Susan gave me this box at Christmas. The box had a bulb, compact disc of dirt, and a green plastic pot. I followed the directions and it went...From this...

to this in less than a month.

It's been a while since I last updated this Blog. So much has happened in the last few months. On November 19, Dave and I separated. I moved into an apartment on my own in Placentia, CA. So far, it's been a LOT less stressful. It's only 10 minutes from work instead of 60 to 120 minutes each way from Corona. It seems to me that Dave and I have gotten along better in the last few weeks than we have in a very long time. Maybe we are just 2 people that can't live in the same house? We'll have to wait and see how things go. In the meantime, I'm still playing softball a couple of nights a week and working 5 days a week. That has kept me pretty busy! I plan to go to Utah and spend Christmas with my family and I'm really excited about that!  So here's wishing everyone a  Merry Christmas!!!

Doyle Lewis reunion

We had such a great time at the reunion in Oxford! It was really great to see all those that came. Miss all of you who didn't make it.

How cute is this... Dallas and Cheetos face Raiden!

Emilee and Raiden at Downata

ssshhh...Shasta's sleeping.

I'm a big boy 'cause I got a wristband. Like my Sponge Bob Square Pants swim suit? Pretty cool huh!

Em & Raiden on the scooter

My Favorite!!!

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to Bridget and Lucy!!! I can't believe how time flies!!

Mourning

Today we mourn the loss of Stanley J Baker, husband of Connie, step-father to Dave, Carren, Debbie, and Julia West. Stan passed away July 11 about 12:00 p.m. from a heart attack. He will be greatly missed!!

As the sign says, "Welcome to Avalon". I took this from the Ferry we arrived on.

First close-up view of Catalina Island/Avalon Bay

Last views of Long Beach from the ferry.

Passing the Queen Mary on our way out of Long Beach

The Queen Mary and a Carnival Cruise Ship in the Long Beach harbor.

Leaving the dock of the Catalina Express ferry building. The beginning of our 'Island Adventure'. We left on Sunday, May 1st and returned on Tuesday May 3rd. My first trip to the Island and this is my birthday present from Dave.