My boy is growing up!!!

Today was a milestone of sorts... I let Luke ride his bike to school today (don't think I didn't follow him). He thought it was pretty cool.

Daddy and Daughter

Little Luke and I went to Scouts today and when we came home this is what we found.
Madie love's Mommy's make up.... maybe daddy does too.

San Diego Trip

On Friday we took a little trip to see our good friends, The Rileys. Sister Riley had a great dinner ready for us when we got there. On Saturday Jim, Luke, Lil Luke, and Jim (a Marine friend of Luke's) went deep sea fishing. Jim (Sister Riley, as Madie affectionately calls him) caught one fish, Lil Luke caught a lizard, and big Luke and Marine Jim just got a sunburn.

Sharon (the real Sister Riley), Madie, and I went to Balboa park. We had a great time walking around seeing the sights. We saw a puppet show and road a carousel. Then we met the boys in Oceanside and had fish and chips. It was a great time had by all. We really miss the Rileys being our Hometeacher/ Visiting teacher/ neighbors.

What we've been up to

Luke and I renewed our vows. He arranged everything. I just had to get my dress. It was fun. We are celebrating our tenth year of marriage this summer. After the renewal we went on a gondala ride.

I've been tagged

5 things on my "to do" list this week:
1. Get groceries
2. Clean my house
3. Pay bills
4. Play with kids
5. Print some pictures

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Chips and Salsa
2. Ice Cream
3. Anything with peanut butter
4. French Fries
5. Soda

5 things I would do if I suddenly became a billionaire:
1. Pay off all debt!
2. Take a long trip
3. Buy a house
4. Pre-pay for college for the kids
5. pay off some of my family's debts

5 places I've lived:
1. Oakley, Id
2. Oxnard, Ca
3. Bakersfield, Ca
4. San Francisco,Ca
5. Joshua Tree, Ca

5 favorite musicians/bands:
1. No Doubt
2. UB40
3. Johnny Cash
4. K.T. Oslin
5. what ever I happen to be singing to on the radio
(Yes I am a Dork!)

5 Tagged Friends:

Leasa
Kendra
Kiahnaw
Eliza
Tam
Karen
Syndy
Jen
Jen

Home Safe

Luke is home safe!!!!!!!!!! Will post more later with pics.

Dad

Well it has been a year since my dad departed this earth. With each passing holiday or special occasion, he was remembered. I can't say that it is any easier today that it was a year ago today. I still miss his dearly. I am so grateful for the time that we had with him after we found out that he was sick. There are already things that I feel like I have forgotten about him. When I think of him though, the memory of the last time that I saw him keeps flashing in my mind. I was leaving to go to San Diego for a couple of days and I stopped by to say goodbye. I visited with him for a couple of minutes and he told me that he loved me. Then the nurse came to help get him situated. As I was leaving he told the nurse, "don't worry, if you need anything, Cami will be there for you."
In retrospect I think that he knew that his time on Earth was short. I am so grateful that I have had such a wonderful man for a father. I am also grateful that I will be able to see him again someday.