Gio gio's visit, April 2009

Yes, I know my Gio gio's visit coincided with my mama's birthday, but I'd like to think he came all the way from Shanghai just to kick it with me. We spent a whole lot of time eating and drinking and hanging out. In the picture below, uncle was giving me advice on something he called "picking up women." I have to admit, I was more interested in pulling his glasses off, but I have a feeling that I'll have a lot of questions on this subject when I grow up....and I'm glad to have a wise and experienced gio gio to guide me.

Cadet Vargas

So how crazy is my dad? He can be over the top obsessive about certain things. For example, in preparation for my first plane ride, he bought this silly looking helmet to protect me from the dangers of air turbulence. Mommy's attempt to dissuade him were futile. I was apprehensive at first, but eventually I rolled with it and even started to have fun playing top gun!