The Ferreria's of Culver City

Photo dump

Here are some pics that I've been meaning to upload:

Pics from our Nov 17, 2007 trip to Disneyland

and

Pics from our Thanksgiving trip to Woodland to see Christie's family.

Dodger Baseball!

Aidan and I went to the Dodger game today with Richard, Vincent, Debbie, Elise and Nico.  My brothers and I used to go Dodger games a lot when we were young.  So, it's fun going to the game; it takes me back to a simpler time in my life.  Here are the pictures.  Hope you enjoy them!

New pictures!

We added new pictures to Aidan's 8th month and added a new photo album of aidans 9th month. More pictures to come as soon as possible!
Everyone enjoy! And if you feel so inclined..leave us a comment.

So much has happened

So, it’s been a long time since we’ve updated and lot has happened. First, since I’m sure that news of my health has already made its way around the family, I want to let everyone know that I’m ok and am at home recovering from my bout with pneumonia. The whole thing has been an eye-opening (and dreadful) experience for me. I had no idea that my health could become so compromised. It began with a chest cold. I didn’t think much of it at the time. I thought it was just your run-of-the-mill cold that I’d get through. I ignored it for two weeks. But, at the same time, I was working very long hours (as the end of year is busy in our office), and that, combined with the cold, and the fact that I don’t sleep as much as I probably should (usually only 5-6 hours each night), all resulted in my having pneumonia in both of my lungs. I was hospitalized for six days and treated with IV antibiotics. Now, I’m at home, resting and on oral antibiotics only. Luckily for me, the entertainment business closes down between Christmas and New Year’s so I’ve got plenty of time to recover.

OK, enough about that stuff.

Aidan has been growing like a weed. He’s already starting to coo in response to our talking to him (see below video). He’s a bit camera shy in the video but we can actually “talk” with him for 10 minutes at a time and he just goes on and on like he’s actually conversing with us. He even tries to stand when we set him on his feet and everyone is impressed with how strong he is. He’s a “big hit” everywhere we take him, especially with the ladies who think he’s adorable if not downright handsome. Hence, his new nickname as of late, “Pogie”.

Recently, we were able to have lunch with our friend, Casey Austin, who was just in town for a few days to finish shooting scenes for a film she’s in. We also ran into our friend, Olga Nunes, who we haven’t seen in almost a year, just strolling along on the 3rd Street Promenade.  Rich,Steph, Vince, Debbie, Christie and I also had the chance to hang out with our friends from Van Nuys High at the Holiday Party our little clique throws every year. It’s been nice to catch up with our old friends. Lastly, we’ve been very fortunate that Christie's best friend (and maid of honor), Courtney McKillop, has been in town to help us with Aidan when I was in the hospital and also here at home as I convalesce. I want her to know that I really appreciate her help.

 

The holiday season has been very busy for us. We took Aidan on his first road trip to spend Thanksgiving in Woodland with Christie's family.  In between Thanksgiving and Christmas, was Nico's Baptism, which was a nice, quiet and dignified affair (other than the a few of us getting delayed to the event due to a holiday parade closing off a few streets), followed by a little get-together at Vince and Debbie's house.  Aidan got his first picture with Santa Claus at the Santa Monica Main Place Mall.  Of course, the most exciting news of the season, was that Aidan got to play “Baby Jesus” at the Christmas Pageant at our church, St. Augustine by the Sea . He was very well-behaved and didn’t cry or even make a peep during the service. Then, we whisked off to Saugus to have Christmas Eve Dinner with the family at John and Andrea's house   Christmas Day itself has been restful.  Christie, Aidan and I just spent this Christmas (Aidan's first one!) at home enjoying each other's company. 

How are all of you? Let us know!  Hope you enjoy the new photos in the links above!

Love,

David

Aidan is here!!!

Aidan Russell Ferreria was born at 10:46pm on Monday, September 26, 2005 at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica.  7 lbs. 10 oz., 19 1/2 inches, and a full head of hair! 

Here are some pics from the hospital.

A very busy week

We had a very busy week this week.  Here's the rundown.

Monday: We started our baby classes.  Monday night was our first class, "The Realities of Childbirth."  It's just to give us an overall picture of the labor process.  For me (David), it was very helpful.  The truth is, Christie has had a lot of time to read, watch Discovery Health Channel, and learn about the labor process.  I've just been working and reading when I can.  So, the class helped me a lot and gave me a big-picture view; and I learned a few medical terms (the important ones I'll hear during labor) and the things that I should know as the "support person" and to help monitor the progress of Christie's labor. 

Tuesday:  We went to the Tegan and Sara concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim.  My brother, Richard, introduced me to Tegan and Sara's music when they had their "If It Was You" album out, and I've loved them ever since. 

Wednesday:  I usually go into work early in the morning on Wednesdays (like before 8am) and then go to my Masonic lodge meeting at night; and this Wednesday was no different.  Needless to say, I was tired.

Saturday:  We had not one, but two, that's right, TWO, baby classes.  We got up early to have breakfast at our new favorite neighborhood diner, Rae's on Pico Bl. in Santa Monica.  Then, we were at our first class by 9am and didn't get out until after 2pm.

Sunday:  Up early again to go to the 8am service at our church.  Then, had breakfast, went to Ikea to buy some storage boxes for the living room (as we just need to be better at organizing our stuff, especially with the baby coming) and then off to Manhattan Beach for the baptism of Alexander Alvarado, the son of my friend Saul Alvarado and his wife, Glenda, at 1pm.  Then, back home and off again for a dinner at 7pm to celebrate the birthday of Taka Isshiki, one of my high school friends, together with my brothers, Richard and Vincent, Vincent's wife and daughter, Debbie and Elise, Michael and Melissa Uno, Rita Foung and Heather Jones.  The dinner was at the C&O Trattoria in Marina Del Rey, where the whole restaurant breaks out singing "That's Amore" with the wait staff.

Monday:  Another baby class in the evening. 

All I have to say is, "Whew!"