Thankful

As I get older I realize how thankful I am for my family. This year it was so nice to see all my nieces and nephews. At times I laughed at myself thinking that I used to changed their diapers and now having a glass of wine with them at Thanksgiving dinner. It was also nice to spend time with all my great nieces and nephews (boy that makes me sound old) they are all so cute and sweet. It was wonderful to see everyone and would be nice to see them more often than just holidays or birthdays. This year was especially specially because mom and dad come down from the mountain. They got to reconnect with their grandkids they haven't seen in months and some in years (dad) and got to meet new great grandkids. It was really nice.

Hope everyone had just as special Thanksgiving as I did.

Until next time...enjoy the season and cherish the memories you make.

Finally an Update !!!!

I know it has been so long. I could use the excuse that I have been busy but that would be a lie. Just been lazy and enjoying some me time since the kids all went back to school.

Over the summer we (Alvin and I) spent 7 wonderful days in Cancun with family (mom, sheri, dan, mike and lala). It was so nice and relaxing but always glad to come home. It is really hard to spend that long from the kids.
After Cancun we spent lots of days at the beach, Knott's and soak city with friends. All in all it was a nice summer.

Now that school has started it has been very quiet which is some what strange. We are usually running around like our heads cut off like chickens. Speaking of chicken we had a great time with the whole family at the Okerberfest again this year, we really missed seeing Shannon, Lorin and Milo this year.


We are some pictures from over the summer. Promise I will update more about kids and anything else in a couple of days

Until
love and kisses to all

New Pictures

Before Elton John Concert with Alvin

Anson and Haley in Hawaii My little Girl

My Love

Clayton ready to go

Always a smile on his face..Just gotta love him.

I I was so cold!!!

Life is Wonder

I know it has been along time since my last blog.... Well now I am back and ready to go...

Things have been going great. All the kids are doing well. Alvin and I are great and just celebrated our 20th wedding aniversary in Febuary and are excited to celebrate it in July in CanCun.


Sorry this post is going to be a short one. Mostly wanted to say hello and post new pictures. Until next time.


Love you all.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. My week at my mom's was really relaxing and it was nice to get home, until.....Jeremiah and Clayton came down with a cold and the stomach flu and missed a whole week of school. Then Evalyn came done with it last weekend. Thank god her's only lasted the weekend and she only missed work. Alvin came home this past Monday with it and is still at home. Of course Anson started in early this morning. I can say I think I am living in hell...LOL. Now the big joke is if I get it (oh god I hope not.....mom's still have to work when we are sick) what in the world am I am going to vomit (i know thats gross). I guess I am going to have to call the doctor to see what I can do if I do get it.....

On a happy note, it was nice to see Shannon, Milo-aka Turtle, Renee, Laura and Sheri last Saturday. We all got together at Sheri's for a Booty Party. It was a lot fun. We played a game that you had to right down a sex tip and a fanasty. I was pretty good at that, just ask Sheri..LOL

Last night I went to a candle party at Haley's house. That was also alot of fun and saw a few people that I haven't seen since May. Pam went with me and she was designated the Party Crashers. It was pretty funny.

Some really exciting news (well for me) to share. I am sure that all of you have heard of the new store Fresh and Easy. Well this morning I and some other board members from the boys baseball league was given a $1000 check from the new store that opened in Buena Park. We started a month ago sending nominations in via email and was chosen last week. It was really a honor to receive the check for the league. They gave us one of those really big form board checks.

Until next time everyone stay safe and well.

Lots of Love

I know it has been a while. Things around here have been a little crazy. Alvin missed all last week of work with a really bad cold. Thank God he is back to work this week.

Anson has been working let a mad dog and we probally only see him 2 times a week.

Evalyn is working less hours since haunt is over. She is doing really well in school maintaining a 3.25 GPA. So proud of her.

Clayton is also doing well in school he is maintaining a 3.50 GPA and has a little girlfriend Diana. It's must be nice to be giddy. He's so cute when ever she calls he turns all red and starts laughing.

Jeremiah, is so funny he puts a smile on my face everyday. If I am having a lazy day he is so concerned and always ask if I am feeling ok.
I do want to brag for a moment. Yesterday he wants ask to fill in on Clayton's Pony team with the 12,13,14 and 15 baseball players (Jer is only 10). After he got over thinking he was going to die, because they are so much bigger he did great and held his own. After that game he went to another field to fill in for another team (boys is same age) then finally he arrived for his game at 2:30. This boy played in 3 games for a total of 6 hours of baseball. He never complained and always gave 120 percent. He is truly amazing in my eyes.

Now for me...I had to go and have a CATSCAN for some burning I have been having in my stomach. Everything came out ok, but the doctor thinks I might have a small hernia. He said that we will evaluate the situation after the holidays. I did though loose 46 pounds since surgery.
I am now preparing to go on a mini vaction to Mom;s over the Thanksgiving for 5 days.

I love this time of year..it always brings family closer and gives you time to reflect on loved ones that have passed

Until next time God Bless and have a wonder thankful Thanksgiving with your families

Love you all

October Fest. Pictures

Girly Picture

Clayton, Jeremiah and Blake being a bunch of Chicken Heads

Milo not to sure about the German's. Riley in the Chicken Head Gang