Melissa and the girls

I took these pictures of my sister and her girls last night. It was a wild shoot, but we managed to get a few very cute pics. Hope you like them Mesa.

Vanessa and Caden's Sealing

August 18, 2008







August 18, 2007

The Whole Fam- Jolee, Me, My Dad, Krissta, Vanessa, Caden, Melissa and My Mom.

Me and my beautiful sisters
Me, Krissta, Vanessa, Caden and Melissa


Gio AKA JoLee (My big Bro), Grandpa Joe, Papa Jim(my Dad), Gabriel and I





Last tuesday my sister Vanessa and her husband Caden were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. It was exactly one year from their cival marriage. I just wanted to let them know how much I love them and how proud I am of the choices they are making. I love so much Ness. I got to take their wedding pictures last year and also at the temple last week. Here is a liitle of both.

Garrett in Romania

Garrett and one of his buddies all ready to work or watch.




In the OR. Can you say HIPPA violation? I guess there is no such thing in Romania, since the Docs told garrett to take these photos. Welcome to socialized medicine.


The lecture hall. Can you find Garrett?


Garrett practicing intubation


This is the Medical School on Iasi


The Bedroom


Garrett practicing his microsurgery skills.


George, Garrett, Raul and little George in front of a monastery

Garrett at the REAL Dracula's castle

This is Raul. I fell in love with Raul while Garrett and I were in Romania on our honeymoon. He was only about Gabes age then. George has told us that he still ask his dad where I am. I can't wait to see him. He is such a little pimp!

Three generations of Geaudos


Garrett on the family farm with George's parents and Raul



George and Garrett


The Geaudo family- George, Garrett, Little George, Rica, Jounutes, and Raul.

I know Garrett has been home for 3 weeks now, but I thought that I would post a few of the pictures that he took while away. He had a great experience with the Romanian doctors, medical students, and other medical student from various parts of the world (Italy, Malta, and Canada to name a few). Not only was he able to participate in this surgical rotation, but he was also able to visit the Geaudo family, a family we love dearly. He met George Geaudo on his mission. He was able to be there throughout his conversion and baptism. Since then, Garrett and I have been able to see both he and his wife receive the blessings of the temple (endowment and sealing) here in Utah. We have been so blessed to have them in our lives. They are a great strength to us and our growing family. George is one of the most loving and sincere people I know. George, Rica (his wife) and their youngest son Raul recently arrived in California again to work for six months. After the six months they will return to Romania for six months and then come back here again to work. While they are here, we will be blessed to see sweet Raul sealed to them for time and all eternity. I am so grateful that Garrett and I both had the opportunity to serve missions. The people we met and assisted in conversion have been such blessings in our lives and will continue to be throughout the eternities. We love you George and Rica. Thanks for your wonderful examples.

Summer Camping

Camping at Payson Lake
July 4th





Fishing Fun at Pasyon Lakes


Gabe loving life in the back of Grandpa G's Truck



Walkie Talkie Fun with Grandpa G

Camping at Tinney Flats

The three GCL's- Grandpa Gordon, Daddy Garrett and Baby Gabriel


Gabe and Grandpa G

We had a lot of fun camping this summer with Garrett's Dad and Family. Fortunately Ruth Ann (Garrett's step mom) sent me these pictures. We forgot our camera both times. Thanks again Ruth Ann.

Our mischievous, but sweet little man.

MISCHIEVOUS



A few days ago while I was checking my email, Gabe got into my make-up and had some fun with my mascara. The sudden lack of noise is what finally clued me in that something was amiss. This is what I found. Apparently he is now able to screw off lids. Dang-it!

SWEET



This is what I found Gabe doing this morning in his crib. Lately he loves to comfort his toys. This comfort, of course, is given by the two things that comfort him, his blanket and his binki. After our normal morning greeting, this is what he said to me, "Mommy, Yaya (gabes code word for lighting) nigh nigh, blanki, binci." He is very aware of feelings. He senses when others are sad or in need of comfort. His methods of giving comfort usually include giving up his blanket, binki or giving a hug or kiss. He is such a sweet boy. We sure do love him, despite his occasional mischievousness.