Meeting Sunny after 20+ years!

1-12-08 Tonight was a special night because after 20+ years, we were reunited with our cousin, Sunny Tumangday. We also got to meet his wife, Charity, for the first time, as well as his two sons, Petey and Nick. We met at his oldest sister's (Ate Joy) new home.

The Sarno cousins in SoCal all got together to welcome Sunny and family (L-R): Ernie & Keri Medina, Corey and Kim Knowlton, Sunny and Charity Tumangday, Ate Joy Debulgado, Mephi and Ate Glad Herrera, and Mike and Melanie Quion.


Here are all the 2nd cousins, our kids. Can you name them all? (Click on pix to enlarge)Charity also had some relatives who were there as well, so it was nice to meet them, too.

Check out the pictures and click on the slide show to see more pictures of our fun get-together tonight. It sure brought back a LOT of great memories from our time in Beechwood C-41, in Berrien Springs, MI.
Check out the slideshow (click on pause to read captions):

My view on my commute...

1-7-08 Many folks have this pre-conceived idea about Southern Calif., Well I just wanted to show you a picture of what I see on my way to work. Where else can you be driving by a field, orange grove, and have palm trees against snow-covered mountains??? Talk about inspiring and enjoying God's handiwork.

New pastor brainstorms

1-11-08 One of our newest pastors, John Choi, came with his family to start brainstorming his "spiritual formation" responsibilities. The Makowski's also came to help. We had a good time eating, fellowshipping, and brainstorming together, even though our eye brow discussion was so rudely interrupted! ;-) Can't wait to see what this year will bring in our church!

Pastor John can really jam. He is teaching us some new chords to expand our horizons. I'm happy to jam on the bass while they jam on the guitars. (Even Thomas (middle), former lead guitarist for German Christian rock band, Iron Cross, picks up a few new chords).

Is Nancy sleeping, bored, meditating, or the serotonin is kicking in?

Glory of Christmas

1-5-08 A group of us went to see the final showing of the Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral. It is quite the production. It was cool to see the angels fly right over our heads. What a nice way to end the holiday season and start the new year.
These yahoo cowboys were lucky that they were allowed into the church for the program.

Marina's home

1-4-08 We had a wonderful dinner at the Shlenk family's home. Marina and Noah are on the swim team with Summer. The food and company were awesome! We definitely enjoyed getting to know them better. Marina is like Summer's big sister!

2008 New Year's Sunrise Hike

1-1-2008: Happy New Year to you all! A brave group of friends joined me on my traditional hike up a tall peak to greet the sunrise on the first day of the year. Even though this is SoCal, it was very cold (in the low 30's). Brrrrr! 

Riding my mtn. bike to and from home was the coldest, but riding up the Mother was fine. Everyone else hiked, while Sheila (black vest, white sleeves) jogged along side me. 

Check out the rest of the pictures in the slide show. (Do manual advance to read the captions.)

God bless you and your family in 2008!