I can not believe it's almost June. I haven't had time to write down my thoughts in months.
Everyone is good, Manny and I are enjoying life in the desert, when we are home:)....LOL
Zack, Bonnie and the boys are great. Samuel and William are getting dedicated on Sunday in Oceanside.
It has been almost a year since my Mom passed away, and I miss our daily "chats".
With all that is happening in the world I have so much to be grateful for, each day is a gift...I think I've said that before.
Zack, Bonnie and the boys came over for Mother's Day, we had lots of good food. Guess who fixed dinner? :)
We took the boys outside to play with our new remote control cars. It was a delightful day. I love my family!
We enjoyed meeting Zack, Bonnie and the kids down in Dana Point last month. We went to a nice little restaurant, and I must say I have the best grandchildren in the world. Zack and Bonnie are such wonderful parents, we can go anywhere and the kids are so much fun.
Before lunch we went to the Ocean Institute and saw the stingray. We got there just in time for feeding time. It was very interesting to see this one stingray show off.
As we passed the store Samuel kept looking in, he wanted to shop. So we went inside, Samuel wanted everything. Benjamin said, "It's okay Grandma, I don't need anything." Samuel said" I'll take Ben's".
William loves his Mommy, and he better be able to see her!
After the kids left Manny and I enjoyed some time exploring the harbor. That night we had dinner at my "new" favorite restaurant, Harpoon Henry's. They had the BEST lobster!
Life is good, and God is great!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas Day~2008
The kids just left a little while ago. Zack, Bonnie and the boys came up for Christmas Eve. We had a wonderful family time together, lots of food... We made Almond Roca and ate way too much food. :) Benjamin still loves to play Chef, and Samuel loves life, chips and Capri Sun. William is one of the most beautiful babies, of course all the babies in our family are beautiful. Life is good, God is great and I am looking forward to the New Year!
The Year Has Flown By...
It's hard to believe October and November came and went. We have been so blessed this year. I love my Grandchildren and am so grateful for my family. This year was difficult during the Thanksgiving holiday, the first year without my Mom. Thanksgiving was always her holiday, it was all about family, food and what matters most. We met Zack, Bonnie and the boys at Anthony's Fish Grotto for a untraditional Thanksgiving meal. Manny and I have taken some fun trips this year to San Diego and Dana Point. Work is great, I am so blessed to have a calling, as well as a job. Each day I thank God for who He is and what he is doing in my life.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tooth Fairy Update
I just got a email that Benjamin lost another tooth today.
The Tooth Fairy is going to need a raise or a second job! :)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Tooth Fairy Returns
Last week Zack told me Benjamin lost another tooth, but Zack told him the Tooth Fairy was on vacation! (I believe she will be returning next Friday,the same day I will be in San Diego)
Can you believe that? I can...
Last year when Ben first started losing his teeth I told him how his Dad asked the Tooth Fairy for $39.00 when he was little. So, with a little encouragement from his Dad he asked the Tooth Fairy for more money. The Tooth Fairy was very generous and mailed him $9.75 which happens to be 39 quarters :). Now the Tooth Fairy has a reputation to keep... hmmm... I hope she hasn't been hit too hard during this recession!
Here is a couple of emails between Ben and I concerning the most recent events.
Dear Benjamin,
I've been thinking about you and wondering have you lost any teeth lately. Remember when the tooth fairy sent you a letter last year. What was in the box? I couldn't remember,was it $2.00 in quarters? I think that is right, $2.00 or maybe $3.00.
Love, Grandma Sue
Dear Grandma Sue,
I got $9.75 from the Tooth Fairy last year. Now I am in second grade! I miss you. I can't wait until next week. I lost my top tooth. I do not talk funny.
Love,
Benjamin
Dear Benjamin,
Now I remember you asked the Tooth Fairy for 39 quarters
just like your Dad, except he asked for $39.00, he wanted
to be a rich little boy:).
Love,
Grandma Sue
Love you from here to the moon and back!
I'm still waiting for his reply. Some how I think the Tooth Fairy will be visiting this week. :)
Life is good!
Can you believe that? I can...
Last year when Ben first started losing his teeth I told him how his Dad asked the Tooth Fairy for $39.00 when he was little. So, with a little encouragement from his Dad he asked the Tooth Fairy for more money. The Tooth Fairy was very generous and mailed him $9.75 which happens to be 39 quarters :). Now the Tooth Fairy has a reputation to keep... hmmm... I hope she hasn't been hit too hard during this recession!
Here is a couple of emails between Ben and I concerning the most recent events.
Dear Benjamin,
I've been thinking about you and wondering have you lost any teeth lately. Remember when the tooth fairy sent you a letter last year. What was in the box? I couldn't remember,was it $2.00 in quarters? I think that is right, $2.00 or maybe $3.00.
Love, Grandma Sue
Dear Grandma Sue,
I got $9.75 from the Tooth Fairy last year. Now I am in second grade! I miss you. I can't wait until next week. I lost my top tooth. I do not talk funny.
Love,
Benjamin
Dear Benjamin,
Now I remember you asked the Tooth Fairy for 39 quarters
just like your Dad, except he asked for $39.00, he wanted
to be a rich little boy:).
Love,
Grandma Sue
Love you from here to the moon and back!
I'm still waiting for his reply. Some how I think the Tooth Fairy will be visiting this week. :)
Life is good!
The Mystery Map
Well, here it is, Benjamin's mystery map to find the San Diego Wild Animal Park. I can't wait until this weekend, we are going to have so much fun at the beach and searching for wild animals! :) 
Dear Grandma,
Here is my map. Mom and dad helped me.
Love,
Benjamin
(you have to click on the map to see how he wrote his name, it's so cute he wrote it on a piece of paper and scanned it into the computer)
Benjamin,
You and your parents are so smart! I think with this map we can find the wild animals! Make sure you are ready to go on Saturday, Manny and I will come and stay at the beach cottage Friday night. Tell Samuel to go to bed early Friday night so we can get up early and search for the wild animals.
Love you from here to the moon and back!
Grandma Sue
Dear Grandma,
Here is my map. Mom and dad helped me.
Love,
Benjamin
(you have to click on the map to see how he wrote his name, it's so cute he wrote it on a piece of paper and scanned it into the computer)
Benjamin,
You and your parents are so smart! I think with this map we can find the wild animals! Make sure you are ready to go on Saturday, Manny and I will come and stay at the beach cottage Friday night. Tell Samuel to go to bed early Friday night so we can get up early and search for the wild animals.
Love you from here to the moon and back!
Grandma Sue
Saturday, October 18, 2008
A Higher Level Of Trust
This week I have been following the political scene and the financial market. I am amazed how we can all see the same thing, but see it completely differently. I was talking to a friend the other day and we shared what we thought was happening in the world. We both determined that we must be in tune with what God is saying during these unpredictable days.
As times get tougher and it appears we are in a recession I have come to believe my faith must remain in God and Him alone. I can not trust men for their wisdom, I must go to God's Word for instruction.
Last week I was talking to Pastor Terry about how God has been so faithful to my family. It is so important that we learn to listen to God's voice and obey it in order to experience blessing and peace. However, when we trust in people and earthly wisdom we are dismayed and disappointed.
One of the most important lessons I have learned in the last several years is that God's ways don't always make sense to me. It doesn't really matter if it makes sense, the only thing that matters is that I do what He wants me to do.
I think I am learning not question "why" so much and just do it because he told me to. It sounds so simple, but for some reason we want to do things our way. It's kind of like when we tell our kids to make their bed when they get up in the morning, and everyday we remind them. Then one day we look into their room and the bed is made. Wow, we are filled with joy because they finally got it!
I wonder if that is how God feel about us, finally they get it! :)
I know the Lord desires the best for His kids and so often we do what we want instead of what he has instructed us to do. Just think of the joy we can bring to His heart by walking in trust and obedience...Selah
I am going to look for opportunities to share with others the peace and blessing that comes when we follow after the Lord and listen to his voice.
As times get tougher and it appears we are in a recession I have come to believe my faith must remain in God and Him alone. I can not trust men for their wisdom, I must go to God's Word for instruction.
Last week I was talking to Pastor Terry about how God has been so faithful to my family. It is so important that we learn to listen to God's voice and obey it in order to experience blessing and peace. However, when we trust in people and earthly wisdom we are dismayed and disappointed.
One of the most important lessons I have learned in the last several years is that God's ways don't always make sense to me. It doesn't really matter if it makes sense, the only thing that matters is that I do what He wants me to do.
I think I am learning not question "why" so much and just do it because he told me to. It sounds so simple, but for some reason we want to do things our way. It's kind of like when we tell our kids to make their bed when they get up in the morning, and everyday we remind them. Then one day we look into their room and the bed is made. Wow, we are filled with joy because they finally got it!
I wonder if that is how God feel about us, finally they get it! :)
I know the Lord desires the best for His kids and so often we do what we want instead of what he has instructed us to do. Just think of the joy we can bring to His heart by walking in trust and obedience...Selah
I am going to look for opportunities to share with others the peace and blessing that comes when we follow after the Lord and listen to his voice.
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