Visiting Hour!

It was always a party when we visited Brenna in the hospital! Even Melanie was getting into the act, climbing onto the bed with Brenna and just having a blast. Here is a coincidence.....I was in the same room as Brenna when I had Michael! I think the wallpaper was there then! LOL

Cousins Meeting for the First Time

What an exciting day for our family! It's the day after Isabel's birth and Melanie has come to meet her cousin. She was very gentle with her and did not seem to be bothered with everyone holding and making a "to-do" over Isabel. The little moments in life are the best moments.

My Favorite Dress - 1957

Ok, do you remember when we use to wear dresses all the time? Just like Jane and Sally! I love this dress and always considered it to be one of my favorites. I have a vague recollection of a dress with Cowboys and Indians on the material that was another favorite but alas no photo! We were living in Venice Beach around the time this photo was taken. I will be waiting for all of my friends to share pictures of them wearing their favorite dresses!

A Splendid, Lovely Day

This is the companion page to the one showing Melanie on a bike. We were riding our bicycles at the Chaffey Cultural Center and she used the camera to take this picture of me. It was a splendid, lovely day with my oldest granddaughter!

Taco Tuesday!

For the past couple of years, we have been enjoying Taco Tuesday at El Ranchero in Claremont. Our usual group consists of Roy and me along with the Sharps and the Horaceks. Whenever we have company in town on a Tuesday they go too! It's nice to go where everyone knows your name....hey I think that sounds like a good song coming LOL! The crew at El Ranchero is the best!

Brenna and Her Mini-Me

Look at these girls! Brenna and her mini-me, Isabel. Yes, they are like two peas in a pod! My girls are beautiful and so special to me and Roy. The two of us love the two of them!

Isabel, My Little Keiki

Doesn't Isabel look so cute with her plumerias? Life is great when you are living in paradise! This photo was taken in Brenna's yard when they were living in Hawaii. Brenna has planted her favorite Hawaiian flower in her new home in North Carolina. This should bring a little touch of the Islands to them.

Brenna's Family - Life is Nice!

Life is nice! Brenna and her family have had some remarkable experiences since they were established! Their latest is living in North Carolina and working on their home. I always look forward to hearing and seeing what my Ramos Family are doing. Life is even nicer when we are all together!

Daddy - Daughter Reflections

I love this photo of Michael and Melanie! They both look so deep in thought as they are looking into the pond/water that is up in Mt. Baldy. I know this spot because Michael took me there once on a hike too. It's great that he shares his favorite things/places with his daughter. It just proves that you don't need to take your children to expensive places to connect with them.

Michael and Melanie

Michael took Melanie on a hike up in Mt. Baldy. A nice couple stopped to take photos of them. I love both of them. You will see the other on tomorrow's posting. Melanie enjoys spending time with her daddy. It's great to know that she also also appreciates the great outdoors! I would say that this is one of Melanie's favorite things to do with her daddy!