THE DICKERSON DIARIES

Thursday, July 31, 2008

New Front doors!

Steve and I had new front doors installed - - boy what a difference. Here's the before picture:

Here's the after picture

Here's the detail - - love the windows!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Earthquake, Dee, and a REAL BLOG

Hi All - - Just writing this time!

We survived the Earthquake, although - - it was a SHAKER! (wow!) I was 1/2 way out the door at work when it finally settled down. Rey Nelson Printing is about 8 miles from Chino Hills -- so it was pretty brutal! Corona is about the same (for those who attended Michelle's wedding - - THAT'S THE EPICENTER! YIKES! from us.) We came home tonight to find plants still on plant stands and Ozzie not dying of a heart attack, therefore all was good (except for work - - that was pretty weird). But we survived all.

Dee (of course, as she always does after tuning into CNN - - called) I'd like to start a group prayer for her for next Tuesday (is that right Dee?) Major surgery and a few concerns, therefore would appreciate any one's prayers who read this. If I could be there I would (as she was for my first pregnancy (tubal) and did an "On the spot - baptism". I will never forget Dee for that one. Somehow it helped the pain subside. We're with ya and will be thinking about you and praying for you.

I went to go see Mama Mia with my good friend Shelly last night. If you haven't seen it - - it's a "go see'r" A lot like the play that I so enjoyed with Rose, Vickie, and Diane. LOVED IT. But you have to be willing to do the whole "blast to the past" to the Abba age and love music. It's FULL of music. My mother so loved Abba - - in her final days I used to watch a video that my dad bought.With her and we'd sing and tap our feet. Now it's such a great remembrance of her for me. (Not even to mention that I have two sisters that are as crazy as the one's in the movie and play! So, I guess I kind of identify to it all.)

Well, thank you for all the calls about the Earthquake - - all okay in So. California for another day (at least!) - - Still wouldn't trade it for the world.

Babies are a coming - - Kim, Michelle & Brooke are getting fat bellies (don't know about Kim, but I'm sure she's happy and sassy!) But Michelle and Brooke are popping. My only problem is shopping!!! (yikes) - - I went to Babies R US and I didn't have a clue (to even try to help my daughter) on all the new fangled stuff. When I had a baby - - we "wound up" the swing and the noise was obnoxious and woke the baby up. All this new stuff is kind of confusing - - what help can I possibly be to my daughter and daughter in law??? Oh, well, I'll try anyway.

Love to all. See you in September when we will visit in Peoria for GAY AND ERNIE'S WEDDING - - wippppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Take care all - - and remember your prayers.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Blast from the Past - - Steve's wallet!

First here are pictures that Steve proudly calls - - his family. (He truly shows this to every new person he meets) - - first up . . .

Michelle (daughter)

2nd up Matt . . . (son)

Teri would be the loving wife!

and yes - - here's the YOUNG picture of the guy that is behind it all . . .(old picture, he really doesn't have a mole on his face)

Steve and Navy buddies!

Steve "sporting his beard" in the Navy.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Dickerson Baby! (Brooke & Matt)

Awwww - top Center you can see his/her little face! Too cute. (from a proud Grandmother's point of view, of course!)

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

It's summer! Oz chillin' by the pool

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

The Fourth was spent with loving family and friends. This year they let off the fireworks at a high school nearby so we had a birds eye view from our front yard. After a day of swimming to beat the heat, we ventured to our front yard to watch the show. All in all it was a great day!

Aubrey & Brooklyn