Christmas Day in Tampa

Papi decided that he would visit for Christmas :)

Sami came over (Sami, Gabriella, Michael)

Gabriella fell asleep on the way over to the house

Gabriella excited and ready to go open up some more presents at my house

Xmas morning 2008! =)

sing singin! =)

microphone!!!!!

warmth!!!!

I help you daddy!

YAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!

heres trash daddy!

harmonica!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Hope you all have a fantastic day!!!! We love you!

*~R~*

Trip to Puerto Rico Tio Manny & Family

Hi everybody! Happy Thanksgiving. Here is a picture of your mom and the gang when we went to see Abuelito! God Bless All!!

Tio Manny

Of course....more pictures! Come on!!!

uhhh...yes. "Strike-a-pose" at it's best! lol

yeeeeehawwwww...

CHEESE!!!!

weeeeeeeee....

Playing in the leaves with Daddy!

JJ and Lana on Thanksgiving

Well, im sure Xmas pictures will be up very soon! I want to send out Xmas cards! Please send me your address if I don't already have it!!! =) Thank you!!!

*~R~*

Happy Thanksgiving

As I sit here a think of the things that have gone on over the last year I can't help but think of the how great it is to be me.

Here are just a couple of things that I am thankful for that happened this year.
1. My youngest daughter Gabriella (She always puts a smile on my face)
2. That my car gets great gas mileage even after driving it 186,000 miles
3. That I have been able to get closer with Mami and Papi this year
4. I still have my health and my good looks...I had to throw that one in :-]
5. I am still able to make money on the internet (expecting my best year ever)
6. That no matter what happens I have the best family in the world that supports me

What is everyone else thankful for?

-Michael

What can I say....I have to share the cuteness!!! =)

JJ and Lana after trick-or-treating

Look it's daddy!

Dorthy from "Wizard of OZ"

Me and Lana @ DayCare

The Pumpkin Patch

Lots of pumpkins!

posing with the pumpkin! =)

It's a Lana-sized pumpkin!!

JJ's brush with fame! (sorry so late!)

JJ and Ben Foster!

JJ and Woody Harrelson.

So, apparently, JJ will be in an upcoming movie as an extra! =)

See! Being in the military has its perks!

*~R~*

I just couldn't help myself!

Robert, JJ, Lana, Charlie, and Richard

Robert, Lana, JJ, and Richard

Richard and Lana....playing with his phone!

Lana jumping on daddy! heh heh heh

Lana and Richard playing with her slinky!

Lana and Richard.....This was her first time meeting him and

she absolutly LOVED him! lol

I just LOVE pictures! And I know I have sent TONS out! But I have to post more!!! It's been TOO LONG!!! =)

Plus, four brothers together at the same time....that IS a photo opp. if you ask me! =)

Luv you guys!

*~R~*

Blast from the past...

Father's day at Busch Gardens in Tampa

On Father's Day Gabriella and I went to Busch Gardens here in Tampa. As we are walking around there is a little area with all these kids doing the Hula Hoop. To my surprise she insisted that she could do it and wanted to show me. She is pretty good at it ( much better than I am) I may just have to go get her one so she can actually practice.

She also has to stop in every single store and look at the animals, especially the stuffed animals, but this one was bigger than her and made out of wood. She loves those animals. I will be surprised is she doesn't end up with a job that she works with animals all the time.

ta ta for now folks!

Michael

Happy Birthday Lana!!!

Let me also wish you a happy birthday! from Sunny San Diego. This is your Tio Manny.
Hope everyone is doing great!!! Love you all!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Lana! =) 2 already!!!

HAPPY 2nd Birthday Lana!!!

wow! I can't believe she turned 2 on June 1st!

Well, for those who don't know, we will be celebrating her Birthday on June 21st from 3-5pm at my mom's house. So, let me know if you are coming!! =) Here are some pictures from her bday!!

JJ should be able to attend her party! (If leave is approved!) Yes, he is back in the states! As far as I know he is in New Jersey right now! =)

Hope everyone is good!

Lana and I are Great! =)

<3

JJ's visiting!

Hey everyone!
Just to let you know, JJ just got here today for his two week visit! So, you can call my cell phone to talk to him. His isn't working right now! So, email me if you don't have my number. rjohnsonrivera@yahoo.com He is excited to here from all of you!

*~R~*

Update on Papi

I know... I know...It's been long overdue, but I am finally updating after his surgery. He is doing really well and can actually drive himself around now. He will be heading back to his house later this week. This entire time he has been staying with Oscar in Augusta.

For everyone that took the time to call Papi really appreciates it, and for everyone else...Get on the phone! it won't kill you :)

Here's to another day above the daisies!

-Michael

Can you believe it?!

It's just funny how time flies! Jan. 18, JJ and I will be married for 3 years! Weird huh?! So in case you had any questions...we got married Jan. 18, 2005. It would have been the 17th but the courthouse was closed to observe Martin Luther King's Birthday! =) hahaha!
So, sorry no big wedding! I wish we did but...that's just not how it worked out. Well, It's great being a part of this family! I love you all dearly!
And JJ when you read this...Happy Anniversary Babe! =) Luv ya! (See ya in Feb.)
Well, I'm sure I will be on here soon to put more pictures! =)