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I've ranted and raved about this man for years. AND WHY NOT?!?!?! Is he not the greatest?

He is BACK!!!

I am a bit upset that he isn't doing any Northern California shows. But, I'll forgive him for now. But if he does a show in some HUGE arena so where he is as tiny as a peanut when I paid $135 a ticket to see him. I will have to bitch. Don't get me wrong. I will still go. But, I better get some kick ass seats!!!!

So, if anyone knows any ticket hook ups... Call me... 555-5555 HAHAHA!!!

Washington or BUST!

Our visit to Washington was interesting enough. We got to see most of Ronnie's family and they are all doing well. We had a nice stroll through downtown Seattle before we headed down to the lake house. We had beautiful weather. Hot enough to put on those trunks and dive into the lake. Our little Rj was ready for the lake! He learned grandpa's #1 rule. If you can't swim, you have to wear a life jacket while on the dock. He didn't have a problem with that. His problem? The LAKE.

He loved the paddle boat. He wanted to catch fish. But he didn't want to get in. With a little love and ... force. He got in. But he was not happy. Hopefully next time we go he'll be ready to go in.




How could you not love this face???




All in all, we had a great trip to Washington. Rj misses Charlie the family dog and he loves the crazy squirrels running around. Best of all! He was mostly outdoors and with his cousins. He watched a total of ... 15 minutes of TV. Yes, the Emmy's proved to be boring to a three and a half year old.

Take the good with the bad...


Just a few here and there stuff to catch up on whats been going on the last three months.

I'm still at the same job. So no worries! I can still get a discount on toys. Sad news is... I'm still at the same job. But that'll change soon.

Summer has been going by so fast! I swear the other day I saw stores with Halloween stuff out already. I went into panic mode thinking... "Should I get Rj's costume now? I don't want them to run out of the good costumes" But somewhere somehow, I got a wake up call. I refuse to let retailers tell ME to prepare for Halloween in August.

A few weeks ago we took Rj and his best buddy Ryu to visit their favorite engine. THOMAS! They had a blast. Although, Rj wasn't too happy about meeting Sir Topham Hatt. In fact... Rj ran away from him. So Aladdin. Don't feel so bad. (Why Aladdin? If you ask, I shall tell).


Last week, Ronnie and I thought it'd be thoughtful and kind to host his sisters Wedding reception. You know. To save money. All was going great til two days before the party she tells me that 79 adults and 37 children were to be expected. I've never been speechless. NEVER.
Well, day comes and only about 70 people were there ( including what felt like 50 kids!). The day/night went well without minimal damage. So, we're happy to have helped the bride and groom. Oh my sister found out that she's a professional potato smasher. She didn't even know she had it in her. Luckily all the bridesmaids and the BRIDE provided food, utensils and drinks. We were on potato control. That's why Row's super power came in so handy.

Mother-in-laws... are another story.

In a few weeks, the family is traveling out to Maui to enjoy a good time. Courtesy of poppa Ip. We love him... and we hate him. He needs and DESERVES a vacation. So, we're just happy we get to be a part of it. TRY COORDINATING 6 PEOPLE's schedule for a week vacation!! Ay ya ya!!! But it was done and on Sept. 6th. We'll be in Maui enjoying the rays. But, we'll be careful to pack our suntan lotion in our check in baggage. They didn't say we couldn't bring pineapples back. So look forward to that!

Enough from the Atencion camp. More when Rj starts school next month. That's always an adventure!