Friday after Bengi finished pushing down 30' and 40' trees with the bulldozer we celebrated his 38th Birthday. I felt so bad that he had to work on his B-Day but I think we cheered him up. I am not sure who was impressed more with all of our stories Bengi or Linda. I am pretty sure I had the best story! Hey, it is a part of life and when you have to go, you have to go. Bengi didn't even have to make a wish when he blew out his candles because he already received everything he wanted.............a Hannah Montana cake!
Friday we had Bengi come over and excavate the side lot into a new playground for DJ, Pepe and Doodles. DJ automatically took to Bengi and Linda on Thursday evening. When they showed up on Friday with a bulldozer that sealed the deal. He was so excited. I was ready to have a heart attack a couple of times when I thought Benji was going over the hill. He did an awesome job for us.........Thanks Bengi
Flashback to the far, far past a time when bell bottoms and polyester suits ......well let's say they were in style. This past weekend David decided to drag our friends 3hours away to dig up his old Bradley GT that he bought when he was a teen. They journeyed 3 hours back and pulled up with this mean machine. Needless to say DJ was thrilled beyond belief and is ready to start driving....after he paints it blue or red or maybe purple. It was actually awesome to see my 2 guys with a sparkle in their eyes.........I can't wait to watch them work on it together.....oh the arguments to come.
DJ and I looked over Diego's chore list (the notepad came in his Diego backpack) and I told him that he could not check off the box until we completed the task. DJ went off to his room and about 15 minutes later he came back to check off the chore.........well to my surprise my 4 year old went and made his bed for the first time all on his own! I think he did a pretty good job. I was sooooo proud.
In loving memory of Kimberly Curtis, George and Ruth's little girl, who passed away 14 years ago on the 22 of February. We wish them only happy memories during this time as she is looking down on them from heaven.
The hospital waiting room is where I have been spending some time lately due to my Grams being in the hospital. She had a heart attack about 2 weeks ago and she has congestive heart failure. This visit she also had a line put in for dialysis, the permanent line will be done in 3 to 6 weeks. The last visit DJ went with me and got to spend some time with his cousins! Please include my Grams in your prayers........thanks in advance.
DJ was so proud of his good job sticker that he received in school. I had to take a picture of it on his shirt. He walked in the hall at school and therefor he was awarded a good job sticker. He is also very excited when he is the line leader. I get so tickled at what makes him happy. I wish something as small as a sticker worked at home! He is my joy........my sunshine!
You know you have played Wii too long when you have an indention on your thumb.
Just call us the shut-ins. Valentine's Day was absolutely great. We stayed in, turned off the phone and the three of us enjoyed the day. David and DJ played the Wii for about 8 hours. We ordered pizza and Chinese then we had a carpet picnic. I must be getting old because I could not ask for a more wonderful day!
DJ had his first Valentine's Day Party at school. He was excited but I think I was more excited to see him with his cards and friends. We put together treat bags for all of the kids and he had to count each piece of candy. Then he had to write his name on all of the cards.......Thank God he only has 6 kids in his class, it took us over two days.
The most beautiful scenes occur out my back door. See what I enjoy as I stand on my deck. Once in life everyone should get to enjoy this.......especially watching an eagle fly.
We celebrated with Charlie and Trent, it has been 25 years since Charlie had a stroke and he is doing great. David and Charlie lived together at the beginning of David's Air Force career. We had a great time and plan to spend more time together now that we all live in Ohio!
I just love this hat on DJ. The hat is actually David's but DJ had to wear it to school. I can say that it put a smile on a few.......to say the least. The music teacher greeted him as he walked in the door and he said, "Hey I like your hat"......DJ replied "I know it's cool":)