5 Wh's of Cabo....

A month... I can't believe I haven't posted in entire month! Quick synopsis -- My hubby had back surgery, I finished out the school year, Reece then got herpes stomatitis that put us out for a week, then we packed up and headed to Cabo. That's pretty much it. So here is a summary post of Cabo.

The 5 Wh's of a Summary..

where, what, who, when, why

(I teach math so I could be wrong here!) ;)

WHERE we slept...our room of La Residencia 221.

WHERE we spent our time...
Adjascent to the Esparanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

WHO I spent the most time with!

The "Randol" family... aka.. Webb/Parsons/McCaw/Kennedy clan

WHAT we did a LOT of ... relaxing in/near a pool or ocean!

WHEN we all get together... we have a ton of FUN!!

WHY - WE got to spend an entire week with some of my most favorite people in the world - GiGi, GaGa, me and Ali (the determined their new old lady names this week!)

The "Randol" family girls

The boys

the 6th wh that we don't teach--- WHY NOT... get henna tattoos on the day without responsibilities?!! oh yes that's a angel fish on my shoulder!

stay tuned for more specific updates!

Memorial Day - California Trip

Great family time!

We spent a lot of time hanging out with my family last weekend. I miss California a lot so I treasure every moment we are there. We ate every meal outside on my parent's patio, went to the beach for a little while, and spent some quality time with my cousin's - also known as Reece's cous-uncles and cous-aunts. I can't wait for our family vacation with everyone in a few weeks!

This pictures is quitessential of my dad's house. He's been saving all of his wine corks for sometimee now and has a lot- this is just some of them. Apparently, I told him to save them for a project - like a cork wreath, or cork trivet... anywho...Reece got a hold of the box that they were in and dumped it over. They did provide hours (minutes) of entertainment. Throwing, floating in the fountain, stacking, etc. Thanks Dad for your wine club memberships and for providing our son with such age appropriate toys. ;)

Moving on to the rocks by the fountain... another "toy." He often could be seen carrying a pet rock. It had to stop when he started banging a window with one. Similar to throwing a rock at a window...not a good idea.

At the Langham (the old Ritz) for lunch and pool time with the cousin's.

Ali and Danny... they love Reece - and need one of their own!!

PK and Reece on the duffy ( a small boat) in Newport. We went to have dinner with my parent's friends.

Mom and Dad smiling, GJ getting R's attention.

Where did Reece get his hair color.... why, from his GJ!

Great-grandma and PK

The best day of our weekend was Sunday. We spent the entire day hanging out at our house. We had In - and -Out, and splashing pool time thanks to my brother's girlfriend, Amy and a fantastic bbq rib dinner.

About to have his first burger... big deal!!!

more french fries please

loving it. notice the casual outdoor dining.

playing in the foot pool. great for feet not so much for swimming.

foot pool shot.

much more fun than pool - good thing there aren't any water restrictions in LA!

a parting shot of a flower from my mom's rose garden.

Thanks mom and dad for another great family weekend! Grandma and cousins, Amy and Bri - we loved all of the time together~

Jen and Monty

alive and kickin'

admist back/nerve issues, TAKS and the hormonal 6th graders, and a little joker/jogger, we are hanging in there. R-man is just a silly boy - who is all boy and yet talks as much as most girls. constantly jabbering a way. :) the countdown to the end of the school year is on...17 more days with kids. I can do it! Monty's meeting with spinal surgeons next week to have a better diagnosis and idea of what options are available at the present time. Thanks for your continued prayers in this area. In case you forgot what we look like, these are from today.

mom and dad - aka Mrs. K and her hubby

playing

From last weekend when we stayed inside all the time because we thought we were going to have to build an ark.....eating his lunch - pureed spinach with turkey spaghetti.

thinks he's SOO funny. this is mid-cackel

talking to his GJ/PK in Cali

watching the rain flood our streets last weekend.

ttfn....tata for now! I am sure more interesting posts will follow june 5th. my last day of work--for this school year. Didn't want to get you too excited. ;)

"Mommy and Me"

With Daddy's back hurting really badly, I have gotten REALLY used to Mommy and Me time. I love every minute with her and when she leaves, I get upset. The kind of upset that involves throwing myself on the floor, banging on the door, crying upset. But after about 20-30 minutes, I am good. I also bought my fave new toy at Target. Its' a huge bouncy blue ball that I love. I can kick it or roll it or bounce it. It's so much fun. Here are some pics of our special time together.

ps...I have learned to climb! Look at where Mommy and Daddy found me the other day?!? Don't I look so proud of myself...and thenlike I might be in trouble?!?

Easter 2009

Easter 2009

The weather was cool and overcast. My sweet husband was feeling crummy with the beginning of back pain. We took advantage of the low-key mood and relaxed. We made it to church for service and then headed to Monty's mom for a traditional lunch and Easter baskets. I was off my game with the picture taking so this is as good as it gets! When we got home and the weather warmed up a little, R and I spent some time outside playing -- his favorite thing to do these days.

Trying to get away from Duffy and get his basket.



looking at all of the things he can't touch.

self portrait. proof that we made it to church- joyland tag!

i love this picture. he was eating dirt.

nothing much...

Life has been busy. Last week I stayed home from school 3 days! 1 day I was sick but the other two my Auntie Jenny (my momma's bestie from CA) stayed with me and played while mom and dad were at work. She was driving across the country and brought me my rocking chair that was at GJ and PK's house. My great papa had it made for me. These are a few of the pictures from our two days together.
Thanks Aunt J for loving me ,....and my mom and dad. Love Reecers.

Cutting teeth and playing and being so super handsome!

momma and me after my bath

self portrait to let mom and dad know what we were doing - see Layla? she's my buddy.

My rocking chair. perfect sized.