Travel Town

Sunday we went on an adventure to Travel Town. Braden had not begun the day very happy, but after a ride in Grandpa's van to Travel Town, he was so excited! He wanted to see all the trains, and ride the minature train. His Daddy bought him some more train toys. He loves playing with his Choo-choos. There is a small train ride that takes you around Travel Town twice; Braden wanted to go on it so badly, but when Jordan put him off her lap on the seat next to her in their car, he freaked out and had to get back onto her lap.



Braden also wanted to be carried inside the train cars and engines that are on display. They must've seemed awesomely huge to him.




But Little Brother Hudson just rode in his daddy's baby carrier on daddy's chest and was happily observing everything.

Of course, our outing had to include lunch, so we went to Phillipe's near LA's Union Station, and had French dipped sandwiches with hot mustard that we love to hate. And the candy counter there is a kid's delight. Everybody got some candy, and Braden got his favorite: Peanut Butter Cups!
All poor Hudson got though was a photo in a Phillipe's old fashioned phone booth. Just for the nostalgia of it all. One day maybe the grandkids will join Grandpa in enjoying a few French Dipped sandwiches with hot mustard and a beer!





It was a good day! Thank you, Lord.

Old Friends

We have some OLD nurse friends from Massatwoshits visiting us this week. We went to Santa Barbara for a few days get away, and spend an afternoon in Solvang where one of us inspired the other 3 to have a photo taken. Lovely group picture if I do say so meself. We spent St Patrick's Day afternoon in Dargan's Irish Pub in SB; a good time was had by all. Much laughter, many more memories to share; maybe the friends can go home Sunday to 14 feet of snow and be happy for awhile... not! You're welcome to stay forever Carroll and Duffy!

Pinny is 30 something

Here is a picture of Tim when he was 1 yr old. When Tim was born, older cousin Wendy called him "Pinny" because she could not say "Timmy". Now Pinny is 30 something and celebrating his birthday tomorrow. So his dad and I wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and send lots of love to him and his family! and he is STILL cute after 30 some years!!

See You Later, Grandma!

Tomorrow we will say farewell to a great lady who lived 99 years and truly participated in life, living to see numerous great-great grandchildren. I think she was still driving at 95; driving to birthday parties, ball games, school events. Man! Not many people get to do what she did as long as she did it! We enjoyed getting to know her when our son married one of her great-granddaughters.
See you on the other side, Esther!

The Matriarch

The eldest Gramma Kelly had her 88th birthday celebration over the weekend. She had her wish to have her 4 kids and their spouses celebrate with her. We went to a BBQ joint for dinner then to bro Bob's house for more partying. An added bonus was to have Sanger cousins with us to celebrate too. The grandkids and great-grandkids are scattered around the States, but in 2 years for the 90th, we want EVERYBODY here to party with Gramma. Start saving now!!! and be there or be square!

caption: "Do NOT tick me off!"

(I may be absolutely KILLED for this posting... but, hey, what the hell... )

Today C is 18 years old!
Can you believe it? Seems like just last night we were at the hospital looking at this beautiful new baby girl kicking around squawkin that she was here and ready to take on life. Well, she is still ready and waiting for the time that she can take off to see the world. So this picture says it all...
She's locked and loaded and ready, so do NOT get in her way!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CIERRA!!!!!

We love you!!

dang computers

Hi all, our internet server booted us from its service last Sunday January 13 just after noon. We lost all emails and our contact lists of email addresses. Long story, we changed TV and internet service thru ATnT, but were not set up correctly with email service, so when the old service went away, nothing was saved. So... I am asking all readers to email me just a brief email so I can copy and paste your email address into my new list, and begin corresponding again. I can recall screen names for many of you, but for the life of me can't recall the @ parts. My email address is staying the same as before, so email me, OK? I'd call everybody, but when my caller ID shows up on your phone, you won't answer anyways, SO EMAIL ME!!! haha. Thanks!