AJ's dedication

 
Steve and I drove to Southern CA this weekend for AJ's dedication. We enjoyed seeing his big smile and watching Cami and Gus parent. AJ is blessed with devoted parents. It was hard to leave knowing we will not see AJ until they come here in early July. I know how much they change from day to day during the first months.
Steve and I went a day early and visited Coronado Island where we had a great lunch. Afterwards we stopped and took the tour of the USS Midway. In trying to set the lighting for our pictures at the church for the dedication I somehow lost all the pictures I had taken during the weekend other than the ones of the dedication.

AJ Ferreira (2 months old)

 
Grammy has to share AJ's first professional picture. Isn't he the cutest!!!!

Evening with Grammy and Pa

 
 
The cousins had some play time on Thursday night. Friday night Pa and Grammy and Clayton and Gracie for awhile. I gave Ben a bath in the kitchen sink. He loved it!!!

Felton, California

 
 
Thursday Steve and I took our little trailer to Felton (near Santa Cruz) in the redwoods. We had a great time together. Took daily hikes, ate and spent time with a couple who were in the spot next to us. They had a trail lite too!! So we shared our pros/cons of having Trail Lites. Their's was 3 ft longer and had a slide out. So I was a bit jealous. Wanted to share pictures of our site. We had a creek running in the back of our site. Now back to the real world for a couple of weeks. Then off to San Clemente...to see AJ. We can't wait!!!

Riley's 2 and Owen is dedicated

We've had a busy March. The weekend after our Easter in Southern CA Owen was dedicated at Cornerstone Covenant Church. Afterwards we went to Stacey and Alan's and celebrated Riley's 2nd birthday. Riley is sharing his police motorcycle with his little brother, Owen. It's hard to believe how blessed we have been this last year. We have are so thankful for our grandchildren and their parents. Steve and I were just commenting that it seems like yesterday Stacey graduated from high school. We were wondering what we would do with our time with no softball and baseball games to go to. The last two Saturdays we were at Clayton's T-ball games. So here we go again. Praise God he has allowed us this great privilege to be a part of our children and grand children's lives. It's busy, crazy, and so rewarding to see the fruits of our labor. I can't believe how fast these babies are growing...

Easter weekend in San Clemente 2008

We had a great weekend in San Clemente with Gus, Cami and little AJ. He has grown so much in the last 6 weeks. It was great to see the cousins excited to meet their new cousin. All 6 of the grandchildren were at the Compass Bible Church's egg hunt. The weather was unbelievable for March. Our motel had a heated pool which was fun for the kids and adults too. We would go to Denny's next door with (2)-double strollers. Six adults and 5 kids (5 yrs and younger). We made quite an entrance 3 mornings in a row. We had 3 rooms together at the Capistrano Inn and took over our area with balls bouncing, baby's crying and running after each other. Gus and Cami hosted a picnic at the park Saturday overlooking the ocean. The kids were able to run around. The guys threw the football and frisbee and well the lady's breastfed (excluding Grammy), changed diapers, and ran after the kids. It was great fun. Gus and Scott's cousin Tim Ferreira and his wife joined us for the day. We moved the crowd back to our motel pool and to pizza later that evening. Sunday we were able to take pictures on the beach and play in the sand and ocean. It was 80 degrees in San Clemente!!! We are so blessed to have such a great family and thank God every day for giving us these special people who we are so proud of and really enjoy being with. More pics are on the web page.

Friday night with Grammy and Pa

Grammy and Pa had Riley overnight last night as Alan had cataract surgery. Alan is doing well, Praise God. We pray for improved eyesight. Stacey and Alan came to pick up Alan and cousins Gracie, Clayton and Ben were here too!! Oh yeah, Dad Scott too. We had pizza. Owen enjoyed his first time in Grammy's jumpa jump. The fourth grandchild to jump in the doorway. We love having all our grandchildren together and can't wait until Easter time with all 6 of them together. Little Ben was chillin on the sofa watching TV. What a cutie pie!!!
Saturday Amanda took her MOM's to Columbia where one of her student's played Helen Keller. It was marvelous.
I thank my Heavenly Father for making it possible for us to live an abundant life.