Pictures- From last couple of months

Long Time

Well it has been a long time since I wrote an entry in this blog. Since June we went to our District Assembly, had a hot summer, and much much more. We have had so much stuff going on. We went to a nice anniversary party for our friends the Tomlinson's who have been married 20 years. We got to dress up and everything. Veronica did my makeup and she did a great job! We saw Joy and Jonathan who came to California for a visit. We have hung out on numerous ocassions with Jimmy and Megan. We went camping. I went to visit my niece and nepehw. Jude turned 1. Sofia is almost 3. I dyed my hair a lighter red. We took professional pictures with Marcel and Veronica. My car's handle to the driver side window broke. I had to replace 2 tires because of driving with them almost flat. I started seeing a therapist. Karson got me a Kindle (early anniversary gift). Karson has been on overtime (10 hour days, some saturdays) for almost 3 months. He is so tired every day! Ummm what else. Oh Kira had a baby boy and they named him Emry. We also gave them a shower and they really appreciated it.
Well I can't think of anything else so I guess I will sign off
Dez

Quinton Graduated!

So the most exciting news to share is that my youngest brother, Quinton, graduated on June 10th! I can't believe he is 18 and now out of high school! I remember the day hew was born and every day after until I got married and moved out when I was 23. He was only 9 when I got married. Yup it was pretty hard leaving him and my other little bro Chris. In fact I shed many tears because I missed them. Then when I moved from Rosemead to Long Beach then Moreno Valley it put even more distance between us. My fondest memories of Quinton were of when he was very young. I was 14 when he was born. I loved helping to take care of him. Time sure does fly! I feel so old!
On that note we were discussing age recently. We went to the movies with our friends but there also was a group of younger ones from our hall that were there. Afterwards all the young ones were standing in a circle and all us older ones in another. We were saying once you hit 30 you are put in a whole new catagory. You become the "adults". You know the adults the young ones stay away from or avoid. Also you know you are old when at the assemblies you wear comfy shoes and you don't buy new outfits to impress anyone.
Well that is all for now. Enjoy some pictures from Q's graduation.

The Getty Museum

This past Saturday we went to the Getty Museum with Jimmy and Megan. Jimmy has never been so we were excited to take him. We took lots of pictures but we got to see alot of art work and other stuff. My favorite was the exhibit on Paris. It was so neat. I also enjoyed the photographs.
Here are a few of the pictures we took at the Getty.









We went to a restaurant on the Santa Monica Pier called "The Lobster" We waited an hour for our table but we had some drinks at the bar. It had a great view of the pier and the ocean even though we couldn't see it by the time we sat down to eat. They had very very good food and of course we enjoyed lobster. We even had some bubbly sparkling wine. So good. It was a nice end to a great day. :)
Dez

Turtle Incident

I would like to share the "turtle incident" with everyone. It all started when Karson purchased a turtle puppet for Sofia and Jude. When they all visited us I reminded Karson to bring out the turtle. Well he brought it out. Af first Sofia kind of backed away from it slowly. Then Karson used the puppet and had the turtles head come out very slowly. At this point Sofia freaked out. She ran and climbed on the couch and climbed on Tobi's head. She was shaking and crying. Karson put the turtle away and Sofia ran to the other room. She would not return to the living room because she thought the turtle was still there. So Karson made it a point to bring the turtle in the spare room and show Sofia he put the box away in the closet. She was then ok and returned to the living room.
Well she is still afraid of this turtle and when you mention it she gets a look on her face and she says "no". It is very strange how kids can be afraid of one thing and yet not be afraid of another thing. I guess all kids go through this. I am sure when she gets older we can bring out the turtle with no problem! :)
Dez

New Diet

Karson and I started a new diet this past Monday. It is the same diet Grase is on and she has lost 40lbs in 4 months! Basically you limit Carbs to lunch and you stay away from Sugar as much as possible. Everything is about portion size as well. Well so far we are doing good. The real test will be on the weekends. We can do it!
Dez

Memorial 2011

Here are pictures of the Caringella family from the memorial.