Out of order picture....but I love it. He looks so peaceful. So handsome. 
With such a long sad week behind and ahead of us, on Sunday night... I really pondered if leaving town was the right thing....Bill and I talked it over...we worked it out...that we would go up and do our annual show...and party...and celebrate with those friends that waited for us....those friends that stand by us, during the storms....and so we did. Early Wednesday morning....we were off...With 15 1/2 year old capable and a 22 year old able...we jetted off knowing they would do just fine....
We arrived Wednesday with of course things to do, errands to handle...and doors to prepare and open for all our friends....Sean brought his Nova up for her first year. Here they sit in our garage waiting to go play....
Thursday afternoon after discussing lunch...and our round up of friends, we decided on our "new" friends Wing's place around the corner...
I opted for one of these....
Super cool place...nice "flat-bottom boat" above the kitchen.....lol!
The pictures and accessories always catch my eye....
Happy Anniversary to us!
Look at all the pictures in the back......so cool!
Back on the road...to round up more friends....
This years Thursday night gathering was taken from McCulloch main street FUN area, and moved to the Shops of Havasu. One word. Sucked.
We headed over to Lance and Debbies....Nice sunset pic...
Lance's little orange blast.
On to the "Shops of Havasu"
Our fav restaurant in Havi...Cha Bones...known for theee....well "my" fav cocktail..."Chocolate covered Cherry Martini"...and of course fine dining....shared with our friends...
Woke up to this....yum. yum. yum. It's the little things...
Friday...show day....and a few of my favorite things....well..cars. This one above. Sexy. Enough said.
Romantic....
Glamorous.....
Ok. Laughter.
L.O.V.E. Family. They are everything.
Connie, Jaymee, Me and Carol.......The Turtle Girls...
Turtle dudes..and friends....
Who says you can't play in the water come October....Cathy and Lisa....such a beautiful day...
Meanwhile back at the show......lol
Jerry's bad ass Merc. Simply Beautiful. Did I say bad ass? Yes I did. lol
Ron and Trish Nova....
Friday night we host a party at our house....many people, many laughs, many memories....
Just a sample of the sunsets in the fall.....
Our yummy dinner...
And of course desert....Thank you Carol...Thank you Trisha...
Our buddy Jerry. His Merc looked so beautiful sitting out in front of our house....
As our party came to a close...Bill and I stayed in check to see everyone off...say our goodbye's...pack up what we could...to close up for an early rise...Our party ended at 11pm, Bill and I crawled into bed, and laid there reminicsing of the friends we gathered with again, the new neighbors we met...the friends of friends we met. Another year...of good times.....Until we meet again Rod's & Relic's crew....shine up those beauties...they glorify our times together!
Last year I crossed my fingers I'd get the chance to capture the many many cars that sit in front of our house friday nights party...but the sun set.....the moment was fast...Bill caught a few in the early morning hour before we departed for home....
Good bye beauties. For now. We left Bill's truck in Havi for another time. I made arrangements to have our good friends, close up shop. It's those good friends that you can trust to do it the way we do. They took care of a few things as we bolted out early. We departed to get home and be changed by 1pm for Christy's Funeral. Sadness would soon follow...
I did come home to this sweetness. Oh my.....
Both cats actually just stare at her...and walk right along by. So sweet. I truly think they know she's a baby.....
You know the stare in an animals eye. They don't want to hurt her.
Last night was a happy moment to come home to my K & K....to be back home again, wrapping up a house the way mommies just do. So many tears had just been shed. But so much happiness to have the chance to sit and share many stories with Kris and Kali...when so many others aren't going to have that chance....Sunday morning early game in Redondo.
Finished with a Shut-out....3-0. Nice win. Beautiful goal by Kali too! What a way to end the weekend.....So proud.
Our tears will fall. Our souls will still mourn. We gathered yesterday to say our goodbye's to Christy. To hear the many stories, the many faces that she left an imprint on. Her 3 children. Her husband, parents, sisters, and Grandbaby. She's gone. Just like that. And we sat in awe...staring at the front of a church, adorned with flowers, pictures...and memories. We gathered after, for what sadly felt like a reunion of friends. Friends we shared drinks with, laughter, boating, good times in Havasu with. We will surround Paul and the kids with anything WE can to ease the sorrow that is drenched in their souls. Rest peacefully Christy. The world will miss you...beautiful girl. Beautiful mommy.
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