A Bunch of Becks and Beyond

It's getting into Nov. And Ernie and took our trip to Oak Glen for apples. This year we took Milaeka with us. She really knows her apples. Even at 5 years old. It was a wonderful trip and yes the apples were great. We even brought home a bushal. Loads of shopping and fun. While we were gone, Katalina and Kimo had come to visit. They have sure grown up. They came back to San Diego to dance. Most of you will remember them coming to the Christmas Eve party and dancing for us. I sure miss the K Kids. It's hard to believe that are now almost all out of high school. Then after Katalina and Kimo flew back to Mo. Ernie and I took off for Big Bear Lake. No phones and lots of rest. We did manage to have dinner with Heather and Jon Teysko. What a fun time laughing with them. This was the first time we were able to hang out with them since they got married. We are so thankful that they were willing to drive from Crestline to Big Bear. You all know that if we pla

Ernie and I are getting into October. So what is going on? I am glad you asked. On the eighth we drove to Pala to see and Tracy and Smokey too. Here are a few of the pictues below. We had a great time. Ernie and I would like to see more of Tracy, but we will take what we get. Tonight is the first Bottle Night at Gio's. So to night we will see Ryan's Ballet Company Garage Co. perform there. News to follow. You can check out his website it's listed on the blog.

So it's the end of Summer and Fall is getting ready to begin. I am sure there will be loads of activties to write about. But for now I will finish with September. The beginning of September started with a trip to Sea World. Where Ernie and I met up with Uncle Billy and Lillie. We took Evan with us. So as the pictures will show we saw Sea World through his young eyes. Ernie and I ended September with a trip to St George Utah. Our Sweet friends John and Barbara Barnum celebrated 60 years of marriage. So we drove to St George for the Ho Down and the fun. I also have a few family shots from my trip to saw farewell to my sweet Aunt Dale. Our end of the month pick me up do include a trip to Disneyland. I am looking forward to a wonnderful Fall. And for all of you looking for Family news, Ryan is working hard and is doing well. Dante is making life changes and they seem to be good ones. We are feeling blessed and thankful for the Gospel in our lives and all the wonders o

This past week was a sad and happy week. My sweet Aunt Dale passed away. As she moves on and meets with her son Allen and the rest of the family on the other side. She will be so missed here, However the reunion is the best to see those who have passed before her. As I was up north with my family and watching my Dad. It made me sad that he is watching his family get smaller. He is so amazing to me, he has a strong heart (which seems to be a Diaz thing). I am so thankful that he was willing to drive Aunt Honey and Uncle David. Since we know that we are all getting to an age where we can't do what we used to, and they are no able to make these long drives.. It also was a happy time for all those who were able to visit with each other. I am thankful for that time to renew our family spirit and laugh together. It's fun to see the growth in our family as the next generation grows and marries and has children. While we were together Lisa and I counted 32 cousin

It all started on 8/8/08: We went to a great party for Moe's birthday (I am sad to report I have no pictures) But we had a wonderful time, lots of good food, dancing and fun. We enjoyed seeing old friends and catching up on new stories and old. We missed some friends that couldn't make it. The night was great. What a job the girls did. Then 8/13 we got together with Moe and Bob and David for Debbie's birthday. There are pictures of that . What a wonderful time we had in that resturant. Good food and Friends. What a great meal. Debbie was surprised to see us all there. (don't mess it up Debbie's birthday is really on the 14th. this was just the best day to get together.) There was talking and laughing and eating. Oh yeah and presents. Great Cake. Well summer is moving along and we needed together with Jovaune before he went back to Ohio. So on the 20th we had dinner out at Phil's. It seems by the pictures that J liked the food. It's hard getting this group to

Well I went to Tucson for the weekend. And I can just say HOT. 101 degrees. I went to see a friend from high school that I haven't seen or talked to in 30 years. Her name is Colleen, But I still call her Cokey. I had a great time, Friday after I landed and my parents picked me up. I was able to get one of my favorite things a Sonic Slushie, Yum. Then on my way to meet Cokey. She looks the same to me. We hung out and did just what we did in High School drive all over town in the car. So we chatted and laughed and told old stories and got hungry. We met up with the families at " My Big Fat Greek Resturant". There was a group of ten. What fun we had telling stories and eating wonderful food. We all felt sorry for our server, not only did she have to serve such a crazy bunch, but when the greek music started she had to dance around the resturant with her fellow servers. Then there was the food that she had to light up with fire and booze. Opa! She earned her tip for

It was the weekend of July 25th. My sweet friend Linda's Birthday weekend. The girls get together for all the birthdays, and this one was no different. Our plan was to go and see the King and I and have lunch together. Later that evening we met at Harrah's Rincon to see Patti Labelle. Now the best laid plans: Here comes the kicker. Our Sweet Dante calls and asks to stay at the house. (No Prolbem). Later he calls and adds four other people to the guest list. Then informs me that I am going to cook foreveryone, (if I was going to be home that would be no trouble and fun). So the first wave arrives at 3:00AM and the second wave at 5:00Am. The dance group Dante and friends need to be in Del Mar about 7:45AM. Here we go getting everyone up and out the door. Remember we have 1 bathroom. To see the King and I we need to leave our home at 10:00Am. It's about an hour away. We get to the Lawerence Welk Theater and have a wonderful lunch. The show was so fun an

Saturday July 12th was the day and we were ready. Tim and Karen had laid a great foundation and all we had to do was follow their lead. As you see in the pictures we had a great time. There is a picture of a little boy that was scared for a minute, but jumped into Ernie's arms and found peace. There is a picture of Ernie and Evan getting into the jumpy. And then the cooking started. Here we go. Ernie and I think we cooked and served about 500-700 Hot Dogs. We enjoyed it so much. That we could feel it all the way down to our leggs and feet. Hahaha We are planning on what we could do to up our game for next year. What a blessing it is to serve the Lord's special spirits. Our hearts were so full that when we talk about the joy that we recived from this day it leaks out of our eyes. Karen,Tim, Todd, and Dayna what an amazing thing you all do. The blessing are truly felt. I know that your hearts too are full. Ernie and I are blessed to be a small part of a wonderful team.

It was June 17th and the new ride is going to open. Ernie and Heather had to be where the action is. So yes we took off a day from work to go. Got to Disneyland at about 7:15AM. Waited in line and rode a few rides before going to California Adventure (they open at 10:00). When we got inside and found out that the line was 4 Hours long we decided to enjoy other parts of the parks and come back another day. So here we go. Hung out with the Queen and the Mad Hatter. Had a great lunch at the Blue Buyou.. Came back to Disneyland on the 29th what a difference. We walked onto the new ride with a wait time of under 35 minutes. The ride name is " Toy Story Midway Mania". It was so fun the first time around I scored 8900 points. I don't remember Ernie's score was he was ahead. Then we rode the Grizzy Rapids. Can I just say: Hint: Do not ride a water ride before you go to lunch and take pictures with the Disney Princesses. Note in the pictures below not a good

Ernie and I thought it would be fun to go to Big Bear Lake. We were not so ready for the snow on the drive up and the cloud we drove through. We stayed in a wonderful Condo (Thanks Carmen). When we arrived it was about noon so food was the plan. We found this place called the Lumber Jack. It looked like a hole in the wall. You know what that means, good food. We had a breakfast dish that was big enough to share. Sourdough pancakes and biscuts and gravey. So good. We took a walk around the village. Shopping, found some fun stuff and then went food shopping for the condo. It was starting to get cold so we went back to the condo and Ernie did his favorite thing NAP. Out to Dinner and more walking around the town. After watching movies and enjoying a fire. And a good nights sleep. Ernie and I went to the Discovery Center, What a cool place and then we decided to walk around the Lake. Burrr cold, But Ernie with camera in hand took pictures. It was the best weekend we had in a long time. We

This is just the beginning, As we travel we would like to share some of the fun. Ernie and I invite you along for the ride. As you can see from the pictures that we have taken a few trips. Most of the time we go away

Ernie and I just returned from our first Cruise. What a great time, we meet new friends and had so much fun. As you all know Ernie enjoys eating and that is what he did. Ernie learned all the times for the different buffets, Mexican and Dessert. Ernie also found time to nap. This was the first vacation in a long time that he didn't have to drive somewhere. So he really enjoyed himself. The first day we check out the ship and had dinner with two other groups. Debra and Shay (sisters) Ryan and Emily (couple). Our table turned into the party table and other tables were caught listening in to all our fun. We enjoyed the first night and got a good nights sleep as the ship rocked us to sleep. The next morning after a trip to the spa and then breakfast. We lay ed out by the pool for awhile and had a little snack and then went back to our room for a movie and a nap. It was formal night, so we got dressed up and went to dinner. There are allot of activities