Sofia & Joshua Gordon Jeff and Angie's tribute to their children

Catalina and Mike Ormsby came to visit this summer.  They are expecting their first born in late November.  I hope Josh and Sofia did not terrify them….they were pretty crazy during the visit.  We all really enjoyed having them stay with us.

Pictures of Sofia and Josh having fun at their friend Sophia’s 3rd bday party.

We lost Lola to cancer last Friday 6-4-2010.  Angie and I were both there with her.  It was more difficult than either of us could imagine.  She was a healthy dog just 3 months prior.  She was unable to eat and barely had the strength to walk so we did what was best for her.  Lola was only 7.5 years old and a very sweet dog, she was never sick until the end.

Sofia and Josh have both repeatedly asked about her.  We told them she was very sick and had to go up to a happier place.  Sofia translates this to “going up in the sky” and we think she understands Lola can’t come back.

Below are some of the last minutes we spent with Lola.  She will be missed.

Enjoy, these pictures came out very well.  If only Daddy was as pretty as his kids……

Sofia and Josh both smiled for this year’s school portraits!  Enjoy.

We took a short trip to the beach to visit Abuelito (Grandpa) and Suzi.  The kids had lots of fun swimming and playing in the sand.  It was great to see them bond with Jeff’s Dad as they had not seen him in over a year.  The trip was a well needed break from the daily grind.  We look forward to returning soon.

Dad drove at night back and forth so that was relatively painless.  Flash came along and was the main downer of the trip as he had a little anxiety which lead to bowl issues – I’ll just leave it at that.  Next time Flash will go to the German Shepherd farm were he belongs!!!

I quick shout out to Louisiana and Mississippi – thanks for the traffic citations at 2AM (one going and one returning home).  I love me some speed traps!

We joined the Depots for a day of fishing and play at the park.  Sofia showed an immediate interest in fishing which was unexpected and funny.  Click on pictures for larger version.

DFW received record snow fall Valentine’s weekend.  Both Josh and Sofia were sick, but we couldn’t keep them from their chance to play in the snow.  Plano received something like 9 inches, it was fun the couple days it lasted.  Click on thumbnails for full size pics…..

Josh and Sofia were both old enough to really enjoy Christmas this year.  Sofia has a grasp of who Santa is and likes the concept that some jolly old man in a red suit brings her cool stuff once a year.  Sofia’s favorite gift this year was her pink kitchen.  Josh got a tricycle which he’ll enjoy much more once it warms up outside.

Angie and her mom took Josh and Sofia to see Santa this afternoon and miraculously where able to get a picture with them both looking happy.  Had to share……