Pictures From Father's Day

We had a nice Father's Day dinner at a Japanese Steakhouse and everyone had a lot of fun. The last time Jimmy had gone to one he was not old enough to know what was going on, so he really enjoyed it. I loved seeing Dad and it's not very often that Dad, Stephi, Nick, and I all get together at the same time.

The kids are spending some time with Nani Celli this afternoon while I will be doing an errand with my Auntie Nini. I have really enjoyed being here and seeing my mom and my sister and brother everyday. Nick and I have been spending late nights on the computer playing poker, we have a lot of fun.

Nani was the first person we saw when we came into town, she picked us up from the airport. We headed straight to Damar to surprise Mom and we were able to see Kyle, Poppa, and Auntie Ann. Nani took me to the casino afterwards where I lost my ass! Mom took the kids and I to lunch that day and that was a lot of fun, I have missed good Mexican food.

There are still many people I need to see but I have really been a homebody since I have been here, only venturing out every once in a great while. I have been really tired lately and not feeling quite myself but hopefully that will pass soon.

I also have added Stephi's link for Vincent in my favorites so please check it out. Steph is so excited for her little boy to get here that she can hardly stand it. I have to admit, I am pretty excited myself and can't wait to hold my first nephew.

Meet Vincent Ray

Full body
Baby feet
Beautiful face
It's a boy!
Baby boy again
Another sweet face shot
Full body profile


My favorite picture

I would like to introduce you all to my little nephew, Vincent Ray. Yes, I know, we were wrong thinking it was a girl and boy were we all surprised at the ultrasound today, but we were all very happy as well. First thing Stephanie did was exchanged the girl things that I bought her (mom bought girl stuff too) and bought precious boy things. Mom couldn't stand it and had to make a trip to target as well after work and Vincent has some very cute outfits waiting for him. We know that he has full lips like his mommy and it looks like mommy's nose as well, they were also able to see hair on his head...yippy! I am so excited to meet him and I am very happy that I got to share in the experience of today. Stephi, had 11 family members at the ultrasound and has over 50 pics of Vinney. Congratulations Stephanie Jo, you are already doing a fantastic job as a mother and caring for your baby boy, I am proud of you!

Stephi Update

I just want to let everyone know that Monday Stephanie has her 3D/4D ultrsound and we will learn the sex of the baby. As everyone knows, I have said it was a girl from the get go so lets see if I am right. I will still be happy if we have Vincent but I (and everyone else) have had that girl feeling all along. I can't wait Stephanie Jo, we will be shopping like crazy!

Tay, Jim, and Kam

A Night of Babysitting

I got the pleasure of keeping Kam'ron all night Friday and I loved it, I forgot how fun babies are. Mom gave him a bath and the rest of the night was cradling and feeding him...oh yeah, lots and lots of kisses. He was a lot of fun and I can't wait for the next time. He was having some tummy issues but his mama took him to the doctor today and found out he has acid reflux, but even through that he was a very good baby.

Meeting Kam

Our second day here we finally got to meet Kam and he is so adorable. I couldn't believe how small he was, the pictures are very deceiving but he looks like he was just born. He is a beautiful little boy and I cannot wait until the next time I get to hold the little guy!

The Surprise

We Made It!

We arrived in KC Tuesday much to of Mom's surprise! The kids ran into Damar and blew Mom away with a big "Surprise Nani!" Her face was priceless and her eyes weld up with tears but was very happy to see all of us. I don't think I have ever seen my mom so flustered before. I was so very happy to see her and enjoyed spending the day with her yesterday.

KC Here We Come

I am getting so excited for our upcoming trip to Kansas City, I just can't wait to be surrounded by the people I love. I miss my mom so bad and can't wait to throw my arms around her neck and just feel her touch again--a mother's love. The thought of being back pretty much has consumed me and my thoughts, I can't wait!

Tonight the kids and I had a fun-filled night watching America's Funniest Home Videos (we had a lot of laughs) and of course playing along with National Bingo Night. We still are waiting to shout BINGO but it's a lot of fun just playing.

Barry is Gone

We had our first sub-tropical storm of the year, Barry, and he brought some much needed rain. Barry dropped about 5 inches while passing through but we are still about 30 inches short this year. We are having the worst drought in history and could really use some more rain.