Last but not least!

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1. Yes, we actually slept on the trip. Brianna also thinks when she sleeps =)
2. Bri eating homemade pizza again, for Vespers with Uncle Rony and Auntie Sandra
3. Chilling with Uncle Chris while watching "Boz"
4. Delicious Sabbath lunch with the whole family
5. Play date and very yummy dinner with the whole Simi clan
6. Agustina Simi and Brianna
7. Typical morning in downtown Buenos Aires, a dog walker with many pups
8. Master chef Rony baked an amazing chocolate cake
9. Fun arcade games with Abus in Buenos Aires

More memories of our unbelievable Argentina trip

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1. Bri and Abu Ivon, the generational genes that love ice-cream!
2. Two years later! A picture at the spot where Rony and Sandra got married and Brianna was the flower girl!
3. Best friends sharing dinner
4. Playing with "Loqui," the gorgeous Siberian puppy of Jenniss & Christian's big Siberian Zafir
5. Dinner with dear friends (whole family not pictured) who are also recipients of the "Pierson Scholarship Fund" that helps about 40+ kids receive solid Christian education at a small Adventist Academy in Argentina
6. Playdate with Jenniss' niece and nephew. Briana and the twins had so much fun! They even went bowling together (well, with all the parents in tow!)
7. Bri and Abu Ivon sharing lunch
8. Connecting again with Marlene and beautiful baby Gina
9. After 10 years Carolina and Bibi saw each other again! We all went on a double date a couple days ago in LA. Having her friendship back has been one of the most treasured blessings to Bibi.

More memories of our Argentina trip

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1. Bibi at about 4 months of pregnancy
2. Our little streaker at bath time with Auntie Jenniss
3. Auntie Sandra and Bri exploring bugs and spiders in the garden
4. Playing games with Uncle Rony
5. Being Miss Volunteer for many activities at Sabbath School. We were blessed to attend and participate in amazing SS programs!
6. Outside church keeping her Bible close to heart
7. Getting fancy haircuts at a renowned Roberto Giordano Salon
8. With Sandra at their new Buenos Aires apartment
9. Giving Abu Ivon a big bouquet of roses for Mother's Day (Oct. 19th)

Memories of Argentina 2008

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1. Brianna and Bibi with Great Grandma Galante
2. All the Galante relatives getting together for pizza and having a great time in Buenos Aires
3. Brianna attending Cintia's 3rd birthday party. Brianna and Cintia were budies and next door neighbors for two and a half weeks
4. Our family, Jenniss (Bibi's best friend) and her husband Christian enjoying a great dinner and concert in Federacion, Entre Rios, home of the warm water pools
5. Our most beautiful flower posing in Federacion
6. The AMAZING warm water pools of Chacari, Entre Rios. A sun-tastic play day for all!
7. Brianna eating a banana at Great Grammie's house
8. Homemade pizza by Auntie Sandra and Uncle Rony on Friday night, an Adventist tradition
9. The beautiful apartments we stayed at over the weekend while enjoying the warm water pools in Federacion.

We're all back safe & sound!!!

Yesterday we got back from an AMAZING four weeks in Argentina. Bibi is now four months along in the pregnancy and showing it! Brianna had big growth and speech development spurts in Argentina and Daddy couldn't believe how big and talkative she got in just four weeks! Here (from left to right), Daniel, Rony, Ivon, Bibi & baby, Brianna and Sandra.

Our princess THRIVED in the Argentine culture and formed amazing bonds with the people most precious to us down there. She was quick to make new friends (kids and adults), very friendly to everyone and very engaging emotionally and physically. Everyone got LOTS of spontaneous hugs and kisses from her. Here, Uncle Rony, the happy recipient of a big kiss ...

Celebrating Mother's Day (Oct. 19th) with a fancy dinner and dessert. Daniel treated all the moms in the family to a very special occasion and we all enjoyed it!

Auntie Sandra NEVER got tired of playing, jumping, dancing, singing, cooking and watching animals in Great Grandma's garden with Brianna. They really had a GREAT time together!

Bibi's family at Iguazu Falls

Last week, Bibi's side of the family spent a day at the beautiful Iguazu Falls in Misiones, Argentina, and sent us some of their pictures. For more information on this popular tourist site, visit: www.iguazuargentina.com

Daniel and Ivon enjoying a sun drenched day. Daniel is currently the Business Manager for the Alta Gracia Adventist Academy and Ivon serves as the school's legal secretary. They've recently bought a home near the school and plan to stay in Posadas, Misiones, for at least five more years.

Rony (a medical doctor) and Sandra (a social worker) enjoy a much deserved mini vacation. This year Rony will start a Sports Medicine Residency, the first of its kind to open in Argentina. He is currently working at an Urgent Care facility near their home. Sandra is working on her Master's thesis in Social Work and currently works at the Adventist Hospital in Libertador San Martin, Entre Rios, Argentina.

We miss you guys!!!

(¡Los extrañamos!)

Friends

It was great to see so many friends again.

We stayed with Bibi's best friend, Jenni, and her husband, Cristhian, for some of the vacation.

Cristhian made us an awesome "asado" (BBQ) to welcome us to their home.

It's fun to see all our friends going through the same stages of life with us. Brianna is playing with Camila, the daughter of Cinthia who Bibi played with when they were the same age.

It was also great to hang with Jeremy's best friend, Marcelo, and his family.

Here's Adriana, Marcelo's wife, and their youngest daughter, Martina.

And their oldest daughter, Agustina.

New Year's Day

Early on New Year's Day Bibi & I took a 9 mile bike ride out to this great natural swimming hole. After a long ride it was great to jump into the cool water and relax.

This small water fall created a natural massage.

Just relaxing...

What a great way to hang out on New Year's Day! Bri just loves the water and couldn't have been happier.

Happy New Year!

One Sunday evening we got together with both families of the Bride and Groom to see in the New Year together.

Sandra's brother prepared a spectacular "Asado" (BBQ) of lamb and chicken. All that was left were bones and licked fingers.

At the stroke of midnight the happy couple started off 2007 the right way!

Happy New Year to all! May 2007 bring many prosperity in all areas of your life.

Great trip to Argentina, Arrived safely

We had a great trip to Argentina. We arrive safe and sound with all our luggage. Here we are at LAX ready to start our adventure. A BIG thanks to Mike & Rachelle Bennie for taking us to the airport so early in the morning.

Here is Brianna playing on the plane. Everyone was amazed at how GREAT of a traveler she is. Well, she is almost a professional now, this being her 9th plane ride and 3rd international trip.

This was the first time Bri could get close to a jet plane engine. This is on the tarmack in Lima, Peru, during our lay over.

Since we were in Peru we though we'd try on some Llama wool hats. Of course, Brianna made them look great!

Bibi's parents were at the airport excitedly awaiting Brianna's arrival. Oh, they were glad to see us too.

Stay tuned... more to come.