New month, new post. We went up to Hesperia last month to watch Devin play in his baseball game, and Chris and Angela wanted to take his mother out to lunch for Mother's Day. We had a blast.  I at least felt like a youngster again, and was giving the kids all sorts of high 5's, low 5's, etc...  On Sunday, James N Jackie stop by to say hello to Dee for Mothers Day, and afterwards Dee and Jenny went out for a went for a massage. Camdyn turned 2 yesterday. What a cutie pie.  Here's a picture we just got from Jill as Camdyn started swimming lessons today Couple of others we took during the month; and, a nice picture of Sherri and Ben..I'll be back in a week I hope.  Jim N Dee still on the road.

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Well, it's two weeks later now. Not too much new.  Dee and I went to Fantasy Springs hotel in Palm Desert for our anniversary. I forgot how hot the cement gets when it's 108 degrees outside. We enjoyed going in the pool and jacuzzi. Our room was upgraded to a suite for our anniversary. It was a fun few days as Dee won some money on the way up there, and even more after we got there. I ensured that we didn't want to leave with all of their money and contributed what I could back to them. Had a very nice Memorial Day with Jen, Forrest and the kids. Dee and I are spending our days now going to our different doctors.. Our schedule is full of Going to La Jolla for the VA, and for Dee; Naval Air Station in Coronado. I like going there instead of La Jolla.  Have a good day everyone.

Well, we are back.  I suppose we are still on a road trip. Sort of settled in now in Chula Vista, south of San Diego in California. Dee and I are renting a three bedroom home that has two stories. We had had enough of the motor home thing.  It was getting to be just too much for us to mess around with. We saw a specialist in October at Balboa regarding my diagnosis of the PVD that I've been treating for.  Turns out I had something last year; who knows what??? So, I had the oozing of fluids in my legs, swelling, blah, blah, blah.  I quit smoking on August 15, 2011 and haven't had one since. Go figure. I have gained around 20 pounds though. Most people think it's a good thing. I was kind of anorexic last year.  I fear weight gain due to my old size.  Anyway, we've had a nice Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter down here in San Diego. Ben called me from Guatemala and asked for my blessing and request to marry Sherri. That was a very nice and unexpected pleasure. They plan on getting married sometime next July.  At the same time, James proposed to his girlfriend, Jackie and her son Daniel. So, Dee and I have two of our kids getting married next year. Sherri was in country for a week before Easter, She came down to San Diego with Stacey , our grandchild Alexa, and Raymond. It was good to see the kids. Last weekend we were called to help out with Chris and Angela and their conflicting schedules with their kids ballgames. We got to see Kaitlyn, who is growing up so fast, and Devin. We took the little guy to his baseball game. He of course had his "Big league chew" and played very well in his game.  On Mother's day, we had a short visit from James and Jackie.  No Daniel though. Too Bad.  Dee and Jennifer went for a nice Mother's day Massage in the afternoon Forrest and I prepared a very nice dinner for the moms and of course we had so much fun with Carter and Camdyn. Settling in San Diego has been the best move for us I feel we've made in a long time. Especially with the understanding we can help with the kids. I looked at is as Stacey having the person who gave birth to her living in Santa Clarita for help along with Hutch's parents. Chris and Angela have Angela's mother right there in Hesperia with them. James and Jackie have all of Jackie's family right there assisting. Sherri- ah! No kids yet. Forrest and Jenny have not had anyone helping them out here at all.  Kind of a no brain er for us to come here. We are enjoying life now and especially playing with Carter and Camdyn...