An Amazing Story...

of how a little boy in Korea never felt sorry for himself and never gave up..

Esperanza and Marilu...

Espe and Marilu came to visit from Milwaukee.... Marilu was adopted from Guatemala and was in the same foster home with foster mother Loranna during the adoption process. Espe (also Neyvada's Godmother) is Guatemalan and her family still live in Guatemala. They both had a fantastic time in Arizona as we were constantly on the go. The sprinklers , candy store , shopping and eating at Scpottsdale Quarter. The McDonalds ranch petting zoo. We had an adult night out at Mastros where Espe got to dance and make a few new friends... Lots of swimming at home and at the health club.. Espe went to spin , core and zumba class with me and hiked pinnacle peak mountain. Her very first mountain..., proud of you Espe!! Another first for Espe and Marilu was Las Vegas. With only an easy and scenic  4-1/2 hour drive ...i decided last moment that i had to take Espe to Vegas because she has never been and did not know when or if she would ever have an opportunity to see the most awesome city.. .. With a complimentary room at one of the new hotels we packed up 5 kids, pop tarts and enough food for the trip  and went.. i was so happy i was able to do this for her as everyone should see Vegas at least once in their life time...She was amazed..It was a quick 24 hours in Vegas ..On our feet showing her the sights of Bellagio, Ceasars, Paris, Venician, Aria, and the Cosmopolitain of course and and a few more...  our last stop was Pinks for Hot dogs and a a starwberry daiquiri at the Daiquiri Bar next door that got Espe a bull ride with her drink... She took the bull ride with smiles and fun and then fell to the ground very quickly.. (your a good sport Espe:o) Her last day i took her to Buffalo Chips in Cave Creek for Karaoke .. we all sang even the girls sang .. their song..Jingle Bells .. It was a great trip .. So happy and grateful you came to visit us  Espe.your a great friend... Abrazo's and Beso's....(hugs and kisses)

Mud and Water Saturday Fun.....

In Arizona they make snow for a day.... Today they made mud :o)

My B.F.F.'s from Buffalo....

So grateful to have my best friends from Buffalo here...We had a very fun and memorable 5 days...Love and miss you ....thank you Sue, Jacki and Beth for coming to see me , it meant so much to me that you took the time and traveled to Az. to share your time friendship and love with me..love , hugs and kisses..<3 <3 <3~~~~~~

If you're alone.., I'll be your shadow... If you want to cry.., I'll be your shoulder... If you want a hug.., I'll be your pillow... If you need to be happy.., I'll be your smile... But anytime you need a friend.., I'll just be me..... ~Author Unknown

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job. ~Laurence J. Peter


A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out... ~Grace Pulpit

Hold a true friend with both your hands...... ~Nigerian Proverb

Friends are kisses blown to us by angels. ~Author Unknown   <3 <3 <3 <3~~~~~~~~