Our Time Together!!

More of Valentine's Day!

Today, we also got to visit with Veronica when we picked up Arianna to go to Larissa's party.  After the Party, we had made plans to stop by Manuel's office to visit for a little while.  We had a great visit.  Sure missed seeing Corina but she is in Lake Tahoe with Doug.  They are scheduled back tomorrow. 

By 4:30 p.m., we were hungry and decided to stop at our traveling friend's favorite place.  Besides being Valentine's Day, today is also Richard King's Birthday.  So, in His honor, we eat at Pappasitos!!  Happy Birthday, Richard!  May you have many, many more, Friend.

It is early but the place is packed with everyone celebrating Valentine's Day!

 

 

The place is very decorated....

The waiter takes our picture....

To Everyone....                                                     Richard, we also enjoyed the Sopapillias just for you!  Wish you had been here, Buddy!!

   

We had a wonderful day with family and friends....what else can we ask for?  We are truly blessed!!

Larissa's Valentine Party!

The party was set for 1:30 but we arrived a little early to help the room mother set up.  Arianna is so excited!

She leads the way up the stairs to Lari's room.   The children are in recess so we hurry with our set up. 

    

They are back and all the children are so excited.

 

Arianna and I are in charge of serving the ice cream sundaes....

She is ready!

One group works on the craft...making their Valentine for their loved one....

 

Then they work on trying to get as many conversation hearts with the chop stix as they can. 

Arianna sits and enjoys her sundae....   Grandpa takes pictures with Lari's ipad.

mmmmm good!

The cupcake is also mmmmm good!

I liked this message in Lari's classroom wall.....so true!!

We had an awesome time with all these children.  These are such special times!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Valentine's Day!!

Before I begin my blog today, I want to mention something that happened to us yesterday that was very very special.  After Manuel's cardiology appointment we were so happy that all his results (blood work and stress test) were excellent.  After that, we ran errands and lastly, we stopped at Chili's for a late lunch.  We had a great lunch and enjoyed our time there.  When we got ready to go, asked the waitress for the check.  She came back and told us "your check has been paid by an appreciative customer".  We asked her, "Who?" thinking it was someone we knew.  She said, "He wants to be anonymous but said  he appreciates your service to our Country".  We were shocked and so thankful.  When we walked out, we looked around at the bar and saw no one we knew.  Manuel, waved in case that person was looking our way.   Aren't people wonderful?!!  We are so thankful!

We got an early start today as we have a lot to do.  Our first stop was at the Lopez Senior Center.  We do not go too often as we are usually busy but try to go when they have functions.  Valentine's Day is a BIG day here.  We met up with Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo Montero Sr.  They are our neighbors, beautiful couple.  They are very active here. 

While at the Center's Cafe, Manuel stops to visit with his ex-co-worker, Mr. Raul Trevino.  They both worked at Kelly A.F.B. for many years.

They enjoy visiting and reminiscing about old times....

Mr. Montero visits with some friends, too.  Manuel and Raul in the background enjoying their coffee.

Mrs. Maria Esther Montero is busy on the internet but stops to pose for me.  Beautiful smile!!

Meanwhile, we head to the hall where the DJ is all decked out in Red, as well as many, many others.

They have the crowning of the King & Queen, The Princesses and Princes....They all look so nice.

Everyone is ready to begin dancing!  Music is always from the 50s & 60s.  Great Oldies....

   

That was fun!   Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!!

Family Time

Saturday morning, we woke up very early and I mean early...4:30 a.m.  We had made plans to drive Corina and Doug to the airport as they had a trip planned to Lake Tahoe.

We dropped them off and came home to sleep.  Then we headed to the Rodeo for the day.

On Sunday, we woke up to a pretty cold day.  Manuel called us early and said he would come pick us up to just be together.  Of course, we said "Sure!"

We head out to his house where Veronica had breakfast ready for us.  We all ate and headed out on the town.  We were all over town looking at homes they have contracts on.  Sorry I forgot to take pics except this one.  We like to look at them when they buy them and then when they fix them up.  They do a great job and by the time they finish them, they have renters waiting to move in or buy them.

By early afternoon, we were all hungry and decided to go to Sea Island to eat.  We had a great meal and enjoyed each others company.

Grandpa takes a couple of pictures.  Larissa, Veronica and Arianna...

and again....our two sweethearts!

Another wonderful day!  Oh, we are so blessed!

Rodeo Time in San Antonio

We picked up Larissa and Arianna on Saturday to attend the San Antonio Rodeo.  It was a sunny but cool day. 

We are off to have some FUN!!!

Traffic  was horrible and we finally found a good spot right in front of the AT&T Center.

We are in line to get our tickets....Arianna decided not to wear her hat.....

You can tell that most of the animals have their coats/jackets on.  It is old in the shade or inside the barns.  This will not stop us from having fun!

This girl stops and poses for me as she is exercising her girly girl sheep.

The piggys are huge!  A lot of Ham here!!

All color pigs/hogs....

The cattle wash....They are bathing them to make them look pretty for the competitions!!

Nice and shiny....fresh out of the cattle wash.

Elsie the Cow looking beautiful!  Borden had a great display....the girls enjoyed this.

Do not know where we are headed next....to the crafts hall, I think.

Our guides are making a plan....where now!  We have covered a lot of area by now.

Great decision....food.  They are ready for turkey legs, cotton candy, funnel cake and sausage on a stick!!!

Just love our time with these two little ones.  They are having a great time but we still need the rides.....

Manuel is having such a great time with them.  His energy level was good even though we had a lot of walking to do.

    

 

 

Lari got to milk this cow !!!  Arianna dared not touch the boobies....

Even the chickens, roosters are cold! 

What are they planning here?                                  Okay, pony rides next.  They wait in line.

    

They are so excited.  They do this every year but still is so much fun for them.

Arianna rides GEM.

Larissa rides CAGNEY!

The girls are on the inner part of the carousel....hard to see.

This is a fun ride....

Back at home, waiting for Dad to pick them up.  What a fun day we had. 

 

Thank you for a wonderful day at the Rodeo!!!