Christmas 2009...

It was pretty much a full house as most of our extended family showed up for Christmas day at our home in Murrieta, CA.


We were happy to welcome Ava Renee, our newest family member, and the return of Larry Cordray, back from his military training on the east coast.


After everyone opened their presents we enjoyed a great Christmas dinner, followed by many dessert choices!

Yummy!








Here are a few photos we snapped during the festivities.







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CHRISTMAS 2009

Nice Holiday Music...

Merry Christmas To All...

Robbin (age 20 months) and Bill (age 7)

We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and
Great Joy in the New Year!

Happy House Warming!

Daughter Kristen and her husband Chris get a big laugh while opening one of their Housewarming gifts on Saturday.

They moved into their new home on Halloween and had everything in its proper place on the very first day!

The home is a 1959 Ranch-style house, and has been completely renovated from top to bottom! It's just perfect for their family and beautiful throughout.

Children Kayla and Kristopher each have their own rooms, plus there's an office, a guest room, and very nice entertainment area in the backyard.

In bottom photo Kristen gets a few tears while reading one of the gift cards.

The potluck was enjoyed by many friends and family!

Ava Renee - Photo & Video

Here's a short 1-minute video of Ava Renee taken at her parents home on Friday evening. Big sister Chloe shows she is already a good "helper" to her little sister!

Parents Carrie Ann and Kelly are glad to get home with their new bundle of joy.

Photo shows the two sisters in a quiet moment.

Sorry for the poor quality video but it was taken with a cell phone.

Ava Renee Has Arrived!

Ava Renee arrived

today at 1:24 am!

Ava Renee Daoust is the newest member of our extended clan!

She is the new daughter of parents Carrie Ann and Kelly. She weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces at birth, and was 19" long.

Everyone is doing great, although a little short on sleep!

Ava Renee is spending night with her mom at the hospital, but will be coming home tomorrow, where Grandma Robbin and sister Chloe await their arrival.

Baby Ava Renee Update...

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Baby Ava Renee is scheduled to be induced

on Wednesday afternoon!

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