A Day with Thomas the Train

 
Grammy and Pa took the three oldest grandchildren (Clayton,Gracie, and Riley) on the Thomas the Train. We spent a few days at our favorite RV camping spot in Felton,outside Santa Cruz. Stacey and Alan had a spot next to us with their trailer. We enjoyed spending time with them taking hikes and enjoying the outdoors with the kids.

4th of July 2008

 
 
 
 
We had a wonderful long weekend in Dorrington, CA. We stayed at the Clayton cabin and Pa and I took our trailer for extra sleeping space. We enjoyed watching our 6 grandchildren interact, love on and wrestle with each other. Kiss and take away toys. We played games and went to the river to cool off. There was a parade in nearby Arnold and an art festival. God has Blessed us abundantly and we are so grateful for the time we can spend with all of them together. We never got a picture of all 6, but we got some great pics of them during the time that we will treasure.More pics at our photo site.

Half Moon Bay Weekend

 
 
 
Grammy and Pa took Gracie and Clayton camping at Half Moon Bay. The weather was cool, but we had a great time. Stacey and Alan came with their trailer. Good times with the cousins. See Grammy's photo album for more pics.

Gracie - Dance Picture 2008

 

Our Gracie girl this year's tap dance outfit. Grammy missed the recital she was in Southern CA for AJ's dedication. But will get to see the video soon.!!!!

THE HULK

 
 
 
Pa and Grammy had such fun giving Clayton his HULK gloves. We boxed them in a sleeping bag box to full him. He had asked us for these gloves. He told us they were at Target, in the kids section. And.....there are 3 targets in Modesto. So of course, we had to get these. When he opened the sleeping bag box....he said "YOU remembered". Warmed our hearts. Such small things can make a Grammy and Pa beam with JOY...
We also tried taking short video. SO hopefully you will be able to see Scott playing with the HULK gloves and chasing the kids around our kitchen. The video is the middle picture.

AJ Ferreira - May 2008

 
 
 
Gus' friend Mick took these pictures when we were in San Clemente for AJ's dedication. More pictures are at our family web album.

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.