Sunday, November 15, 2009

Some Old News

Aunt Paula came to do her annual summer visit to the states from Holland in August. First, she stopped into Washington, DC to visit her lovely daughter Danielle in her new home. Danielle showed her mama around her new neck of the woods. Then, Aunt Paula head to LA to be with the Castronova clan.
She saw our new place. We laughed, ate appetizer treats, and heard some stories of what Topanga was like when she was a teen.
















We spent time with grandma and grandpa.















We had a birthday party for my mom at Uncle Eli's house. I my mom turned 39 again this year (she looks good for her age). PS- Please ignore the political sign in the background.









































We always have fun when Aunt Paula is here. Now we have to wait a whole year before we see her again. Maybe she'll bring Uncle Gerard and Derek with her next summer.

In October my cousin Danielle came back to LA to see her family who has missed her so much. Danielle moved from here to Washington DC in June to pursue a job at the Dutch Embassy. She loves her new home and has made many new friends. She even lost her American accent when speaking Dutch (she grew up in Holland speaking American and Dutch then moved here to go to school when she was 21). Danielle was able to brag about all the cool things she has been doing for the last four months. We miss her so much and can't wait to see her in January.
*How many chickens can you count in this picture?
Hint: Danielle and I don't count.

2 comments:

Brendan said...

Whose the tall drink of water in the white shirt and shorts? I heard he can hurl boulders and bench press small cars.

Danielle said...

I count 9 chicken and 1 goose. Thought you knew bragging is my new thing. I really enjoyed seeing and spending time with you. I miss you everyday. Can't wait to see you again. Love you much cousin.