Emma's Baptism

We baptized Emma on Sunday, November 9th. Thanks to everyone for coming out to help us celebrate. We know it may have been a bit difficult since the mass was in Assyrian, but it really meant a great deal to have Rene's dad participate as deacon. Also of interest, the gown that little Emma was wearing was the same one that Rene wore when he was baptized so many years ago.

Again, it was great for us to be surrounded by our loving family for this special day. By the way, after earning the knucklehead of the year award the night before while loading the cupcakes into the back of the minivan and breaking his big toe, Rene is doing okay. He's hobbling around with a massive Star Wars-looking boot, but generally speaking, he's doing fine. The only pain he suffers is from his bruised ego. And if anyone asks, he was attacked by ninjas, at least that's what he's telling the folks at work.

Family Day 2008

Hey everyone,

I think the plan for Family Day (the Friday after Thanksgiving) this year is to spend the day up at the cabin. I don't know details at this point, but dad wanted me to let you all know to mark your calendars...

I hope you all will be able to make it!

Karen

Susan G Komen walk Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Fresno.

Susan G Komen walk Saturday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Fresno.

Here is a picture of Mom and me eating frog legs in Mazatlan.

Cabin Open House!

I am pretty sure everyone is aware of this info, but I thought I'd add it to the blog just to be safe. The cabin "open house" will be next Sunday, September 28. Dad mentioned a possible 10:00 or 11:00 arrival time. We will have lunch after everyone arrives. Look forward to seeing you all there!

Julia's Birthday

Hello Family,

Next Saturday, September 27, I will be having a party for Julia's 13th birthday at our house at 3:30. There will be food and cake to usher her into teenagehood.

Julia has a concert October 23 at 7:30 at Downey High; another October 28 at 7:30 in Tracy for the Central Valley Youth Symphony; December 11 at 7:00 at LaLoma Junior High; Sunday, February 8 at 3:00 in Lodi; Last Thursday in February at 7:00 at LaLoma; Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 at Delta College; Sunday, April 26 at 3:00; May 5th at 7:00 at Modesto High; and May 14 at 7:00 at LaLoma. Some of these are for LaLoma orchestra, Central Valley Youth Symphony, and LaLoma chorus.

She is in her second year of confirmation training this year, so will be confirmed May 8 or 9.

Kristie

Update

I am in that mysterious place where I may or may not be graduating soon from a master's program. It's that place thats not fun. I have begun to ask lots of questions because I am ready to move on. I have spent the last 11 weeks revising the ABSTRACT (10 times).


Also I am starting a new job later this week. I am grateful to have had so many opportunities available in this economy.

The wedding planning is plodding along a little at a time. Cheryl came to Modesto to try on dresses, and we decided on the color and style. A couple days later I received a phone call that the dress was discontinued, so I went down to the bridal shop on my way out of town last Friday and selected a similar style in the same color (antique plum). Later that night in Los Angeles Ranier and I selected a shirt, vest, and tie that he will wear. We also discussed the groomsmen's attire.

The girls and I returned late tonight to two very lonely cats waiting in the driveway. Julia will welcome the incoming seventh graders as part of the WEB program at her school at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow. She practiced her phone skills earlier this weekend by inviting several new seventh graders personally to tomorrow's orientation.

My coffee is beginning to wear off now, so I will say "goodnight".

Article about Karen

Hi everyone,

Here is a link to Karen's article in the Sac Bee:

http://www.sacbee.com/creamer/story/1101556.html

This is a good one for the kids to read :)

Kristie

Samantha's Birthday Party

Hello All,

We will be having a family birthday party for Samantha on Sunday July 20th from 5-7. We will be having Chinese food (Sam's favorite). If you are able to attend please let me know what types of dishes to order. The pool is ready so if you'd like to swim, please bring your swimsuit.
We hope to see you there!
Kristi

Emma Florence Saroukhanoff

New Mom and Dad's baby imaginings ; Emma in actuality












Isn't she cute ; Dad Rene celebrates

4th of July Birthday

Congratulations Cheryl and Rene. Baby Emma was born on the 4th.

Engagement at Napa Valley

Ranier and Kristie Engaged

Hello all,

Wow! This was not hard at all. Thank you, Karen, for sending me another invitation.

Ranier and I are now engaged. We went to Napa for a hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley. This was followed by a champagne brunch and then the proposal. He had had the pictures from our spring break trip processed and had included pictures of colorful, handmade posters that spelled out "Kristie", "Will", "You", "Marry", "Me?". He was very sweet, and I said, "yes".

We are getting married on December 20 in San Francisco at Saints Peter and Paul in North Beach.

Kristie :)

We went to get our 2nd ultrasound today and we found out we are having a girl!

Rene and Cheryl Expecting Baby July 10th

Kristie Renier Brianna Cheryl Samantha Julia

Mike Karen Kristi

Adam

Julia Samantha Brianna

Kristie and Renier

Cheyenne and Shawn funny faces