L.A. Babies

I love seeing my nieces and nephews.  Spending a weekend with them is like going to Disneyland, they are so entertaining and full of life.  I am proud of those little jokers...:o)

Don't they just make you smile when you look at them!

       This is my little Chapel, he sure does know how to steal

          his Aun-Cee's heart.

 

He's very alert to be 3mo, the boy pays attention to

  his surroundings...

and he loves to chat...his name should be changed to

Chatty Chapel.  He's a happy little guy & I love him bunches!

Of course when in L.A. you will see interesting people and things...so while driving down the street, I just had to pull over and have my picture taken in this giant chair.

 And of course DeNevia and Tatiana had to get in on the action!

 What a great chair to use for "Time Out" for Ms. Tatiana when she gets out of line...:o)

If was a fun week weekend...I got to go hang out on Crenshaw Blvd for the Taste of Soul Celebration.

 Lots of people attended, you know I don't get to see this

many black folk where I live...LOL!

 some were dressed in interesting costumes.

Queen Latifia made a guest appearance, along with Naughty by Nature, Eric Bonet, and Tyrese.

It was a fun weekend for all.

Deionte started a new season with the Central Washington Wildcats

Football Home Roster Schedule Statistics Archived Stories 2011 Football Roster #21 Deionte Gordon Position: Defensive Back Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Class: Junior Experience: TR Hometown: Seaside, CA High School: Seaside Previous College(s): Sacramento State CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY: Joined the Wildcats prior to spring practices in 2011. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO: Spent three seasons in the football program at California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) ... Redshirted for the Hornets during the 2010 season ... Started 23 games over two seasons with the Big Sky Conference school ... Had 68 total tackles as a sophomore in 2009, ranking third on the Hornet team ... Recorded a career-high 13 tackles in his 2009 debut against UNLV ... Credited with one interception and two pass breakups as a sophomore ... Earned honorable mention all-Big Sky honors as a freshman in 2008 ... Started 10 games at cornerback and two at safety ... Had a team-high four interceptions ... Also amassed 76 tackles to rank third on the team ... Three double-digit tackle games ... Returned an interception for a touchdown against Portland State. SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL (2008): Graduated from Seaside High School in Seaside, Calif., in 2008 ... Earned Monterey Bay League Most Valuable Player honors as a senior ... Was a first-team all-MBL honoree at both wide receiver and defensive back in 2007 ... Added all-Monterey County team honors by the Salinas Californian and Monterey County Herald ... Accumulated 43 receptions for 816 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior ... Was also the Spartans' third-leading rusher during his final season, totaling 36 carries and three rushing touchdowns ... Was an all-county defensive back as a junior as well. PERSONAL: Age 21 throughout the 2011 season ... Born in Seaside, Calif. ... Communications major ... Parents are Kevin Gordon and Charlene Lee ... Has a younger siser, Tatiana (age 14).

Aun-Cee visits with the Babies

Over the weekend I decided to gather up the energy to go hang out with the nieces and nephews. Kiara Jade's mommy packed her a bag, then off to L.A. to meet the cousins.

And here they are....Selah, Kiara Jade, and Charlie III
I was happy to have the kids together...I pray that they will spend more weekends and holidays together as they grow. I have learned the importance of family.
We all spent a fun filled day at the L.A. Zoo. Although it was hot...VERY HOT!! I know the kiddies had a good time.

Ms. Tati was a great help on the zoo adventure. The kids were so excited running from exhibit to exhibit, and Tati helped keep a close eye on them.
This is Chapel...isn't he the cutest? I call him Chapel Apple, he has the cutest little apple head.
He doesn't look or act like the normal 6week old, he already tries to talk and likes to be talked to.
I always enjoy spending time with the kiddies, I just wish that I had the same energy I had 10yrs ago. I forget how busy babies can be!

And look who got to meet her PaPa!!! Kiara Jade had big smiles for her PaPa!
Kiara Jade is the 8th grandchild
Kiara Jade takes a moment to count the number of fun things she did on her weekend in L.A.

Summer Time Fun is over Baby Boi!!!! Time to go to work

Publish Post

Yosemite National Park 2011

Well America, sometimes you just have to get away.

We become so bogged down with the chaos of everyday life, that we loose sight of what's important. God is an amazing artist, the natural landscapes that I saw on my visit to Yosemite left me speechless. There are no words to describe how beautiful His creation is. Isaiah writes in Isaiah 6, how the angels cried out at the glory of God...."Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory."

How often do we take moment to look at what we are blessed with...a bloom of a beautiful flower, the sound of the roaring sea, the subtle sounds of the birds in the trees, or to see a smile of a child embraced by Love.

To know that all that I saw was spoken into creation by God Himself..."the Heaven & the Earth", "the waters", "the grass & the trees" & "the creatures that roam the dry land"...(Genesis 1).

The mass Beauty of His Wonder is to be in Awe of...."The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." Psalm 19:1

Enjoy the scenery....God Bless

Imagining her Dreams!

Tatiana is growing up so fast, hard to believe she is already thinking about what college to attend.

Oh well, that's what children do...."They grow and they go"

I am proud of my LaLa, I know she will excel in whatever career path she chooses.

My Nephew is Here!!

America, I am proud to announce the birth of my newest nephew.

Weighing in at 7lbs. 3oz. and stretching out 20inches in length on June 30, 2011.....It's Chapel Adams!

Welcome to the world little man, I love you already.