The Race Is ON

Well, last night our #2 son Tyler calls me and says "go to your phone, I sent you a picture". The picture never came thru, but it didn't take a genius to figure it out. Tyler proposed to Shelley last night at her parents place in Lake Havasu. Her parents got to share in their joy. I am so happy for Tyler, he has found a great girl. Basically, we are going to be ass deep in weddings and all the activities that go with it. We are still waiting for them to set a date, I hope it is NOT in May of 2009, that is what Erik and Jamie are looking at. They should each have their special time. So, here I sit, picturing weddings in my head, thinking WOW how did they grow up so fast. The plus side, besides the marriages, is that I get to have more grandchildren in the future. Time to put in a pool and a playground!!!!!

May 17th

Wow, where do I start. Yesterday was a day to remember. In the morning we went to Cal Sate Fullerton to see Erik's girlfriend Jamie graduate from college. It was hotter than hell!!!!! I should have known that it would be so hot, because there was an air show in Chino. Has anybody ever heard of an air show that wasn't on the hottest day of the year??? I tried to find her in the sea of black robes and hats, but was unsuccessful. Then when one of the rows got up and walked out, I spotted her. She has a "get out of my way" walk when she is mad, and she was walking the walk. We were across the field from Erik and Jamie's family and I called Erik to ask if that was Jamie, and her dad said that yes it was, she was twisted sister at that point. It was so F......ing hot for those poor graduates. We all survived the graduation then went to Jamie's house for a small graduation party. There is where the big event happened. Jamie's dad, Gary, was toasting Jamie and her accomplishments and then asked if there is someone who will now take her off his hands. Well, Erik came forward, went down on one knee and proposed to Jamie. She was stunned and the ring is beautiful. It didn't go exactly as Erik planned it, but he is quick on his feet and Gary gave him an opening, so he took it. We are looking forward to another Bengard wedding, no date set yet though. We LOVE our future daughter-in-law and the Caccavalle's are a great family. It is going to be a fun ride!!!

Great Weekend

I had a really great weekend. Saturday night, we got to have Aiden here for a few hours while Alex and Jamie worked at their Chronic Taco. He had a blast and he ran and ran with Payton for almost the whole time. We also had people over to BBQ and play cards. Visitors and get to be a Grandma all in the same day, WONDERFUL. Payton was golden with him, of course she is used to small kids, and Aiden warmed up to her in a short time. A 74 pound dog is scary to someone who isn't around them on a regular basis. Erik even said he has never seen Payton behave so well. She did try to get his soccer ball, but after enough NO's she gave up. Then on Sunday, I had a great Mothers Day. Erik and Jamie gave me a photo key chain that I can put up to 50 pictures on. Rick gave me a couple of cards, he paid to have my hair done, and I thought that was it for the day. But, I was wrong. Erik cooked a fabulous dinner and everybody was here for it. I TOTALLY did not expect that. Aiden made me a photo frame that says Nana on it and his name and the year were on the bottom. I am overwhelmed that Jamie took the time to do that for me. Aiden had a great time playing with Alex in the backyard and Payton was a little bad at times. She grabbed his soccer ball a lot, but eventually gave it up. We are still working on her behavior, she is still a puppy, 18 months, and it is an on going process. Right this moment, Payton has Tristan and Alyssa on one end of her "tug of war" rope and it pulling them all over the yard. I am looking forward to the next time we can have Aiden again, I am so jealous of all my friends that are grandparents and are always talking about the times when their grandkids are over. I am working on Rick to get one of those wood playsets to have for when he comes over. He is at the age where he would really like to have something like that to play on. Well, I am going to go and look at my frame again.

I Stand Corrected

OK, this is for Bill because I know that he and Jeff read this. I got an ad in the mail today that had a guy on the very front with a stripe shirt and plaid shorts. They weren't even the same color at all either!! SO, when I said "did you dress in the dark?", it showed that I am in the dark about men's fashions today. I guess I was showing my age, DAMN!!!! On another note, we went back to Chronic Taco yesterday with 4 friends and they all liked it, whew!! Tonight is Taco Tuesday at Sandras, hopefully soccer game tomorrow, and Tony's on Friday. Gosh I only have to try and come up with something edible on Thursday. My lucky family.

Cinco De Mayo

We are going to go to this new place, Chronic Taco, for Cinco de Mayo. I heard it is pretty good. We will be meeting the Edgars there and are bringing the Quinns with us. This last weekend we went to the baby shower for Jill and Brandon and as usual Jamie did a great job as the party planner. I started out watching and playing with Aiden by his new whale pool, then after Alex got there, I headed for the shade. I didn't want to get in the way of "Daddy" time. Jamie's grandpa, Dick, came over and joined me, then pretty soon here came Jeff and Bill. I had the prime spot!! It was really good to get to visit with them and hear more about their adventures in France. I did pick up a good gift tidbit for someone who lives in France, graham crackers!!! I guess Jeff made the million dollar cheesecake for someone over there and it cost him a fortune for a box of graham crakers for the crust. Well, I have bored you enough, I need to go and cut out a couple of blankets to make for gifts. I still have a few patterns I would like to try, I am sure there will be more for the "what were you thinking" pile. If we ever have a disaster, my neighborhood will be ok in the blanket section of their supplies, I have been keeping some in the back on the van I don"t drive anymore because they turned out so ugly!!!

Grand Opening

Last night, actually all day yesterday, was the grand opening for Alex and Jamie's Chronic Taco. They did very well for the first day. Erik told me when he called, that they had a line out the door for 3 hours during the lunch hours. He said there were groups of 6 and 7 jaywalking across Lambert from the business across the street. They have a great location and Alex had a sign twirler out by the street. Alex has done good with taking flyers to the local businesses, I hope the business just keeps growing. I wonder if Alex is going to hang a "we cater grad parties" sign, it is the season. The price of gas could work in their favor, people can walk from where they work to get a good size lunch. Most of the Tony's group went there for dinner last night. Everybody was happy with what they got and plan on coming back a lot. We sat around and talked until a couple of cars with families pulled up, then we made plans to go and meet at Chili's so that the people would have a place to sit. It was a fun night and my son did well, I am so happy. Well, I have to go and finish my gift for Jamie's sister Jill, today is her and Brandon's baby shower. Yea!! I get to see Aiden!!!

Chronic Tacos

Last night was the "soft opening" for Alex and Jamies new business Chronic Tacos. They had family members and others there to get free tacos and sodas. Our good friend, Gary Starr, was the contractor for the job and I am impressed with the work done. Gary, Colleen and others from their construction company were there also. It was nice being able to sit and eat with the people who were there last night. I got to see Jeff and Bill, who I haven't seen for a while because they were in France. Robin, Susan, Corey and Adam also came, much to Aiden's delight. Adam is his favorite cousin. Tonight is bring your wallet night for the Grand Opening. There will be family members going there for lunch today and tonight we are going with our "Tony's" crowd. After we leave there we will probably go somewhere for beers, after all it is Friday. I am so happy for Alex and Jamie. They have a great location and should do very well. Well, the natives are getting restless, what else is new.