Father's Day

We celebrated Father's Day with Jimmy HOME !! Yeah...cant tell you how awesome that is. We have had so many special days with him missing. Its just an overwhelming feeling of JOY when he is here so we can all enjoy it together. So we tried to make Father's Day as special as he is. I woke up and put my Betty Crocker apron on. Jonathon was awake early with me so between the two of us we made French Toast, eggs, Bacon, sausage and toast. Had some OJ and coffee ready and we went to go bring it to him.  He had already been up and showered. He is used to getting up at 4:30 everyday so 8:30 is seriously sleeping in. We got the kids up and we all ate a fabulous breakfast together. Then we made ham and cheese sandwhiches, packed the cooler w/ chips, water and capri suns and off we went. Jim wanted to try out the new pool at NAS Jacksonville. It was perfect HOT Florida weather and off we went. Jim wanted  'cruise' clothes and we opened those up at night. The highlight for me was when Jon gave his daddy his most favorite blue army guy and his 2 beloved hot wheels cars...He is the best daddy ever !! Jim loved that so much. He took his "gifts" to work where he told Jon he put them on his desk. My nephew from P.R was visiting for the summer too. We were so THRILLED he could be there with us all day. We said a prayer for Jim's father, may he rest in peace and my father. Hope your Father's day was wonderful too.

Summer 2010

OK...So today is the last day of school. Jon graduated kindergarten, Marin had A-B Honor roll all year and James had wonderful grades too. I am looking forward to a wonderful summer. Jon doesnt have summer school this year. This will be the 1st year since he was 3 yrs old that Jon doesnt have school. We are looking forward to a nice summer.

Nature...

Life is like a Rainbow

You need both the sun and the rain

to make its colors appear.

Granpa's Birthday

The very next day after the recital and prom...was my dad birthday. We invited him up to our house. I made rice, blackbeans and Jim grilled the best ribs ever. It was a great afternoon. He loved his gifts...we gave him a new polo shirt, a gift card for dinner at Applebee's, and a nice cologne. He enjoyed his afternoon. We loved hosting my parents for a nice Sunday afternoon. Happy Birthday Grandpa =D  WE LUV U

RECITAL & PROM

Well...It seems that like always I'm playing catch up to my blog. But its the end of the year and end of school, plus the kids activities. Our final recital took place on May 15, 2010. Marin danced her heart out and we couldnt have been prouder of her. She performed the opening and closing numbers, plus her ballet, tap, jazz, clogging and dance teams #'s. I am so happy she is old enough to change and take care of herself. I just got to sit and enjoy the show. Of course it also wouldnt be craziness in our house if we didnt have some running around to do. James JR. Prom was also on the same NIGHT. So Marin and I ran home from dress rehearsal and James got dresses in his tux and we got to take pictures. James didnt have a date, he went with his friends. Marin got him a boutineare and he looked so handsome. It actually brought me to tears. He looked so sharp and we were proud parents. After we took a ton of pics w/ James,  Marin and I ran to the performing arts center and Jim took James to meet up with his friends for dinner and the hummer limo. He then ran w/ Jon to the performing arts center to see Marin's last few dances. Jon brought his "mae mae" flowers and we had coldstone ice cream afterwards. It was a busy day/ busy night but always a proud one for Jim and I as we watch our kids growing up. James enjoyed the prom. He called after and spent the night w/ friends. Marin danced her night away. I know she will miss dancing...