Perfectly Candid.....: July 2007

Happy Memories

I came across a stack of things that I've saved for years. When I look at each piece, I have a special memory of the days when the kids were younger and so was I.
Jeffery used to love to wear the hat with the propellers, and nothing else. I have numerous pictures of Jeffery in that hat, completely naked.
The Mickey Mouse is a sock/rattle. He would sit in his bouncy and kick his feet and when he saw me coming, especially after work, his feet would go 100 miles an hour. He was so excited to see me!
The card in the middle was a note from Kristin dated November 7, 1995. She just wanted me to know that "I am the very best ever!"
Notes from the kids written on perfectly cut pieces paper towels. That's what what they could find in the junk drawer in the kitchen, a sharpie and scissors.
A card from my best friend that says we're family...
A note from my Dad and if you know my dad, you know why I saved it.

The Last Few Days of Jacob's Visit

International Space Hall of Fame
Museum of Space History

Ping Pong King!

White Sands. It looks like snow but its miles and miles of white sandy beach with no water!

Dig in it.....

Slide Down it

And here's the plane that he jetted off in, back to Las Vegas....I watched it disappear into the clouds and had a huge lump in my throat. I really enjoyed our special time together, Jacob. Thanks for coming to visit the Land of Enchantment!

Fun Days

Practicing to play in a tournament with Dad on Friday!

The Otter's at the Zoo

Jacob's favorite

This turtle has been in the zoo for over 50 years!

Brewster's awake!

All that was left from our batch of rice crispy treats!

We had to try to work them off!

Jacob in New Mexico

Jacob says that he's having a great time so far! He's been so much fun to have around. This trip was going to be all about Jacob and he's had to do some things that were not exactly what he wanted to do but I've not heard one single complaint! He's met all kinds of extended family, visited a sick relative, helped out a new mom by giving her a break from her older two kids, helped Kristin move, went to a Rotary meeting and waited two hours while I got my hair done.

So, here are a few things he's enjoyed doing this week....Swimming at aunt Lily and Uncle Mel's house, movies, bowling, kicking everyone's butt at Wii Sports, Golfing, Ping Pong, and get this, Thrift Store Shopping. Dave taught him this. The book below was his first find and he would like to visit every thrift store in Alamogordo! I was worried about what to feed him but I suspect he will have gained some weight by the time he leaves. He's been eating constantly and enjoyed every bit of what ever I come up with for him. He's been very polite and does exactly what I ask him to do. He's picking up after himself and taking a shower and brushing his teeth too!

Tomorrow we don't have to work around anything, so its "Jacob's Day" and he is so excited. There are several things to get done before he leaves and he just can't decide what to do so we'll let you know how our week progresses.
1. Space Hall of Fame
2. IMax Theater (Walk on Mars, Dolphins and Flight Around the World)
3. The Zoo
4. White Sands
5. Thrift Store Shopping
6. Four Wheeling with Aunt Lily and Uncle Mel
7. Hang out with Aunt Nanny

He has occupied every bit of my time. I've been too tired to get on the computer. He's asleep now so that's where I'm going!

Cousins, Jacob and Jamison

Boxing lessons for his grandpa and aunt

Third or fourth stop while helping Kristin move. This is a funny story.....

Mom would be so jealous! Cracker Barrel!

Bowling, his Aunt was giving lessons this time!

Getting a little trim while he waited for me to get my hair done.

Thrift store find #1.

Sedillo Boys Visit

Jeffery, Connie Davy, David & Jason

Davy, Sarah (Valerie's), David, Valerie, Jason, Jamison (Jason's), Connie & Madison (Jason's)

Connie, Kristin (Connie's) & Valerie

Becky, Nanny & Jamison

Uncle Tony

Jason & YoYo

YoYo felt so bad that he beat Dad at pool.

Madison

Jason & Jamison

What Will Wii Do?

This was the ride home from the airport. Its hard to believe that anyone was smiling, except for the fact that we were together. We picked up the boys at the airport and went on a mission to find a "Wii". I had just recently heard that this game was really fun and could be enjoyed by the whole family. Well, it turns out that both Jacob and Jeffery had tried the game only once but on the same day. Well, they both LOVED it! Apparently, everyone that tries this thing loves it! We went to at least 10 different stores, in three different cities and had no luck getting a Wii. Davy called Joshua and asked if he would look in Las Vegas and FedEX me one. Well, Josh couldn't get one either. Everyone we spoke to said that this was the hottest thing out there right now and best of luck getting one. Jacob and I could not be discouraged! When we got to Alamogordo, we made a last attempt at the only two stores we have, WalMart and KMart... Can you believe that someone on the waiting list didn't show up and they sold us a Wii!
It's already been a hit in this household. Jacob is showing us a thing or two and we all feel like it was worth every effort! AND I don't have to play 3000 games of ping pong during Jacob's visit!

Dave & Jacob Arrive!

A successful first airplane ride! I asked Jacob, "Did they do anything special for you?" Jacob replied, Yes, delayed the flight! (Such humor, this guy!)

Huge surprise for Dave, Dad was able to meet him at the airport!

Carla's Fours... the Challenge....

4 jobs I have held:
1. Cashier
2. Waitress
3. Teller
4. VP Marketing

4 movies I can watch over and over:
1. Happy Gilmore
2. Break up
3. Meet Joe Black
4. Scar Face (that's bad, huh)

4 places I have lived:
1. Alamogordo, NM
2. Mission Viejo, CA
3. Yuma Arizona
4. 11 different homes in Alamogordo

4 TV shows I enjoy: (only 4 ha... Jen and I that's our thing!)
1. Greys Anatomy
2. Sopranos
3. CSI
4. Forensic Files

4 places I have been on vacation: (Only 4, hum...)
1. Puerta Vallarta
2. Hawaii
3. Florida
4. Las Vegas

4 of my favorite dishes/restaurants:
1. Moo Goo Gai Pan- Taiwan Kitchen
2. Tomato Basil Pizza- Farley's
3. Fajita Quesa Dias- Chilis
4. Red Cheese Enchiladas- Margos

4 websites I visit daily:
1. My Yahoo
2. My Bank
3. Jen, Jamie, Jodie's Blogs
4. .mac

4 places I would rather be right now:
1. happy to be home right now
2. any beach would be nice but with my family
3. in perfect shape
4. in bed, it 3 a.m. at the moment

4 people that I think will do this challenge: (silly question for me..the only bloggers I know)
1. Jamie
2. Jodie
3. Connie
4. Jen