Christmas 2007

It's been many months since I have posted to this blog and as you can see I still don't know how to post the pictures so they make any sense. That's Micah playing the guitar. The handsome guy with me is Marv.

Laura having too much fun stomping the Christmas wrapping trash bag!

I was lucky enough to spend a few days with Tyler this Christmas. He wasn't this tall the last time I saw him. Kelli is all grown up and expecting her own baby in May. My mom and dad with all their Christmas gifts.

Everyone has to pick a card and that determines who gets to open their gifts first. Mark started this tradition a few years ago so we always have to get a goofy picture with the cards.

Keely with my Christmas crown was not too happy. The pic below is of Marv and his 2 sons, Jeremy and Taylor along with Tyler.

Debbie and Tony were here for Christmas and this picture is at the place where we went to play pool on Sunday night.

Our annual Mom and Daughter luncheon at the Mission Inn was smaller this year as we were missing Ruth, Kathy, Lauren and Karlee.

Gene's granddaughters (Brandy Jean and Joy) came a couple of weeks ago and spent some time with me. We went to hear some Christmas music, drove to the Mission Inn in our pj's to see all the lights and they were my official ribbon girls when I wrapped all the Christmas gifts. It's just not Christmas unless you have some kids around.

I have to say that this was the best Christmas season I have had for many years. I am very blessed to have been able to spend time with those I love most and am so thankful for all I have.

Mariel's Graduation in Sacramento

I was lucky enough to be a part of Mariel's graduation in Sacramento from the Waldorf School. This is a picture of the proud parents, Wendy and Kim.

These are the very proud sisters, Aerika and Ellen.

Mariel after receiving her diploma. She is such an incredible young woman and I'm certain there are great things in her future!

Here is Mariel with her grandparents, Donald and Janon Williams.

Pre-graduation fun with friends!

Patsy's Birthday - June 2007

This is Patsy on her birthday this June. She definitely was "The Queen" today.

Her birthday was celebrated with her loved ones (Mark had left to go to a beer club meeting)

The birthday cake was fit for "The Queen" with fresh flowers and was very yummy!

Memorial Day Weekend in Santa Barbara

This is Robert and Alex at the Mission in Santa Barbara. They had tons of artists painting streetscapes for the holiday weekend. Alex saw Roberts camera and they took about 900 pictures during the day. She looks like a "natural" doesn't she?
Loved the hat on this chick!
This was my personal favorite.
My mom and dad weren't really into the paintings. Looks like mom is searching for something in her purse and that is a sucker in her mouth not a cigarette.
It was a beautiful day at the Mission and lots of great paintings and people watching. Caught a moment with Tori hugging Julie that I think is exceptionally sweet.

Rose and Family in Santa Barbara

This is my friend Rose with her grandson Tony, his wife Julie and their kids, Tori, Brandon and Alex. Rose lives in Santa Barbara and doesn't get to see Tony and his family too often as they live in Scottsdale, AZ.
Rose and Tony
Tori, Julie and Brandon
Me and Rose
Tori, Tony and Alex

Eyelash Extensions?????

One of the signs of aging is that you seem to lose your eyelashes so imagine my excitement at learning about these extensions. It takes 3 hours to put them on initially and then about 1 hour every 3 weeks to keep them looking good. They are attached with some Korean glue to your own lashes so when your lashes fall out so do these. I think they look great. No more mascara!!!

Lola and Lexi

Well who are these funny looking dogs? It's Lola and Lexi with their new Doggles. They didn't get to go to the Walk for the Animals because I was working the event so I thought they deserved some trinket from the event. I think they hate them but they's have to wear them anyway because I crack up when they have them on. I'm easily amused/