Timmy and Michael

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011-12-22T03:11:00.000-08:00

Well our family has made it through our first complete year in Virginia! 2011 has been one of the “challenging” years we will remember in our future. But because we pushed forward together as a family, we persevered and vectored in many of our obstacles.

This last year we had many ups and downs as to Michael’s blood sugar. His diagnosis is still uncertain and even though we know he can be glucose intolerant, doctors say it is a matter of time to see what his pancreas is doing. He remains very healthy and athletic and still has his Michael’s Type A personality and we know whatever happens in the future we can and will face it as a family!

Timothy entered 7th grade and has done wonderfully! He produced a multi-award winning video for his My Life club at school! He has been invited to join a travel baseball team with his hopes of using his catching and pitching abilities to play for JV next year and to eventually enter into college. His grades were great this year and we are so proud of him!

Jen continues to enjoy working for Dr. Weisman! She has made some real good friends with her co-workers, as she still misses her friends from California! She has made friends through JDRF and has reconnected with many of her friends here in Virginia.

John is at Liberty Medical and has made many good friends! He still misses everyone at Hoffman, Vance and Worthington! And this year he lost someone he really looked up to as a person, a man and financial genius, Richard Hambleton. “He was my EF Huton, I listened to every word he said” John. John continues to do his photography with a new perspective.

If you were invited to view our year end message, then you have had shared at one time some special facet of our life… and always will. Some of us are in contact every day, some of us by an occasional phone call and some simply through this wonderful invention called FaceBook. But no matter who you are we wish you and yours a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Halloween, Fall and Tim's Award for Video Making!

2011-11-01T11:09:00.000-07:00

Tim and Michael at the park on a brisk afternoon.

Autumn in the back of the house.

Tim and his friend Wyatt created an anti-drug, pro-seat belt video for their club called My Life. Then the video was entered in RAYSAC's valley-wide competition and it won first place in the middle school category. We are so proud of the boys!

Wyatt and Tim!

The boys receiving their rewards that included a cash price. RAYSAC now and the Academy Awards later!!

Could they be the next Sprielberg and Lucas or even the next Trey Parker and Matt Stone(creators of South Park)?

Tim passing out candy downtown with Wyatt when Michael made a little visit!

Michael in front of the old Bolton store.

Not scared!

Michael and mommy!

Scary fun with Gigi!

Post trick-or-treating with B.

Steve and family!

Halloween 2011 is in the books!!

Family Updates

2011-09-25T06:30:00.001-07:00

Tim at the park...

Tim is outlining mom's leg for an "ink tattoo" He plans to do tats while going to college to be in law enforcement.

Michael at the park..

Mommy and Michael

Tim and his girlfriend Laura at the Roanoke Star above the City.

Enjoying the view of Roanoke Valley.

Mommy and Michael with Cathie and her daughter Katie. Katie is Type 1 and they have helped us with Michael.

Fincastle Wine Event, Adenoid/Tonsil Removal and Ear Tubes!

2011-07-14T16:17:00.000-07:00

Michael and his great-grandmother B at the Fincastle Wine Tasting Event. Only B did any tasting!

Tim and Michael in Tim's room prior to surgery on both boys. Tim was going to have his tonsils and adenoids removed and Michael was going to have his adenoids removed and second set of tubes inserted into his ears.

Day after surgery, Tim is playing video games and enjoying ice cream! He even had tuna helper the evening of his surgery!

Michael the day after surgery! Getting some sun and concentrating on his concrete creative skills!

Michael and Madison on the couch with one of the kittens, post-surgery!

Granny with three of her kids!

Spring, baseball, family and fun!!

2011-06-23T08:41:00.000-07:00

Spring time at home!

Tim and his girlfriend Laura before the last formal dance at their school.

Tim, Mom, Michael, Laura and Laura's mother Leanne Anderson.

The boys being goofy!

Micheal and his best friend James.

Michaels's birthday!

Spring means baseball in our household. Tim practing his pitching.

Tim's room prior to cleaning!

One of two of our new kittens, Chloe.

...and this one is Allie.

The boys with the kittens.

Tim creating one of his famous videos while Michael looks on.

Tim contemplating on the pitchers mound.

Tim at third base ready to score!

The whole family cheering on Tim!

Tim stealing second.

Michael found a little girlfriend to play with at Tim's game.

Tim at bat!

A beautiful barn. The next few photos are in our area. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. We are only missing a beach!

Michael singing at his pre-school's graduation for the older class.

Michael doing his solo ala-Michael Jackson. Everyone got a kick out of this one!

Tim's baseball team the Fincastle Monsters!

Tim and his good friend Wyatt.

Michael out by a creek with Jerry one of our family friends.

Mommy and Sally

Jerry

Michael on the swing..

Sally and Jerry. We had a wonderful lunch at their home.

Michael playing with their dog

Just Some Fun Stuff!

2011-02-28T15:30:00.000-08:00

One evening Timmy decided to "punk" Michael's hair.

Timmy on his pogo-stick in front of the house.

Michael drawing on the steps..

Timmy enjoying the sunset.

One of Gigi's goats. They have a whole bunch that just gave birth to a whole bunch more.

Tim caught Michael at a perfect moment.

Michael's other side..

Deer leg up a trail behind our home. Tim found it on one of his explorations.

The head of the same deer. Seems as the Chupacabra has a taste for venison, as well.

More goats.

Mommy and B

Tim and Laura

Christmas, a Parade, Some Snow and the VA Chupacabra!

2010-12-29T03:41:00.000-08:00

Our home!

Down our driveway, you can barely see Daddy's car.

Our beautiful trees..

Daddy found this print. It is not a deer, bear or raccoon...it could be the VA Chupacabra! Mom better watch her goats!

Michael waiting in Fincastle Preschool's float for the Chirstmas Parade to begin.

Still waiting in the cold..remember, four months ago he was in sunny SoCal!

Getting anxious!

Mrs. Claud was telling all the boys and girls a Christmas story along the parade route.

Michael enjoying the parade from the float!

..the stockings were hung by the chiminey with care...

It was like the Fincastle Rose Parade!!

The children's float

Our town!

Gee Gee and B along the route

Had such a full day that he fell asleep on the couch in a very unconventional position.

Our tree, pre-presents

Christmas morning and the boys were really happy!

All the stocking stuffers!

To smell good for Laura!

To make all the funny videos that he keeps posting on Facebook and U-Tube!

B's house with the family!

B is very excited with her gift! B is the Mommy's grandmother.

Aunt Anita, Cousin Timothy with his girlfriend Sarah.

Uncle Chip

More presents...Aunt Robin

Timothy and Sarah on break from Radford University.

Mommy and Timmy

Michael with Cousin Elizabeth. She teaches marketing at Lord Botetourt High School.

Uncle John and Aunt Robin

Gee Gee and Timothy

Daddy and Tim heading down the hill!

Daddy coming up the hill...it is rare to capture him on film, much as the VA Chupacabra...

The boys sledding...

Michael heading down the hill

Wipeout!!

Pulling a double Al Bundy!

Watching Daddy

Uncle Dalton

Pappy and Granny came over for a visit on Christmas and we didn't get any pictures!!! Watch out!! We'll get plenty next time!

2010 The Opening of Another Chapter!

2010-12-14T17:16:00.000-08:00

Hello and Merry Christmas to all of our friends and family!

Wow, this past year has been one for the books for the Pellican family! At the top of our list was our August 1st move from Southern California to Fincastle, VA! Even though we love Southern California and its lifestyle, we believed it would have been better to move back to an area where life is slower and safer to raise Timothy and Michael. There were so many considerations and in the end we decided on making the move.

There is so much we do miss from California such as the beach, year-round baseball, Trader Joes, El Pollo Loco, Mexican food and the weather (it is currently 19 degrees outside here right now). But during our 6-year tenure we met some very special people that became very dear friends to us. We feel it would have been perfect to have been able to transplant our jobs and the companies we worked for from SoCal to VA. Not only the companies but the special people we had the opportunity to know and to work with.

Timmy also started his first year of middle school at Central Academy. His first day at school was rough since he did not know a single person. That evening we were concerned for him but by the end of his first week he had a good number of friends and within a couple weeks had a new girlfriend, Laura (her mother is Michael’s preschool teacher). His social life is doing well and of course, he can’t wait for spring to come around for baseball season. If things go well, he will miss a day of school next September when the LA Dodgers come to DC to beat the Nationals and we hope to be there. He continues to dance and work on his art projects. Tim has become very style conscience and loves his skinny jeans.

Michael started pre-school this year at Fincastle Preschool. He loves it and his first report card was all good! His pediatrician has given him a good bill of health as to concerning his blood sugar. The prognosis is that even though he has had some erratic numbers at times, he does not have diabetes. We will monitor him every few months and hope and pray that he continues to do well. He is becoming very athletic like his brother. He loves to dance with Tim and they practice their moves together. Michael even has skinny jeans just like his older brother.

As for Mommy and Daddy, Mommy is working at the local Dollar General and enjoys the flexibility and its proximity to our home (less than a minute away). Daddy is building his photography business while he works for a company in Salem, waiting for the right job to come along in the field of commercial real estate/property management.

We look forward to this coming New Year with much anticipation! We have lots of plans and hopes for this year and hope to share them with you all. We look forward to visits from many of our friends and family to our little portion of the wood.

We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year!

Fall Festival and Trick or Treating..

2010-11-07T08:16:00.000-08:00

Mommy and Daddy had placed the winning bid on this tractor that Michael absolutely had to have. We were at Michael's Preschool's Fall Festival.

One of Micheal's teachers Mrs. Anderson and her daughter Laura...

Mommy and Mrs. Anderson....

Michael having a blast!

Michael trick or treating in downtown Fincastle.

Being shy..

Cousin Elijah and Aunt Robin.

Cousin Rain and Cousin Amber.

Cousin Elijah.

Tim picking a pumpkin. If you wonder where were all the Halloween pictures of Timmy, he was with Laura and their friends.

Michael ready for the big night!

HIs preschool class trick or treating downtown Fincastle.

Michael..

Timothy..

Home in Virginia and Tim's Birthday!

2010-10-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

Michael hanging in the driveway...

Home Sweet Home!

Trees in front of the yard..

Tim snoozing after a late nighter...

Big spoon of chocolate frosting!

Michael's favorite..chips and salsa!

Tim and Daddy going to see Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie!

The Birthday Boy wanted red velvet cup cakes!

First day at preschool! He so enjoys school!!

Tim's First Day of Middle School and Park Fun!

2010-08-30T13:14:00.000-07:00

Tim and Michael on Tim's first day off to Middle School. He did not have a great first day because since we are new to the area, he did not know anyone. Within three days, he had buddies and got his first girl's phone number. Now his life is good!

We woke up one morning to see a baby deer in our front yard.

This is our resident rabbit. The kids have named him Patrick.

Michael at the Troutville Park.

No it is not the beach! It's a sand box!

Cayden is one of the little boys that Mommy was watching for a couple weeks.

Peyton is Cayden's sister.

The kids were excited at the train that came by the park.

Madison is Michael's cousin and she had met us at the park.

Sunset from our front door..

Cooking homemade biscuits.

Post biscuit-making!

Tim in his school's during his registration.

Peyton.

Trouble...

The Last Days, the Move and a New Begining!

2010-08-15T08:18:00.001-07:00

July 30th was John and Phuong's last day at Hoffman, Vance and Worthington and both are showing their parting gifts from the company!

Phuong couldn't wait to get home..but that's another story. Phuong is going to work for a military contractor.

Beverly and her sister Yvonne visiting from New York. Beverly (on the right) is John's boss.

Part of the Motley Crew enjoying the final luncheon. Alvin, Phuong, Michael, Dan and Twee.

Diane and her daughter Caitlin and her boyfriend.

Kay and "the new girl". Our accounting department.

Alvin and Dan. Alvin is smiling so big because he is moving up to John's position.

Phuong and her boyfriend Michael.

Michael's last day at a California Beach.

Tim's building something!

Michael's last haircut from Acacia.

Tim's last haircut..we miss Acacia.

Visiting Uncle David in Las Vegas.

Yeah, now guess what Tim wants for Christmas!

Michael and his friends, Cameron and Gracin.

The kids on the trampoline!

Michael bounces with some help.

Timmy relaxing.

Mommy and her friend Keri.

Uncle David, Tim and Anthony.

THE FOLLOWING IMAGES WERE TAKEN BY TIM ON OUR JOURNEY ACROSS OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.

Michael and Tim's cousin Madison.

Jennifer's cousin's daughter, Sophia.

Jennifer's cousin John, wife Linah and daughter Sophie.

Jennifer and cousin John.

Pappy and Gran Gran.

Jen's sister Shelly and her husband Ricky.

Playing in Gran Gran's backyard.

Swinging!

Cute cousins!

John and Linah.

Kickin' it with Pappy.

Building up in the baseball off-season.

Kids playing in the pool.

Amber and Jarrod's new baby, Elijah. He is Michael and Tim's new baby cousin.

Tim and his cousin Elijah.

Rabbit in our yard. The kids have named him Patrick and feed him grapes.

A wild turkey near by.

Turtle in our yard.

God's approval for us being here in Virginia!

By the way go to http://www.johnpellicanphotographer.com/ to see John's website!

Concert in the Park with The Long Run

2010-07-25T08:32:00.001-07:00

As part of our "Going Away Party" everyone at work and a few friends went over to Constitution Park for Concert in the Park featuring the Eagle's tribute band The Long Run. We had so much fun and enjoyed the beautiful weather and wine and drinks and finger foods. It was a BLAST!!

The boys goofing around
Daddy relaxing and enjoying the music

They announced there were about 8000 people there. And we could bring alcohol and food and there was no problem at all!

Acacia and Austin

Acacia, Me and Michael

Sammi and Michael

Me and Tim

Michael LOVES to be tickeled and Sami loved doing it!

Doc and Vondea

Lara and Michael (she looked BEAUTIFUL in red)

Chris and Amber and baby Bradyn who should be making his appearance any time now!

Donielle and Justin

Jackie, Tim and Amber

Michael, Me and Chris

Vondea and Chris

Vondea and Mrs. McQuillan

Doc and Chris

Me and Donielle

Jackie and Sammi

People went all out for this!!

Me and Jackie

Michael, Lara, ?, Brian and Alec

John and Jackie

Bubbles are a good thing

Tim and Sammi

Stephanie, Me and Lara before the concert

Michael, Steph and Me

Day at Hueneme Beach

2010-07-17T18:31:00.001-07:00

So we spent one of our last days at the beach with Grandma and Grandpa Pellican who came out from Vegas to visit. Here Tim is being Mr. Cool!

Checking the waves from the peer...

Michael taking a stroll through the sand.

Tim walking on his hands on the bike path. It's a California thing for young guys to do.

Michael runs all the time and why would the beach be different?

Mom and Tim on the peer.

Mommy and Daddy.

Michael on the peer.

The family with Grandma and Grandpa.. we had such a wonderful visit but it went to quick..two weeks until our move back to Virginia!

Hunter's Hope

2010-07-14T10:01:00.000-07:00

One of our reps at work lost a daughter to Krabbe's Disease in 2007. Last Saturday, we joined his family and friends at Harley's Bowl in Camarillo to celebreate her birthday at raise money for Hunter's Hope (huntershope.org)
Jackie and Michael. He was keeping her busy!

Here I go! We had so much fun!

Lara and her husband Michael

Tim had so much fun!!

Jackie doing the dance and Michael thinking she is just too funny!

Family shot! Where's Dad??? Taking the picture of course!!

Our last 4th of July in Camarillo

2010-07-14T09:37:00.000-07:00

We went to our friend Jackie's house for a 4th of July party. Here we all are before going to see fireworks!
Acacia, Me and Jackie!! But we're missing Lara and Moni! We missed you guys!

Tim and Jackie

Michael's new girlfriend Sami

Michael's #1 girlfriend Acacia

Sami eatting the trains

They have two dogs, Mama and Richard, and Acacia has one dog, Marley. The boys loved playing ball with them and getting them tired before the fireworks!

The of course they had to chace each other. Poor Tim!

Let me see!!

No party is a party without shots!! I was the DD that night so my job was to take pictures!

John and I goofing off.

Summertime Fun

2010-07-14T09:20:00.000-07:00

Daddy took Michael swimming one afternoon. He had a blast!! Tim and I joined them a little later. Poor Michael. It wore him out. He fell asleep holding his spoon!!!

Wow...

2010-07-13T19:43:00.000-07:00

John usually updates the blog, but I'm getting a turn. The past four to six weeks have been a whirlwind! Tim graduated from elementary school (we have a middle schooler?!?!), Michael had a second opinion on his diabetes diagnoses, John got a wonderful check-up at the cardio and our move is getting closer!!

I remember when I found out I was pregnant with Tim. My life changed in 30 seconds. No, it may not have been the "ideal" situation, but God knew what he was doing. We have Timmy. The imaginative, crazy, silly, most sincere, creative, loving, baseball loving (and many more adjectives) Tim. Anytime I look at him, I couldn't imagine my life without him. And now he begins his journey to middle school...girls beware!

And Michael. Oh how our hearts dropped when we checked him on May 8th and saw the number 297 and heard the words from our pediatrician "Your child has diabetes". Our family lived through hell for six weeks before getting the news from Dr. Neufeld; incorrect diagnoses. Reaction to prednisone. He does NOT have diabetes. I have made so many new friends, friends whose child or children have Type 1 and how much they struggle to keep their child alive. I have a new appreciation for any parent who has to go through that.

May 26, 2008. Another day I'll never forget. "Your husband had a heart attack". Words I didn't expect to hear at 30 with two small children asleep at home. John has worked his butt off (literally) to get in good health and in June was told he could come off some of his meds and didn't need to be seen back at the cardiologist. I'm so proud of him! Words can't express the love I have for this man. I never thought I would find someone like him. Love you Honey.

We're moving!! Back to Virginia!! We've been out here in California for six years now. It has been good to us. We've grown individually, as a couple, and as a family. Came out with one kid, going back with two! And minivan! We have learned alot, lived alot and seen so much. More than I ever would have been able to see or given my children the chance to experience. We have met so many people and many friends we will keep forever. But we're really looking forward to going HOME.

Tim's Team Wins All-Star Championship and Closing Ceremony!

2010-06-13T06:47:00.000-07:00

Tim and Michael get to the ballpark early for the closing ceremony! It is going to be a full day because then Tim needs to play an All-Star game at noon and if they win that one they will need to play for the Championship game at 3..and guess what?! They won both games with Tim scoring the winning run!!

Michael loves to be involved with Tim's baseball. One day soon he will be in t-ball.

Contemplating the season..

Tim with Coach Bill and Manager Jeff.

Michael and a pancake breakfast.

Tim's team running to get their trophy as division champs in regular season. The ended it with a 16-1 record.

Tim playing the first of the two games!

Michael between both games after having a pasta lunch..

Tim in action during the championship game.

Manager Jeff got Tim's Gatorade!

Baseball All Stars, 5th Grade Graduation, Vegas and Trains

2010-06-05T14:57:00.000-07:00

At the end of Saturday's game, Coach Jeff tells the team how well they did in their win

Tim is listening...

After the game, Tim give the winner's sign.

The winning team!

Tim putting on the swing!

Our boy!

Rounding third.

Seriously, he is one of the best catchers around..

Eyeing for a signal.

Tim receiving his 5th Grade Diploma from his principal.

Tim's teacher, Mrs. Lehman.

The principal and the 5th Grade teachers.

Tim waiting to graduate.

Tim is playing Ben Franklin in the 5th Grade play. Dad thinks the Manny Ramirez wig was pulling double duty.

Grandma Pellican, Tim and Mommy in Vegas.

Now with Michael.

Uncle David with Tim.

The boys in Circus Circus.

Kiddie gambling at Circus Circus..

Michael playing his game.

Intense playing.

Grandma and Grandpa.

Grandma, Grandpa and the boys.

Michael in the backyard.

Timmy hanging at Grandma's.

In front of the "Pawn Stars" pawn shop..It was really cool!

Tim wanted to meet Chum Lee and the "Old Man"

Still tired from Circus Circus. Mommy is checking out the jewelery.

Vegas' finest!

At the Mount Charleston restaurant for lunch.

Waiting for lunch.

In the mountains on the outskirts of Vegas.

With uncle David.

Mommy and the boys!

Michael and the train we took in Filmore to Santa Paula.

Michael doing what he likes best.

Stopped here for lunch in Santa Paula.

Michael enjoying his lunch.

Mommy and Michael at lunch. Tim was at Disneyland this weekend.

Mommy and Michael in the train.

Michael in an open car.

From the train we were able to see this set that was being used for a movie they were filming.

View from the train.

Michael in the inside train car.

Enjoying his cheese.

Baseball and Fun with Friends and Family!

2010-05-03T03:00:00.000-07:00

Michael passed out on too much "Gobble"!

This is Amber, Chipper's mother, and she is good friends with Michael. We are at Yolanda's Mexican with a bunch of the baseball players' families.
Coach Bill and his wife and..hey! this is a family blog!

Coach Jeff and his wife Rene.

Logan's Parents..Greg and Michael are buddies..

Rene and her son Jake.

Amber, Lenny and tongue.

Coach Jeff and the boys..the 15-1 boys!

Cousin Ian came with Uncle David to see Tim's game. Here Mommy and Ian are getting in some snuggle time.

Uncle David, Cousin Ian and Michael.

Uncle David and Cousin Ian.

Cousin Ian.

Sleeping again. This is the only time Michael is still and even then he moves around a lot in his sleep.

Tim is intense!

Tim pitching..So far three innings pitched, 9 strikeouts and only one hit on him. You do the math!

Amber, Lenny and Chipper at Chipper's birthday.

Michael with the toys he won at the birthday party.

Michael driving.

Michael got into Tim's bed, at two bags of chips and off to sleep he went!

The Al Bundy pose..

Tim's pitching..

Tim and Chipper playing games.

Amber and Michael. He just loves her!

Lenny, Amber and Mommy.

Amber and Lenny getting dinner ready.

After game wisdom from Coach Jeff.

Michael running at a game.

Coach Bill and Tim.

Michael and Spencer.

Chipper getting a hit!

Tim getting a hit! No wonder these guys are 15-1!

Michael throwing a football!

Tim being intense..

Concentrating on the game..

Tim catching.

Tim in form!

Michael's 3rd Birthday!

2010-04-21T16:56:00.000-07:00

It was three years ago today that we welcomed Michael Christopher Pellican to our family! Today we celebrated his birthday at Chuck E. Cheese!

This is Martha. She watches Michael during the week and she is one of his favorite people.

Tim collecting some tickets!

Enjoying a ride with Chuck E.

Tim heard a rumour that we were going to Vegas, so he is practicing..

Martha's daughter Nicki.

Martha's mother and nephew

Mom's friend Cheryl and her sons Conner and Jack. She used to work with Mom.

In the ticket blow thingy.

Michael did not like this!

Mom with Martha's other daughter Gabby.

..with Nicki.

Pizza and gaming!

Of course, the Thomas cake!

Ready to dig in.

Wow! Can you believe it is Chuck E. Cheese!

Chuck E. gets some lovin'.

Too excited!

Opening presents.

Thomas the Tank Engine!

2010-04-17T16:40:00.001-07:00

Thomas the Tank Engine is in for a few weekends in the town of Filmore, which is about 30 miles from our home. We took the kids without telling Michael where we were going. He was so excited when he saw Thomas!

Timmy waiting in line

Michael getting anxious to board Thomas!

THe boys on the train!

Getting ready to go through a tunnel.

The view of the farmland from the train.

Michael playing with the trains. He is an expert!

Tim and a snow-cone.

Michael and Thomas!

It was a long morning...

Baseball, Grandma and Grandpa and Santa Barbara!

2010-03-28T09:31:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Grandpa came for a visit last weekend! We went out to the Underwood Farms where the boys were able to feed the animals..

What the heck?!

Michael is brave!

Grandma and Grandpa enjoying the nice weather!

So to update you on our baseball season, we are 8-0!! We have been winning with impressive numbers! Last night we beat the Dodgers 13-1! We almost lost one game to the Cubs. We were down 9-3 after the second inning and trailed the whole game until our last at bat when we were down 13-10...The boys came in and scored 4 runs to win the game!! Even this early in the season we are preparing for the play-offs and hopefully the championship! Tim is one of the leaders on his team and has impressed everyone with his catching skills. He is hitting great, as well!

Listening to the Managers words of wisdom!

I will take it right over the plate!

The boys huddle to scream "hits!!" before returning to the dugout.

Tim assessing the defense.

Tim at bat..

Michael with Flamin' Cheetos on his face..

Love the hot Cheetos!!

Day trip with Grandma and Grandpa to Santa Barbara.

Photo of S.B. from the Pier.

Our distant relative on the Pellican maternal line.

The Crew!

Pelicans above the place we went for lunch. Yes, they are real and alive!

Tim the S.B.C. pimp master...

At the S.B. Natural Museum.

Looking for hot girls, I meant animals.

Learning about whales.

Octopus..no not Octomom, the other Octopus in California!

Tim holding a starfish.

Michael touching a shark.

The shark.

Grandma and Grandpa at dinner at Octavios Italian.

Mommy and Daddy at dinner.

Tim's Field Trip to the Reagan Presidential Library.

2010-03-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

Mom and Dad drove five of the kids from Tim's class to the library. Once there, Mom and Dad were free to wonder and enjoy themselves.

Mom standing by a piece of the Berlin Wall!

Mom and Dad above the Simi Valley, which is the Valley that the Library overlooks. President Reagan loved this valley since he had filmed a few movies here, as well.

President Reagan's burial site...

Simi Valley

Tim and some of his classmates.

Mr. Reagan's desk on Air Force One.

Baseball, Baseball and Baseball!!

2010-03-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

Tim at his new position as catcher!
They started the season with 15-4 and 18-4 wins! The coach brought in Camarillo High School's catcher to train Tim to be the best he can! The umpires were even overheard commenting how good Timmy is at Catcher!

Timmy wearing the purple wristband that indicates that he is the captain of his baseball team..

Former LA Dodger Ken McMullen throws out the first pitch at opening day ceremonies!

Opening day flag salute..

Tim at the opening day ceremonies...

The boys playing at the park.

Got Tim to smile with his braces!

Timmy stealing base!

Michael at the game!

Michael coloring at the game!

Mommy and Tim went to Hollywood to spend the afternoon together...

What the @#%#$?!?!

Mommy and Daddy at Tim's practice!

We went to the beach to watch the sunset!

Coach Jeff helping Tim with his swing..

Tim gets in some practice throws..

So sweet..

The Park and the Beach

2010-01-24T21:00:00.000-08:00

Timmy and Michael enjoying some time at the park with Mommy and Daddy.

Enjoying some yogurt.

This is Surfer's Point near Daddy's work.

On the Pacific Coast Highway going towards Malibu.

View of mountains after the big rains.

Also on the PCH.

This is the road we live on going back to Camarillo from the beach. They are growing strawberries on the left.

Lasik, Las Vegas and Christmas Cometh!

2009-12-20T17:13:00.000-08:00

Momma had Lasik performed on her eyes and now she is better than 20/20! Here she is with her surgeon and her boss, Dr. McQuillan!

Timmy at the Las Vegas Gran Prix....

Timmy taking the outside lane..

Timmy and his Aunt Iriany.

Timmy with his new cousin Ian.

Mommy and baby.

Daddy's brother David and his wife Iriany and their new baby, Ian.

Grandma Pellican and Timmy.

Timmy in Grandma and Grandpa's backyard!

Michael..

The boys in front of the Christmas tree.

Gig making Christmas cookies!

Timmy helped and he did such a greaet job!

The boys playing!

Timmy is in front of the community auditoreum preparing for his Christmas program.

So, we have a new principal and completely new PTC staff. This year they decided to have all the grades give their Christmas program at the same time. As you can see the place is packed! Timmy was not happy since his part did not come up until close to two hours into the program. Dad and Timmy decided to skip it and went to buy pizza. Mommy and Michael stayed home since Michael had a cold. When Daddy got home he just mumbled a few things about the fire marshall, Bangkok nightlcubs and how there seems to be a pattern of new administrations everywhere messing things up....

Christmas shopping at the Thousand Oaks mall.

Lunch time!

Ho, ho, ho!

The obys waiting for Santa!

Timmy ready to go shopping!

Gigi and Michael!

Tim's Last Baseball Game!

2009-11-17T21:02:00.000-08:00

So the Fall Ball Season has come to an end. Here Timmy is hitting his triple, which knocked in two runners. Then Timmy stole third on a wild pitch. He was voted by his team mates, the second best hitter on the team. Enjoy the pictures of Tim and Michael playing in the adjacent field! 2 1/2 months until Spring ball!

A Birthday, Baseball and a Haircut!

2009-11-10T18:56:00.000-08:00

Timmy wanted the non-traditional 10-year old birthday. He wanted a nice evening at Buca di Pepos in Thousand Oaks. Timmy munched on the lasagne and Michael went to play in the water sprayer thingy.

Timmy had gone to stay the night at Gigi and Papa's and Mom and Dad decided to take Michael to see the sunset.

During the eleven games we have played so far in fall ball, there has only been one home run and it was by an opposing team. But las Sunday, Timmy stepped on to the plate and hit the ball so hard that he had made a home run!!! You should have heard us screaming! Then he hit a double and was walked. He did such a great job and we were so proud of him!

The terror on the plate!

Timmy in defensive action!

Michael kickin' it with a drink!

Timmy practicing in the house.

On Halloween Mommy and Michael met a little kitty at the door.

You can only guess as to who Tim went as..his hero Manny Ramirez.

Guess what we bought?

Michael testing the new ride..

Halloween day in front of Gigi's apartment.

This is Acacia.. She works with Mommy and she cuts hair as well. Timmy loves her to cut his hair and Michael loves it too. Michael actually walks around the house calling for her and he is always asking Mommy and Daddy if Acacia can come over to cut his hair.

The best little boy when Acacia cuts his hair..

Enjoying Saturday morning..

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-10T16:55:00.000-07:00

Our prayers and thoughts are with Mommy's Grandma Compton who went to be with her husband in the presence of the Lord. She passed on Friday afternoon.

Mommy went back to Virginia to be with her father and with Lisa. The boys stayed with Daddy in Camarillo.

Daddy took the boys to the pumpkin patch in the town of Ojai. Here the boys are making their way through the hay maze.

Admiring a classic John Deer and we do mean a classic.

In the corn field. It was like the movie "Field of Dreams" but with pumpkins replacing Kevin Costner.

Hay Surfing!

Ready for the hay ride.

Aren't they cute!

Back at home, Michael with his trains.

The boys with their Halloween costumes. Timmy did not have his entire uniform on. Oh, we also went to the Sports Card Shop today as well.

October is Baseball Month at the Pellicans!

2009-10-04T18:51:00.000-07:00

This image should have been at the end. Timmy is playing Fall Ball. We have already played three games and through Tim's one-year career in baseball, he has never even stepped on to the pitcher's mound. It all changed on October 4! His coach asked him to take the mound at the last inning..Timmy looked as if the coach had asked him to speak in Chinese! But Timmy took the mound. Daddy said he was just as nervous for Timmy as when Mommy had gone into labor! He took the mound and was a little nervous at first..it all passed when he struck out his first batter! He did walk two batters but ended up striking out a second batter in the same inning. He did hit one batter in the head, but in daddy's opinion he was crowding the plate. So for his first time on the mound, Timmy did fantastic! Now he is looking forward to pitching in the next game!

Timmy napping in Mommy and Daddy's bed.

Timmy got his expander in preparation for braces, Here Mommy is tightening the appliance..Michael is helping!

Well our beloved Dodgers finally won the NL West! We went to see them two weeks ago and Timmy wore his Manny wig. You can only guess who he is going as for Halloween!

Speaking of Timmy's hero..

Timmy during the players' meeting.

Handsome in his uniform!

Timmy and Michael in Michael's bed.

In Timmy's bed.

Gigi and Michael at Tim's game.

Timmy goofing off on the computer.

Michael goofing as well.

Dodger Baseball & USC Football Weekend!

2009-09-07T06:52:00.000-07:00

Thursday night we went to see the LA Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a beautiful evening!

Michael waiting to get into the gate..

We were early and we had a chance to watch some of the practice. There was still smoke in the distant mountains due to the fires.

Timmy got his Manny Ramirez wig. You can only guess who he is going as for Halloween.. Timmy starts Fall Ball baseball next weekend and we are so excited!

On Saturday, Timmy and Daddy went to the USC football game. Mommy wasn't feeling well so she stayed home with Michael.

Our guys in action in their 58-3 win over San Jose State!

Traveler, the USC horse, comes out every time we score a touchdown! He got a real workout on this day!

Timmy in front of the LA Coliseum.

B's Visit to California!

2009-08-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Sorry everyone. These photographs start with Timmy's first day of school and actually should have ended that way. Enjoy!!

Timmy eating breakfast for his first day of fifth grade.

Timmy and Michael at the Camarillo airshow inside the Ventura County rescue helicopter.

Some air acrobatics and some of the crowd.

Timmy on the climbing wall! He did a great job!

Timmy enjoying the show.

Some of the pictures of the show.

Michael wanting to get inside a light plane.

Timmy did not get home from Virginia until 2:00am Sunday morning. The plane was 6 hours late getting in due to some weather occurances. Needless to say we all slept in on Sunday and then we went to the Camarillo Air Show.

Before picking Timmy up from the Long Beach airport, we had some time to kill. We went to SeaSide Village in Long Beach and of course B found some entertainment. She really got excited when Captain Sparrow asked her to play with his sword..

Some of the ghouls..Then the scary beings that are hanging around as well.

Michael enjoying some chips and salsa at the Mexican restaurant we ate for dinner.

Daddy and Michael on the merry go round.

Michael does not pass on a train ride.

The fog came in at sunset in front of the SeaSide Village.

In front of the Queen Mary.

Travel Town in LA earlier in the day.

Enjoying a small train.

B contemplating life on the train ride.

Mommy and baby on the train ride at Travel Town.

B, Gigi and Michael playing.

What weather!!!

Wine..the official California drink..

More pirates in Ventura.

yummy

Our Visit Home!

2009-08-14T19:46:00.000-07:00

B came back with us to California and of course she got in to some trouble at the airport. By the way, the pictures aren't in any particular order and there are three videos at the end! Enjoy! Sweet Home Virginia!

Jen and Lisa.

(Gran Gran)

Jen and her Daddy.

Timmy and Michael at the airport in LA.

Our afternoon with Ruth and Terri. We went to lunch at the Red Lobster and had such a nice time. Michael had an extra good time!

Mommy and Timmy goofing around in the car. Mommy looks Hot!

We went to see the Salem Red Sox play a game. We had such a good time!

This player is tossing a ball to Michael. Michael the tossed it back to him! It was hilarious! We did get the ball back for Michael to keep. Timmy got a ball as well.

Out to lunch with Dot at the hospital. Yes, she looks healthy because she works there and is not a patient.

The boys in Pappy and Gran Gran's back yard.

Pappy's cows.

The boys checking out the local arcade!

Timmy giving the batting cage a workout!

Jen and Ruth.

Timmy at B's.

Mommy and Rain.

It was a long flight!

Timmy riding!

Michael is catching up with Gran Gran.

Sorry folks, but I have no idea how to get these pictures to the other side!

Mommy and Michael at the airport.

Mommy and Aunt Shelly.

Shelly's son Matthew. He became good buddies with Timmy.

Guess what Timmy now wants for his birthday!

Uncle Ricky showing Timmy some basics.

Mommy, Michael with Tammy and her son Ian.

Shelly's daughter Madison. Michael always cheeses for the camera.

Matthew and Timmy.

B, Chipper, Anita and Elizabeth share a moment with Michael after their return from vacation at the beach.

Some of us had more fun in Virginia than others. Michael and Rain. As everyone knows, Michael is a firecracker but he is so tender with other children smaller than him.

Rain and her parents, Jarred and Amber.

Sass, Rain, Mommy and Michael.

Rain and Mommy!

Michael is helping Sass for dinner.

Michael in B's living room.

The group on a hot sticky southern night!

Grandma and Grandpa, John's mom and dad, at the Peaks of Otter. They decided to come visit Virginia for their first time, as well!

Michael fell asleep in the living room.

Timmy and Michael at the Tranportation Museum.

All aboard!

Timmy and Grandpa enjoying the old cars.

In the lobby of Grandma and Grandpa's motel.

Daddy took Grandma and Grandpa to the Troutville winery. They said that it was fantastic!

Natural Bridge.

Inside the Caverns.

Grandma and Granpa Pellican at the Caverns and Natural Bridge. They loved it!

Michael cheering the game!

Timmy racing the Salen mascot!The Boys..

Just Some Pictures of the Boys

2009-07-11T11:51:00.000-07:00

Just Us!

2009-06-22T20:46:00.000-07:00

On the weekends, Timmy likes to sleep with Michael in his bed. Oh yeah, we had to get Michael a full size bed since he refused to sleep in his toddler bed.

Caught me off guard!

and Michael too!

We were at the beach this past weekend and Timmy decided to wait for the big wave!

Sun worship!

On Tuesday, Timmy went to Gigi and Papa's. We decided to take Michael on a drive on the Highway 1 after daddy and mommy got home from work. The weather was perfect and we got some nice photographs.

Malibu is about 20 miles south from this point.

It's amazing that we are about 15 minutes from our front door.

On our way back home, overlooking the agricultural fields. The clouds in the distance are the part of the marine layer coming of the ocean. It is heavy in the months of May and June and then clears by July.

Baseball, Protest and LA Fun

2009-05-24T17:25:00.000-07:00

So Timmy had his last game during the play-offs. We are so looking forward to Fall Ball since we really miss going to his games and to his practices.

Michael enjoying his cars in the tub.

Timmy had to do a book report and make a puppet of the main character. Can you guess who his subject might be?

Yes, it is Manny Ramirez of the LA Dodgers!

Timmy at open house. Can you believe that we only have two more weeks of school? Then Timmy will be going into the fifth grade!

So, the superintendent of our school district demoted our principal for what is turning our to be political reasons. He did this at a former school district where he was removed. We decided to protest and we even made the local paper. We went into the board meeting and we are organizing to try to either help get her job back or to get Villegas recalled. We are planning more activity soon!

We went to the Griffith Observatory on Saturday. It sits high above LA in the Hollywood Hills.

What a view!

Above LA!

Enjoying the view!

Then we went to Travel Town which is on the other side of the Hollywood Hills. It is where many trains go to retire and are enjoyed by children of all ages!

Waiting to board the train.

All aboard!

The boys enjoying a stroll together.

Michael enjoying the model trains.

Michael gets another boo boo

2009-05-15T17:50:00.001-07:00

Michael and the stairs at the playground met each other face to face the other day. That red spot is slowly turning purple...it's a nasty looking bruise. I finally got a good look at his mouth this afternoon and it looks like ground beef.... Five minutes after meeting the stairs, he fell again and cut his ear. Sad thing is we're already on a first name basis with the peds office. There was no massive bleeding, no bones sticking out and no need to go to the ER so he's fine.

Michael on his firetruck!

2009-05-13T10:45:00.000-07:00

Dodger Game

2009-05-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

Mannywood!!! For $99 you can get two seats and a Mannywood t-shirt....we didn't sit there!

Daddy and I took Timmy to see the Dodgers play. We had a blast, while Michael stayed with Gee Gee and Paw Paw. First we got lost on the way to the stadium, took a nice tour of a few neighborhoods and finally got there right as they opened the gates to get in. Then I accidently hit this woman's car with my door and didn't even realize it until she screamed at me. It was quite funny as she was yelling her husband was yelling at her that she does this all the time and has the paint at home. We finally got to our seats and Timmy got an Ethier jersey since it was Kid's Appreciation Day. Dad took Tim over to see the players warming up, but no one would come over to sign autographs....and Manny didn't play that day, which was a disappointment. But we had a BLAST and loved watching our Dodgers in person!

Baseball Saturday and Michael's Birthday Party

2009-04-27T08:41:00.000-07:00

Timmy's team, the Dodgers, played an EXCELLENT game Saturday morning. We lost by one run, but they had so much fun!
Timmy, mid-bite, at Michael's party. We had it at the same park we usually do and the weather was beautiful! We all got a little bit of sun and lots of fresh air. We had a BLAST!

Michael and Jolie bonded. He loved feeding her ice as much as she enjoyed by spoiled!

Aunt Bev also let Michael take Jolie for a "walk". He did really well with the puppy and she's so sweet!

Aunt Bev and Michael blowing bubbles.

Michael LOVES sliding and has finally learned that he needs to sit down instead of running down the slide.

Daddy and Mommy got Michael the Little People Town. He loves it and likes to play all the music and open all the doors.

We couldn't resist. We knew that Michael would love his Cars cake!

Michael talking to his balloons....

2009-04-22T11:01:00.000-07:00

What you didn't see last night was when Timmy's gave Michael his balloons, he went crazy. It was too much for him and he got so overwhelmed, so we had to take them away except for two. Then he sat there on my lap for a good 30-40 minutes holding on to them for dear life while I rubbed his back to calm him. After that he was fine and laid on them and did his thing. Then later he went and got rest of them and started "talking" to them. It was so cute!

Happy 2nd Birthday Michael!!!

2009-04-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

Wow, how time flies! I cannot believe that little Michael is 2! We kept quiet tonight with a small family party, just Mama, Daddy, Brother TT and Michael. Timmy picked out a cake with fishies on it and we got balloons for him (his FAVORITE). We sang Happy Birthday and piggd out on cake. Happy Birthday my sweet little boy!!

Saturday Baseball!

2009-04-20T09:12:00.000-07:00

Timmy had a game Saturday and we got video of him at bat. He walked, but he stole second and third and went home to score! We're having a blast with him in baseball and sure are going to miss it when the season is over.

Michael loves to watch his big brother play ball...and he loves his choo choos. I can't believe he's going to be 2 tomorrow. Man how time flies!

Spring Break

2009-04-16T18:50:00.000-07:00

Timmy getting ready to paint his baseball piggy bank.

Working to hard

Michael painting his car

Daddy helping Michael paint his car.

The finished product. Go DODGERS!!
Michael's car....finished with a little help from everyone.

John took the day off today and we had a wonderful time. We took the boys painting and the Paintin' Place after lunch at Cronie's. Michael painted a car (of course!!) and Timmy painted a baseball piggy bank. Michael lasted about five minutes, but it was nap time. After painting, Dad took Timmy to the batting cage and then to baseball practice. What a wonderful spring afternoon!!

Michael playing the piano

2009-04-15T16:48:00.000-07:00

Here's Gee Gee giving Michael his first piano lesson.

Easter Video

2009-04-15T16:33:00.000-07:00

This is my first attempt uploading video, so hopefully it will work and I can upload more!! Here are Michael and Timmy hunting Easter Eggs.