Tia Gweny Pierson

Thanks to the Bieber family, many family treasures were recently uncovered. Included in the many family pictures was this beautiful one of Ken's younger sister, Gwen, taken when she was 9 years old and a few short months before her passing. We were all blown away by her striking resemblance to Brianna (hair, eyes, eyelashes, nose and skin pigmentation). Bibi was struck by Gweny's sweet beauty. What a beautiful child she must have been; inside and out! Today we told Brianna how much she looks like Tia Gweny and Bri is looking forward to seeing her soon in heaven.

We can't wait to see all the rest of the pictures dating back several generations of the Pierson family. We feel blessed to share with the girls glimpses of their roots as well as wings to fly higher than any of us ever have.

Happy Birthday, Tio Victor

This past Sunday we had a GREAT time at Disneyland celebrating Tio Victor's 30th birthday! Two other families came along for the occasion and we all stuck together throughout the day, surprisingly, for almost all the rides. Quite the tribe! We had the best day we've ever had at Disneyland. Sunday was sunny and beautiful, there were not too many people at both parks and we got a chance to relax, talk, walk, and have a picnic lunch. Great day, Tio Victor! We love you!

Halloween with friends

Camila & Brianna reading stories

Bri, Camila & Gaby hanging out

Nestor, Camila & Gaby. We LOVED hanging out with you guys! It was GREAT! Next time let's meet at one of Camila's soccer games. Camila is an incredibly gifted soccer player. She just helped her team win another championship last Sunday. Go Cami!

Halloween

Our picnic loving baby, of course, got a treat of rich milk from Mommy

Our family tradition, an almost entirely vegan fast food restaurant that's delicious, affordable & fun. Brianna even got to have a cone of soft-serve SOY vanilla & chocolate swirl ice-cream. Yum!!!

We went to Downtown Disney for Halloween. We didn't do trick-or-treat as we wanted to spare Brianna of a sugar high but she did dress up in her beautiful Belle costume and we hung out with friends, watched other people's crazy costumes and walked up and down Main St listening to great live music

More garden and picnic pictures

Huntington Library & Gardens Chinese Garden (still under renovation). We weren't particularly crazy about this garden but it's the first time we've seen it since its inauguration. We liked some aspects of it but are looking forward to seeing it finished, especially the Tea House.

Beautiful bonsai

Afternoon gourmet picnic at the garden

Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for Brianna, gourmet grape juice, cheese and olive combo for Mommy & Daddy. Almost felt like a romantic date!

One of the best, most relaxing family times we've ever had. Loved every minute of it!

Huntington Library and Gardens

We spent this past Sabbath afternoon at the gorgeous Huntington Library and Gardens. It still takes our breath away how beautiful and unique each garden is. Brianna loved sitting in the grass while Brianna "played" with the koi fish at the Japanese garden pond

Japanese garden

the jungle garden

koi pond

Playdate at the park

We are going almost daily to our neighborhood park. We are loving the warm fall afternoons and neat new friends Brianna makes every time we go to the park. Kiara loves to giggle while Brianna pushes her swing. Precious moments, that's for sure!

Fun times at Ampee & Amee's house

Early this month we were blessed to have the whole Ordelheide family visit us here in Visalia. It was GREAT to see them & catch up on our latest adventures. Amee prepared a yummy Sabbath lunch and we all hung out there for the afternoon. Thank you Chad & Christina for joining us too! Love you guys!

That week Brianna got a chance to spend some time with Amee and they had so much fun dressing up, working on the garden, feeding the fish in the fish pond and playing games. We hear Bri is quite the little helper. Amee loves having her around.

Here is our princess again with Amee's dress (this dress is over 60 years old and looks GREAT!)

Amee & Bri carved a pumpkin and roasted the seeds too.

The girls are lucky to have such a fun-loving, active and adventurous Amee!

Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser for Stepping Stones Christian Preschool

This week Brianna helped her best friend Lea with a fundraiser walk-a-thon for her school. The girls had a blast walking and running the little loop several times along with several other kids ...

kids with a cause

a treat after the "arduous" workout. Mommy's treat was Brianna's long nap in the afternoon! The kids sure broke a sweat and were very tired after lunch!

Kiara did a sit-a-thon and collected adoring fans while big sis run the loops

The fundraiser was a success and school teachers and organizers were very please with the outcome!

Halloween at the Library

The girls dressed up with hats for Halloween at the Library this week. They had a great time reading, singing & dancing with friends.

Playing with Elizabeth's pumpkin basket

Kiara LOVES going to the Library. She's already started participating at her age level and we look forward to progressing at the pace of her skill level as time goes on.

Little Angel Mia is a Baby Kiara magnet!