Reminising....

This photo is probably one of my sweetest and greatest memories from anything Wrestling related that I went to since watching Sheldon wrestle in 1999 in St. Edward (where I happen to live at the time). This was Sheldon's last match at State Wrestling and that is his Dad. I think the lord was working at District's that year to get NG/LHF enough wrestlers qualifed for State to have more choaches on the floor. Luckily enough it was his Dad, my brother. This photo means so much to me because that coach, the disiplarian is gone....he's just Dad telling his son with that smile on his face....didn't matter if you won or lost I am proud of you.

 I cried like a two year old when this happened. I cried for an hour after. These are the moments where you say.........THANK GOD for a Camera!!!! I remember going to the hotel that night and there was an article in a magazine I read that said "Don't cry because it's over, cry because it happened" how fitting. Such special memories and such wonderful times. Times that I will never forget...Shel will always be my champion......

I knew when I walked out of the 2011 Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament that when the 2012 Tournament arrived I would probably have a hard time. My Nephew Sheldon participated in the Tournament all four years of his High School career. It was just something that I enjoyed attending. It was usually with my family. So this year I sit here wishing I was there to watch my little buddy Dylan wrestle as a NG Bluejay for the last time, but instead I am settling for the NSAA Tournament on the computer......sure wish I could upload the photo I took watching Dylan's first round on the computer.........

My last post..........

about my Grandmother. 

Today would have been her 105th Birthday. We lost her this year. WOW this amazing. Our Grandma lived to be 104.........YEAH it is NOT easy to lose your Grandma even if she is a 104.....it's probably harder because you have had her for so long.

I love you Grandma............I miss yoU! 

Day Two at the Feldman's.....

.....and another wonderful day in Southern California. We took a drive to Downtown LA just minutes from the Staples Center to eat at the Legendary Cafe The Pantry". One of the unique things about this restaraunt you stand in a line outside to wait to get in to eat. Standing in line in eat in most places might just tick some people off, but the long line that stretched to the alley didn't bother one person in Line. Once I got inside and got my food I realized why people didn't mind.

A GINORMOUS Serving of some of the best homemade food I have ever had. I enjoyed a heaping plate of Hot beef, Mashed Potatoes and corn, along with the best grilled sourdough bread. I doubt if it was the lowest Calorie meal but worth every bite. It was piping hot and delicious. Ron enjoyed a hearty breakfast that included a huge piece of ham. 

Following the meal....we probably all should have either taken a nap or jogged back to Allen and Mary's house in Seal Beach, but instead we utilized Allen and Mary's extensive knowledge of LA and toured downtown LA including Hollywood and Vine, Redo Drive, Beverly Hills, and the Lebra Tar pits. MAN is it nice to visit a big city with someone who actually was born in Southern Califormia. We then traveled south back to Long Beach where we saw the big and beautiful Steam Liner the Queen Mary.

The topper of the evening was a sweet visit back to Maui and a similar treat we all shared while being there....SHAVED ICE! Pazookie was my choice which was Cookie Dough and Chocolate Sauce flavored shaved Ice Cream and Chocolate Ice Cream.

It was a great day!!!

Day One at the Feldman's......

It was the day of our Hawaii friends reunion party. Not only were Ron and I a Birthday Surprise for Allen, but so was Lynn and Pat. It was so awesome to have our old (almost one year) group together to celebrate Allen's 70th Birthday in Seal Beach, California. 

For those who don't know the story, last Match Ron and I went to Maui, Hawaii to celebrate the year of our 20th Wedding Anniversary. While in Hawaii, One night we attended a magic Show. Ron and I sat at a table with 6 other people. Included at this table were Allen, Mary, Lynn, Pat and Doris. Allen and Mary knew Doris but no one else. After meeting and chating we spent the next few days hanging out in Hawaii together. Allen and Mary who lived in Maui at the time took us all over the West side of the Island. IT was wonderful to have our own personal travel guides. 

So here we all are celebrating Allen's birthday. 

Ron, Kristin and Doris.

Allen, Pat, Doris, Lynn, Me and Ron. 

 Allen, Pat, Lynn, Mary, Kristin, Ron

For Seth and Jessica!

I am so grateful that two of my Godchildren always remember me with a special gift at Christmas. I know Jessica is in charge of getting it, but Every year there is a little something under the tree for Aunt Kristin (aka Godmom).  This year Seth and Jessica got me this adorable Snowbabies Statue. I think it is soooooooooo cute!

A special gift to Cheerio....

from his Aunt Angie. Isn't this the cutest thing EVER!!!! I just love it! Angie made this for Cheerio and I think it is absolutely adorable. Angie got the idea for this off of Pinterest. A site which I am personally addicted to as well as apparently Angie is. Here is Cheerio's Christmas Gift:

Office Makeover......

Thanks to my wonderful Hubby....I FINALLY have shelves in the formal murphy bed frame. I love them and I LOVE having this closet. Here are some before and after photos of our Sunday afternoon project and my Most of Monday project......I am so excited to have all this extra office storage that I could cry :)

THE BEFORE:

THE AFTER: