Posts Tagged ‘son’

The one in the red is Jimmy – my son who’ll be 18 in December. The one in grey is Stephen – this was taken at his 16th birthday party on 6/14/08.

The head behind is one of the boys friends – Travis.

Oh it’s going to quick… too quick!

I live each day in the moment, but I swear time has hit WARP 9!

Oh please slooooow… please.

James is signing up for the Marines and will be leaving about June of next year. Stephen is signing up for Air Force and I’ll have him until June of 2010.

Oh please slooooooow…. pleeeeease.

This is the two – Stephen on the Left and Jimmy on the right… this was taken in 2002…. This is how I still see them.

Here’s another one… taken in 1997…  Again, Stephen on the left, James on the right…

oh lordy

EVEN YOUNGER!

 Jimmy is on the left this time, Stephen on the right.

Hee hee

While we were at the Art Festival yesterday I caught a few photos that I’d like to share specially.  Although I took so many that you’ll probobly be sick of them after awhile ( hee hee ) these are some I wanted to share.

This tree has a single red rose in full bloom under it, although I’m not going to show you that, I will show you the *marker* that is under the tree. 

Homelessness is prevelant everywhere it seems.  Some cities allow it, some – like where I live, the homeless are chased out so that it doesn’t become a *problem*. 

This lady was sitting in the lawn area at the festival just watching people. 

I went to her and had a cigarette with her and talked to her for some time.  She was a very sweet and very interesting lady!  For whatever reasons she ended up without a home.  She told me of her sons, her life, and her outlook on life.  She is a very special spirit to be sure.  I was glad to have met her.

The day was outstanding, the people and scenery were amazing, and my company – my dear husband – couldn’t have been more perfect.

Love and Light,

~Monica~

My 13 year old son did the neatest thing this weekend for me… made me smile.  I went outside to get into my car and on the driver’s side window were three post it notes, one saying "I love you" and two with arrows pointing to pansies on my handle.

Kids can surely brighten your day.

When was the last time someone gave you a flower?  

Well…

Today!

This flower is for you.

Love and Light,

Monica 

What would happen if we all simply cared about one another – no issues, no anger, no hatred for what we don’t understand… I think it would be nice.

Search and Rescue training has been going very well.  It’s a great group and I’m lucky to have found them.  Still waiting on my puppy.

This weekend was fun, it was me, my hubby, my sons and our 3 year old lab – Sammy out on a hike.  Beautiful day.  Here’s some pics.

It was a bit overcast, but still beautiful as nature always is.

A beautiful peacock was so nice to hold still for me as I crept twords him with a camera in hand.

The boys trotting along.

Otherwise, it’s just life here.  Nothing of event – just loving life.

Peace.

Monica

My son is once again in a dangerous place I found out today.  He attempted suicide in Sept last year.  This time, he knew to say something before taking action.

I dropped him off at a group home today.  He should be home in a week.

Fear is another emotion.

One I do not care for.

 

Oh my gosh what a WEEK!

 

Again with my son and cutting himself.  Not attempted suicide this time, just cutting because of anger… I’m going to bang my head against a brick wall.  Not really, but WHAT DO I DO?!  

I found out when I took him to his Dr. today, and apparently it happened last night.  Thing is, he was happy, and carefree all day yesterday!  Yeah, I know… Bi-Polar, up and down… JEEEZE a mother could die worrying from all this stuff.  Again, not really.

I miss my training, it always kept me on the up – I mean, I always felt in control of my feelings and such… now, well…. not so much.  ::sigh:: I know I know, I’m venting.  I’ll be perfect and so will he.

I thought I’d let a ARRRRGH!!!! out here ’cause I can.

Love and Light and hide the SHARP OBJECTS~!  ::groan:: 

 

My son went to Pismo Beach camping with friends and ATVing.  He seemed to have had an accident and came home bruised, scabbed up and – as the Emergency room told us after numerous Xrays – one sprained ankle.

BOYS!

He’s still good looking and is now bragging about the 20′ drop of doom.    Luckilly the kid is in one peice!  Argh…

Too bad we didn’t get a movie…

Love and Light,

Monica

I’m not going to Japan, but my mother-in-law is.  She’s originally from Japan and since her hubby past away last October, her next step in her life is to go back home.  We had a family get together to say our goodbyes.  Very difficult.  My poor hubby is feeling like he lost his dad and now his mother.  We are planning trips to Japan, so we are in hopes to see her this summer.

She’s really a wonderful lady, very sweet and kind to those she cares for.  She took care of her husband night and day through his cancer.  Very strong lady.  I admire her and love her.

Some little candid shots of the day:

First, it was such a nice day the frogs in the backyard were having a GREAT time.

The drive always leads us through Vasco Road.  Cows, barns, nice green colors and a little bit of US pride (painted immediately after 9/11 by a local).

The party was full of family – here’s the girls!  I’m the second from the left… L-R Felicia (my sister!), Moi, June (my momma in law), and Sidonia (D’s brother’s better half – hee hee).

Um, Sidonia is a WIZ at the margaritas!  Although I don’t drink at any other time, anything she creates is a yummy experience.  Oh, btw I can only have one I’m quite the light weight.

Little bit of an issue – D’s brother had a bit of a fender bender on his way over.  Ouch!

We own the townhouse his momma has been staying in, here’s the outside with all of the garages… I’ve been thinking we should live there after the kids graduate.  He really doesn’t wanna.  He says he deserves an 8 car garage.  So, I guess I deserve my forest in the backyard!  Not sure where that’ll take us!

More girly time – Me and Sidonia

Even more girly time – Me and my sis

The cake for June

My son Jim and my hubby – this family just can’t look at a camera without goofing around!

My family as we were leaving – I can’t seem to stop getting all teary eyed… I just love her so much.  L-R Back Row – My son Jimmy, My hubby, Moi, my son Stephen.  Front L-R my son Daniel J and my Mother In Law – June

We love you June… and are going to miss you terribly when you are gone.  It just gives us an excuse to go see Japan!

Love and Light,

Monica