"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on May 6th, 2015
Talking with friends, this was a “must see”. So glad we did. We spent more time than expected because the boys were so into it. The exhibits are very interesting and right up a tween boys alley. We were completely floored to discover the special exhibit, “The Art of the Brick”, a display of art […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 5th, 2015
David has a good number of clients in the Philadelphia area. He wanted to meet with them and decided to make it a business/family trip! It was the first time for the boys and I, and we were excited to share this adventure. After a full day flight, dinner, and one night at an airport […]
Posted in FAMILY on Apr 25th, 2015
My aunt and uncle purchased a house in Palm Desert about five years ago. We just have not been coordinated enough to get down to visit them while they are there (they winter bird there, and spend the other half of the year in WA state). Finally, we made the trip! Unfortunately, we made the […]
Posted in FAMILY on Apr 25th, 2015
Baskets? We don’ need no stinking’ baskets!!! (highlight…they each got their first deodorant stick…)
Posted in FAMILY on Apr 24th, 2015
Woo hoo! Here we go! Too fast, too fast! Special birthday breakfast menu… The boys have a tradition where they make a scavenger hunt for the birthday brother. At the end, ‘A’ gifted his brother time to play with his new video game, and a shirt that they had been sharing, but ‘A’ knew ‘R’ […]
Posted in FAMILY on Feb 11th, 2015
It did not end the way we had wanted, but we still had tons of fun with Paul and Shannon, and our friends, John and Ann… FEAST MODE!!
Posted in FAMILY on Feb 11th, 2015
Our family took a day trip to Salinas to visit with my husband’s Colombian side of the family. We all gathered to celebrate the 98th birthday of David’s grand aunt, Elvira. Enjoying time with la familia… Our wonderful hosts, Herman and Marguerite… Lil’ Bro Paul and sweetie, Shannon… The lady of the day, Elvira… Cousin […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jan 28th, 2015
Antee Sara flew in from New York. Uncle Paul and Shannon drove from Oakland, and Grandma Margaret and Grandpa Randy came in from Idaho. It was a full house for a week! New Christmas Eve Pj’s. It’s tradition… Preparing the traditional Christmas tree bread for Christmas breakfast… Stocking Time and presents! Christmas breakfast… A […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jan 28th, 2015
My sweet gal pal, Shanti, asked if we wanted to go in with them on a holiday lights limo-van ride. She didn’t have to ask us twice! All the kids… We went through two neighborhoods. One was near our home that we were familiar with. The other, though, was new for us, and it had […]
Posted in FAMILY on Jan 28th, 2015
Wow, all I can say is Wow….my oldest is 12. I am watching my boys turn from kids to young men. It’s happening too fast! Little brother “R” decided to give “A” a scavenger hunt first thing in the morning to welcome “A’s” birthday. Writing up the hints… Our family tradition is to create a […]