Been Busy

With football season in full swing, wrestling season coming up and all the other stuff going on in the suite I have been too busy to blog. And since I don't blog without pictures to back it up I had to wait until I took some pictures. Here are a couple. The girls were famous for a while with this picture. Picture People had this up in the window at the Brea Mall for a while during some promotion. I think I should get to charge them as they must have gotten tons of customers from their picture. Mia in a USC helmet we found at the thrift store. I still need to send that one to Nino, he will love it. And finally, a picture of the mighty Colonist sideline looking on with :14 left against cross town rival Katella waiting for our rookie kicker to kick a 38 yard field goal to put us up 20-18 for the win. I wish I knew how to attach the video of it because it was so cool.

New Addition to the Suite

Baby Isabella Rose was born 10/20/11 and was 6lbs 14oz, 19" long. I got the news around halftime of my football game and when I got to the hospital around 10:30 she was already fast asleep. We tried to wake her up but she wasn't having it but I did get to hold her. Welcome to the Family my sweet grandbaby and I pray that the Lord will always watch over you, guide you and always be in your heart.

Take me out to the ball game

I got 2 tickets to the last Angel game of the year from a friend at work and since it was Sophie's turn in the "Daddy Date Night" rotation it worked out perfect. We had a blast!!! Sophie especially loved the kiss cam and laughed every time I tried to cover her eyes. She also loved the Rally Monkey and when the sign said make some noise. There was a drunk guy behind us that would scream this high pitched YEE-HA every time the sign lit up and Sophie thought he was hilarious. We got there a little late but found a $5 parking lot and carried our bag-o-hotdogs in and stupid me tells Sophie that we will get peanuts inside thinking that my $4 in change will be enough. I guess I haven't been to a game in a while because I was about $4 short. Luckily I did bring some of my Reese's peices because I couldn't even afford a churro with four bucks. Anyhow, we had a great time and Mia and I went out a couple days after to watch the Zoo Keeper so it's Michelle's turn. I think I want to take her to a museum, I think she will enjoy it.

Michelle's Concert

Michelle's singing class had a concert the other day and it was fabulous. Her teacher was very nice and all the girls sang wonderfully. Here are a couple pictures of her and her teacher and her twin sister. We went out to dinner after the concert and the restaurant had face painter's. Michelle got half of a skeleton face so auntie Veronica did a good vs. evil picture.

Pageant of the Grahamsters

Park Plaza had an associate appreciation picnic a couple weeks ago and it was a blast. A lot of employees came and brought their families and I must say that I was proud to show off my Family to all of my coworkers. Here are pictures of the girls with face paint.

Home Depot Trip

The girls and I went to Home Depot last night to get some plants and I think Sophia and Mia picked more flowers than we actually bought but we were so cute that the cashier didn't say anything. I say we because Mia insisted that I wear a flower in my ear too and when I got home and remembered that I still had it Isella had to take a picture of it.

Happy Birthday Andrew!!!

Andrew turned 19 the other day so we all went to lunch after I took him golfing. He was a little rusty but finished the last 4 holes with 4 straight bogie's which isn't bad if you haven't played in a while. I of course was on fire shooting 4 over par for the day. I bought a scorecard frame some time ago that I want to keep all of our cards in every time we golf, so hopefully he will see it all the time and will want to golf with me more to improve his score or do I dare say BEAT ME. I also have a golf picture frame that has been empty waiting for a picture and as you see I got one taken in the parking lot of the golf course. While this old guy was trying to figure out my camera phone, my calves were getting tired from standing on my tip toes for the picture. After I saw the picture I think I should have stood on the tailgate of my truck, then maybe I would come to maybe his ears.
Andrew also decided to move home after living on his own for a year, much to our relief. He wants to join the police academy so that's why he decided to move home. I think I will still post my picture of my "Dad Cave" so everyone can see the way it was since it is his room again. I think I will make him keep some of my stuff on the walls just to remind him of what a bad ass his dad was, I mean is.:) As much as I will miss having my dad cave it doesn't come close to how happy I am to have my boy back home with us. The girls are just crazy about it too, they love their big brother. Love you Bud.

Graham Girls Ham it up!!!

Here are some pictures of Sophia and Mia hamming it up. A couple are at school with thier friends Alondra and Amanda and the rest from us on a walk the other day. Enjoy

New additions to the Man Cave

I made some new additions to my Man Cave / Girls play room. First are some designer curtains made from a Nebraska Football flag. OK so I just hung a flag over the window but I really don't have any wall space left so I went with curtains to represent my Cornhuskers. I broke out my old high school team pictures and my putting green that spits the ball back to you after you sink the putt (The girls play with it more than I do). I will have to take some pictures after I am completely done covering every inch of wall space with something MANLY but for now I have a picture of a display case I found at a garage sale with my wrestling medals from my senior year in high school.

Back to the scene of the crime

A couple weeks ago Isella took the girls to the COBA beauty school to get a manicure and pedicure. COBA is where Isella and I met and where I purposed to her in front of everyone at my graduation. It was nice to see how they fixed up the school and to see Ms. J, one of our instructors. I don't have a pictures of Mia because she got scared at the last second and didn't get one and by the time I got there to talk her into it the girls where already done. Maybe next time Mia.

Dad's and Grad's continued

Dad's and Grad's

Father's Day was excellent. We went to Church where they have a car show every year for Father's Day. After that we came home and had breakfast burritos and then I took a nap. When I got up we watched a family movie named Hachi about a loyal dog, it was cute. Then we had carne asada for dinner and cake and ice cream for dessert. I don't know how you girls are able to top yourselves every year but this year was a home run.
Also, here are some pictures from the last day of school. Mia had a Kindergarten graduation but we got flowers for all 3. Mia is going to 1st grade, Sophia into 2nd and Michelle is going to be a big bad 6th grader. Mia made a cap to wear during the ceremony but you will see that she decided on more appropriate head wear.
Anyhow, I couldn't be prouder of my girls and how they finished the school year. All 3 brought home excellent report cards with improvement in every area. I am sooooo proud of you girls, have a fun summer.

Father's Day is coming....

My favorite day of the year is fastly approaching. I can't wait to see what the girls made for me in class and to get pampered all day. I am so blessed to have such an amazing Family and I thank God everyday for letting me be the head of it. I love you.



Me and the girls at the Father & Daughter Luau. I really miss my Grandpa beard even though you can barely see it in this picture. It got pretty out of hand before I shaved it off. Maybe I'll grow it back after the baby is born and I am officially a Grandpa.

Michelle's Concert and Play

Michelle's class put on a play about American history and wouldn't you know it, the girl with dark brown hair past her butt gets cast as an Indian mother and she did an amazing job. She also had a concert at the Jr. High a few weeks ago where she rocked the stage on her flute. I am so proud of her for getting involved in so many different activities. Love you



That's her right in the middle

Long Time No Blog

I haven't had time to blog lately but I thought I had better put something up before Uncle Chris starts complaining.:) Things are starting to slow down while Mommy is recovering from another surgery but I am still on dishes, laundry and shopping duty. Taking the girls to school has been fun though, I like sending them off. Here are some pictures of open house a few weeks ago. Thanks to Grandma, Chris and Veronica for coming to help me cover 3 classrooms while Mommy was in the hospital.

Chata is back

I swear Chata must be part cat with all the lives she has had. Sarahs friend wasn't able to keep her anymore so we decided to let her come home....again. This time I think we will keep the little refugee for good.

Continued

I couldn't fit all of the pictures in 1 blog so I had to continue it. Thanks Auntie Veronica for scanning all of the cards so the entire world can see how wonderful and talented my babies are.

Hallmark Co. LOOKOUT!

It was a busy week in the suite last week preparing for Mother's Day and the King's birthday. The dining room table was full of arts and crafts material because the Graham girls don't just go out and buy cards, they create beautiful works of art that fold in half. Anyone can go to the store and buy a card but my girls don't roll that way. Thank you for the amazing birthday cards girls, I love you soooo much.