Anger Issues

Kellie and Aaron decided that they wanted to get into the film making business so they created this little short movie about a troubled boy.....enjoy.

The Face of a New Boat Owner

Earlier this week we went to Lake Havasu to purchace our new family member. We are now the proud parent of a Yamaha AR210 ski boat. We took it out into the lake and had a real fun time...I can't wait to bring the kids up there this summer. My parents bought our old boat and are now into the boating scene again.

One of our favorite things to do in Lake Havasu is to float in the warm lake.

We had a Yummy lunch at the Topock Marina.

Fun Day at the Beach

Sam wanted to go to the beach on Memorial Day. I thought that it would be crazy crowded but it wasn't too bad and we had a wonderful time. Scott and Katie came home with a little extra sand in their pants.

Thirty Year Reunion

Can you believe it has been thirty years since Michael has graduated from High School!!!???!!! We had a nice time and it was fun to see all of our old friends and to see how each has aged. Some hardly aged at all and some more than others. I'm just glad that we are over the high school stage. It's soooo .....High School!!

Mother's Day 2007

We had a wonderful Mother's Day! We had a picnic in the park behind Grandma Shirley's house and we got this family picture. It's hard to get us all together in the same place. Most of us are facing the camera...we'll have to get Calvin next time.

Easter Bunny Picnic

Yesterday our family and friends met at Irvine park to celebrate Easter. We has such a fun time eating, playing, socializing and holding my grandbabies. I got to play soccer for the first time and oh my gosh! I am so sore! I am going to have to get more exercise and get into better shape.

Mr. & Mrs. Do-it-yourself Get over the Hump

Okay! Were are finally over the hump. After two years of working on our kitchen we can finally start cooking. We installed the tile backsplash last week and are ready to start working on the floorboards and mouldings above the cupboards. It's so nice to cook on new appliances. Thanks honey for all of your hard work... you rock!!!!

Hair Day

Wow!!! I feel like a new woman! Thanks Carol for lunch and the fun time we had playing beauty shop. Today Carol and I got together to do each other's hair....I think it has been a year since the last time and boy did I need my hair cut! Carol took off a good 8 - 10 inches and I feel like a new person. I even got to visit with Tunte Norma.

Our visits together are not only good for our looks, it's good for our souls.

Grandma Heaven

I know that I haven't bloogged in a long time. My life has been sooooo busy with the tons of homework that I do every day and the kitchen remodeling. But now I have a moment. Monday Samuel turned 16. Can you believe that? Time goes by so fast. It was just yesterday when he was five and running around the house with his Power Ranger sweats on. Now he is such a nice young man getting ready to drive and to date. We had a nice little party for him. His brothers and sisters were all here as well as the "grandbabies". They are soooo much fun. Here I am sitting in the recliner cuddling with all three of them. That is what I call "Grandma Heaven", the only thing is is that my lap seems to be growing with the amout of room needed to have them sit on it....and Rebecca's baby is due in September....eeeeeeeeek!

We've Been Waiting For This Day!

We've waited 88 years to take this picture. Five Generations of women with the most beautiful matriarch in the middle. It is truly a miracle to be in the presence of my Grandmother and my Granddaughter at the same time. And for all of us to be together is divine. What a grand heritage I belong to. If I could only rise to the examples that have been set before me I could leave an awesome legacy for those to come. I am truly blessed!

The Ball is Starting to Roll!!!

Woohoo!!! Things are finally starting to change around here. Yesterday I took these pictures after the installers left early because of rain...but so far, so good. I love the wood floor, it makes such a huge difference. As you can see...the Kitchen is totally gutted but the cabinets are being delivered today and the appliances on Friday.......There really is a light at the end of this LONG tunnel!!!

New Pictures

Here Kellie and Scott are taking Little Esther out for her first walk in the beautiful sun shiny Day. Needless to say, she just loved it....well, okay....she slept through it...but I think that sleeping through it translates into loving it in baby.

This picture totally reminds me of Kellie when she was a new baby...same coloring...same eyes...and just so absolutely adorable.... Notice the little pink sweater outfit that she is wearing...complements of yours truly...I just love it. Really...grandchildren are my reward for letting my teenagers live.

Welcome Esther Maria

I am so happy to announce the birth of our little Esther Maria, born January 12, 2007! She came after three hours of pushing, weighing in at a whopping 7lbs. 11oz and 19 1/2 inches long. As you can see she has tons of beautiful black hair and at first she looked exactly like her mother did when she was born but as time goes on, she looks a lot like her daddy. Kellie and Scott are so cute. They are totally in love with this angel and are in heaven. They are such a cute family. It was sooo cool being there in the delivery room to witness such a miracle. We are truly blessed.

Kellie's Baby Shower

Kellie had her baby shower this last weekend, given by Grandma Shirley and Christina. We had a very nice time and she got some real cute outfits(for the baby that is). We can hardly wait for her arrival. Then we can play dress-up.

We Are Multiplying and Replenishing the Earth

Well...we will be the grandparents of 4 by this September. I just can't believe how fast this has all come about. I had 3 babies in four and a half years and my grandbabies are coming at the rate of 4 babies in 3 years...does that make sense? It's way late at night and I am real tired.

Rebecca and Kelly are so excited for their new addition to come. The way they are planning things, they will be in their brand new house in May or June and ready to fill up the four bedrooms out there in Arizona.

Kellie went to the doctor today and says she is getting close. I am just so excited for her and Scott. They still have not decided on a name yet but they still have a couple of weeks.

I babysat Calvin and Ada tonight....What a treat! I am exhausted though so I had better head off to bed.

G'nite.

Do You Get the Internet in Heaven?

One of the saddest days in my life happened last week when our baby sister Patty passed away all of a sudden. It was totally unexpected and quite a shock. She was my blogging partner and my inspiration in going back to school. I bet that if there is internet access in heaven, she is right now sitting at her heavenly computer (one that never breaks down and always has enough memory and is never gets bogged down with unwanted spyware) with a Snickers and a Diet Coke, blogging her little heart out and sending pictures of Stella to all of our departed ancestors. I will really miss her and her fantastic sense of humor, but I know that she is home at last with her beloved sweetheart Joe.....And Patty, if you are able to access my blog...know that I love you and miss you.

Patty's Place click here to read Patty's last posting and please leave a comment if you feel so inclined.

What a Doll Baby!!!

Yesterday was laundry day and Christina and I took the babies to the mall to get their pictures taken. Ada didn't want to cooperate so they just took pictures of Calvin. They were all so cute and I was bummed that we couldn't get them all so we came home and set up our own little studio (a white sheet draped over the stroller) and we got this cute little picture on our own....Isn't he sweet!?!

Happy Birthday Grandma Sherri (boy that sounds weird)

Okay...I know that this isn't the greatest picture of Ada & me but look how good Great Grandma Shirley looks! And look how chubby my sweet angel-boy is. This was a great birthday for me. I got to see Becca in the morning and Kellie came over with Scott and made me a fantastic Birthday dinner. Joey, Christina and the babies came too bringing a yummy cake. Great-grandma Shirley and Great-grandpa Mark came by later for dessert.

Football Season is Almost Over!!

This Saturday was Aaron's last game. It was a play off game but they lost. It is kind of bitter sweet. He cried when it was over but we look forward to the banquet in a couple of weeks. I am very proud of Aaron. He did not miss a single practice, which I don't think that any other player on the team can claim that. He worked very, very hard and didn't complain (pretty shocking I know). The first year of football is hard because you have to learn so much and work so hard but yet you don't get much play time during the games.....GOOD JOB AARON!!! (He is #58 in the black)

Sam's last game of the season is this Thursday against the first place team, Esparanza. It would take a miracle I know, but GOOD LUCK SAM!!!

Congratulations Janet On Your New Ride!!!

So it's eleven o'clock at night and I am up doing my homework....all of a sudden the telephone rings. I'm thinking "who would be calling me this late at night?" The voice on the other end says "Are you up?"
"Yes...."
"Are you dressed?"
"Yes..."
"Walk out to the front of your house."
"Okay....."
This is what I see...out there in the dark.

I walk up a little closer and am blinded by this HUGE smile.


A picture tells a thousand words...

Yep...that's Janet with her Brand Spankin New, Electric Blue PT Cruiser!

Woohoo! We have places to go...people to see...things do to....and Janet's driving!!