Sunday, June 7, 2009

My Family is Everything






Well, a lot has been happening around our house lately, a lot of good, happy things. Our last one, Aaron, just graduated from high school and will be leaving home to attend Cal Poly Pomona at the end of August. We will then be empty nester's which really scares and excites me at the same time.

Christina & Xander came home for a visit (for Aaron's graduation). I can't believe how big Xander is now, walking, running, talking, playing and just busy, busy, busy in general. Wore me out with all his energy. I hated to see them leave though, enjoyed having them back home even if it was just for 4 days. Christina & I shopped, talked and we had a bbq with all the family so everyone could see them. Had some friends over as well, friends that I haven't seen in awhile because I have just been so anti-social since my mother passed away. I feel that I am getting back on track, trying to regain my old self again, but it's been a challenge. I am very thankful that I have an understanding husband & family & of course I have understanding friends as well who have all given me the time and the space that I have much needed. It hasn't been easy losing my best friend, my mother.

Kyle has arrived in Phoenix, Arizona as of yesterday. I fly out on Friday the 12th to spend 3 days with him, helping him unpack and try to get organized before Cara arrives in 3 weeks. I am excited to see him and spend some one on one time with him. He has been gone for a year now (we have had short visits) but this will be nice just spending time alone with him, getting to know the "man" that he has become. I'm so proud of him and his journey that he has made.

Christina & Anthony have come a long way as well. Very proud of my daughter too! She hung in there, continued to believe in her marriage when we all gave up on it. They are in the process of moving into their first home!! I am so excited for her & Xander. Xander will have a huge backyard to play in and I am just so happy, proud of them.

Mom's love happy endings...........

Sunday, April 19, 2009



Kyle & Cara spent 4 days in Maui over the Easter weekend. These are some great pictures of them. Oh, and the Easter bunny.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Christina


My daughter Christina & her husband Anthony. I miss shopping with her, talking to her, watching our programs together, but most of all......I just miss her being around. But she is happy & that makes mom happy.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Off to San Antonio Texas




Christina, Anthony & Xander recently went to San Antonio, Texas to see Anthony's younger brother graduate from the AirForce. These are a few pictures from their trip.

Cal Poly Pomona Here Comes Aaron



These are pictures of my step-son Aaron who will be graduating from high school on May 28th & heading to Cal Poly Pomona in the fall. We are very proud of him.

Big Boy Walking


Xander is walking, has 6 teeth, and is getting so BIG!!! I can't wait to see him again when he & Christina come home on May 29th.

A visit to Pine Flats Lake with Kyle & Cara




Kyle & Cara came home for a week on 3/19/09. While they were home we all went up to Pine Flats Lake for the weekend, it was cold, but we went anyway. They left to go to Arizona to visit her family & friends & took a U-Haul van full of belonging to her mothers. It was nice to spend some time with them & all their friends & our family out on the boat.