Saturday, June 30, 2012

Grandsons Come to Play



Ashton and Weston came to visit us for a couple of days and boy did we have fun!
We went to the beach TWICE, flew our kite on the beach, dug holes, played in the water,
ate lunch, had yummy Chocolate Chip COOKIES, played with toys, built with LEGOS,
made very tasty SMORES,  slept in a TENT, had yummy IN N OUT, and
even planted pea seeds in Grandmas Pots  . . look how big they are getting!

Picnic on the beach . . .  they picked their own lunches.  

 Sleepover in the tent . . it's been a BIG DAY!
 Even had our own flashlights!
 Smores with Grandpa and Grandma!
I think it was more fun to make them then to EAT them!


 We flew our kite and buried each other in the sand!

 In N Out is Yummy!
Milkshakes are the BEST EVER!
                                     See our boys growing!
 See our plants growing!


I love your funny faces Weston!
And your always smiling face Ashton!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Peter's Graduation
Congratulations Dr. Peter B. Bell

Proud parents :)

One BIG happy family!
Downtown D.C. sights.
Matt, Peter and Josh
He looks pretty good strolling down the street in uniform and
triple stroller!

Jen's parents Doug and Laura there to celebrate as well.
I believe this is Cruz taking a snooze!
Pretty little Taylor.  She loves to stretch! Wearing her cute
Doctor outfit. All the babes were sporting these
to congratulate DADDY!
 Celebrating graduation on a Washington DC downtown rooftop.  It was a beautiful
day and a great ending to a great day.  Congrats Peter!

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Yesterday and Today

Went to see where Grandpa Bell grew up.  This is the house as it is today
and below you will see the house as it was when Grandpa was young.  We met
the young couple who now live in the house and they let us take a look.
 It was fun to hear Grandpa tell a few stories.  The fireplace is still original,
 they have added on a master bathroom but it looks pretty much the same as
it did except the trees and bushes are MUCH MUCH larger!
 He showed us where the refrigerator was by the back door because back
then it really was an ICE BOX and the ice man would deliver the ice and
open a back door to the ice box from outside so he could put ice in to
 keep the ice box cold.
We sure love our modern refrigerators!
The house as is was many years ago.
Valleybrink Road, 
John E. Bell,  Grandpa's Mom - Margaret Sarah Baker and
Grandpa Bell as a handsome young man.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Cruising


Grandpa Bell, Stephen, Tom and I all went on a CRUISE!
It was a beautiful day as we set onward to the ocean.

We were going to be sure to find ways to relax on our seven day adventure.
And saw some beautiful sights and clear water.
The first stop was Cabo San Lucas.






There were some awesome waves on the ocean side of this beach and around the corner where 
our water taxi dropped us off it was quite calm (in the bay) and everyone was on the 
beach, or in the water with a dozen water taxis coming and going.
Dangerous riptides here.
You can see our cruise ship and the water taxis and jet skis and everyone enjoying the water.
Early morning coming into the port.
As we walked through the market and tourist section EVERYONE was asking us 
"You want to go fishing?"  So after Grandpa got tired of walking he found 
a lone chair outside a shop and took a rest . . .then started asking everyone as they walked by,
"You want to go fishing?"  . . .Well it was quite funny if you had been there! :)
We took a tour of the Glass Blowing Factory.  This was a beautiful floor in the shop showing of
beautiful designs with glass.  Time consuming and beautiful.
We stood and watched these two men made the glass sculpture. 
They were quick and it was quite nice.





Walking on the boardwalk area of Puerto Vallarta.  Lots of artists
dancers and acrobats trying to entertain us and make
a few bucks .  It was quite entertaining indeed. 


Puerto Vallarta


Cabo




We had a great time. It was very relaxing. The food was good . . too good. Ate too much
of course.  The rooms were nice.  The shows were enjoyable. We read our books
in our lounge chairs, played settlers of catan and rumicube. Had unlimited soft ice cream cones.
And had the chocolate buffet for lunch on Friday (well I did). 

And enjoyed our time with Stephen and Grandpa Bell.

Sunday, April 29, 2012


Want to hear about our Cruise?  Stay tuned!
:)