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November 8, 2009

The New House

Journal from October 31st, 2009;

The beach house, finally ready to move in!

Complete with a reading room!

Girlie & Nick love the new porch.

We celebrated halloween on Saturday night by going to the Halloween Party at the park in Folly Beach. We had a great time and the kiddies came home with bags of goodies. There were hot dogs and popcorn for everyone! Lots of games and scary skeletons.

Mr. Bones joined in the celebration.

Nick won a prize for Original Costume and Girlie won for the Cutest Costume. They were so proud. Nana, Girlie and Nick won 3 cakes at the cake walk!!! Just what we needed, more sugar! Aunt Ma came to visit us and joined in the celebration. We had a lot of fun and were the last ones to leave the party!!! We're already talking about how much fun we're going to have again next year!

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August 14, 2009

South Carolina is Calling Me

View from the pier at Folly Beach, SC
Deb and Steve were chilling out!

My grandchildren are waiting for Nana to come to visit them! I'm packing my suitcase and taking lots of art supplies! They want to know what project I'm bringing for us to make. Ya gotta love it!

Girlie loves watermelon while watching the 4th of July parade!

Nick finally lost his front tooth a couple of weeks ago.
Time for the tooth fairy!

Girlie's new shoes and pony tails! "She's all that and a bag of chips!"

Nick's last day of school picture before summer vacation.
Mommy, Nana and Girlie went to the party!

I'm planning on flying in next week in time for Nick's first day of school. He's going into second grade. And for Girlie's first day of Pre-School! She's getting to be a big girl! Every day she asks if she goes to school today. She's so excited!

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July 9, 2009

A Busy Two Months!

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I haven't posted to my blog in 2 months!!! What a busy two months they've been! I flew to the east coast on May 14th and spent 3 weeks in Charleston, SC watching my grandchildren and visiting my daughter and son-in-law.

I posted the adventure on my blog, "My Little Corner". It was so much fun being with my grandbabies, Nick 7 and Girlie 2. I miss them a lot!

I came back to San Diego on July 2nd to an overrun yard, and all the dialy chores, along with unpacking! I wasn't in any hurry so I took a few more days off, just loafing around and visiting the beach!

The San Diego County Fair opened and on June 17th mom and I went to the fair. It's tradition, we go every year together. We had such a great time, enjoying all the good foods and exhibits. We didn't leave until 8pm!

Then on the evening of June 18th, my mother was rushed to the hospital with pneumonia. After two weeks, we thought she was well on her way to going to home. Unfortunately, she had a relapse, and now has double pneumonia. Being a diabetic, hasn't helped in the healing process.

GET WELL SOON, MOM!
We want you back home!!!

It's been a very busy time for all of us, taking turns visiting the hospital and trying to keep her company while she recuperates. She gets stronger every day. That's a really good sign. Thank you to everyone....you've been so nice sending well wishes and prayers her way.

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May 4, 2009

MOTHER'S DAY Celebration at the 94TH Aero Squadron

A step back in time to the days of World War I.
Including music from that era.

What a great day the Decoteau family had together on Sunday, May 3rd, at the The 94th Aero Squadron for their fabulous brunch. We celebrated Mother's Day one week early this year because some members of the family decided to go on a Carribean Cruise for Mother's Day on May 10th!!! Actually, it was wonderful to get ahead of the crowd for Mother's Day by celebrating it early!

Clams, shrimp and crab legs, along with fresh sushi.

My favorite, Eggs Benedict!

Sweet rolls and croissants as far as the eye could see!
A crepe bar, an omelet bar, fresh fruits stacked high, a full salad bar,
a luscious dessert bar with a flowing chocolate fountain
and strawberries for dipping, and champagne.