Goodbye

Two weeks ago my Grandpa passed away. I didn't know a lot about him, but that he was quiet and didn't say much when we were around. When I was small he gave the grandchildren our own fingernail clippers. I, for some reason, thought that was the coolest thing ever. I also remember playing "rook" until all hours of the night with him, my dad and my Aunt Carol. We drank red creme soda and would get so silly we would laugh and laugh. My Grandpa liked my Dad a lot and they loved to tease each other. I loved visiting his house as there were all sorts of treasures to explore and playing with the Aunts and Uncles that were around my age was the highlight of my visit. Especially the traditional "water fight". Maybe we can have a family water fight in heaven someday.....

Wii want to play

This Saturday night we got the priviledge of standing in a line from 10:50 to midnight in hopes of getting a Wii. Fortunately we were in the right place at the right time and when they started a line we were right there. We ended up being 3^rd 4^th and 5^th in line as my mother and sister's in laws wanted one as well. It is soooo FUN!!! And since it is an active thing, you don't feel like your kids brains are turning to mush. I played bowling and golf this morning. I did great at the bowling. My golf needs a lot of work. As I am writing this, my son has figured out how to sit on the couch and play baseball. Only my family would figure out how to make an “active game” turn into a “couch potato game”. Sigh.

Snowballs!

My boy Braden throwing snowballs at me while I ducked in and out of the house to protect myself

Fridays Photos

Kiara and I doing the "matchy" thing. When she was 4 and 10. I wish there was more but Kiara went through quite a few years where she didn't want to match with anyone not even her friends. She likes being her own person and I am proud of her for that.

Hawaii pictures from 2003 because that is where I wish I was today. Wish Wish Wish......My dad always said "wish in one hand and spit in the other and see which one gets full first". Oh well, at least there is pictures to remember it by....

Braden on a coconut tree


Beach picture I took


Beautiful ocean view

Brady riding a wave

Grandpa and Tessa

Kiara taking a horse ride at Kualoa Ranch

Dad and I waiting for our turn to Parasail

My Sis and her hubby parasailing

Beautiful sunset

My sisters family

Braden and I

My sister and I

Great view from inside the house we stayed in.

Dad and my brother Tim at Pearl Harbor


Where is my mother? She hides from all things photographic.....and it appears she wasn't there but she was..... I think I can prove it....hmmmmm I will be back later.

Happy Happy New Year!

We celebrated by having Braden's girlfriend and Kiara's best friend over. We all had our Martinelle's and toasted as the the ball in New York City dropped to Dick Clarks slightly mumbled countdown. The light ball was especially good this year. I remember when it was a circle of light bulbs and shook as it was lowered down the pole. It's descent was slowed or sped up depending on how close they were to the real time, and if too slow it was dropped the last bit rather quickly. The very best part is the midnight KISS. I got mine. Did you get yours?

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