Connor's last day of preschool:

Ok so it's not "high school" graduation. But still my oldest has just completed preschool. Connor is now five years old and will be in kindergarten this fall. The morning was chaos. John had to go to jury duty so he couldn't make it. My mom, Kari, Brett, Chuck, Joel, baby Jay, Rachel, Carissa and of course Audrey & Charlie were there for the special event. All of the promoting classes performed special songs & some danced...it was so cute. There were some very animated children and there were a few that did not move a muscle. I've got to admit, I was a little emotional when they played the slideshow.

**Connor I'm so proud to call you my son. When you are older I will tell you all about how God blessed us with you. We prayed everyday that we would have little ones...you were are first...now we have three special blessings. I thank God for all the special moments in your life. You are such a kind hearted young man. I love that you are able to show others affection, you have such caring personality. You are a good friend, son, brother...etc... At such a young age, you are a godly person, you've taught me so much about myself and about God's love...thank you. You're also our little comedian. Thank you for always making me laugh and cry in a good way. I love you buddy.

Love ,

Mommy

**Just read this to Connor and of course I cried. He said "thank you mommy".

The past week:

Thought I'd just do a quick play by play of the past few days:

June 21st: Father's day. We packed up the car and headed to the beach. John shopped for a surfboard. Played at the beach for a bit.

June 22nd: My BFF Rach's birthday. We celebrated by hanging out at Glen Ivy Hot Springs. We both received massages...oh it felt so good. My niece Kari met up with us. Had dinner with my Uncle and cousin later that day.

June 23rd: Headed to the beach again. John bought a surfboard. Hung out at the beach with kids and watched John surf. Another great day. Audrey's new favorite place and loves to eat sand.

June 24th: Took the boys to school. Hung out at Rach's house before heading to Audrey's doc appt. My pool little girl had to get three shots and to top it off she has two more teeth coming in. She was not having a good day. I picked up the boys and went back to Rach's house and watched her kids, so she could get her hair done. The kids always have a good time with each other.

**Busy week so far...with no break in sight**

Happy Father's day Daddy:

Dear Daddy,
I miss you so much. Tomorrow is Father's day. Oh how I miss your hugs, I even miss you pinching my arm. Just to feel your touch just once would make me smile.
I took the boys to two baseball games today. We first went to our friend Benny's playoff game, and his team won! Later in the evening we went to the Angels vs Dodgers game. I could just imagine the look on your face if you saw the boys in their Angel shirts. And I know what you would tell them..."you can't wear that in my house"...and then you'd grab them and hug them and tell them you were just joking around.
Dad, Connor is almost finished with preschool, he will be in kindergarten in the fall. I can't believe how quickly he's growing. Charlie & Audrey are growing just as fast. They know so much about you. They even tell people stories about you, that I've told them. They ask so many questions. The question they often ask is how did you get sick, and why did God take you. I know they are too young to understand, it was hard for me to understand at first. How could God take the best man I knew away from us...but I understand now Dad. You're home now. I love you daddy.
**Happy Father's day**

Love - Cindy

Question of the evening:

I attended a memorial service today for my great-aunt Remidios (Mayo). Heard a few family speak about her. The question of the evening was "how will you be remembered"? It has me thinking...I can't answer that question just yet.
Guess I can say TO BE CONTINUED...