September 2, 2009

Nona's 60th Birthday in Monterey

For Nona's 60th birthday we all gathered at Asilomar in Monterey, California
It ended up being a celebration of many occasions...
Bonnie Bosma's 60th birthday, Joan White's birthday,
my cousin Nate Martin's starting a PhD at UCLA, Stefania and Antonio's special appearance from Italy and who could forget the birth of Mason!


The Falzone's
I had this great idea to upload all of our pictures from the trip and make cute comments etc. But I am going to have to use the excuse of being a new mom, sleep deprived, blah blah... because after working on just uploading the pictures alone at Mason's nap time, he might be 20 years old before I get them all up and arranged. So they are out of order but I'm sure you'll get the idea of what a great trip it was!
I mean just look at that little guy (Mason not Tom).
we had some great days at the beach
Auntie Cece had kiss the "owie"gorgeous sunsets...trips to the pool...
Uncle Tom and Harrison
Harrison, Rachel and Mason tucked in the sling poolside.
Harrison would always ask "mommy, who's in there?" or "what's Mason doing?"
He loved his new little cousin. Geronimo...yummy dinners....Antonio and Stefania
Who could forget the pasta they made? It was amazing!
The Monterey Bay Aquarium...
This is what I did at the aquarium... any guesses?I love this picture that Tom captured, the penguin darting through the water headed towards Andy, who I'm sure was taunting him in some way.The Guys...Okay, so my mom was abducted by the jellyfish. They were very captivating!Point Lobos ParkIn some of these pictures, I feel like the caption should read "Where is Mason?".
Fortunately Mason loves his sling, so there is his little booty under Tom's elbow tucked in under his jacket in his sling. Needless to say, he slept through Point Lobos.
Point Lobos group shot. There were 16 of us total who trekked through the beautiful winding paths along the coastline. Point Lobos didn't even know what hit them...The BosmasThe SchawsTom and Bonnie
Where is Mason??H, Uncle Andy and Grandpa Andy and HarrisonBonnie and Neal I think my mom and Stefania were trying to initiate the conga-lineAndy's new facebook profile??Harrison presents...
Grandpa Maso!
Personally I hope it sticks.


Tons of sea lionsGrandpa Maso and HarrisonMom opening up all of her presents... she was our birthday princess, just for the day. Don't get any ideas mom!

Peter Ellis and Bill White shooting the breezeMason loving his Aunt Rachel (no nick name yet, I'm thinking Auntie Ray)Mom and Marthachillin' on the deck of our "cottage" at Asilomar
H loving his Auntie Cece's cupcakes
Uncle Andy getting H all riled up before bedtime. Uncle Tom, H, and Grandpa Maso heading home from the poolRachel and MLook at those lips! These deer hung out at our cottage day and night.

Grandparents!
(M & H were done with pictures at this point)
So Nona....
What are we going to do for your 61st birthday?
*i must give credit to the schaws for letting me use some of their pictures.