Category Archives: Holidays

We love all of the holidays becuase it means we get to see the kids and grand kids and great grandkids

Christmas Season Starts Today!

Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2025 by Paul

We always begin Christmas with a trip to the Curtiss Theater in Brea to hear the Alley Cats in concert!  Our group laughs and giggles, then heads to a local restaurant. Visit our website for details.  We both have our … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, November 27, 2025 by Paul

I woke up and immediately screamed, “Activate: Feast Mode!” on my way to the kitchen to find my favorite knife and fork!   Mary almost fell out of bed, but when she saw it was only 6:00 am, she went back … Continue reading →

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T-1 And The Pace Increases!

Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 by Paul

We were up early and made a “to-do” list: Go to the gym Go to the hair parlor See Chef Marie to check on dinner Stage the house for tomorrow’s festivities! Into the mouth of danger I marched, knowing full … Continue reading →

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Today Is Watercolor Day!

Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by Paul

We worked in the office, and Mary sorted out all the medical bills from the last several months.  That was quite a task! She got ready to go painting around 10:30 am and headed out the door with her supplies … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween 2025

Posted on Friday, October 31, 2025 by Paul

We were ready to receive little monsters having a large mixing bowl full of treats, but as of 10 pm, we had a total of eight kids!

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Happy Birthday America!

Posted on Friday, July 4, 2025 by Paul

Sending a dose of patriotism from our family to yours this Independence Day. We hit the floor running today as we are expecting 15 family and friends over for a celebration of Independence Day between 1 and 5 pm. Becky … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2025

Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2025 by Paul

Join us on the website for the full celebration! I wish it were true, but alas, we are going to have brunch at the Elks and then see the Elvis Presley show. The Elks Father’s Day Lunch not only features … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter To Everyone!

Posted on Sunday, April 20, 2025 by Paul

It’s Easter morning, and for the first time in forty years, I’m not panicked about getting ready for guests or heading to brunch.  The family is getting older, and they must establish their traditions.  Years ago, we had a tradition … Continue reading →

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T-1 And We Are Ready!

Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 by Paul

We got a great chance to visit last night and are ready for a busy day!  We had our coffee and then went to Girls Night Out. We visited for quite a while before getting ready for Girls Night Out … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2024 Has Arrived

Posted on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 by Paul

I was up early, not because I wanted to see Santa but because I was having a coughing attack!  Mary brought my hot tea, and I pushed my nose into Vick’s vaporizer for a couple of hours and popped pills … Continue reading →

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