Soccer 2009

I'm officially a SOCCER MOM of two boys. Soccer season has begun. Not much to write about just yet. I will post some photos soon.

Celebrating Dad:

**This is a day late**

Happy Birthday daddy! We could never forget your birthday...ONE reason was you never let us forget. Oh the "subtle" hints you'd give us...like "my birthday is coming"...or "hmmm what's on August 3rd". Second reason was, celebrating your birthday was always fun. I think because you'd always take us to Laughlin or Vegas (your favorite).

I know you probably hate the fact that we decorate your grave with flowers and balloons. I could hear you now..."why do you waste your money on that crap". The boys have a good time when we visit you. I know you hear them when they talk to you. They love you even though they've never met you. Audrey just wanted to rip up all the flowers, she's CrAzy! John and I continue to tell them stories and show them photos of you. Charlie wants to know if you get to play with our dog Bear (I told him you do...it made him smile).

Yesterday was a good day for us. After we visited you, we went and had lunch at Mi Casa. Cory, Skyler, Kari and Jay were there and had lunch with us. It was a nice get together. We all shared stories and memories of you.

When I got home I had received a bouquet of flowers from my friend Melinda. She said she just wanted to put some sunshine in my day. It did! And also so many people thought of you as "their dad", rather than uncle, brother in law, etc. So many great memories from so many people that truly loved you as much as I loved you. I was so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring and loving dad. I miss you.

I have so many new people in my life...my children, my best friend Rachel, her family, friends from church...I wish they had the chance to have met you and know you.

Summer 09

Nothing major to post. Just wanted to say I'm enjoying the summer with my family. We've been busy!! John and I have been taking the kids on mini trips. Let's see...we have gone to the beach (many times), Knott's Berry farm, Seaworld, Old Town San Diego, Disneyland (of course) and just hanging with family and friends.

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...