SCOUT-O-RAMA

Scouting has been such a fun experience for us and in just a week or so, Gavin will bridge up to the Weblo level. WOW! It seems like just yesterday he was in kindergarten, thrilled about becoming a new Tiger Cub.

Every year the scouts in our area host a HUGE event called Scout-O-Rama. I would recommend visiting this event to everyone. Of course, we sell tickets and some of the proceeds come back to our den but this event is…..AWESOME!


There is SOOOOOO much to do and see. There is food tasting of all kinds from the big Boy Scouts, obstacle courses, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, tomahawk throwing, mini golf, branding, motocross shows, music and more fun than you can shake a stick at (What the heck does that mean anyeay? Will someone look that up and email me with the origin).

We brought one of Gav’s best buddies with us this year and I thought we’d never be able to drag them out of there.

Here is a sample of our day.

Too much fun and excitement for these two. We weren't even out to the main road before they totally passed out.

You stand out in a crowd and we’re so proud of you.

Recently we attended the end of the year awards ceremony for Gavin’s elementary school. We were told that Gavin would be receiving recognition for an achievement but that’s all we knew.

I can’t tell you how proud we were to learn that he was one of only four third graders to receive the science award. The curriculum they mastered included the study of matter, energy, biomes, photosynthesis ecosystems and much more.

He had no clue, I love it !

There’s a proud looking dad.

Gavin’s teachers were also recognized.
They were given the Golden Dustpan award for the cleanest classroom. YAY room 8.

It was a fun day. Many of Gavin's friends won awards as well. Some for math, writing and the "BUG" award which is the 'bringing up grades' award. We were so proud of them all.

MOTHER'S DAY 09

It was a beautuful day in the park. No one had to cook (except for Juan Pollo) and the kids had plenty of room to run wild. Here's a little glimps of our day.

There were plenty of roller blades, bikes, scooters and games to pass the time and share some laughs.

Pass the baby was the most popular game.

Par for the course, I was at the wrong end of the camera and have no shots with my family but I had such a beautiful day with my husband, son and in-laws that it didn't cross my mind.

Naturally, the day didn't pass without some fond memories of my own mom and grandmother and of course my sweet aunt Judy who I'm very lucky to still have in my life.

I’m working on a post to honor them as well but as you might imagine, I’ll need a big box of tissue to get through that one. I hope your day was as relaxing and lovely as mine.

HaPpy Birthday Renee

My gorgeous sister-in-law Renee is turning another year more beautiful.
Have a super day NeNe, we love you!

THE KING AND I

What a great evening! My mother in law and I had tickets to see The King and I with the Fullerton Civic Light Opera (thank you Renee). It’s sad to think that the theater as an art is dying. It’s such a great experience with the full orchestra and vocally trained actors.

The evening began with dinner on the patio. It was a really nice day so of course we took advantage of the weather. Eating on the patio has just become a part of our lives ever since we visited Hawaii.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any shots of us all gussied up but we looked HOT…hehe.

Then is was off to the theater. Our seats were great and we got there in plenty of time to get seated and review the program.

As we were sitting there waiting for the show to start, I began bragging about a wonderful friend of mine named Cindy. Anyone who knows Cindy P. knows that she is indeed an amazingly talented woman. At one point she was teaching music, making an instructional video for karate, illustrating a children’s book, painting murals professionally and playing the violin at church and with the Fullerton Civic Light Orchestra as well.

Truth be known, Cindy can play any instrument she picks up, but her mastery over the violin has gained her much notoriety. She also writes beautiful music and wrote an entire orchestra piece …an ENTIRE orchestra piece including the parts for each instrument and she sang the lyrics she wrote as well also with the FCLO.

Anyway, right in the middle of my “Cindy-brag”, the lights dimmed and the orchestra began the prelude, rising up from under the stage.

And there she was, shining brightly, bow flying over the strings with perfection, my pal Cindy. What a nice surprise. I didn’t realize that she was still actively playing other than church. She is now the mommy of 4 beautiful kids. Her oldest Jeannie is a week older than Gavin.

Well, that was the icing on the cake. The play was fabulous, the actors fantastic, the singing amazing and the company superb.

Thanks for inviting me Janice.