Saturday, July 28, 2007

Where Has The Summer Gone

The trip to CA has come and gone...many miles, hot weather, good visits with family and a beautiful wedding for Christie & Roger at Disneyland. We started by going to Dave's for a welcome home/fond farewell party for Patrick. He just got home from Korea and is now back at his base and getting ready for a stint in Iraq. We wish him well and hope he returns home with no injuries or other problems.



We then left Dave's on Monday so Vern could keep his dental appointment in Denver. We got out of Denver about noon and made it to Grand Jct the first day. The second day we made it to Las Vegas...what a horrible town it has become. Way too much traffic, construction and people. (I guess I have gotten used to the small town atmosphere and less traffic). We went to a casino but didn't stay long. By the time we got back to the motel we were ready for bed so we had a cookie for dinner and then hit the sack. The next day, Wed, we made it to Sherry's. We didn't get lost...yeah. We had a really good visit with her and the rest of the family (She gets more grandkids every time we see her). They are all beautiful and each is so different with their own personalities and interests. All of the kids get along really well, which is a good thing.



The wedding was beautiful...I know, I'm repeating myself...anyway, Christie was gorgeous and Roger seems very nice. I hope they have a wonderful life together.



As the family were all planning on going to Disneyland on Sunday, Linda, Vern & I decided to head for home. We really are getting to be party poopers when it comes to amusement parks. Anyway, we got up early and made it to Grand Jct on Sunday (with a stop in Mesquite, NV for lunch and losing $2.00 in the slots). Linda even drove thru the mountains of UT. We got home on Tuesday, July 3. You know, there really is no place like home.



The best news this summer is that we are getting Chloe back. She has been living with her Aunt Joy and Uncle Chuck but they now feel that Larry & Liza are ready for her to be back with her parents. I agree and have really enjoyed her so far. She went back to Joy's for this last week, but Larry & Liza are going to get her tomorrow for good. Next week we will get her enrolled in school and they she will start on Aug. 23.



I've never raised a girl before but I don't think it will be too difficult. Chloe is a beautiful child and is really easy to be with. I love her dearly and hope we don't have too many problems.



Matt & Mason are doing ok. It has been a year since their lovely Jenny passed away and needless to say, it has been a difficult year for them. They are in Annapolis this week spending time with Dad Cimino. Matt had a business meeting there and decided to take Mason with him so she could get re-aquainted with G'pa Cimino, Aunt Toni, Uncle Steve C. and the rest of that side of the family.



Until next time...

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