The Adventures of Larry and Yo

New Photos Added

I just added pics from our Mexico getaway last September and our new furniture additions. Take a look :)

Next up will be pictures from our recent trip to Tahoe. It was absolutely beautiful up there.

Heaven has a new Angel

I made it back to Missouri to be with my family after my nephew James was in a serious car accident which left him in a coma. It was a bittersweet trip because James was my sisters son and my sister and I had not spoken for almost 4 years.

I was hesitant about seeing her and worried that she would snub me but, my need to see James, to let him know his Aunt loved him very much, was much stronger. To my amazement my sister welcomed me with open arms and it was she that personally took me to James side. We stood there just us two sisters, looking at her grown up baby boy. The same boy that we shared so many sisterly talks about through the years as he grew into a young man. And here he lay before us in a deep sleep, unable to talk back. I told him stories of when he was younger and promised more when he woke up. I told him to rest but, to make sure he came back to us. I told him I loved him. I kissed his cheek and kissed his hand. Then I turned and left the room, leaving him to his angels and God.

A few days later the call came in. James had been pronounced brain dead. The hospital was leaving him on life support until we all got there. I wasn't sure how I would handle seeing him in that state but, I managed to go into his room. He had already been taken off the life support and was breathing on his own although very labored. The room was full of family and no one was talking. We were just there, watching the final moments of James life on this earth. I tried. I tried to be there and be strong but, I just couldn't do it. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life, standing there watching that beautiful boy slip from this earth. I know he was going home to our Father in Heaven but, it still hurt. I am still human and I am selfish.

James left this earth less than 5 hours later. I had to pack and be on a plane back home 8 hours afterwards. At least I got to say goodbye. At least I got to hug my sister and tell her I love her.

So now when I lay my head down to sleep at night I know there is one more angel in heaven watching over me and saving the spots for the rest of us when our times come. He is blonde haired and blue eyed. His name is James and I love him dearly.

Heavens Gifts

We have finally gotten settled into a routine and recently discovered our mountain bikes again. It is hotter than hades out now but, if we get up with the sun at 5am, we can get out and get a cooler ride in while it is still in the 80's. We discovered a great set of makeshift 'trails' just outside of our subdivision where there is still a mix of corn fields, hay fields, and areas they have just broken ground on for new housing.

It is just so awesome to start the day watching tractors in the fields, scaring up jackrabbits and being chased by buttery colored butterflies as we breeze along on our two wheeled, leg powered transportation all against a backdrop of the Estrella Mountains. I know this is short lived though because so many new homes are going up in this area but, I am so enjoying it while I can. Sometimes I close my eyes and smell deeply of the freshly mown fields and I can swear I am back on the country roads of my hearts home.

New house pics!

I finally took some pics of the inside of the house with furniture in it. We still need a kichen table and decent barstools for the kitchen but, it is coming together nicely. When you view the gallery, start at the bottom picture first and hit "Previous" to see each image. If you start from the first picture you will get down to the pics of my office and it will keep bouncing you back and forth without allowing you to progress. I don't know why that is but, it is annoying. Or you can just click on each individual image to the side which may be the best way. There are 30 images total so make sure you see them all!

Man Cave

I just added a few pics of the Man Cave which is a work in progress. Next additions are going to be a portable swamp cooler, an electronic dart board and if I have my way, a pinball machine. We have already put it to good use during the Phoenix Suns playoffs. We moved the bedroom TV out there, stocked the fridge with beer and I proceeded to show all the guys that I am unstopable at air hockey. I whipped all thier butts :)