing at LAPP

Last night was LAPP's (Los Altos Parent Preschool) annual Spring Sing! Bella and Lauren are in the same class at LAPP and Jordo is an LAPP alum.. so we all went to watch the two little girls perform on stage.

Before the show Bella and Jordan played on the tire swing.


Lauren, Michele, Bella and Brett smile.


Shy? I don't think so... Bella and Lauren b-lined right to the front and center of the stage!


The two superstars!


Bella and Lauren belt out the final note of the grand finale!


Bella takes a bow for all of her adoring fans.


After the show Lauren ran to her mommy with a flower... a gift of thanks from LAPP to all the working parents.

Perfect on Paper

Along with her many other accolades and accomplishments, Maria is now a published author! Maria's first book: "Perfect on Paper" is now available via Amazon.com and at finer bookstores.

Last night Maria had her first official book signing! It was a great event in which tons of people showed up to wish Maria well, buy a copy of her book and have the author herself sign their books.

Mark and Bella (who just woke up from a nap) pose with the next Danielle Steel.


The proud parents smile with their daughter.


Bella is a bit young for Chick-Lit but she sure does love Dora! Here she smiles with little Magenta, Mama and her new Dora book.


The celebrity author signs a book for one of her adoring fans.


Maria smiles with her good friend Leslie Harris who was kind enough to organize the book signing.


Already up for a Pulitzer? Pick one up today!


Perfect on Paper at Amazon.com --- http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Paper-adventures-Waverly-Bryson/dp/098004250X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211409083&sr=8-1

Little Bud Turns 4!

Yesterday Ryan turned 4! Little Bud is not so little anymore....!

Ryan gets ready to eat a healthy and balanced meal.


Monica and Ryan smile after he opens up one of his presents.


Maria and Michele lounge on the couch as they discuss whether it will be Syesha or David Cook to go home first.


Ryan shows off his new Sharks jersey!


Ryan jumps for joy after opening up all of his presents!


4 candles for the 4 year old!


Ryan deftly blows out all his candles by himself.


Ryan and his big sister Brooke smile before attacking the cake.

"Teddy Bear Picnic" at LAPP

Yesterday was the "Teddy Bear Picnic" at LAPP. LAPP (Los Altos Parent Preschool) is Bella and Lauren's school... Jordan is an LAPP alum!

Lauren enjoys a drink while Bella smiles amongst their classmates.


In lieu of a teddy bear... Bella brought her cat to the picnic!


Lauren and Bella enjoying the sunshine.

Another Round... Another Tie

A couple of weeks ago Mark, Rick, Monica and Luke returned to the links for another epic battle. As in just about every match during the last few years things started out strong for Mark and Rick... but another furious comeback by the Morey pairing ended up with Murnane/Scouffas down a meager $3.00.

The next battle is slated for 10am on Saturday, June 8th and Spring Valley G.C. in eastern Milpitas. Tickets are now on sale via stubhub.com

Rick shows off sensational form with his new clubs.


Monica lines up for a tee shot.


Another lost ball for the SCU grad.


Luke chunks one with his 7 iron.... who would have thought it would be the last shot ever taken with that club.


Golf can be an ugly game....