The Southwick's of Livermore

Fun, Fun, Fun!

2009-05-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

"Daddy, Ben paly with friends...please!"

I am sure I got my olive skin tone from mommy, my dad is white!"

My daddy took a nude shot of this but loves me enough not to post

Looks like a picture on a papyrus card

Ben has taken on a career at the age of 3!

2009-04-17T09:49:00.000-07:00

CUPCAKES! CUPCAKES! CUPCAKES!

AND LEMONADE TOO!

A Little Catch up on Family Life

2009-03-21T21:02:00.000-07:00

Sorry Ya'll it has been some time since there have been pics of the familia. I do it to create that "awe" moment when they finally hit the blog. Actually I think life gets a goin' and I realize I need to stop, cherrish and share, so here ya go!!

Benjamin as a Policeman..... Watchout!!!

2009-01-01T16:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas Fun!!!

2009-01-01T15:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas this year was fun for us because Ben seems to be getting to the age where he really enjoys opening his presents. We made a short visit to Grandma and Grandpa Valech's house on Christmas eve and Grandma and Grandpa Dillenburg's for Christmas dinner. We also got to spend some time with Auntie Jessica and Uncle Roecel(who turned 30......................!!!!). Here are some photos of the fun!!!

It's official, He's a kid!!

2008-12-17T19:39:00.000-08:00

To mommy and daddy's selfish dislike, are eldest boy is looking more like a kid!!!

Isaac's turn to dazzle the crowd!!!

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more.............pictures!!!

2008-11-20T17:06:00.000-08:00

ALMOST B-DAY BUDDIES!!!

THE TERMINATOR!!!

I LOVE MOMMY!!!

Here are some random pictures that make me smile, so I know they are bound to make you smile!! This parenthood thing seems to go so fast and the kids are growing up so quickly. Andrea and I constantly find ourselves laughing at so many things they do and say. Tomorrow we are going to take Benjamin to see Madegascar II in the theatres. You might think we are crazy, but Ben is a cartoon junky so he will have a blast. If we don't talk to or see ya'll soon, HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM DANIEL, ANDREA, BENJAMIN AND ISAAC!!!

Benjamin Workin the Camera

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THANK YOU ROECEL AND IAN FOR ALL THAT YOU DO TO KEEP US SAFE! WE LOVE YOU.....

Love,
Andrea, Daniel, Benjamin, and Isaac

Fun at home!

2008-11-03T19:58:00.000-08:00

Daddy's knees might be getting old and tired,
but he can still give the best horseback rides!

This is what happens when Mommy tells Ben that
he can have a brownie after he eats all of his sandwich!
He shoves the WHOLE THING in his mouth!

Ben and Isaac making each other laugh.

It may be a chilly day outside, but not cold enough to
dampen Isaac's spirits!

Halloween Festivities!!!

2008-11-01T08:53:00.001-07:00

Last Night we had dinner over at Mama and Papa Dillenburg's. We then went trick or treating for the first time with Benjamin and Emilia and although we don't have picutres of them trick or treating, Ben did a great job getting candy for mommy and daddy in his first trip. He mastered, "one more house, and one more candy." He even became a pro at saying "thank you, and clapping his hands every time he got a candy!"

Kid's look cute , Adults a little goofy!!! Take a look at Doug's shirt.

Mommy and Ben on a little skateboard adventure

Grandma crashing into the bushes!

Ben already a leader of "the boys group!"

Isaac never forgets to bring a smile with him!

Our Visit to "The World's Greatest Grandparents"

2008-10-31T08:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry we gone and went somewhere without our camera so to see picutres of a RICH, family history, you will have to visit http://www.reedsplace.blogspot.com/ to view the pics. Ignore the picture of me as I had already eaten 3 chicken fried steaks and was ready for a nap!!!

Annual Halloween Pumkin Patch(New Spot)

2008-10-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been a little while, but school is over and we have some catch up to do. On Saturday we took the kids with Grnadma and Grandpa Valech to our annual pumpkin patch event. This year we changed up from the Rowell Ranch(3 years) to Joans Farm in Livermore. Ben had a great time as there were mazes, pony rides, and pumpkins. This year is going to be Ben's 1st trick or treat adventure too!!

Some Misc Pictures

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Ben's Song and Dance

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It's good to be Isaac!

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Our Tribute to Cat in the Hat - Ben's Favorite

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Like Father Like Son!!!

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Compliments of Auntie J and Uncle Ro

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Isaac sharing a laugh. We are blessed with two cute, happy, and very animated kids!!!

Da Boys!!!

2008-06-03T21:46:00.000-07:00

Trip to Santa Cruz on the Beach Train!!!

2008-06-03T21:32:00.000-07:00

My first Holiday off in 3 Years so we took full advantage and spent the lovely Memorial Day in Santa Cruz. The family took the Beach Train to Santa Cruz, where we watched Ben ride one ride after another. He rode the helicopter, and cars and trucks and boats...... Pretty cool adventure....

Family of 4!!!

2008-04-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

Announcing the arriving of Isaac Daniel Southwick into the wolrd April 4'th 2008. At birth Isaac weighed in at 6 pounds 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Much grattitude to all who have prayed for little Isaac as his lungs needed a little help adjusting to life outside of mommy. God has been gracious in a somewhat speedy recovery and has made strides to breathe natural air on his own without support. The doctors and nurses have been wonderful, and family has been great!! Hope to get some picutres up and posted soon!!!

Happy Easter

2008-03-28T12:23:00.001-07:00

Benjamin's Breakfast Conversation

2008-02-21T12:47:00.000-08:00

Daddy's Little Helper

2008-02-12T15:33:00.001-08:00

Ben Helped Daddy Mow the Lawns and rake the shrub. It was very cool! I think he will be ready to take the reigns by age 5! Everything is good here for the family Isaac's due date has been bumped up to 4/14/2008! Andrea just got stuck in Ben's tube that is connected to his Spiderman House. It is quite funny!!!!

A Young Cowboy!!!

2008-01-13T17:10:00.000-08:00

Still waiting for # 6. Cowboys lost but we brand them young in our family. Ben is the newest Cowboy fan to the family, he just doesn't know it yet. We will work on Isaac next!!!

CHEEEEESE!!!!

2008-01-11T09:34:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2007

2008-01-11T09:22:00.000-08:00

Christmas this year was all about Ben and he loved it. He learned how to say open and to this day when he wants something he now says "open," hoping to get what he wants!

My Grandma wants to be on my website!

2007-12-20T10:50:00.000-08:00

In an effort to make the grandparents appearance with their grandchildren equal opportunity, Grandma Dillenburg is making her 1st appearance!!!

Trip to Tahoe with Grandma and Grandpa Southwick

2007-12-16T20:50:00.000-08:00

Buffett at Harrah's. I eventually played $10 worth of tokens and won a car!!!(A toy car that is)

I played in the ball pit with Grandpa, and Daddy and wore them down!

Then I went down the slide over and over again. I even said "again" for the 1st time.

"Bebeedly, Beebedly, Beebedly, That's All Folks"

Annual trip to Rowell Ranch for Xmas Tree

2007-12-16T20:42:00.000-08:00

Ben has a new brother, Isaac Daniel

2007-12-05T16:22:00.000-08:00

Isaac's Profile

Isaac's Sport Package

Isaac was nice enough to wave at mommy and daddy!!!

2007-11-01T08:13:00.000-07:00

Newest member of the family or as Ben would say, "Babyyyyy"

Pumkin Patch

2007-10-25T08:25:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday we went to the pumkin patch. Ben got to ride the train and the helicopter. Then he rode them again... and again.... He loves rides!! He walked up and down the pumkin patch. He doesn't tire out. In the end we walked away with a pumkin and a toddler really bummed we had to leave.

Thought for the Day: Family

2007-10-12T09:05:00.000-07:00

Alright, no pictures this time, but Benjamin and I were sitting on the ground this morning playing and I was singing to Ben.(I know scary) Were were listening to old hyms sung by modern day Avalon. We were listening to "How Great Thou Art," and I was telling Ben that hym was daddy's favorite. While I was sitting there I was doing a little reflecting,(I know even more scary) and I could picture some of my childhood. I remembered car rides in my grandpa's red Ford truck to school or drives up to my great grandparents house and I would often here my Grandpa singing or whistling these old hyms. Times like these remind us(at least me) of who we are, where we come from, and what we're going to do with what we have been given.) In the business I work, I so often see troubled people, broken families, unhappy people, lost, confused, without direction. I am so thankful for the life my family has paved for myself, the things they have gone through to provide the life I have, and the joy of knowing you come from a home built around love. It is such a blessing to have this and it is a promise I have made to my family. So many memories, and good times, my hope is that in the times that we live in Ben will have the same experiences and memories of his family as I do!

P.S. Leave a comment! Don't be shy!!! One day Ben will be able to read them!

P.S.S. HOW ABOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!

2007-10-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

Ben loves to play. He plays all day non stop. Even sleep and Eating come second to playing. He has found cars and loves them. He plays with them everywhere. Grandma and Grandpa have made it a point to bring Ben a new one everytime they see him. Grandpa now loves to give Ben cars that make lots of noise like the one you see in the picture to get back at Daddy!!!

San Francisco Zoo

2007-10-03T10:07:00.000-07:00

On Friday the Southwicks and the Gundermans went on a day trip to the San Francisco Zoo. Ben had a lot of fun. He got to go on the Little Puffer Steam Engine, he saw a Grizzly Bear, a gigantic Anaconda, and Tigers that roared at each other. He loved the petting zoo, especially riding on the little wagons. And of course, he got to hang out with his buddy Luke!

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2007-08-24T09:22:00.000-07:00

This is my new Uncle Reocel! He is a soldier. We are proud of him and can't wait to get to know him!!

2007-08-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

Ben got to hang out with Grandpa and his cousins Dylan and Noah at Marine World...

2007-08-20T20:14:00.000-07:00

2007-08-19T19:52:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been a little while since my last post. Daddy is a restauraunt manager!! I know grandparents, no excuses right. I will try to keep up a little better. The family is doing well. Ben is almost 18 months old, and doing great. He loves to play and be outside. He also loves to ride the Bye Bye Buggy at Church!! He can say a few words like, "shoes, No, outside, thank you, hi, bye, nose, gidget, and of course Dada and Andrea! We are still working on, "How about them Cowboys!" Andrea is watching kids from home which is as close to being home with Ben as possible. She is going to watch our old neighbors from the hood in Pleasanton, and is pretty excited about that. Other than that everything is going good.

2007-06-06T13:51:00.001-07:00

My two favorite things to do are laugh and play outside!

2007-05-30T10:58:00.000-07:00

I took my 1st trip to the zoo! I loved the petting zoo!

2007-05-30T10:55:00.000-07:00

Splashing around in my very own water park!

2007-05-30T10:46:00.000-07:00

Just having some fun!

2007-05-30T10:44:00.000-07:00

I love driving my new car!!

2007-05-30T10:22:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun at my 1st birthday party! Thanks to all of my family and friends that shared it with me!!

MY FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!

2007-03-02T21:34:00.000-08:00

11 months old

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2007-01-05T15:58:00.000-08:00

MY 1ST TRIP TO DISNEYLAND (10 MONTHS OLD)

2007-01-05T15:49:00.000-08:00

MY 1ST CHRISTMAS! I GOT LOTS OF FUN TOYS!!

2006-10-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

Benjamin's (7 months) 1st trip to the Pumkin Patch!

2006-09-29T19:44:00.000-07:00

Check me out!! I am 6 months old!

2006-07-14T21:38:00.000-07:00

Ooops!! I kept mommy up late!

2006-07-14T21:34:00.000-07:00

Benjamin in Arizona chillin in the pool with Grandpa

2006-04-19T22:04:00.000-07:00

Benjamin's 1st A's Game vs the Detroit Tigers!

As you can see he really cares that they are losing 8-1!

Proud dad buys Ben first A's Attire!

Benjamin Nathan arrives!

2006-04-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

Benjamin Nathan Southwick was born
March 1st 2006.

At birth he weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches ong,

Benjamin Nathan @ 25 weeks

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