Grads and Dad

The second best day of the year next to Christmas just past and this Father's day was one for the record books. We had a graduation party for Michelle the night before so we had planned a simple, relaxing day. After my favorite breakfast of spam and eggs Isella, the girls and I sat and watched the entire season of Cobra Kai. Cobra Kai is a mini series based on the second generation of the Karate Kid. Ever since I heard of it I was obsessed and had to see it but it is on YouTube Red (whatever the hell that is) so I asked the girls to figure it out so I could watch it on Father's day. We watched the entire 10 episode season with a couple of bathroom breaks mixed in and it was amazing. Thank you girls for another spectacular Father's day and I already can't wait until next year.


We also had a couple grads in the suite this year with Michelle graduating from Arlington HS and Sophia promoting to high school. I am so proud of both of you girls and am so excited to see you conquer the next step of your lives. Sophie is going to be a freshman in high school next year and I know she is going to do great. I am so proud of Sophie for sticking up for a friend who had a bully draw a nasty picture in her yearbook and Sophie went up to this bully and told him that she would kick his ass if he did that again. SOPHIE YOU'RE AMAZING! Michelle is going to go to RCC next year to study the family biz Cosmetology. I could not be prouder of you girls and I am excited to see what God has planned for your future.

Michelle and I recreating a picture from a long time ago

Michelle with her friend

 Proud mom and dad with the grad

 I know it looks like it but I swear that I didn't wear the same shirt to both graduations

One of the table center pieces mom made for the party

Dad giving mom some sugar....sorry girls

Life is Sweet in the Suite

With the summer here the suite is booming with activity. We have a lot of graduations in the family this year. Robert, Danny and Michelle all graduate from high school this year and Sophia is promoting to high school. It's amazing how fast the time has gone, it seems like yesterday that we kissed Michelle goodbye on her first day of kindergarten and now she is graduating from high school. We are so proud of her. She has been through a lot over the last year and I couldn't be prouder of how she has not only hung in there but finished strong with good grades and even took a college class to get a head start. Other than graduations there is another holiday coming up that doesn't get as much publicity as other holidays but in my house is a huge celebration FATHER'S DAY!!! This year we are actually going to scale back on the festivities because of Michelle's graduation party the day before but I still anticipate an epic day. I am going to sit with my feet up and binge watch Cobra Kai. It is a series on the next generation of the Karate Kid. The girls are going to make sure that I have plenty of snacks and always have a tasty beverage until it is time to shower me with gifts. After Father's Day Isella and I have our 17th wedding anniversary, Sarah's birthday, Andrews birthday, Isella's birthday, mom's retirement party and finally Sarah's wedding in September. We should have plenty to blog about in the coming months so stay tuned.....

Here is baby Alexis thinking about what to get Papa for Father's Day

Michelle at her senior photo shoot. 

Hawaii Sucks!

OK I've never even been to Hawaii but I'm upset about my little brother who is going to be moving to Hawaii in August. I am happy for Janelle to be able to be close to her family but that means we lose them and it's not like we can hop in the car to go see them. My little niece Zoe still hasn't warmed up to me and is still afraid of me and now that she will be in Hawaii I'm afraid she will never love her uncle :( Little Daric who is my namesake, well at least 50% my namesake is going to grow up without knowing where the first half of his name comes from. My little brother Danny named Daric after me and our older brother Eric, so DAR for Daryn and RIC for Eric. At least my name comes first :) With all of the girls in my life I was looking forward to doing stuff with my little nephew. I love my brother and wish him the best but I am going to miss him and the family.

Little Daric flexin for the ladies!

Look at those shoulders, he's definitely a wrestler 

 Daric after a hard days work

Welcome to the Family Lola

As much as Isella and I said we would not get another dog, we broke down and couldn't resist when we saw little Lola. I definitely didn't want another pug but I guess we are just a pug family that lives the "PUG LIFE"

Welcome to the Suite

We have 2 new additions to the suite to announce to the world. Papa's little angel Alexis Corrainea joined us on December 28th weighing 8lbs 4oz and 20 inches tall.

Proud big sister!

Daric Wayne was born on December 21st and was premature but still weighed almost 8lbs. Uncle Daryn and big brother Danny have already started his training for the 2028 Olympics for wrestling.

Thank you Lord for these little blessings. Our prayer is that you will always live in their hearts, protect them, guide them and give them a heart to love.

Welcome to the suite Lexi and Daric!

We'll Miss You Chata

It was a sad day in the suite Tuesday when we had to put down our Family dog Chata. We bought Chata over 13 years ago for Sarah's birthday and after bouncing around the family a couple times she came home to stay. Chata was a sweet dog and will always be in our hearts and memories.

That's Chata with her shock collar. It didn't work BTW

Senior Citizen

After 12 long years that felt like 12 short months to me, my baby Michelle is a senior in high school. I can't believe it flew by so quickly. I can remember when she was around 2 years old and I got laid off from my job and for a couple months it was just me and her after mommy went to work and Sarah and Andrew were in school. We had a blast playing games, going to the park and swimming in the pool. Though we don't hang out as much as back then I am blessed to have a daughter that still likes to hang out with me. Before I start crying here are some pictures from her senior photo shoot.