Disneyland

Here's some pictures!

Thanksgiving!

Even though this is the first year I was without either one of my kids for Thanksgiving, it turned out to be a very nice weekend. We woke up early (enough) on Thursday morning and drove to CA for dinner at the Gonzales house. It was magnificent! We got there around 12:30 and had time to chat, help with cooking and even Skype with Jenni & Justin! Tiff and Kyle called and everyone seemed to be having a very good day. J & J didn't celebrate of course in Poland, but she thinks she'll cook up a turkey in the coming weeks. Tiffany was getting to meet the rest of Kyles family and attending the annual high school football game on Thanksgiving day. It was very generous of Kyle's dad to fly them out there for a surprise to his mom. I taught Brenda how to make homemade gravy and she taught me how to make cranberries- both of which we were taught by Barbara! Barbara doesn't even hardly cook anymore - and she should! She's pretty good at it.

Ok I will try and attach pictures. This is the 10th try! Enjoy!

Well Ok not really!

I just rented her for the night but she's so cute! A true boxer personality too. I just wanted Bob to see it while he was out of town....hahahha

My New Dog!!!

I finally won the argument!!!! Take a look at my new pup!!!!

Happy Voting Day! Here's a picture of Tiffany voting in her first presidential election!

Hello to All!

 The windows are open!!!! Yippee!!! Unless you live in this heat state, you don't understand our excitement. Fresh air pouring in, no air conditioning, cheap electric bills, the sound of birds, the waterfall, the wind....I could go on and on. I love it. Reminds me of springtime in Michigan. You have a little bit more pep in your step during these months. I wish they lasted forever. No complaining about heat though for 8 more months. We made it through one more miserable summer AND we moved all three of us. Shoot.

Well, like everyone else, we are highly awaiting the outcome of the soon to be election. I have never been so glued to CNN as I have these past 3 weeks. It's made me very frustrated with our politicians. I met a boy at school who is the son of a prominent leader in our community. We talked politics for a bit and his young impression, living in a home of a "good name" leader, was that all politicians were crooks. Makes you just sigh and hope the future for our kids and grandkids will be ok. Make sure you vote.

This will be Tiffany's first presidential election. We did not opt for the early ballot  because she wants to go to the polls. So, when you see the lines - think of us - we will be making friends and perhaps serving soda (haha - what a great idea eh?) with all proceeds going to a childrens home I think....hmmmm......I figure we will be there awhile.

The day the stock market took it's first fall, I received an email from the Naval Academy and they cancelled my visit due to "budget cuts". I was very disappointed. Bob did go to Michigan for a week and had a wonderful time with Mike, as always. They golfed alot and he got to spend some great time with his nieces.

Here's a picture of Laurie, ready for the fireworks at an outdoor concert we went to. She's such a crackup, I lost it and still do when I look at this picture. Picture the band stating that the fireworks were starting and she immediately took the sides of her chair and FLEW back to this position. Hilarious!

Hey mom, Mr. Elliott, Diane, and all - you need to update your blogs!!! 

October already!

Wow October. Seems like this summer was very long and HOT. Today it actually sprinkled and the weather stayed in the low 90's. What a relief! We just got back this afternoon after spending a few days up in the red rock country - celebrating 30 years together. Who would have thunk it. I know some that didn't think we'd last too! I think we'll be ok......at this stage we just smile at each other and say "it tis what it tis" and laugh. 

I had a wonderful time in Southern California earlier this week with Brenda, Barbara and Amy. Thank you Barbara for putting it together that we actually had time off at the same time! Thanks so much to Amy for allowing us to invade her home too! What's more, thanks to Brenda for not even hesitating to take time off during our visit for her sick daughter. The day hanging out together was just what the doctor ordered. :-)

The next few weeks will be very busy for us. Bob travels for a week, then I travel for a week, then bob travels for a few more days, then before you know it it's Thanksgiving and the festivities begin!

Barbara has posted all the same pictures pretty much that I have so I won't duplicate them. Enjoy the blogging - nice to see so many on board - excellent way to stay in touch! Till next time - chow!