Last weekend while Kali and I stayed home for her soccer tournament...Bill planned to head down into Mexico (
Las Salinas) to be exact. His parents have a couple of houses down there. Such a beautiful spot. Such beautiful people. Right on the sand. Just the perfect spot. We haven't been back in a few years because of the rumors of crime. It's there. It's here. But they needed to check on things. The perfect time. Both parents ready. Bill ready. And they were off. Bill was, I'm very sure, a little worried. Not so much about the crime, but more of taking two parents that view mobility as sometimes frustrating. Nothing stopping them. They were so happy to be assisted into the truck. Heading to what they have always called "Their little slice of heaven". Shirley warming in the sunshine. I can only imagine the memories and thoughts that are fluttering through her soul as she sat there basking in that beautiful sunshine...
As Bill parted, I knew he'd have work cut out for him. I also prayed they'd find some good times, good food, making new memories...catching up and reminiscing. Staying safe all along. We didn't call
eachother because of the rates...but these are the memories they made. A new beautiful restaurant owned by a retired guy from Southern Cali...right on the sand. Less than a mile from their house. Amazing food. Super service. Bill said it is beautiful inside and out... Simply awesome to see this.
This man. The many memories. The stories he can tell. Hardworking. Determined. Gaylord. Love him.
I asked Bill to take as many pictures as he possibly can. There are many. I love them. So much.
(View from their porch at beach house...steps to the water...When Kris and Kali were younger you'd be able to ride
atv's on the sand in front of the house..and camp right on waters edge- no mas! ) And so this trip was marked with new good times. Defining why they built this place. They cleaned, they moved things around. Packed some things up to bring home.... As Bill and parents dis-embark at their house, after having "street taco's" and visiting the places they have for years....With NO WORRY of crime. They simply DO NOT care. They just care to enjoy something they built. Looking back, reaching forward....
memories....As they exit the truck, Gaylord conducted his normal inspections, and immediately started to work around the house. In the garage, around the house, inside and out. Without his cane. Gaylord has used his cane daily for the last couple of years. He moved around the house, in and out of the garage, with NO CANE! Their trip offered several things. Opening the many good times they all shared there. Checking out something that made them smile on so many occasions. They dined together, sat in quiet and talked (no TV)....and made a weekend out of simply "
Checkin' on the houses". When Bill shared their weekend stories with me, he smiled. He gleamed with memories that will always remind him...."It's these moments..." Hope everyone is having a great week so far. We have our soccer banquet tonight. Enjoy the weather to come this weekend here in So Cal by planning a new soup you'd like to make. Or something yummy to bake your family. Cheers to cold beers!
Last weekend while Kali and I stayed home for her soccer tournament...Bill planned to head down into Mexico (Las Salinas) to be exact. His parents have a couple of houses down there. Such a beautiful spot. Such beautiful people. Right on the sand. Just the perfect spot. We haven't been back in a few years because of the rumors of crime. It's there. It's here. But they needed to check on things. The perfect time. Both parents ready. Bill ready. And they were off. Bill was, I'm very sure, a little worried. Not so much about the crime, but more of taking two parents that view mobility as sometimes frustrating. Nothing stopping them. They were so happy to be assisted into the truck. Heading to what they have always called "Their little slice of heaven". Shirley warming in the sunshine. I can only imagine the memories and thoughts that are fluttering through her soul as she sat there basking in that beautiful sunshine...
As Bill parted, I knew he'd have work cut out for him. I also prayed they'd find some good times, good food, making new memories...catching up and reminiscing. Staying safe all along. We didn't call eachother because of the rates...but these are the memories they made. A new beautiful restaurant owned by a retired guy from Southern Cali...right on the sand. Less than a mile from their house. Amazing food. Super service. Bill said it is beautiful inside and out... Simply awesome to see this.
This man. The many memories. The stories he can tell. Hardworking. Determined. Gaylord. Love him.
I asked Bill to take as many pictures as he possibly can. There are many. I love them. So much.
(View from their porch at beach house...steps to the water...When Kris and Kali were younger you'd be able to ride atv's on the sand in front of the house..and camp right on waters edge- no mas! ) And so this trip was marked with new good times. Defining why they built this place. They cleaned, they moved things around. Packed some things up to bring home.... As Bill and parents dis-embark at their house, after having "street taco's" and visiting the places they have for years....With NO WORRY of crime. They simply DO NOT care. They just care to enjoy something they built. Looking back, reaching forward....memories....As they exit the truck, Gaylord conducted his normal inspections, and immediately started to work around the house. In the garage, around the house, inside and out. Without his cane. Gaylord has used his cane daily for the last couple of years. He moved around the house, in and out of the garage, with NO CANE! Their trip offered several things. Opening the many good times they all shared there. Checking out something that made them smile on so many occasions. They dined together, sat in quiet and talked (no TV)....and made a weekend out of simply "Checkin' on the houses". When Bill shared their weekend stories with me, he smiled. He gleamed with memories that will always remind him...."It's these moments..." Hope everyone is having a great week so far. We have our soccer banquet tonight. Enjoy the weather to come this weekend here in So Cal by planning a new soup you'd like to make. Or something yummy to bake your family. Cheers to cold beers!
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