Facebook...the list.

You're not ready.

Reasons why Sam joined facebook...
1. Since the blog slowed down, Sam has no way of tracking us.
2. Shar joined a few months ago and Sam hates being "out of the loop".
3. He figured out that we take pictures merely to post them in our albums.
4. Sandra finally changed her password so he can't hack into her page anymore.
5. Jan made the move first.
6. There were already so many pictures of him on facebook, he had no choice.
7. He wants to declare his love for Sandra in more ways than Adam does for Jaleesa.
8. He wanted to beat Barb to the punch.
9. He realized that you cannot escape, no matter the social situation, that a facebook conversation always happens.
10. It really is a great way to network.
11. He was lured by the one million Lane Tech people he knows that will find him...good and bad.
12. He wouldn't miss an opportunity for making comments, cracking jokes and being all around awesome.
13. He wanted to use his "Sam Rivera: I got a Myspace finally" status.
14. He wanted to beat Laura to the punch.
15. Who could resist the "I have more friends than you" contest (I think Teenie is winning).

...and more reasons why Mikey won't join facebook...
1. Mikey didn't give a crap about the blog, why would he care about facebook?
2. Mikey prides himself in being "out of the loop".
3. Mikey doesn't pose for pictures as often as the rest of us...other than his bday party...
4. Mikey's not a hacker by nature.
5. Jan doesn't brag about facebook to Mikey, only Sam.
6. Mikey has all the friends he needs.
7. Daphne wouldn't approve.
8. Barb's not on Mikey's list of "people he wants/needs to impress".
9. When facebook comes into a conversation, Mikey checks the thermostat.
10. Mikey networks by throwing a good old house party.
11. Mikey didn't go to Lane Tech.
12. Mikey's awesome without having to overtly try.
13. Mikey's status: I have a great job, I love my two dogs, that's it.
14. Mikey loves Laura, she's his godmother so he wouldn't try to beat her at anything.
15. Mikey doesn't need anymore friends. Plus, Teenie lives too far away.

Love you Sam and Mikey!

Relay for Life

One beautifully decorated and deliciously sweet cookie - $1

Three stale cupcakes (sorry Jan) - $1

All the great participants and all the great loved ones we remembered - priceless

Mateo's Birthday Gifts - Part 2

The Birthday Boy

$ from Jaime


$ also from Zack, Ruthie and Ariel and of course Grandpa Paulie

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Sorry we don't know who gave this gift - but he's playing with it right now :)

Mateo's Birthday Gifts

It's LuLu! $ from Barb, Al & Marty

Target Gift Card from Sam, Sandra, Andrew & Sophia
Target Gift Card, cool T shirt & Puzzle from Poopie & Al
(he was just kidding with the mad look)

Cool T shirt from Adam & Lee Lee

Another cool T shirt from Adam & Lee Lee

(he didn't know about the Spiderman underwear behind him)

4th of July Shenanigans @ Jaime's

1. Sam dancing under an umbrella while it was raining saying it's doable but we need an umbrella with a flap for Norma's leg.
2. Mateo's party diet...cookies, cake, soda, and a small side of rice.
3. Jan watching Vern, Vern watching Mikey.
4. Angel...enough said.
5. Shar's extensions.
6. The Spinach Dip that gave everyone the energy needed to wait for the real food.
7. The awesome homemade butter cookies.
8. Norma spilling her fruit salad on her foot and Sam telling Angel "you suck toes, don't you"?
9. Sandra's brother piping up with "heck yeah, I suck toes".
10. Jan unable to open the screen door and Vern asking if she was drunk and needed to be sprayed with water.
11. Sandra's brother interrupting his partying to play Barbies with Sophie...how cute!
12. Sandra's brother then telling Shar she needs to have a girl to play with Sophie.
13. One of the DJs secretly staring at Shar.
14. The freshest big cookie ever!
15. Thanks Jaime. 'Til next year?

Byron Block Party

Hi Onions,

You are all invited to the infamous Byron Block Party on Saturday, July 11. Come when you can. You know we party hearty. Hope to see you there.

Highlights of Mike's 30th

1. "The Birthday Song".
2. Jenny's random screams.
3. Ariel hanging in...repeatedly saying she wasn't tired.
4. Norma's tongue.
5. Frank's zipper back.
6. 1 scoop potato salad, 1 scoop tortellini that always left. Next year it's going on Norma's tongue.
7. Lee Lee finally cutting loose. It took 3 shots & 2 drinks.
8. The percolating librarians.
9. Sandra's cute shoes.
10.Sam & GQ. The best DJs in the world!