For the love of golf

The handsome Papi Reifer, after winning a golf tournament

Mr. William Reifer instilled the love of golf to his sons; & so, for the love of golf (and for the love of the Reifer's), we travel back east in August for a special golf tournament the Reifer boys play in, a brotherly bond.  Jacob will have a permanent smile the whole time we're there, he's free of worries, in the company of loved ones, and happy he'll be playing golf the whole time we're there. 

This year however, Estella and I did not accompany Daddy-O; Mommy-O just couldn't handle the long flight on her buns, not to mention the humidity back east.  So, we kept busy here, for five days.  

we build sand castles at Coronado Bay

Offering sand pies at Torrey Pines State Beach

Visited the Taj Mahal at Lego Land

Estella with 3D glassed at Bob the Builder show

Backing out Truck 23, uncle Todd would be proud

on a train ride with Mrs. Jamila and Kayla Dior

Estella and me on a helicopter ride

We had a nice time while Daddy-O was gone, we kept busy, BUT nothing in a hundred years could fill the void, we missed our Darling Jacob terribly, and promised not to be away for that long of a time again.

Keeping up with Estella

What are little girls made of-

what are little girls made of?

Sugar & Spice

And all things nice

That's what little girls are made of

Estella heading to her special hiding place... umm, I wonder what she's up to?

Me: "Estella, what are you doing?"

Estella: "Nothing"

Me: "Are you sure?"

Estella: smirks

I walk around to the couch

That little Rascal, she got a hold of the Sugar, again!

Me:  "I caught you red-handed!"

Estella: haaha-ha-ha-ha!! "I got Sugar!"

Estella:  "Just a little pinch Mommy, please?"

Me: "Sure"

I just couldn't say No, she went through all that trouble, plus she was so cute in doing it :)

Imitation of an Angel

Since I'm on the Angelic kick with my daughter, 

I'd like to share these shots of her imitating an Angel.

One hot busy afternoon as I got things ready for supper, I found Estella playing independently with tissue paper; she twirled with it chanting "I'm a ballerina", she wrapped her dolls in it saying to herself "wrapping a present for my birthday", jumping on it and saying "I'm crunching you", and so on; she was having a good time.  

As I concentrated on preparing supper, she said "Look Mommy I'm an Angel".

I'm glad my camera was near by, and charged up; sometimes these moments don't last too long---

Estella's imitation of an Angel

see my wings

making snow Angels

Blowing kisses

I took a time out, and joined her for creative play; and My, does she have an imagination, we giggled & laughed and had a really good time.

Unconditional LOVE

I had an Angel visit me at dawn

 

I was in a deep sleep

when I felt the gentlest touch 

&

heard the sweetest voice...

My face was being softly caressed with her small soft hands, and I heard her say to me, 

"You're so pretty, you're so pretty"

Sleepy-eyed, I opened my eyes, hoping I wasn't dreaming and there--

 I saw my little Angel looking right at me with her sweet-warm smile, 

she gently wrapped her arms around my neck and said 

"Good morning Mommy"

I responded with a cheerful "Good morning" (as I smelled my own morning breath; not pretty), 

she then planted a kiss right on my lip;

and hugged me tighter--- 

How lucky I am, to be loved unconditionally 

Beautiful sleeping Angel

Angel de mi Guarda

Dulce compania

No me desenpares

de noche ni de dia

No me dejes sola 

Porque me perderia

Amen

Our nightly prayer. 

Happy Birthday Ajai!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!  

Happy Birthday Dear Ajai, happy birthday to you!

Ajai & his Mommy on the Monorail

Our dear friend Ajai lives in Seattle, and today he turns "3"!  

Last year we got to visit Ajai for he's 2nd birthday,  it was a lot of fun!  

Ajai & Estella playing at the fountain.  Ajai ended up getting soaked, it was the funniest thing!, he was running away from the racing water as fast as his little legs could carry him--- 

he tried, he really tried. 

We're sad we missed he's birthday this year, we hope we can get together soon, we miss you!

Twilight in the Park

Last night we enjoyed a free concert at Beautiful Balboa Park, the band playing was "Diamond is Forever" Neil Diamond Experience.  There was a lot of people, and everyone in a happy mood.  

Estella dancing to "Sweet Caroline"

Then, Estella and her BFF (Trinity) played hide-n-seek.

Estella hiding between the pillars

It was a fun night.

A tired little girl fell fast asleep on the drive home (no nap girl).  When we got home all I had to do was put her in bed (pj's were taken).  It was only 8, and she was in bed asleep!-- 

 a rare thing around here.  

My Darling Jacob and I got to enjoy the night to ourselves

with dessert and a movie.