A Bunch of Becks and Beyond

While the summer is in full swing and friends and family have arrived. We welcome them with open arms and food. This week Christine and Family came to town, Even though we had to work were able to spend some time with them. They left on Sunday afternoon and Dante and Monica came by for a quick overnight. Ernie and I look forward to next week When Jennifer and her husband will be in town. As the summer is almost over, So far this summer we have had Rodney's son Michael come to stay. My Dad and Ma came just in time for Father's Day. So this summer it has been light. At one point we thought that Jill and her friends were going to join us. However they only made it as far south as LA. Maybe next year. Ernie and I will have to take some time to go visit Aunt Honey's house (she has the Howard Johnson Room). I guess we are going to have to come up with a cleaver name for our guest room. If you have any ideas please share them with me. Ernie and I ma...

It's the third year that Ernie and I have had the opportunity to serve hot dogs at this picnic. This year we cooked up about 87 pounds of hot dogs. And what a wonderful team we had. I would like to thank them all: Kym Forgrave , Phillip and Connie Gonzales, Lewis Zollinger and the girls in charge of watermelon, Carol McHugh and Lee Chapman. Without them we couldn't of pulled it off. Thanks again. We have already volunteered for the picnic next year. One of the changes will be to add another BBQ. So we can keep the dogs moving and the line. It is such a joy to serve these kids and their families. We believe that when you serve your fellow beings you are in service of your God. This is such a powerful message in an afternoon of fun. Also we want to Thank the Wright and Hoff Families for giving us this opportunity. Our legs and backs feel the pain, as our hearts fill with so much joy that I don't have room enough to receive it. The blessings will be flowing...

Well it's Fathers Day weekend and you know the Dad's are looking to be pampered. This year my Dad was in town and of course wanted to see everyone that he could. So we threw a small party of mojo tacos, rice and beans. And of course the best chocolate cake ever. Tyler and Sean arrived and then Casandra , David brought the " Tata " ( Mikaela ) Ernie and I, Ma and Dad, uncle Billy. We had a good meal and a wonderful visit. Oh yea the Dogs Curly Sue and Star. What a wonderful time. I love it when we all get together. Family is fun. I think my dad is the best, of course you could have a different opinon. There is one lesson I pray that I never forget, and that is to always be kind and caring to who ever your child is dating. There have been people in my life that I dated and I know that my Dad didn't like them. However I learned that long after that person was out of my life. My father has taught me to be quick to forgive. And to show kindness. I believe on th...

It's that time of year again and we are gearing up for another wonderful picnic. This year we plan to cook up about 1000 hot dogs. Ernie and I have a wonderful crew this year and we are blessed to have them. There are loads of new things planned for the picnic this year. Last night was the last planning meeting in the park. Pictures below. Get ready to hear more about it. July 11th at Westminter Park on Talbot in Point Loma. The fun starts at 12:00 and goes to 4:00. Come and join the party and bring your friends and family along.

One of the ladies in our office is having breast surgery. So we planned a Ta-Ta for now party. When you go through this kind of surgery are lots of things to think about. One is saying goodbye to your breasts. We made a cake in a tankni. And had some pink treats. Everyone in the office wore pink in one shade or another. There was loads of love and support. It was a hoot. It may be ta ta for now. But the spirit of love and care will go on.

It's a masters world and Dawn got her Master's Degree on Sunday May 24th. It took awhile but she is thrilled to have finished school. She can spend some time with Evan and Sefa. They are moving from San Diego to Los Angeles. Ernie and I will miss them. And as many of you know how much they have become part of our family. Since they are moving that means that we won't see our Friends the Naeata's from TX as much either. It is our hope that Rona will go to school here in San Diego so that we can stay in the loop. We wish them well and know that visits will be planned. But for now go and start an new chapter in your life Dawn and Sefa and know that you are loved in San Diego. And as always you will be in our prayers. Your sweet spirits will be in our hearts.

I have to say there is no way that I would of thought that real estate and dogs went together. They do in Point Loma in a big way. This past week Coldwell Banker in Point Loma had our 1ST Annual Dog show. It was alot fun and a good way to get out of the office for a few hours. I will post a few pictures just for the fun of it. The judges had a hard job and the awards were great. The dog and owner that look the most alike, best hair, most chocolate and O WOW. To name a few.