WHOA!!!!! I havent posted since I cant even remember!! I will do my best to try to catch you up on our crazy adventures so far this summer... It began in early June, one of my baby brothers got married. It was such a cute wedding and reception is was SOOO HIM.. it also opened up a door for me to talk to my brothers. We had not spoken since last year and even though I had tried calling them to let it go, it didn't help. I'm just glad this joyous day opened the door for the reconciliation. It was nice to see all my kids there, family from out of state, even the kid's wrestling coach. They had a photo booth to take silly pictures, which we all enjoyed.
Right after the wedding it feels like every weekend we have been out and about!!!And we actually have!! The weekend after the wedding, we celebrated Fathers Day. I was able to bless my husband with an electric smoker (he just doesn't know we are the ones that get the blessing with the smoked goodies he has been preparing, hee hee hee). We then went down to L.A. to his brothers house and we had oysters, more bbq and the kids got to play games. It was a good day to relax.
Right after fathers day we celebrated our 20 year wedding anniversary. I KNOW 20 CRAZY YEARS OF BEING MARRIED!!!!! There have been so many ups and downs, but at the end of the day we love each other and are fighting to make this work. We celebrated the beginning of the weekend with a camping trip with just the two of us, a jet ski and a tent. In 110 degree weather (what were we thinking) But in all honesty, it was a good time to let everything off our shoulders. See I haven't been the best wife the last couple of years (YUP, I KNOW... TOO HONEST) I know i'm selfish and I didn't care who I was hurting. But I came to an epiphany (yeah the light bulb went off) in two years from now, my youngest will be on her way to college (she is looking out of state) and it will just be me and the big guy home alone... what do I want with the rest of my life.. not to be alone that's for sure, why start over? I need to become a best friend to the man that loves me like no other man (besides God) will love me!!! Started counting the days of not fighting (yup, i like to pick fights) after day 35 i quit counting.. its easier everyday. Don't get me wrong.. I get upset, but I'm watching the fierce tongue of mine. I think I found my best friend again (just like in high school) After getting back, burned and worn out from our solo camping trip. Jesse had reservations made at Cafe Firenze (yeah just as fancy as it sounds). It was the most delicious Italian food ever. This by far was the best Anniversary ever. But we are continuing our anniversary throughout the year.. or should I say our honeymoon (yup, I know .. to much information)
Soon after our Anniversary, we celebrated 4th of July. The day before I was my usual crazy self doing a big party for work, then preparing all the goodies for our families get together. Jesse took me, David & Bell away for a little break to get oysters topped with ceviche and agua chiles, at our favorite restaurant in Fillmore. Since we were in the only town in the 805 that sells fireworks on the street, we stopped to get some for Annabel (I've never been fond of fireworks). We once again headed south for the festivities. It was an all american BBQ with burgers, hot dogs/links, salads, ice cream sundays. I set up a mini background with props for everyone to take silly pictures in front of. The kids had a blast, they even did a dance for us in the middle of the street. Crazy Kids.. it looked like they practiced a long time (little did I know it was a new dance out today, shows how much I keep up on things.)
The weekend after the 4th we decided to finally make that step and check out a church we had been talking and praying about in Pacoima. We were so surprised how close it was to home, it saved us 10 minutes from the church we were previously going to. It was a baby church of baby church's, they don't even have a building, but you could totally feel the presence of God come in during the song service. Jesse was a little disappointed (he wanted an established church, but God knows what he's doing) but I thought it was great. The pastor was on point with his word, (it had been a while since I actually listened to a whole sermon & not let my mind wander off...yup, i know too honest) After service his pregnant wife came running out to say goodbye to us, that really blew me away. He just contacted jesse to see if we would like to do lunch after the next service we go to. I'm excited about that, the pastor comes from the head church of the fellowship we belong to. But the next two weeks after that service have been crazy busy with two more camping trips pushed in. But we will be back this coming weekend, Jesse let him know.
We were invited to go on a camping trip with 3 other families. It ended up being such an awesome experience, there was not lake just a river. The Sequoia National Forest was soo amazing, we went hiking up a trail called Trail of 100 Giants. I have never experienced anything like this. The weather was perfect and after the hike we stopped at a bridge and had lunch and everyone jumped from the rocks. I even did.. no questions asked (yup, i told you i'm trying to change) after our lunch we headed back to camp and it started to get cloudy, but the teenagers wanted to raft down the river on the innertunbes (more like Jesse's idea) Jose ended up driving me, jesse and the 3 teens up a mile and a half and we floated down, half way down it started pouring rain like crazy, thank goodness it was warm out. We laughed, the kids loved it. We got back to the camp and decided with the rain we would go have dinner at McNelly's (famous for their 60 oz Porterhouse Steak) We had such a blast with good friends. While at the camp there was no Wi-Fi connection. I thought for a second the kids were going to die without their cell phones. I think this was my favorite part of the trip, hee hee hee.
FINALLY CAUGHT UP!!! This past weekend my cousin and her family came from New Mexico. They wanted to go camping, her boys have never been. So we invited my sister in law and her family. Prior to this trip Jesse had been contemplating a big purchase and was stuck as to what to get, but knowing how much we camp and when wrestling season starts how much we travel. HE DID IT!! He bought our family a toy hauler. He is such a hard working man, great father, friend, brother, the love of my life and I'm so glad he didn't talk himself out of doing it. We were able to take it with us on this trip. I was having a bit of an anxiety attack that first morning, I forgot so much stuff (and if you know how O.C.D. I am, I thought I was going to have a heart attack) My sister in law Glinda was having a hoot watching me be out of my comfort zone (who forgets a knife????) To make a long story short and finally caught up we had the best time ever, we set up two tents by the lake and enjoyed it from 8 in the morning till 7 that night only to leave to have tostadas under the trees. Eileen & Mike have gone back to New Mexico, but I know we will see them soon and are in each others prayers! We are blessed to have family!!!
Proverbs 5:18
Let your fountain be blessed, And rejoice with the wife of your youth.
