2008 off to a rocky start

Our little California family started the first few weeks of the new year with the stomach virus. Everyone except Bridgett had it. Even Addison, at 22mos, was initiated into the world of upside down. As of today, we are all on the mend. Now comes the rain, which we do need, but hey, enough already! Where's the sunshine? Am I complaining? Sorry, but we are spoiled with the best almost year round.


Tom is getting ready for the refueling outage at the Diablo Nuke plant. He will be working nights so I have to figure out how to keep the house quiet during the day. This "outage" lasts about a month and by the time it ends we are both tired out. Last year he worked 7 days a week, 12 hours a day for a few weeks. We don't see each other much, but it's still better than when he used to work out of town.

Bridgett had a belated birthday party for me at her house. She made the cutest (and sweetest) cupcake-cake and Jayden helped with the frosting and candy (one for the cupcake, 3 for me!) I really felt honored to be a part of the first Disney Monopoly marathon with Jayden and Jaxson. Addison tried to help, but kept putting stuff in his mouth so he ended up in the high chair with a cookie. He later showed his talent of riding his brother's scooter. I had to include a mini movie of this. Remember, he's not even two yet. What a doll! We call him "Baby Doll."


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Our Jaxson has been posing for a company called Roar Clothing. Bridgett and Matt have taken him down to L.A. for a "shoot" and you can see him at www.roarusa.com He has a call back for the end of this month. Wow! Matt's friend, Josh, is also a model and is in the center of the main page. To see our Jaxson (G.Q.) click on kids clothing. That's it for now. Carpe Diem!

Welcome to 2008

Addison and Jayden

Jaxson and Addison

Gucci
Rylee

Lots of us make resolutions for the new year. This year I have a goal of staying in closer touch with my friends. I challenge all of you to do the same. That means I'll hear from you more as well. I also want to get back into shape. Becoming 57 soon, I need to revitilize what muscle I have left and doing so also gets my mind in better shape, too. After 2 years of hiatus, I am back to the gym taking classes that get my heart rate up, lifting weights to decrease constant injuries and plan on going at least 2 times a week. My doggies keep me walking almost daily. Gucci and Rylee are good pals to keep me going.

More activity with my grandsons will keep me hopping. Jayden is starting T-Ball soon and Jaxson and Addison will need to be chased at the games. Ah Grandma-hood. I love it!
Our remodel is in full swing. By summer we hope to be in our new bedroom. Tommy is working hard to get it finished. So far we have new plumbing, new electrical, new paint exterior and next is drywall, carpet and a new attitude! I love being back in Grover Beach!