That was what we did on Sunday, May 4th–our 5th wedding anniversary! Our idea this year was to go back to a few of the places we visited during our honeymoon. We took our kids with us and had a blast. Here’s some photographic proof.

We first took Shani ice skating back during our New Years vacation. She was such a natural and just didn’t want to leave the ice (she wore both of us out)–and Sunday was no different. She was thrilled to get back out on the ice, and after a few turns around the rink was already attempting to skate by herself, and continued to try undeterred by multiple falls… she was so disappointed when we had to leave. Kyla was a little more cautious, she really liked the “walker” that they had for kids learning to skate–just the right mixture of security and independence.

After the ice skating we headed for Bruno’s in San Marcos–a pizza place famous in SoCal for great pizzas in the especially large variety. With a large pizza, a pitcher of beer, and both kids munching happily we toasted to 5 great years, and the many more to come.

Good times!

I love you Tammy!

I got my driving permit! I should have gotten it eons ago, but PTL I have it now, hurrah! Beware all ye hapless motorist. Yahahaha!

Yesterday I was reviewing verses with Shani (2).
Me:”Jesus said, thy faith hath made thee whole” Mark 10:52
Shani: Mark 10:52….Mommy? Remember Marky?
Me: Yes
Shani: Remember Marky and his little beard on his little lips

Today Kyla’s playing dress up.
Kyla (4):Mom I’m ready to go
Me: where are you going?
Kyla: On a hike. I’ve got my back pack and beer(holds up a toy) and I’m all set to go

Well that’s all for now folks join me again next month for more news on the sPecks!
(or sooner)

Some happy finds…

Oh! those killer eyes!

“That’s me and Rutie!”

Of all days, the day on which one has not laughed is the one most surely wasted. –Nicholas S.R.C

Leaving one house

finding a new house

Enjoying: parenthood

handsome husband

PEP soccer game

going to Sea World

and to the Circus

new friends
(too many photos)

Attending:

My sister Angela’s Wedding (still waiting for the photos, hint, hint)

and Wordstock 4

Missing: friends

(Kyla was the photographer for that last one)

family

and a Brazilian type of Christmas (Natal)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Love and prayers, Sam, Tammy, Kyla and Shani

Sunday’s sexy ones are…

Marky

Sam

Phil

And one more just for fun pic!

And the women looked gorgeous as well, but I’ll have to ask them all for permission before posting.

Boo and Tory were setting up the Christmas tree yesterday when the kids came down for dinner. Shani (2) says to Sam “Look, dey’re making Chrissmas!”

The girls stayed up late decorating the downstairs part of the house. Marky and Darren moved the tree. Sam D. and Phil got the happy job of untangling and fixing the Cmas lights. GBY them!
Wine, caramel popcorn, sweet Christmas music (and Stephanie’s company) made the evening extra good. Hearty laughs!

The happy Christmas season has begun!

It’s a sick Sunday. Everyone and their youngest kid was sick. PTL! The day is over and sleep will be sweet (please Lord).

I found a couple sexy Sunday material that made me laugh at the end of this loooooooooooong day.

I’m sure most people have seen this, and this.

Oh wow! Has it really been that long since I last blogged??? Yikes! Well lets see, what has happened this last month?…..A fire, a dust storm, extreme sickness, new people moving in, a double wedding, more sickness, visits from friends and strangers. I got a new voice…a low raspy hoarse voice…ouch! Hopefully won’t last too long.

Last night we had an impromptu “home bonding” with mixed drinks, chocolates, nuts, and hot pockets (don’t ask). We had the wonderful company of Haven. Tory and Jules amused us with embarrassing stories from their past. Good laughs! I love those two women! “Anchor Man” was saved for the last laughs of the night. Twas good. Very good.

(Many thanks to my sweet homeys that put this shindig together!)

Pictures I took during the San Diego fires:

Clouds of smoke and dust

During one of the nights of the fires we lost a big heavy glass table that was siting on our roof top/porch. The wind blew it over the 4 1/2 foot wall. We didn’t even realize it was gone till the next evening we found it smashed in the middle of the road by our house.