just ONE event

if going out to eat is an event ... then this is just ONE event that happened my trip home last month. these pics are from a get together that Karen E put together, so that some of my friends could have a more intimate time with me during my visit. it took place at one of my favorite restaurants, BANGKOK!! Thank you Karen for putting this together (really, did you have any choice in the matter? (wink)) i wish i could put into words how incredibly loved, appreciated, missed, and supported i felt that night. and ADAM, i am so glad you were there. i needed as many BEAR HUGS as i could get before going back to cali. (thanks for sharing him nicole)

that's it for now ...

condolences

as i sit here and write, dear friends of ours gather (in NY) to remember and say goodbye to an extremely incredible lady. it is so hard for us to be so far away and not able to be of some support to the family and friends that Marie Cook leaves behind - a loving husband, 2 daughters, many grandchildren, uncountable friends, and her mom. the pain of the loss of such a wonderful person is quite unbearable. many prayers and thoughts go out to all deeply affected by Marie's death.

i have to share one of my favorite memories of Marie. there are so many, but this one has always stuck out in my mind and i've shared it with her many times ...

playing bunko with Marie was always so much fun. but for her it always took her a little longer to see what she rolled, for the simple reason of - she was partially blind. well, i remember so vividly one time her and i were partners. she had rolled a bunko but the only one that didn't know it yet was her. as she looked at each die, individually, her excitement grew until she finally yelled "BUNKO!"

Marie is so incredible missed. someone like her is never forgotten but remembered ever so fondly for her faith in God, her loving spirit, her unselfish giving of her time and efforts, and her over all sacrificial character.

much love and support to her family and dear friends,
nic

Tony's Birthday

i know there's not many pictures ... unfortuately the camera batteries died, and i didn't get a chance to change them. ... but here's some pictures to keep you occupied until i get a chance to write.

love, love, love,
nic

Peanut's visit

i apologize for this being all that i have time to post. no time to write right now (that's for you uncle harry ;) ) i think once this weekend is over (been planning a big bday party for tony - among a bunch of other stuff) i should have some time to sit and write write write.

love to you all!
nic

is this not hilarious, an 86 year old playing the Wii!! gram is having a great time here. more pics and stories to come.