Christmas Memories 2008

Jade trying on her winter beanie.
Darling Dacosta girls

First Picture in front of the decorated tree

A Family picture

A picture while waiting in line to visit Santa at the mall. It was a long wait, but so worth it. Jade loved visiting with Santa and wasn't afraid in the least. Sage loving on her little sister during a Holiday event.

Sage snapping a picture of Jade. Jade posed perfectly for the camera.
A lovely Santa from Adventure Church Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve

Jade and her cousin Sam Cousin Brayden

Getting ready for bed on Christmas Eve. The pillows have their traditional Christmas case as the kids eagerly await for Santa.
Christmas morningSoda pop loved his new Letterman jacket

Nutcracker Performance

We had a wonderful time at the Nutcracker performance in Sacramento. The girls all looked so beautiful in their fancy attire. We started the event with a special brunch at the Hyatt. We then walked only a few yards to the performance.

Look at those darling girls all dolled up!

Having fun with a crazy shot.

Introducing...Soda Pop!

The newest DaCosta addition...Soda Pop. A darling 9 week old black Pomeranian puppy. Sage is especially loving taking him around in the dog carrier. Thankfully Andrew was ok with the idea of another dog because he's so little. He'll only reach 4-7 pounds once full gown. Goldie isn't quite sure what to think yet...but I'm sure she'll soon love this little guy.

Stanford vs USC Football Game

We had a great time at the Stanford vs. USC game. USC won 45 to 23. We were all decked-out in USC attire...fortunately I was able to fit in with the family because Devin had a sweatshirt and hat that I borrowed. Although, evidently my t-shirt was not the right color red. I was told by my husband that my shirt was crimson red, whereas the USC red is more deep red. This was my first college football game. It was so fun, I especially loved the band. Wow...the USC band was amazing. Stanford band...we'll they were interesting.

Devin D's buddies...John and Devin B.

Halloween 2008

We had a great Halloween season. Below are some pictures from various events.

This is a picture of Sage after the school carnival. She was very excited about the Cat face painting. She was upset about removing it at bath time that evening. I snapped a picture of her cute face so she had a memory.

The kids carving pumpkins.

Sage was quite proud of herself this year. She carved her own pumpkin (the left one). I was amazed she could do it on her own. Tiffany carved Sage's name in the pumpkin on the right.

Disco Devin and Witchy Sage on Halloween night.
Lil Miss Riding Hood with her soon to be basket of goodies.

Mommy and Jade ready for some Candy!

Cousin Brayden as a lil monkey

Cousin Sam the Lil Mermaid and Uncle Jason

Jade was fascinated at one of the homes we went to. The home had bone sounding chimes at the front door (which Jade is enamored by).

The home also had this little scary guy with Spaghetti in his bowl. He was the same height as Jade. It was funny when Jade tried a piece of his noodles thinking they were just another "treat"

Halloween party at the Hanly's. Andrew was Devin's Disco costume..but had polyester white pants that made the outfit. Tiffany was a witch...although not a "real" witch..just a witch in costume!

Brian, Lance, and Andrew. This was one of Brian's many costumes of the night. Batman was Lance's second costume of the night..his first being a mammogram machine fully ready to check out all those boobs at the party!

Brian as Buckwheat from Lil Rascals.

Andrew from Disco man to Elvis impersonator.

Tiffany and Angela Robinhood lady.

Brian with his Devilish wife Victoria.

Brian as a crazy black bunny.