Tucson

This past Friday, we headed to Tucson to visit my brother and sister-in-law.  We decided to take Roxy, since they have two dogs, (both Maltese), but half the size of Roxy!!  This was the longest trip we've taken her and she did pretty good.  She kept going back and forth from my lap to Tom's lap.

She finally rested...

After  three stops and 7 hour later, we arrived at Brian's.  The whole weekend was warm, clear blue skies and sunny, a bit windy, but it was perfect to hang out in his back yard by the new pool and stone landscape.  It was total relaxation!!  

Tom posing for the camera...

This is my view...notice I'm not posing for no camera in my bathing suit!!!

Tom posing again...(and sucking it in!)

This is Brian & Leah's new bar!!!

They have ever kind of Tequila you can imagine!!!

Sunday night, Brian did his famous BBQ...chicken & ribs (no comment)

Really good!!!  You can taste the hickory!!!

Okay, it passed the test...

There's corn, of course...

Cheesy potatoes!!!   Two pans!!!

Grilled asparagus...

The next day (Monday) we drove to Tubac, which is a touristy, artsy, shopping area.  It was about an hour south of Tucson, almost in Mexico.  It was fun, but our shopping experience was cut short because of two restless boys, I mean, men, who really didn't want to be there and wanted to get something to eat!!!

Remember, this is an artsy place.  What's with that????

Okay, after going into three stores, we asked the merchants where the best place to eat.  They both said to go to Wisdom's, which is a Mexican restaurant.  Of course!!!  So we drove another 3 to 5 miles south, now we are really close to the border...and went to Wisdom's.  They are known for their Margarita's, which are suppose to knock you socks off.  Well, we weren't wearing any socks, so we really couldn't prove that.  They were pretty good, but maybe not as good as Tom's.

Besides their Margaritas, they are know for their fruit burrito.  We had to get one.  This was a peach one, wrapped in a tortilla, deep fried and coated with cinnamon and sugar and topped with ice cream.   Yea, it was good and we were all stuffed!!!!! 

I don't know what to say...

We had a great time!   Thanks Brian & Leah!!!  We love you guys!!!!

Roxy

Roxy likes to play with our clothes, 

sometimes she likes to wear them!!  

Community Organizer

If you were watching the drive-by, liberal media (I don't know who still watches that stuff), you probably were unaware of a huge movement that took place yesterday nationwide.  This historical event got TRUE Americans to take to the streets and protest the out of control spending Washington is doing and we, TRUE Americans, our children and our future grandchildren and so on will have to pay!

 "We are mad as hell, and we're not going to take it anymore!"

  

I knew I was going to attend, but I didn't realize that I was going to help organize it!  I ran into the lady (who I knew) who organized the Redlands Tea Party yesterday morning and asked if she needed help and she put me to work.  I think I'm hooked!   I'm a community organizer!  I guess I can become president!  It was an amazing event and I felt very proud to be an American and be a part of this historical event.  I have a feeling this is only the beginning!

Easter Celebration

He is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  This Easter Sunday started out with an awesome worship service.  The church was jammed pack.  Chairs were brought out to fill the isles, along the back, anywhere there was extra space.  It was a wonderful celebration.

Kevin came home with two friends from school.  They were home the whole weekend.  Kimberly came home on Sunday afternoon with three of her friends from school.  We had an Easter dinner around 3 and spent the rest of the day hanging out in the back yard, relaxing, taking naps, going in the spa, playing Outburst and playing Around the World Ping Pong!  They all left around 10:30 and that feeling overcame me again.  The feeling that they aren't my little kids anymore where they climb into their beds at night and I can tuck them in.  No, they pack up their cars and drive away!!!!  

Then the next morning you find reminders from the activities of the day before and life goes on.  

I'm still picking up after my kids, but I wouldn't want it any other way.  

Some of my Easter decor around the house:

Kimberly and her friends taking naps after dinner:

It was a great Easter celebration!

Rog & Glenda's house in Big Bear

The day before we left on our Temecula trip ( I know this is out of order) we went to visit Rog & Glenda up in Big Bear. Yes, they are now permanent residence of Big Bear. (Well, I don't know how long is permanent!!!) But anyway, we went up and helped them move in and to visit Rachel and her two boys. I had the privilege of taking care of the boys while everybody did the moving. I know it's a hard job, but somebody has to do it.

This is Caleb. He kept me entertained and all we needed was a box that we turned into a tunnel and a few matchbox cars and I think we could have played this for hours.  

Ready, set, go!

After playing with the cars, singing the ABC song, Caleb got a hold of my camera and took these pictures.  I thought he did a great job!!

This is Rachel, Caleb and Micah's mom, (my cousin)

Cars...

Grandma Glenda

more cars...

Grandpa Roger

of course, more cars!!!

me, holding Micah, he's so precious!

Uncle Isaac holding Micah.  I did let others hold him for a little bit!

At the end of the day, we went to explore the woods literally in their backyard.

Tom finding Caleb a walking stick.  You have to have the right size walking stick!

What a beautiful place.  What a beautiful day!

God bless you on your new home, Rog & Glenda!

Love you guys!