Wes the Excavater

My mom just returned from her trip to China. She brought us all gifts, but I would have to say Wesley made out. She brought him many presents, but I would have to say one of his favorites

was an excavating kit of a Tera Cota Warrior. He was s excited to see what was inside the clay. He opened up the box, pulled out the tools and got to work. I am also glad that my mom and Wes can share in these special moments.

Th Finished Product

Moving!

I knew this day would come some day. Three years ago, I began looking for a place for Paul, Wesley, and I. I came across this condo in San Dimas. When I first saw it, I knew it was perfect. The house was a little small, but the area was unbelievable. It has been our HOME for 3 years and I am a little sad that we are leaving. This was our first home and we have had so many special memories. We will be moving into my mom's house for at least a couple of months and then hopefully buying a house of our own. It will be a change for us especially my mom, but we are ALL being optimistic of the situation. Thank You Mom!!

What a BIG MESS!

Golfing with the In-Laws

On Saturday we took Paul's dad golfing for his 50th birthday. Paul's dad goes golfing regularly, but Paul, if he is lucky maybe has time to go golfing 2 times a year. Other than it being 100 degrees, we had a blast. Paul's mom and I got to drive the golf carts and snuck in a couple of holes.

Look at that concentration

Bitter Sweet Father's Day

I know I am a couple weeks late. For Father's Day we went to Palm Springs for the weekend. We left Friday afternoon and stayed till Sunday. On Friday we got there around 6 and right away Wes and his friend Dakota were begging to go to the pool. So of course we got out suits on and headed to the pool. The weather was perfect. The boys swam and Paul and I enjoyed a drink together. It seems that whenever we go places Wes meets "new friends". We met this couple from Seal Beach who had two boys. The boys hit it off and it was nice for Paul and I to have some adult company as well. On Saturday Wes woke up and came into our room and said, "I hope we find my new friends again". So at 10:00 a.m. we were off to the pool again and who do you think we ran into on our way in, but Wesley's "new friends". They played all day together. I think we finally left the pool at around 8:00. Sunday arrived and it was Father's Day. Wesley and I had given Paul his presents on Friday before we left for Palm Springs because Sunday was also the day that we were taking Wes to the airport because he was going to Missouri. We had a wonderful weekend with a bitter sweet ending. It was hard to say good bye to our little man, but he will be back with us in a month. I am counting down the days.

Wes with his buddies

Wes catching some sun

Paul is Halfway There!

My wonderful hubby just received his associates degree from Citrus. It has has been a long journey for him. Working full time, having a family, and going to school is not easy but he has stuck with it, even when times were hard. Paul is hard worker and always wants to do his best in school as well as be there for his family. I am so proud of you babe and I will be always be there to support you. Wesley was so proud of his Daddy. When Paul received his diploma Wes yelled and cheered for his Dad. It brought tears to my eyes.

Disneyland

This past Friday, we headed to Disneyland for my birthday. I registered online and was able to get in for free. Paul took the day off of work, Wesley missed his first day of school in 2 years, he took his best friend Caleb, and my 83 year old grandma went as well. We got there right when it opened and didn't mess around. We were on our first ride in minutes. Then our second and it continued all day. I can't remember the last time I had been to Disneyland and the lines for the rides were so short. We definitely took advantage of that. So the reason I mentioned my grandma's age, was that she was right there with us on every ride. Star Tours, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Matterhorn, and Indiana Jones, she did it ALL! She probably had the most fun out all of us. I had a great 29th birthday.

Mother's Day at the Beach

Happy Mother's Day Mom and Grandma

We love you so much!

This Mother's Day started by waking up to a dozen pink roses and beautiful card from my hubby and a present and card from Wes that he made at school. Then it was off to surprise my grandma at church. I can't remember when the last time we had all been at church together. Then we had brunch at grandma's and opened some presents and then it was off to the BEACH! It was overcast, but we headed down there anyways. By the time we got there the clouds were clearing and it ended up being a beautiful sunny day at the beach. Here are some pics of us at the beach.

Paul and Wes playing in the tide pools

My wonderful husband

Wes "surfing" on his boogey board

Wes playing catch with Paul