1/20/2009

"On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord." - President Barack Obama

Is anyone else really excited about today? I was able to watch and listen to part of the inauguration. I can't really describe how I feel; joy, happiness, comfort, etc. (I finally had to stop listening to NPR today as they talked about today because I kept getting teary eyed! I didn't think work would appreciate running mascara either.) 

Not only am I excited that Barack Obama is the new President, but I am so excited that we have made history today. I couldn't imagine some of the feelings that were/are going around with some of those who were raised during the civil rights days - did they every imagine that the country would ever make history like today? I am so glad that our country has made the stride to see past race and look upon a person that can be our leader. 

(I loved this picture, its so sweet looking)

Calling all recipes!

Please visit this BLOG of my friends. She is trying to gather recipes to put together a cook book to donate money to her sweet young niece that was born with Spina Bifida and requires 24 hour monitoring. 

I know that you do not know this family but you have the opportunity to help this little girl and the family by simply leaving a recipe on this blog. 

I know some of you are great cooks and have come great recipes! Thank you! 

Maybe you had to be there....

But I thought that this was so funny.....

and yes, this is my husband trying to call the dogs in to the house. but what is more funny is the dogs were already in the house standing behind him. 

Angelastro's Christmas Vacation

I figured it was time to post some pictures of our Christmas; as I was loading the pictures on to my laptop... I realized I didn't take too many pictures. It was a strange Christmas - my brother Brandon got snowed in Portland and couldn't fly home for the week and spend it with us. It was his first Christmas away from the family so it was hard on all of us. Thankfully my uncle who lives in Seattle battled through the snow and was able to pick him up for a couple of days so he was completely alone. I was so glad he was with some family - but we sure missed him, it just wasn't the same! 

Here is Cade and Michael with their favorite football team's blankets! (they also got sweatshirts)

Michael and Jasmi jamming out with the gifts my mom gave them! 

Getting ready for Christmas Lunch/Dinner - Chinese Fondue! 

Little Jasmi and me. 

I truly hope everyone else enjoyed their holidays too! It seemed like it flew by and I am sad that it is all over!