Special Time with Bailey

We love having Bailey come visit and she comes every summer. This year was special as she flew all by herself. Wow, pretty exciting for all of us. I was a little tense, so we got to the airport at 8:00; her flight was scheduled to arrive at 9:30. Kevin and I went to the gate and were told the flight would be there at 10:00. I didn't want Bailey getting off the plane and not seeing us but Kevin said we had time to get breakfast, off to McDonalds for coffee and a bite, we no more finished and we hear my name being called over the loud speaker, her flight got there at 9:17. Yikes, I ran all the way to Gate #1 and there she was - oops. Later at home I noticed a tag on her luggage that said "Late Check-in" so I guess I wasn't the only one running late. Bailey said the flight was good, she sat by a woman and her child. Upon arriving we headed to the Spectrum Mall. First stop was at GameStop to get games for Bailey's DS lite.

Then on to the Pet Shop where Bailey found and fell in love with a little puppy. Bailey tells me he is only $899. and she could come and visit him........time to move on.

Bailey loves the water so most days were filled with trips to the pool and the beach. She should be a fish, she swims like one and everyone is so amazed at how well she takes to the water.

after the big waves, Bailey standing on shells that were washed in and pictures of life in the tide pools.

Bailey at the Ocean Institute, Moon Jelly Fish are behind her. Bailey was able to touch some of the sea life at the institute, she had a good time.

Bailey loves the to swim we spent a lot of time in the pool and spa.

It wouldn't be a Bailey trip without Chucky...

These are the shells that Bailey found at Laguna Beach

Kevin and Bailey at Dana Point

There were 4 days where the tide was so big that they didn't allow anyone in the ocean. This was one of those days..poor Bailey she so wanted to go catch that wave. I know the waves will be there next year when our Sweet Bailey comes and visits us again.

We love you Bailey and can't wait till your next visit; more kisses than you can count. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Happy Birthday to Allison....21

Today we went to lunch with Allison and Robbie in honor of her turning 21. She is the last of our chickadees to enter adulthood. This is truly scary stuff. Our kids are getting older. Turn around, turn around now your a young lady going into the world. It is hard to realize that now she has to make some adult decisions. Twenty-one, I remember turning 21 for me it wasn't all that. I had been married for almost 3 years and thought I was so wise. I was home at my parents and I strolled into the kitchen; my dad and a friend were at the table having coffee, I went over to my mom and pulled out one of her cigarettes and lit it. Instantly I knew I had just made a bad mistake my dad gave me one of those looks....later he simple said, "don't ever light up in front of me again." So okay a couple days later we all go out and I wrestled with should I have a drink in front of him or not...or not won. So at lunch today Allison was trying to figure out what should she order to drink at her party. Allison, make it a good one and when your with us, a sparkling wine will be fine...LOL

We love you and wish you all the best and a life full of happiness.


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Father's Day

My Dad

How do you thank your dad for all he's done for you? My dad is my hero. He fought in WWII before I was born so that I could live in a free country. He was there when I heard noise in my ear, he poured water in to float an ant out. He carried me into the hospital and stayed with me when I cut my foot and needed stitches. He praised my attempt at being an artist (a simple picture drawn on a piece of plywood covering a window) and years later when I put the same picture on a coffee cup he kept it and still has it. He stood behind me 101% when I made life changing decisions. He stood up for me. He is a man of few words, but believe me when I need correction there are words. He doesn't need to say much, just the thought that I have displeased him is enough. His smile of approval is in his eyes. He has great love for his family, grandchildren and now great grandchildren. My dad is a jack of all trades he can make dreams come true from small box puzzles, bird houses, lamps, magazine racks, furniture to trinkets he makes them all and puts love into each piece. My dad is my advisor, listener to my problems, safe place to go to, but above all my hero. So with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat I say, "I love you dad."

Fathers are wonderful people too little understood, we do not sing their praises as often as we should... For, somehow, Father seems to be the man who pays the bills, while Mother binds up little hurts and nurses all our ills... Father struggles daily To live up to "HIS IMAGE"as protector and provider and "hero or the scrimmage"... perhaps that is the reason we sometimes get the notion, that Fathers are not subject to the thing we call emotion, but if you look inside Dad's heart, where no one else can see you'll find he's sentimental and as "soft" as he can be... But he's so busy every day in the grueling race of life, He leaves the sentimental stuff to his partner and his wife... Fathers are just WONDERFUL in a million different ways, and they merit loving compliments and accolade of praise, for the only reason Dad aspires to fortune and success is to make the family proud of him and to bring them happiness... and like OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, he's a guardian and a guide, Someone that we can count on to be ALWAYS ON OUR SIDE.

Helen Steiner Rice

Love you dad...

Dinner with Amanda & Jon 6-6-09

Went to Redondo Beach last night and had dinner with Amanda & Jon. Always nice to spend time with them. Fixed Pork Wellington for them it was good. Then we walked along the beach. Jon got his transfer (CHP officer) to Santa Barbara, we are so happy for them. Now the work of finding a home begins. Good luck to them. Fun, Fun, Fun......

Sunsets are so beautiful, but the wind was a killer.

Tateum Scott Crowley - North Carolina Trip

A long time coming, but here it is the first posting of my Blog.

Kevin and I just got back from a trip to North Carolina. We went to be with Sandy for the birth of our Grandson "Tateum Scott Crowley". What a miracle birth is. I find my reaction surprising as I was there for Bailey's birth and having two children of my own. This time it was my daughter and for me her pain was too real and then there he was; our sweet bundle of joy.

Tateum Scott Crowley

Born: May 12, 2009

At: 2:09 am

6 pounds 10 oz

20 1/2 inches long

Tateum missed Mother's Day by just a few days, but it was a very special day for me as both Scott and Sandy were there. It has been many years since I had both kids together in the same place. Scott, Heidi and Bailey flew out to be there for the birth but had to return to Illinois before the blessed event. It was good to see them. After the big day, Kevin and I slipped away for a day and went up to the Blue Ridge Mts. It is so beautiful there. Every thing was in bloom it just takes your breath away. We went to a small town, Blowing Rock; the people were so friendly. It is a small town packed with a lot of interesting places. Kevin found a store that sold dulcimer instruments unfortunately it was closed with a note on the door that said, the owners would meet us at the store if we called them, we didn't feel it was necessary to have him come so we just looked at the items through the window. Then on to an old fashion candy store, they sold candy by the pound and believe me they had every old candy you can think of, yes we bought our favorites. We Left Blowing Rock and went to our favorite Resturant "Chetola" it is hidden away just outside of Blowing Rock we found it two years ago when we were there for Thanksgiving, it is so beautiful. Had a very nice lunch. The view from the resturant is so pretty, don't you agree? After lunch we headed back and on our way came across a bridge sign, the bridge was a ways off the road we stated to go to it but ran into a man who advised us that due to the time of day it would not be wise as the snakes were out, Copperheads. So we will save that till next time....

Heading back to Sandy's we stopped at Hendrick Motor Sports Museum & Team Store. It was amazing to see all the cars there and of course my favorites: Jimmy Johnson and Jeff Gordon. We were there at the right time as they were gearing up for the big race in Charlotte. It was so cool to see all the RV's parked everywhere. You just wouldn't believe it, people setup a month prior to the race, there were Police units everywhere..Unbelievable.

It was a very nice trip and so good to see all the family. So many babies, Lindsey and Lisa both just gave birth to baby boys so there will be cousins for Tateum to play with.

So until my next adventure,

Happy Travels To You.