Thursday, September 25, 2008

16 Candles




Can you believe that MY baby is 16?? Yes, Mariah had her 16th birthday on Tuesday, September 23rd. Manuel and I took her out to dinner to a nice restaurant and then came home and sang happy birthday to her and she opened presents. Mom got her lots of stuff that she needed and keeps taking from me, so hopefully she will not be in my stuff for awhile since she has her own now, and then she got money! I know, what a lame present, but....what do you get a child that already has everything!!


Happy Belated Birthday!

I didn't forget, just never got around to saying Happy Birthday! So, Happy Birthday Ryan!! We love you and hope that you will continue to progress and live a happy and fulfilled life. It is going to be GREAT to be together again for Thanksgiving. Can't wait....Love you, Car

The Praying Mantis

Mom enjoys riding her new-to-her bike. It is a BMW R1150R Rockster model. She rides to school and back home again most days. She is a hero to her students on campus because she is a motorhead!! You go, girl!!

The Praying Mantis

The Praying Mantis
Mom's bike

San Francisco Trip - 2007

During our trip last summer to San Francisco and eventually to San Diego, we took a day ride around the Castro Valley area to a scenic area known as Mount Diablo State Park. I distracted Barbara as we were maneuvering the switch back roads on our way down from the peak. Barbara endured a slow speed accident resulting in a few broken ribs, a broken clavical, and a punctured lung. She spent 10 glorious days in the John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. She has survived to ride again. She got back in the saddle and has ridden to school already this year.

The Rider - Before

The Rider - Before
Before the accident!!

The Rider - After

The Rider - After
After the accident!!