LIFE IS STILL GOOD!

CROCODILE ROCK

So Memere and Pepere watched Cooper last night while Mommy and Daddy had a grown up date. The Elton John Muppet Show inspired Cooper to drag his piano, seat and rockin' sunglasses in front of the television to jam with Elton. He also pick his costume out. Cooper is one heck of an entertainer! We are so lucky to have front row seats.

TAGUE TERRIFIC

Most of you I suspect know my very best pal Susan Tague and her lovable Brian and Mitchell. More times than I can count these beautiful, kind, thoughtful people have given me a gift that can never be bought. A priceless friendship is what it is. I am eternally grateful for all the love they have sent my way and the way of my children and grandchildren. What I know in my heart is that the Terrific Tagues are genuine. The kind that do what their hearts tell them to. I owe them so many thanks and someday I hope to repay in tenfold all the joy they have brought into my life.

TOUGH TIMES

I feel like I have to confess why my blog is so empty of any adventure or good news. It's been a long time since I've felt like posting. I'm over that now so even though I haven't got anything amazing to blog about I'm still gonna blog.
Joe and I are living with Nicole, Jakob and Cooper in their apartment in Burbank. They have gone out of their way to make us feel at home and part of their little family in California. We take care of Cooper on Monday and Tuesday and take him to day care the rest of the week. This keeps us on our toes and we are loving every minute of it.
Our job prospects are slim to none. In the two years since moving here this is the first time we have not had a call for an interview for any job. Times are tough for everyone.
We miss Danielle, Owen and Joseph deeply. I never dreamed we would all be so far apart for so long a time. Danielle is doing a great job keeping us up to date with Joseph on her blog and both Owen and Danielle call us often. I love that they do that. Joe has yet to hold and meet Joseph Fletcher. In April he will finally go to New Jersey for a visit. Hopefully I will have a job by then. I pray to the craigslist gods everyday before going on line for the right job.
We celebrated two birthdays in February. Jakob turned 32 and I turned 52. We celebrated quietly but Nicole and Jakob made sure we Celebrated.
I'm missing friends and family but have promised Joe I would try to smile more. He gave me a gift he couldn't buy anywhere. Since February 28 he hasn't had a stinking cigar! I'm so proud of him. It's still very difficult for him I know. When times are this stressful he wants to smoke so much. I love this guy! He smells nice now and we're saving money not buying tobacco. Horray!

TURTLE TIME

Wow what a turtle! Cooper and I went on an adventure to find a place called Blue Bird Canyon Park in Laguna Beach. We were both surprised to find it only a few minutes away and lots of fun. This turtle was the first thing Cooper ran to when we got to the park. He said he wanted to be the turtle's necklace so he sat on the neck.

CHRISTMAS 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Cooper and Joseph both look handsome in their Santa hats. We had a wonderful Christmas and loved seeing our grandchildren so happy.

CRYSTAL COVE

This beach is in Crystal Cove National Park in Neport Beach. It's about three miles from us and what a gem it is. Susan, MFC and I set out to find this beach and to watch the sunset with a Martini in hand. It was very easily accomplished. We found a shuttle bus to take us into the park and it was a short stroll to the beach and the Beachcomber cafe. A great adventure. I don't know the woman who wandered into my video but she knew she wandered and exited stage right.

We live in a beautiful part of world. When people visit they inspire us to find new places. I'm learning so much from my friends.

WE'VE BEEN PUNKED!

What a surprise Joe and I had on Sunday when we went to a cook out at Mary LeClair's house in Sunland. We arrived with no Idea that Mary had been keeping a secret. Out of her back door came Barbara and Crissy with Martini's in hand and tears a flowin. We have had a wonderful visit with trips to the San Diego Zoo and Main Beach Laguna. A memorable walk at night to Las Bresisfor a cocktail overlooking Laguna Beach. Joe and George had a moment in the beautiful park across the street where he threw George off the most breath taking cliff. We will remember the laughter of this time together forever.