Tony is a Freshman this year. He's taking Latin, Pre A/P World Geography, Pre A/P English, Biology, Algebra, and Wrestling. Watch out World. Here comes the class of 2011!!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
First Day of High School
August 28, 2007
Tony is a Freshman this year. He's taking Latin, Pre A/P World Geography, Pre A/P English, Biology, Algebra, and Wrestling. Watch out World. Here comes the class of 2011!!
Tony is a Freshman this year. He's taking Latin, Pre A/P World Geography, Pre A/P English, Biology, Algebra, and Wrestling. Watch out World. Here comes the class of 2011!!
! ! ! ! Happy Birthday Tony ! ! ! !
August 24, 2007
Tony turned 15 today. He decided he didn't want a pool party after all. He just wanted some family to come over and help eat some cake. So that's what we did. On Friday night we took him out to eat at Houston's restaurant, where he ate a huge rack of ribs. Then on Saturday we grilled up some of that famous "meat-on-a-stick," made some queso and chips, some boracho beans, toritillas, and also as requested, a cookies-n-cream ice cream cake. He received a wide assortment of gifts, and was sincerely pleased with the casual celebration with family.
Tony turned 15 today. He decided he didn't want a pool party after all. He just wanted some family to come over and help eat some cake. So that's what we did. On Friday night we took him out to eat at Houston's restaurant, where he ate a huge rack of ribs. Then on Saturday we grilled up some of that famous "meat-on-a-stick," made some queso and chips, some boracho beans, toritillas, and also as requested, a cookies-n-cream ice cream cake. He received a wide assortment of gifts, and was sincerely pleased with the casual celebration with family.
Another Gardening Success
August 17, 2007While we were traveling so much in the late summer, an Italian Zucchini plant was taking over our back yard like a scene from Logan's Run, or Jumanji. It took over a huge Crepe Myrtle tree, crept over the fence to our neighbors and completely encased a bush in close proximity. The leaves were HUGE, but no sign of zucchini.
Then one day, Gio & I were sitting out back talking when he noticed what he first thought was a large green snake pointing straight-up deep inside the bush. Upon further inspection, we realized it was a gigantic zucchini! Our nephew, Colton was spending the night that evening and the boys got a real kick out of the grande cucuzzo.
Karaoke Girl's Night Out!
August 18, 2007
Or girl's night IN. We started with drinks [Kelly makes killer Cosmopolitans] then we had a big lasagna dinner and more drinks, and then the singing started. Some were more brave than others, and there was a painful rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody captured on video [see if you can find it on YouTube. That is a challenge to ya!]
The girls brought a variety of delicious foods and drinks to complement the lasagna--spinach dip, bruchetta, Italian salad, breads, and an incredible assortment of desserts and wines. Kelly was a sweetie and brought some flowers and a Boa [to commemorate Zumanity] and Candace brought a new Karaoke CD and an engraved frame with an awesome pic of us all in Vegas. Erika also brought me more of the wonderful lavender green tea she introduced to me.
All related to Dell somehow--having done time there at some point in life, we gathered to let go, catch up, and just have fun. We mostly hung out indoors, but with two smokers in the crew, the party often moved to the back patio. The stories shared were hilarious, and the laughter was non-stop. The party lasted until early the next day, with the last buddies leaving at 4:00 AM. :) Hugs, girls!
Or girl's night IN. We started with drinks [Kelly makes killer Cosmopolitans] then we had a big lasagna dinner and more drinks, and then the singing started. Some were more brave than others, and there was a painful rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody captured on video [see if you can find it on YouTube. That is a challenge to ya!]
The girls brought a variety of delicious foods and drinks to complement the lasagna--spinach dip, bruchetta, Italian salad, breads, and an incredible assortment of desserts and wines. Kelly was a sweetie and brought some flowers and a Boa [to commemorate Zumanity] and Candace brought a new Karaoke CD and an engraved frame with an awesome pic of us all in Vegas. Erika also brought me more of the wonderful lavender green tea she introduced to me.
All related to Dell somehow--having done time there at some point in life, we gathered to let go, catch up, and just have fun. We mostly hung out indoors, but with two smokers in the crew, the party often moved to the back patio. The stories shared were hilarious, and the laughter was non-stop. The party lasted until early the next day, with the last buddies leaving at 4:00 AM. :) Hugs, girls!
Family Celebration
August 11, 2007The Sisters.
It is a rare thing to get all 6 together anymore, and this day was no exception. We were missing Aunt Linda. But seeing the 5 of them laugh 'til they cry is a real treat.
Eddie and Missy hosted a party at their beautiful new home. We celebrated Benjamin's graduation from High School, but we also got to see Paul's new son, Hayden, talk about Cheyenne's upcoming wedding, and so much more. The pot luck was incredible with a delicious variety of foods. The house is absolutely gorgeous, inside and out, and our hosts most gracious and the cousins started talking about the next camping trip...
What a Birthday!!
July 27-29, 2007Vegas Baby!!
Gio wanted to Dance. My gal, Candace is a professional gambler on the side. Kelly needed a break and so did I. So where do you go to get away from it all AND celebrate Gio's birthday, too! Vegas, of course.
Just a quick weekend from Friday after work until the wee hours of Monday morning. It was a blast. We did the VIP bottle service at Studio 54 and danced our feet off. We gambled and won, then we gambled and lost--except for Candace of course, pocketing a cool $5400 for her efforts. We had second row seats at Zumanity and laughed 'til it hurt. Then gambled some more. And food - ugh!! We ate so much food. We never made it to the pool, as planned. Sleep seemed more important in the daylight.
The fun fact here is that both my girlfriends are 6 foot tall, flat-footed. Put all three of us in heels and we are a force to be reckoned with. At one point, Gio looked up at all of us and said, "Man, I look like Joe Pesci standing next to you three!" He cracked us up!
Between constantly running late, the freaks in the club, some hilarious Blackjack dealers and Candace's occasional case of Turrets at the table, it was a memorable trip indeed, and we will definitely go back soon! What does that all mean?? Well, you know what they say, what happens in Vegas...
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