I have started to collect bonsai trees and plants.  I enjoy gardening and this allows me to “garden” in the heat of the summer.  I like the compact plants and am currently trying to find a nice place in my house to create that special conservatory, on a small scale that is.

It was a welcome day.  Jenny and Riley came to visit and it turned into a nice get together with G-Ma, Christine, Jenny, Riley,Alex, Jean-Luc and Katelyn.  We went to Macayo’s for lunch.  Christine had to leave a little early because she had a meeting with her employees.  It was nice to see most of the family together.  The men Charles, Jeramiah, Robbie and Mike were working.  Katelyn and Jean-Luc came home with Gma and I.  We played on facebook, talk, did a little on a puzzle and then went to Walmart.  Katelyn bought some hair color. She wanted me to color her hair, We were a little disappoint with the pink streaks not showing up.  We were up until 3:30am but I got to bed at 4:30a.  My body still woke up at 8 am.  I felt good but now I am running out of steam. It was nice to reconnect with everyone. 

It has been awhile since I last enter something here. The arrival of a new child has captivated everyone in the family.  It been busy.  Mom and I had a wonderful weekend last week.  We joined Jenny, Jeramiah and Riley at our usual brunch at Wildflower Bread Company. This time Mike joined us. We spent 2 1-2 hours having a wonderful meal and coddling the baby. Mom, Mike and I went to Dyvonne and Craig’s house to spend Father’s Day with the family. Robbie, our wonderful chef cooked us a meal of tacos, beans and cucumber salad.  It was divine.  Alex and his friend Jaime joined us for the evening. . Matthew is growing quite a bit. He is now 2 and learning how to walk.  He was a doll and finally felt comfortable with us .  We top the evening watching the food network star show.
Mom and I had energy only to rest the next day,  We had a great time. .

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These are Riley’s footprints. She was born May 28, 2009.  She has already made indelible marks on many people’s hearts including my own.  Jenny was wonderful and endure a 41 hour labor.  She withstood much pain but she endure with bravery and strength. Jenny, do not doubt or worry , you did great.  Jeramiah was there and supported her the entire time. Jeramiah, Thanks for being a wonderful husband and I know a great father. Thanks to April , for being there for Jenny and lending your love and expertise to assist Riley into the world. Christine , thanks for your support to everyone, keeping everyone informed and welcome to your new role as aunt.  Speaking from experience, it is beautiful rewarding role.  From her parents, I hope she receives the gift of their love, constancy, strength,and loyalty.  I wish for her humor to deal with all the personalities of her extended family, strength and heart to get through the rough times, the ablility to laugh, learn and whole hearted acceptance of life.  Riley welcome to the family and the world, may your trials be few and love and joy be your guide.  I love you all
Terry and Gma