California State Fair Summer 2007

Post Christmas stress disorder

Not the happiest of pictures...

Yes, I am way behind. Family holidays 2006.

More Xmas 2006 (posted in December 2007)

Everybody smile!

Let's try one without the flash.

Santa's helper looks like she needs a drink

T-Ball was a nice excuse to get outside...

Well equipped play mates.

An amusing series. Photo one.

An amusing series. Photo two.

An amusing series. Photo three.

Ride 'em Sloane.

Family photo 2007 Summer

Closeup of the same...

Here we gather at Marissa's Grade six graduation.

Halloween 2006

Jim examines Pooh bear, one of Quin's (and Jim's) favorite gifts of the holiday.

Three of the Creighton men, along with Esperanza, on Christmas Eve 2005.

The Creighton women and the newest member of the clan at Christmas with the Creightons 2005.

Family portrait, Fall-Winter 2005.

Jen hosted a Candle Lite party at Jim and Espie's in the Fall of 2005.

Grandy receives her black belt in RV piloting.

Jim swims with the kids.

Popa and Bill discussing business.

Bill and Espie at Grandy's.

Springtime 2005 brought Quin's first zoo trip.

The Sacramento Zoo knocked his socks off... imagine what he'll think when he sees San Diego?

The Mills women, the coworkers, and Grandy dropped in for a celebration. Baby shower May 2005, thanks to Brandy Boyd.

The gathering was, once again, an eye opener.

Nearly nine months pregnant, two year old running amok, and this was a good idea because...???

A Winter family portrait, can you guess which two members are awake?

Stitched together a Tahoe beach using... Roxio? I forget other than the fact that it was an unlikely candidate.

Grandpa Lucero went on our visit to Nina Karen and Nino Markus' home in Napa.

This view of Karen and Markus' backyard shows their outboard library.

Another view of Karen and Markus' backyard.

Reverand Breit hosted Quin's dedication ceremony.

Grandy, Popa, Stephanie, Malachi and Marissa watching the dedication.

Grandy, Malachi and Marissa were all on their best behavior.

When all else fails, give Quin a bucket of water and some plasticware. He will amuse himself.

Grandpa came to visit from New Mexico in June.

Fall/Winter of 2003 and the Creightons get their picture taken

Frosty poses for a picture with the family

Picnic on the grass. Nice. Getting up and down? Not so nice.

Jim and Quin on a bench in Napa enjoying the sunshine, guest appearances by various flora and fauna..

Charlie came from Utah to visit, but he had to bring his folks along. Todd and Jani are kind of picky in that way.

We went wine tasting in the valley and Quin got us a private room. Quin's godparents Karen and Markus are moving to Napa... for the nightlife.

Quin and Markus discussing tasting etiquette. Quin explains that the entire hand should be dipped in the glass and savored.

Markus applies some Swiss engineering techniques to the cake frosting endeavor. Pass me the baker's micrometer.

Espie applies a much more free style of frosting. Markus is unimpressed. Espie finishes roughly a half hour before Markus.

Popa and Bill peruse the map to plan an upcoming excursion. Popa Creighton is a big map proponent.

Group shot of chaos in the kitchen. Okay, so it's just three people...

Grandy bounces around the kitchen, while Karen and Quin bounce around in place.

The Golden Gate on our way to the KFOG music festival known as K'Boom.

Here we are strolling down the Embarcadero on a beautiful San Franciscan day.

Quin and Jim kick back between acts at K'Boom. Should have brought the camping chairs...

This is why it is called K'Boom. Rock and roll and fireworks. Quin slept through Steve Winwood and the explosions... too bad.

Spring of 2003 and Quin has a playdate complete with home field advantage.

Home field advantage and "babes" galore.

Appetizers at Grandy's? Stephanie will be there.

Espie and Quin went to see Malachi play T-Ball in the Spring.

Stephanie kicking it with Malachi and Quinlan on her lap.

Popa and Uncle Bill grabbing some snacks and trying to not talk about the business.

Family photo with Jim and Quin in their Hawaiian shirts. Espie didn't get the memo.

Grandpa Lionel Lucero, Espie, and Quin got their pictures taken in February.

Jim, Espie, and Quin smiling for the camera.

Fred, Elayne, Jim and Espie cruised Alaska. It was a southbound inside passage cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver.

Stephanie Creighton made Tamales with Marissa's help. Marissa is not always a blur in real life.

This is a a scary tamale making team. I must say, however, the final product was great.

Jim and Espie looking sly.

Espie and Jim wedding photo. A little bit chilly, but it was outdoors, and it was nice.

This is a picture of Espie and Jim on the roller coaster at the New York! New York! Casino in Las Vegas.

Another roller coaster shot. This one was on Speed! The Ride! at the Sahara. A BUNCH of fun.

Elayne and Stephanie Creighton at Espie's Baby Shower.

Espie and Stephanie Creighton at Espie's Baby Shower.

A sunset shot out of a moving car window. I was playing with my new digital camera.

The big old dead oak tree in the middle of the wetland back behind our apartment.

More photoplay. This is the dam at Lake Natoma.

Espie enjoys a glass of wine (Uncle Craig in the background) on Christmas Day 2002.

Uncle Craig and Jackie visited from BC.

Malachi, Quin, and Espie are in the spirit.

Stephanie, Jackie, Craig, and Espie celebrating the holiday.

Another shot of the gift unwrapping event.

Bill, Grandy, and Marissa opening gifts.