Missing Stinger

I had a lovely time at Griffith Park yesterday with my husband and two sons. We went there to go on their old fashioned Merry Go Round. As we were playing in the park, I took off my flip flops, when suddenly I felt a deep stinging pain in my foot. I looked down to discover there was a bee stuck to my foot!

I quickly brushed the bee away and what was left, was the stinger stuck to the bottom of my foot. Amazingly, I thought of Julie at this precise moment! I'm glad it was not her going through this ordeal.

I pulled out the stinger as best I could, but there was still some left in my foot that went under the skin that I couldn't pull out. After the pain subsided a bit, we decided to stay and finish our day at the park (I didn't want to just go home - how boring!) Tanner asked a family who was picnicing next to us for some ice, and that gave me some relief.

When I got home, I took out my needle and tweezers to finish the job, but when I tried to find the stinger, it was gone! Did it just fall out? I find that hard to believe. Now my foot itches terribly and there may or may not be a stinger left in my foot. If it is still there, I really can't see it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HALEY!!

Haley was born 28 June in Oklahoma. This picture was taken when she was 5 years old.




Haley and Allysa probably at 6 and 7.




Playing the part of "amazons". They look convincing to me!




Here's the sweet lassie at her Auntie's wedding in 07.




Haley and her Dad in 2007


One of her graduation pictures.





Swimming with the Dolphins in Hawaii 2007.







She has always loved being with her family.

At Camp Pendleton Beach near sunset. Allysa and Haley.





Very artsy pictures. I love them. And I love these girls. And I so love Haley.As I look back on her life I remember so many things that she has gone through. Experiences that have given her strength and hope, Courage and faith, Trust in her Heavenly Father, a love and dependence on her family. I am one of those and I treasure the thought. I love you Haley. I hope you had a wonderful birthday. (Steven, two more birthdays and it will be your turn!!) I have been at this computer ever-so-long and now my brain is flat ironed. But, I love you all and I am happy to do this one cherishing thing for all of you!

Falling Down Humor

Bumpa enjoyed this little clip; thought I would put it up here for you all:

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day, Dad (Bumpa)!

CANDICE is the Champion!

Candice out guessed us all for the

NBA Championships!

She guessed every game correctly - only she did it!

If you would like to know in advance who the winner will be in a competition - just ask Candice; she apparently can divine these things.

TIM TURNS 25 TODAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM! He is 25 today, 17th June. He looks a little like Jesus, here. . . and he does follow Jesus. He also is a rock singer at his church and he plays guitar there, as well.

Tim and Hope, 25 Aug. 2008



One of my favorite alltime pictures - Tim and "Topher" (I've heard this name a lot lately)with their Bumpa - about 23 yrs. ago. Tim was probably 18 mos. and Topher would have been 3 yrs.



Another favorite; Tim climbed up on the bed and fell asleep in his Bumpas arms.




Having Bumpas' Birthday Dinner (53rd) in 1990



Here is Bumpa with his first five grandchildren. How perfect and sweet they all look.

Now we are in Hawaii, 2007. Five Boys feeling their "oats". I am also getting dizzy trying to stay focused on these pictures.





Five oldest grandchildren again several years later. They have just finished their dinner on the cruise.




This is Katie and Tim. They, with several others are on their way to snorkel in the sea.



Here is Tim and Steven in 2004 (I think) at a family reunion in 2004.




Christmas 2004. Tim with his Dad and Sister Bethany. She is now soon to be a "Mommy".




"Let them eat cake." Words spoken by Marie Antoinette regarding her subjects who were starving just before the French Revolution. Famous words now acknowledged as legend and not fact.




Now for evermore, he will be dancing with Hope. Happy Birthday, Tim. We are so proud of you and love you. May you forever love dancing with your beautiful wife.

P.S. It is now 3 minutes before 9 pm! I am finished for the day. I love you all.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DON AND TATIA 22 YRS.

This picture was taken a few years ago but, I think they look about the same. A very handsome couple.







This is a few years earlier. Don is contemplating, "Should I take it off or keep it on?"






Quite some years later, Tatia still in her wedding dress with her four daughters!







And congratulations to Sophia who was baptized by her Dad on this very day last year!

TODAY IS JULIE'S BIRTHDAY!

The little family, I think in '64


















Julie's 1st Birthday















Julie and Dawney being goofy


















Darling little 2 yr old.























Julie, 5 yrs. in Dallas











10th Birthday in Arcadia. I think a swimming party. Julie is not sitting in front of the cake. I guess another girl wanted to sit there. It does not matter to Julie. She is sitting next to Tatia.














Grandma Valate always brought a chocolate cake to the birthday child. This was always a special occasion. Julie was especially happy. She is 4yrs.













Julie is having a ride, with a real little bird sitting on her shoulder. She must be getting ready to sing Zipadie Doo Dah!















She loved her "Cowboy boots".










One day she decided to try on Daddy's pants!










Julie at 1 yr. She was always happy and she liked to sit on Mommy's lap.




















Julie in Kindergarten, Connecticutt.






















In First Grade, I think in Dallas. Now she has a family of her own - a wonderful family.


Here are some "toasts" I wish for you in the coming year:
May this year be one of your best;
May you and your family live after the manner of happiness.
May you have a couple of weddings;
May you always walk with love in your heart;
May your days be blessed with love laughter and sunshine;
May you always be aware of how much we all love you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Requested

While sitting on the beach, we saw these Military men walk by.
I was vociferously asked to Take Their Picture! Then put it on the blog.

Your wish is my command.

While granting wishes, I looked inside my crystal ball and saw what the Second Guy from the left will look like in 60 years:
Happy to help.

More Beach Pictures Camp Pendleton 2009

Teo is very happy in his Mommy's "Tummy Birka". We had just arrived via Julie in big SUV. Beach was beautiful and windy.























Tatia, Don, and Sophia. They needed a much deserved rest.












Nana gets to hold Teo!














I was so happy to sit in the shade and cuddle Baby.












Nothing is more fun than this.











Teo is showing off his yoga savvy.














What a beautiful day even though the sand found its way in every crease.













Nothing is more fun than the beach.














These children love to make their sandy creations









Daniel and Tanner making a wall out of their boogie-boards.











A wonderful day in the sun.
That's All Folks!