long overdue update....

Aggie's are back from blog hiatus....







Ava's 1 year old video montage; alot easier to make with iMovie

Austin is 2!!!!

2 years old already?!?!?! Yeah, we couldn't believe it either. Austin had a fun time celebrating with all of his close friends and family. His sister Ava was his biggest fan. The birthday party was at the same indoor soccer facility that he participates in every weekend. Thank you everyone for making it fun for him.

Please view the video from the birthday party;









A recent ad, with Austin.


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Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Holidays Family and Friends!!! 2009 is coming to an end and the Aggie's could not have asked more. We've had alot of fun and have been very thankful this year. Our little soccer playing Austin is nearing 2 years old and no desire to slow down for anyone. We love our lil' boy. If Ava doesn't end up playing sports, we're sure she's a shoe-in for the opera. Her voice reminds us all of a lovely songbird, singing at the top of her lungs 100% of the time. At least her hair is more tamed. Despite a late start, Thanksgiving was plentiful and the food was great. We've had birthday parties with our friends, Mommy Kathleen visiting DC with Ava, and a boys-only weekend with Daddy and Austin. We celebrated our own birthdays in November, had a bee-like-Elvis Halloween, and a day trip to the aquarium. We've finally seen Austin's catalog work and in-store advertisement. Keep you eyes open for any Sears ads coming out this Winter, Ava shall be making her debut. Lets not forget the Pumpkin Patch with Grandma and Lola's surprise birthday party. Before it the weather turned cold, we visited the zoo and spent some time with Uncle Eric. What a busy schedule, huh? With all the behind us, we're looking forward to 2010 and all the little tasks, parties, and surprises!!!! We hope to see everyone soon.

NOW, onto the MEDIA!!!

A short video, of our everday fun.



Halloween, in Naperville, with our best-est friends.



Santa, what a trooper.





You keep your friends close, but your Star Wars action figures closer




Everyday, is a battle for Aggie supremacy





Attempted dinner time


Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery




If only we all could be in our PJ's by 730



Our Birthday dinner


Daddy's Sweetheart


Afew of Austin's ads



Train-lunch, with buddy Noah








Who doesn't cry after the Bears lose?!?!?






At God-sister Maya's birthday party


Doesn't every parent use their kids to clean underneath couches???




Lola's 22nd Birthday


CARS!!!


Grandma and Grandpa's trip to the park

Q2, Bye-Bye Summer, we enjoyed all 3 days of it.

The summer has come and gone. It would have been alot more fun if Chicago didn't have such BLAH weather... We had fun on small trips to warmer weather. Playing with family and friends kept us plenty busy. Ava's hair is still fairly feathered. She can roll onto her stomach now and cry as loud as a siren. Luckily, her coo'ing and laughing kept us sane. Austin, is VERY, VERY, VERY mobile. He really enjoys soccer and can scream "CARS" louder than anyone. I swear, we watch that movie 5 times a week. This week, he even tried to figure out how to jump from the couches. Millie hides more now, then ever. Taking pictures is alittle harder now, so I'll post what I have.

Now... onto the good stuff....

Austin, trying to reconfigure his equilibrium


Ava-cam, at the San Diego zoo


Ava's commentary


Soccer practice with Uncle Brian


Video proof, Austin loves his sister


Happy Baptism, with Ninong Christian and Ninang Rachel


Ava with Lola and Lolo


With Auntie Clar, Auntie Pining, and Auntie Citas


Ava, with Grandpa and Grandma


With Auntie Emily and Buntie


Austin, and his future hockey coach, Uncle Sacha



Does she ever blink?


We also went to San Diego. Two words, NICE WEATHER. Daddy was able to work on his tan. Mommy hid. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE FOOD AND WARM WELCOME. Everyone was very helpful watching Ava and Austin. THEY MISS YOU ALL.

Uncle Homer, fave cousin Alexa, Aunt Jane, Joules, Auntie Natalie, Sammie, and Danny.


Cousins Sammie and Salome(THANK YOU FOR LETTING US TAKE OVER YOUR BEDROOM, Austin and Uncle Reny.



Cousin Annie, with Ava


Nighttime cheesin' at the WORLD FAMOUS San Diego Zoo



Ava's fave feeder and put-her-to-sleeper, Cousin Mara






Rock-table picnic at Lake Chimichanga






We even visited the Echavez family. I swear, that base recorded all my words. Cousins Ryan and Nathan







Seaport Village cruise.... with Cousin Mara and Auntie Lisa


Thank you Auntie Natalie. We had fun. Ava and Austin can't wait to play with Jake.


Without sounding like a tourist, Mommy says, "Look Ava, REAL sand." geez.....










Mommy, with her bosses








Cousin Justin


At cousin Riley's Birthday party



Pinata time.... Uncle Keefer taking pix