July in Hawaii – Part Two

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Girl’s Day Out #2

Hanauma Bay Park

This time we chose to go snorkeling to the Hanauma Bay Park and try to see if we could take a peek at the Humuhumunukunukuapuaa fish, (can you say that again?)  This is as close we got to the Hawaiian state fish…

Humuhumunukunukuapua’a – Hawaiian State Fish

Snorkeling in Hanuma Bay

We left our condo at about 6:00 AM so we could get there early before the crowds 8)

It’s a long way down, but there is a bus that will take you down for 75 cents and a dollar to take you back up.  Smart people.

After Hanuma Bay we headed to see the “blow-hole”.  I think it was off that day (lol), but the view was breathtaking.

Side Note:  We asked a man to take our photo –  he did not speak English.  It was funny how we got our point across.  We even took his camera and his picture and  I don’t think he wanted us to. 8)

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July in Hawaii – Part One

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On top of Diamond Head

While we were in Hawaii this summer and after both of our boys returned back to the main land early in the week, Fermin and Losiah decided to spend some “boy time” while we girls spent some “girl time” and on our first outing decided to go and hike Diamond Head.  I have wanted to do this since the first time I visited Hawaii, back in the 80′s, but never had anyone that wanted to do it with me – and believe me I have been to Hawaii many, many times since then.

So Heather, Sohaila, Seanna and I packed some sandwiches and drinks and headed to Diamond Head – boy I almost did not make it, but the girls kept encouraging me to continue and I finally made it to the top of Diamond Head!!!.  What an accomplishment!!! it felt so good to be on top of that volcano and with my girls!  I will never forget that experience!  Thank you Heather for facilitating this experience and thank you Honey for spending one on one time with Losiah.

Here are just some of the photos we all took on that hike.

Just before the hike

Am I smiling? It must be because Sohaila is helping me (LOL)

See those steps? I also had to climb them!  ”Yes, Heather, I’m OK, Go ahead, I’ll catch up with you guys”

Went through a dark tunnel.

Yes!!! They made it to the top!!

My arms are not as high as theirs, but I also made it!!! God is soooo good!!!

Hawaiian Shaved Ice – Sweet ending to a great day!!!

The Bible tells us to “Be strong and courageous” I’m trying Lord!

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A Day at The Fresno Zoo

May Activities

Back around the end of May, Carlos and Heather headed for England to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, and we kept the grandchildren.

It was the perfect day, temperatures were in the 70′s, the grandchildren and I packed our bottles of water and headed for the Fresno Zoo.  The Fresno Zoo is manageable, we were able to see every exhibit they had in a couple of hours.  I think we were there about three total, just perfect.

I could tell Sohaila really enjoyed the zoo, not that Seanna and Losiah did not enjoy it, they did, but Sohaila was really into it, she would read every sign and would look and stared at the animals.  She is my animal lover.

Seanna was in one of her funny moods, I like it when she is funny, she would pose and laugh when I would get ready to take a picture and would get the other two involved in the photo.

We rented a little stroller for Losiah, but the three of them would take turns riding in it.

It was a very good day and I was happy to have my grandchildren with me.

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Boy, the Condor is one big, scary bird.  It looked like it was as big as a person.

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San Diego with Uncle Eddie

May Activities

Fermín preached at Del Cerro Church in San Diego and later we got to spend some time with Uncle Eddie.  With their Daddy and Mommy gone they were eager to get in the car and travel all the way to San Diego to see Uncle Eddie.  Eddie took us to a very neat restaurant, the setting was like in the 50′s, I think the name of the restaurant was “Corvette” to which Losiah liked a lot, he is into cars, one of his grand fathers (not my husband, smile) has a Corvette and he just loves anything that has to do with Corvette.

Sohaila got to ride with Uncle Eddie in his cool convertible.

After lunch we walked to the marina and took pictures with uncle Eddie.  Seanna was in charge and she was telling us what to do, until Eddie lost his valance and the kids jumped all over him.  They had a blast.

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Our Very Own Hand Made Special Christmas Gift

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Most people have forgotten what they got for Christmas.  It happens almost right after Christmas.  The newness of the gifts wares off rather quickly after daydreaming for weeks of the things we asked and wished for Christmas.

Christmas 2009 was a special Christmas.  Our three grandchildren, with their parents help, made special books for each grandparent.  Each one of them drew pictures, colored them, and wrote something special about each one of us.

Thank you Carlos, Heather, Sohaila, Seanna and Losiah for making the best Christmas present.  I love you each one of you so very much.

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My Little Organizer

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My little organizer granddaughter, Seanna, asked me if I like to organize, I think she was offering her help, so in her honor I need to get somehow organized before she comes back and checks  ♥

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The House Seems Different

Carlos, Heather and the grandkids left yesterday afternoon.  I started to take the Christmas Tree down and this morning the house seems quite, too quite.  I miss them already ♥

He got so many toys, and he loved playing with all of them but look at him right then, he was having fun with a simple cardboard box.

A special moment.

“Papa, are you paying attention?”   I think Fermin is getting somekind of a lesson.

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My Wednesday – December 16, 2009

My sister Nancy’s home is my home away from home, and it has been ever since 1995 when we moved back to California.  This is where we come when we are in Southern California, this is where our families get together, this is where we celebrate birthdays or any other family activities and this is where Carlos (my oldest son), Heather, Sohaila, Seanna and Losiah arrived on Tuesday night.

The Lamp Post

Seanna and Losiah having fun.

Sohaila and Losiah taking Hugo out for a walk.

Sohaila paying some of the music she wrote.  She is growing and maturing right in front of our eyes.

Love the way the color lights of the Christmas Tree look behind Losiah.  This is something new I learned to do with my old, old camera (did you hear this Honey “my old ,old camera” just kidding – not this year I know).

Sohaila

Seanna and her “Lita” – that is me

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Quality Time With My Three Year Old

Heather and the girls left to spend some time with her mom and dad up in the mountains.  Fermin and I are spending quality time with Losiah.  We loved our time with him, but my old out of shape body was screaming at me!  I know better not to pick him up so much, but I do it anyway.  I just can’t help myself.  Someone told me “grand kids makes us STUPID!!” and Boy, Do I Know That.

He is such a boy, I forgot how different little boys are from little girls in soooooo many ways.

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Busy Since I Got Back

I was so happy to have Carlos and his family waiting for us when we got back to Fresno.  Carlos was in California for a little less than a week doing the Saddleback Worship Conference in Orange County and leading worship on Sunday at New Covenant Community Church here in Fresno.  Carlos left last Sunday (and came back for the 4th of July week-end), but Heather and the grand kids stayed behind

I have been so busy, just enjoying the family, spending time with them.  Can’t get over how much the grand children have grown and matured.  Oh yes, they act like 3, 5 and 7 year olds but they take care of each other and are loving towards each other.   I just love them so much.  I’m so proud of Carlos and Heather, my heart swells when I see them being firm and loving with the kids.

This is one of the times I’m so glad we have a pool.  The grand kids love the pool and it was used just about every time we had the chance.

Oh, and for you who are wondering about the ducks, they have not been around since we returned, really we did not have to do anything to them, that is the honest truth.

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