June 1, 2012

Hello,

I haven't been blogging too much, so I thought I will try to write a little everyday this month. I have read Sandy's blog, good job writing! and also Mia's. Strangely enough I have trouble putting in comments. But I have read them and enjoyed them :)
Today I went shopping, all I got was a puppy toy for Lulu! But it was nice to get ouyt of the house and walk around. I also had lunch at Camino Real taco place. I read good things about it. I had a humongous carnitas burrito, very good.
In the afternoon, Marvin did some gardening, moving the hoses and watering the lawn after the gardeners came. Is looking very nice. I had planted some flowers and is all looking good. I'm waiting for the tomatoes to grow and also the peppers!
The flowers in the cactus are just gorgeous, I counted today 10 of them open. Beautiful!
Lulu is calming down a little, she's actually kind of fun to have around. I am looking forward to obedience training on Wednesday (they canceled the first lesson because the teacher was sick)
It was so nice to have the girls home for a long Memorial weekend, we really enjoyed their stay. Love them muchiiiiiiiiiiiisimo!!!
And last but not least, I have to say how very proud I am of my grandson. He really did so well at school. He's really a nice, smart young man. Way to go Tristan!!!!! :)

Random StuffI

-I am trying to scan some old pictures and keep it in my hard drive, this one is my mother and her sisters, is the only picture I have of all of them and I think is great! from left to right: mi mama Pepita, tia Socorro, tia Carmeta, tia Juliana, tia Fernanda and in the front tia Maria Teresa.

 -Marvin and I had some blood work done and I just got the results. Marvin has had the best test results since he got sick, everything is within the norm, as a matter of fact his diabetic test had better results than mine. Anyway, that's something to be grateful for. He's really feeling a lot better and gaining strength :)

-Tomorrow at 7AM, I am taking Lulu to the vet to have her spayed. I never had Nena spayed and I think it was a mistake.
Lulu is not very photogenic, she always looks pretty raggedy with her fur flying all over with the wind, but she has a really funny personality. She's totally stubborn and likes to be contrary, like she never comes when she's called, but she can be really sweet, especially at bedtime lol

-Today I went to Jersey to have lunch with the K team. As usual we went to the little Mexican Restaurant, I had chile relleno and chicken taco with rice and beans, it was good. Tomorrow is teacher's day, they invited me to go to lunch -PTA is cooking for the teachers, maybe I will go, not sure yet.

 -I am enjoying listening to the iPod the girls got me for Mother's Day. Marvin enjoys his iPod that he got for his birthday as well. He listens to it during dialysis. Thank you kids!!! :)

 So there's some random things. You all have a nice week!

Marvin's 72nd Birthday

Yesterday was Marvin's birthday. He turned 72 years old. We were happy to celebrate with our daughters Sandy and Lizzie, and of course, our dervilish/angelic dog Lulu.

 It was a very nice day. In the morning, the girls took Marvin to dialysis, then they came home to pick me up and we went to El Cholo for lunch.

My Margarita was so strong that I had the girls drive me home so I could nap lol. They went to the store to do some shopping.

When they came back they went to pick up Marvin, the FedEx man came by with a package. I could tell they were flowers for Marvin from Mia :) He was happily surprised when he came home and some the gorgeous roses, and candy and the little bear. Lulu fell in love with the bear! she wanted it.

 The girls cooked dinner under Marvin's supervision. It was really yummy and the best part was that I did nothing! I really enjoy my meals a lot better when I don't have to cook it. We had potato salad and deviled eggs, asparagus, and fried catfish. For dessert strawberry pie with whipped cream.Delicious!
The girls gave Marvin a iPod, so he can listen to music whenever he wants.( I got one too for Mother's Day a little earlier:)

All in all it was a lovely day.
Today Sunday his brother and sisters and Christina and Rick are coming. We are having a taco bar featuring carnitas!
Then Marvin wants to go for a ride in his SSR...he misses that car!

Rain

Easter

Today was a very special Easter. Marvin came home yesterday after spending almost a whole month at the hospital and at the rehabilitation facility in Long Beach. And the best thing is that he's feeling well and stronger :)

 In the morning, he and Lizzie went outside and stayed for a while, with Lulu, enjoying the sunshine and mild weather and looking and smelling the beautiful flowers.

We had an early lunch because Lizzie had to drive back to San Diego and also the home health care nurse was coming over. As per Marvin's request I made paella, and it came out pretty good. We all enjoyed it and the pa amb tomaquet and asparagus, and flan for dessert.

After we ate, we switched Marvin's chair to a different spot, so he has a better view of the backyard. It looks good.
 Lulu was happy to have three people paying attention to her. She was well behaved.

All in all it was a very nice day. We missed Sandy and family, and also Mia. They were here last year. but I am sure they all have a great Easter as well :)

Spring

Beautiful day in La Mirada, a little wind left the sky bright blue. I took Lulu for a walk in La Mirada Park next to the library. She had fun looking at the ducks and sniffing around.

At home, I planted hanging tomatoes and peppers, I also planted petunias, gerbera daisies and violas. The roses are blooming, I think Spring has got to be my favorite season :)

Marvin is due to come home on Saturday, it will be nice to have him around for Easter. Lizzie is coming this weekend too :)

 I wish all of you that read this blog a wonderful Easter!

The Hoarder

Yes, I am talking about Lulu.

 I have been missing some things lately, a house shoe, a sock, her red ball, a new toy, a brand new rawhide bone, etc. I have looked all over the living room, under the couch, and the chairs, under the table, under my bed, in the spare room, etc.and ...nothing!

 I was sitting on my desk, working in the computer, and Lulu was sitting next to me busily chewing on a toy, then she got between my feet and started scratching and whining and looking at me. I thought her bone went under the desk and got down on my knees, got my back scratcher and moved it around under my desk.

 Out came my shoe, her ball, her chew toys, etc. etc. She had been hiding them for a while, it was just packed! and I had never noticed. She was happy getting all her stuff, I was happy to get my stuff back.

 I am now trying to house break her. Good luck to me :)))