Lunch with Friends ...what could be better?

How is it that days pass by so fast? Are we really that busy? It seems like forever since I spent time with these guys. So glad we finally found a day that worked for us all, lunch was yummy and catching up so much fun thanks everyone, we will do it again soon.

Hot August Nights Indeed

Yes we expect to have hot weather in Las Vegas but the last week has not only been hot but so humid as well. Lucky I live only a block away from the Hollywood aquatic center so when my daughter, son in law and grandson wanted to cool off we knew just the place to go. 2 big slides, a lazy river and lots of places to sit/lay to relax.

a few hours cooling off and then home to change to go for dinner at the Eastside Cannery and to see the King Of The Cage MMA event...whew! exciting, none of us had ever seen a fight or anything like it and was surprised at how much we enjoyed it. Thanks Kori,Jonathan and Kaleb for the fun visit and all the hard work you did while your were here.

Happy 4th

This weekend my son's family came to visit and so we decided to take Kaitlyn to the Discovery Children's Museum. We had a few things to do in the morning on the 4th of July so it wasn't until the late afternoon until we got started, that turned out to be the perfect time. The fact that it was a holiday and and late in the afternoon made the trip there a perfect one...meaning not a million kids trying to do and see the same things at the same time. We all enjoyed the day especially Kaitlyn with all the climbing and hands on things for kids to do there, I highly recommend this place if you have kids under I would say 10.

Oh ....The Tattoo???

The tattoo was an idea I had to keep us all connected, so many blended families loose touch after one parent passes and I didn't want that to happen and I know Greg wouldn't want that either. So the idea is that we are all getting the same tattoo, so far Vickey and I got them while I was in Hawaii. Greg was a Vietnam Vet and was awarded the Purple Heart so in honor of the solider, man, father, brother,son, friend and husband he was ...this is for you Greg, our family will stand strong together forever - we love you and miss you.

Vickey's foot/ my wrist

It was a beautiful but bittersweet trip saying goodbye was so difficult and I am so thankful I have all these kids to share all our memories, laughter and tears with.Thank you guy guys for everything.
L-R Front: Vickey, Ashley, William, Julie R-L Back: Ben, Oliver, Reese, Caleb, Ena &Me.

Vickey & Ben- Greg would love this picture

I used to love going to the swap meet when I lived in California so when the kids asked what I wanted to do I jumped on it and said I want to go to the swap meet. Very fun day spent with Vickey, Oliver, Ben and Julie.

Oliver and I, Yikes he is so tall now

Here is Julie and I trying to act like we knew what we were doing in the yarn shop we went to after the swap meet on our way to pick up some Manapua for lunch ...yum- the best ever

One Lucky girl

So proud of all my Grandsons and now I have a  Great Grandson. These are some of the nicest most respectful young men you would ever meet ...how lucky am I? So glad I got so much time to hang out with you boys.
L-R William, Oliver, Me, Caleb, Reese(Caleb's Daddy)

Caleb is so sweet...look at that little smile even when he is sleeping...must be thinking of his mama.