I cooked all day and we ate like kings

Mike was under the weather so we stayed home. Kevin and Amy are pictured with Alex and Mike getting ready to eat. The book was great even though I messed up on the turkey a bit. I sorted out the problem with the help of Mike. He is a cook in the family and I do my best. 

We are home resting for the long weekend. 

Heard on the news today that during Black Friday... The big shoppers day that a man was trampled at a Walmart store. I need to say that people need to slow down and realize that no sale is worth all this. Another man assaulted a shopper with a gun in another store. What is going on! We have so much stress in our lives already and this is not making things better. I hate hearing this stuff. This is small stuff that we can manage ourselves with some respect for others and less hysterical behavior. There are people loosing their lives all over the world and some stupid shoppers can only think about cheap deals and hurt others in the process of being greedy. Slow down and think about what matters. I know our friends do care for others. Lets spread the world and make this holiday a wonderful experience for all. Take care of your family and neighbors and care about your fellow man, woman and child. Love you all and send you the best this holiday season. 

Happy Thanksgiving

We are all shopped out for the holiday. Resting and taking care of Mike. We spend last night in the emergency room again. Mike had a high fever and was feeling really tired. Doctor gave him new medications to help with the infection (They are still trying to sort out what he has).  We will stay home and take care through the weekend. Amy is coming over with Kevin for Turkey dinner tomorrow. Kevin is making the mash potatoes and they are from his secret recipe. I am making the rest. Alex is helping with the pie! 

Amy is already training to run the Donate Life race in April. I will walk it but give her all the moral support I can muster up. Mike will hopefully be there as well. Much love to all. 

Amy and Mikes Kidney turn 35!

We had a party this past Sunday for Amy and Mrs. Kevin Hill Kidney at a great Italian joint! Several friends attended and we all enjoyed some great food and conversation. Happy Birthday Amy! We gave Amy and Kevin a new bed to celebrate the big day. Knowing they will be sleeping better is a good thing. They both work very hard and need to have a good rest. It is also kind of an early wedding gift. The bed is amazing. When we went to pick it out we tried out a few and bought the best one. Amy wanted to nap in the store and the sales man had no problem with that. As a bonus he gave her a stuffed bed mite to take with her. Very cute! Maybe Amy will post pictures of her party and the new bed and bed mite!

Ciao!

The holidays are coming soon!

Mike is doing great. So well that the doctor has given him a early release to travel. We have decided to go on an adventure in December for a few days. Thanks to our dear friend Shelley who generously donated his place to us in Kauai! Yes, we are headed to Kauai and will be staying in the most amazing place. See the images from the website! If all goes well and Mike stays healthy we will head out for a six month and xmas celebration in Kauai. Just Alex, Mike and I. Can't wait. We are all exhausted from all the new work, old work and recover time. This is going to be a major treat.

Aloha! and Thanks Shelley!

Thomas A. Harris - we love him and miss him

Tom and his wife Judy had an amazing and fulfilling life together. He was a man who did everything he ever hoped to do and appreciated each day. He and Judy had two great kids who are now adults and three grandchildren. Tom enjoyed his family, boating, the mountains, mechanics, and gardening. Tom was loved by all of us and will be missed more than I can say. He passed away on November 12th due to complications from heart surgery. He was Alex's grandpa and my father in law for 12 years. All our love goes out to Judy ( Grandma), Mike, Hilary, Ahn, Ethan, Alex and Elizabeth and the entire family.

Justice Thomas A. (Tom) Harris was born in Fresno, California, on September 21, 1939. Both his father and grandfather were practicing Fresno attorneys.

Harris attended the University of Southern California (B.A. 1961) and Stanford University School of Law (J.D. 1964). During college and law school vacations he worked as an investigator for the Fresno County District Attorney’s office. Harris was admitted to the California Bar on January 12, 1965.

Justice Harris served as a deputy district attorney for Fresno County (1965-1967). Thereafter he engaged in the private practice of law until mid-1985. He initially practiced criminal defense and family law, later specializing in general business, probate and estate planning.

Upon appointment by Governor Deukmejian, Harris became Judge of the Municipal Court, Consolidated Fresno Judicial District, on June 14, 1985. On March 20, 1987, Governor Deukmejian elevated Harris to the Fresno County Superior Court. While on the superior court, Harris served terms as Presiding Judge of the Family Law and Probate Departments.

On August 7, 1990, Governor Deukmejian nominated Harris as Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District. Harris was confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments on August 21, 1990, and has twice since been confirmed by the electorate.