Caribbean Cruise 2014

For this year, we had the chance to go on a Caribbean Cruise aboard the Norwegian Getaway.  Wow, what a ship!  The ports were St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Nassau, Bahamas.

d' Nyadow Prodyek

(Found this draft in my draft folder..  must've been from early 2011)

Uli sent me his pics for his moped project. He got it for $20 and was not running until he acquired a $5 carburator. The bike started right up and apparently sounds great. It was used by a friend's contract workers moving back and forth between job sites. Uli stated that he took it around the block and it ran well. He's just a bit embarrassed by the way it currently looks. He had to remove the fairing because the previous owner did not take care of it. He's looking to have a fiberglass shop outside the village redo the fairing.

Happy Father's Day!!!

Ok, so I'm one day late but it was a fun day nonetheless. We started the day with brunch at Aparicio's - which we've never had to make reservations for so we had to wait a little. Went home for a little nap, then on to Central Market to prepare supper for my in-laws and bring it over to them.  The temperature soared to 102 so there was no outdoor activity this day.

Just like my mother's day posting, I thought I'd update on what we now look like on our restaurant meals.. kinda looks the same..

Maybe they're texting each other..

David Graduates!!

Katharine and I flew out to San Francisco over the weekend as my nephew David was graduating and headed to high school.  It seems just a couple of years ago that Kelly and I were babysitting him so mom can go out with friends.  His graduating class is close and they seem saddened by the fact that they will not see each other after the weekend.  I was totally impressed that he had a couple of awards during the ceremony; whether Chitchi knew that or not I just didn't ask anymore.  David's become an independent individual (but dependent on his mom in certain things) and I know he will accomplish alot of things.  I am so glad my sister asked us to come and attend his ceremony.  We love you David!!

Goose's Early B-day Party

Our very good friends Tera and Michael McClelland hosted Katharine's birthday party. Three of Katharine's classmates/friends showed and they were treated to a concert by musician Celeste Moyer, turkey burgers and hotdogs, a delicious and hearty serving of Vicky's chili, and a couple of movies all done out in the backyard. Tera and Michael went above and beyond what we expected. Katharine and girls all had a great time.

Black and White Pictures

Testing the camera's ability to take B&W.  Interesting..

The picture of me looks like I'm pissed off.. what the hey..??

Happy Mother's Day!!

So we go to lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant called "Aparicio's" and it dawned on me that whenever we go out for a meal, this is what we look like..

Katharine's headphones I believe is permanently stuck to her ears. In order to get her attention, anything within reach - such as a rolled up piece of paper or a salt/pepper shaker you can throw at her would work.  Otherwise a loud, sustained, booming voice may be able to penetrate those headphones.  Kelly on the other hand continuously checks her email, facebook, text, email, facebook... I'm guilty myself for checking Words With Friends more than most.. I have two opponents I trade winnings with.. I just can't afford to lose..

Gone are the days of sitting for a long meal with meaningful conversations, entertaining stories, etc.  But then again, it all changes when the food arrives...